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Import Licensing Procedures G/LIC/N/3/SYC/3 Seychelles 2020
Chemical, toxic and hazardous substances…
Chemical, toxic and hazardous substances management
 Import licences Agriculture, Chemicals
1.2 Fertilizers (growing media and compost): (…
1.2 Fertilizers (growing media and compost): (...) - There is only one import licensing system in Seychelles, which applies to restricted items. An importer intending to import fertilizers is required to apply for an import licence from the National Biosecurity Agency. (...) - Imports of fertilizers which include both organic and chemical require an import licence from the Department of Agriculture. In the case of organic fertilizers, they need to be verified so that they do not contain foreign organisms which could potentially have a negative impact on the plant and human life, for example bacteria spores like anthrax. Whereas, chemical fertilizers need to be verified so that the level of phosphates and nitrate compounds are not excessive which could potentially damage the environment, as these compounds have been proven to encourage the growth of algae and other evasive plants such as water lettuces, as a result of leeching.
Environment related objective
This measure is in line with Article XX of the GATT 1994 to protect human life and to protect the environment.
Measure description Coverage of the measure
1.2 Fertilizers (growing media and compost): (...) - There is only one import licensing system in Seychelles, which applies to restricted items. An importer intending to import fertilizers is required to apply for an import licence from the National Biosecurity Agency. (...) - Imports of fertilizers which include both organic and chemical require an import licence from the Department of Agriculture. In the case of organic fertilizers, they need to be verified so that they do not contain foreign organisms which could potentially have a negative impact on the plant and human life, for example bacteria spores like anthrax. Whereas, chemical fertilizers need to be verified so that the level of phosphates and nitrate compounds are not excessive which could potentially damage the environment, as these compounds have been proven to encourage the growth of algae and other evasive plants such as water lettuces, as a result of leeching.
Animal or vegetable fertilizers, whether or not mixed together or chemically treated; fertilizers produced by the mixing or chemical or treatment of chemical or vegetable products; Mineral or chemical fertilizers, nitrogenous; Mineral or chemical fertilizers, phosphatic; Mineral or chemical fertilizers, potassic; Mineral or chemical fertilizers containing two or three of the fertilizing elements nitrogen, phosphorous and potassium; other fertilizers; goods of this chapter in tablets or similar forms or in packages of a gross weight not exceeding 10 kg.
Type of measure
Import licenses
 ICS - HS Code
31
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Keywords
Bio
Environment
Hazardous
Organic
Import Licensing Procedures G/LIC/N/3/SYC/3 Seychelles 2020
Animal protection, Environmental protection from…
Animal protection, Environmental protection from pests and diseases, Natural resources conservation
 Import licences Other
1.4 Fur skins, hides and skins of animals: (...)…
1.4 Fur skins, hides and skins of animals: (...) - There is only one import licensing system in Seychelles, which applies to restricted items. An importer intending to import fur skins, hides and skins of animals is required to apply for an import licence from the National Biosecurity Agency.
Environment related objective
To prevent the introduction and spread of food and mouth disease, khapra beetle and ticks and for other foreign organisms, which could potentially damage the environment or pose a threat to human and animal health and for conservation purposes.
Measure description Coverage of the measure
1.4 Fur skins, hides and skins of animals: (...) - There is only one import licensing system in Seychelles, which applies to restricted items. An importer intending to import fur skins, hides and skins of animals is required to apply for an import licence from the National Biosecurity Agency.
Raw hides and skins of other animals (other than fur skins); fur skins and artificial fur: manufactures thereof.
Type of measure
Import licenses
 ICS - HS Code
4101.2000
4106.9200
4301.1000
4304.0000
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Keywords
Bio
Conservation
Environment
Wildlife
Import Licensing Procedures G/LIC/N/3/SYC/3 Seychelles 2020
Environmental protection from pests and diseases,…
Environmental protection from pests and diseases, Natural resources conservation, Plant protection
 Import licences, Quarantine requirements Agriculture, Forestry, Manufacturing
1.6 Plants and plant products, wood treated and…
1.6 Plants and plant products, wood treated and untreated, and brooms: (...) - There is only one import licensing system in Seychelles, which applies to restricted items. An importer intending to import plant and plant products, wood treated and untreated, and brooms is required to apply for an import licence from the National Biosecurity Agency
Environment related objective
These measures are designed to protect animal and plant life as provided for under Article XX of the GATT 1994 and to protect the environment and conservation purposes. To ensure that the plants being introduced into the environment of Seychelles are not invasive and compete with endemic and other plants for nutrients in the soil and sunlight.
Measure description Coverage of the measure
1.6 Plants and plant products, wood treated and untreated, and brooms: (...) - There is only one import licensing system in Seychelles, which applies to restricted items. An importer intending to import plant and plant products, wood treated and untreated, and brooms is required to apply for an import licence from the National Biosecurity Agency
Live trees and other plants; bulbs roots and the like; cut flowers and ornamental foliage; All Palm plants covered under the Plant Protection (Aleurotrochelus Atratus); Fuel wood; Wood chips or particles; Wood in the rough, whether or not stripped of bark or sapwood, or roughly squared;
Wood sawn or chipped lengthwise, sliced or peeled,
Whether or not planed, sanded or end – jointed, of thickness exceeding 6mm; Brooms and brushes of other vegetables material (Except Coconut Fibres).
Type of measure
Import licenses; Quarantine
ICS - HS Code
0601.1000
0604.9900
44.03
4401.1000
4401.2100
4401.2200
4407.1000
4407.2100
4407.9900
9603.1020
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Keywords
Bio
Conservation
Environment
Soil
Import Licensing Procedures G/LIC/N/3/SYC/3 Seychelles 2020
Animal protection, MEAs implementation and…
Animal protection, MEAs implementation and compliance, Plant protection
 Import licences Other
2.1 Endangered species: (...) - There is only…
2.1 Endangered species: (...) - There is only one import licensing system in Seychelles, which applies to restricted items. An importer intending to import endangered species is required to apply for an import licence from the Ministry of Environment and Energy
Environment related objective
To protect endangered species through trade in accordance with CITES and for conservation.
Measure description Coverage of the measure
2.1 Endangered species: (...) - There is only one import licensing system in Seychelles, which applies to restricted items. An importer intending to import endangered species is required to apply for an import licence from the Ministry of Environment and Energy
Endangered species: Ivory, tortoise-shell, whalebone and whalebone hair, horns, antlers, hooves, nails, claws and beaks, unworked or simply prepared but not cut to shape; powder and waste of these products; Worked ivory, bone, tortoise-shell, horn, antlers, coral, mother-of-pearl and other animal carving material and articles of these materials (including articles obtained by moulding); Any Species listed under the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species (CITES).
Type of measure
Import licenses
 ICS - HS Code
0507.1000
0507.9000
9601.1000
9601.9000
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Keywords
Endangered
MEAs
Wildlife
Import Licensing Procedures G/LIC/N/3/SYC/3 Seychelles 2020 Ozone layer protection Import licences Chemicals
2.2 HFC refrigerated and HFC dependent equipment…
2.2 HFC refrigerated and HFC dependent equipment, and hydrofluoric carbon (HFC) gas: (...)-There is only one import licensing system in Seychelles, which applies to restricted items. An importer intending to import HFC refrigerated and HFC dependent equipment, and hydrofluoric carbon (HFC) gas is required to apply for an import licence from the Ministry of Environment and Energy.
Environment related objective
To protect the environment.
Measure description Coverage of the measure
2.2 HFC refrigerated and HFC dependent equipment, and hydrofluoric carbon (HFC) gas: (...)-There is only one import licensing system in Seychelles, which applies to restricted items. An importer intending to import HFC refrigerated and HFC dependent equipment, and hydrofluoric carbon (HFC) gas is required to apply for an import licence from the Ministry of Environment and Energy.
Mixtures containing halogenated derivatives of methane, ethane or propane: containing perfluorocarbons (PFCs) or hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs), but not containing chlorofluorocarbon (CFCs) or hydro chlorofluorocarbons (HCFCs); HFC refrigerated and HFC dependent equipment.
Type of measure
Import licences
 ICS - HS Code
3824.7800
8415.1000
8415.2000
8415.8100
8415.8200
8418.1000
8418.2100
8418.6900
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Keywords
Environment
Hazardous
Ozone
Import Licensing Procedures G/LIC/N/3/SYC/3 Seychelles 2020
Chemical, toxic and hazardous substances…
Chemical, toxic and hazardous substances management
 Import licences Chemicals
2.4 Radioactive chemicals; (...) - There is only…
2.4 Radioactive chemicals; (...) - There is only one import licensing system in Seychelles, which applies to restricted items. An importer intending to import radioactive chemicals is required to apply for an import licence from the Ministry of Environment, Energy and Climate Change through the Import and Export Unit from the Trade Division of the Ministry of Finance, Trade, Investment and Economic Planning.
Environment related objective
To protect the environment.
Measure description Coverage of the measure
2.4 Radioactive chemicals; (...) - There is only one import licensing system in Seychelles, which applies to restricted items. An importer intending to import radioactive chemicals is required to apply for an import licence from the Ministry of Environment, Energy and Climate Change through the Import and Export Unit from the Trade Division of the Ministry of Finance, Trade, Investment and Economic Planning.
Radioactive chemical elements and radioactive isotopes (including the fissile or fertile chemical elements and isotopes) and their compounds; mixtures and residues containing these products.
Type of measure
Import licences
 ICS - HS Code
28.44
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Keywords
Environment
Hazardous
Import Licensing Procedures G/LIC/N/3/SYC/3 Seychelles 2020 Waste management and recycling Import licences Manufacturing
2.5 Utensils and polystyrene boxes, non-plastic…
2.5 Utensils and polystyrene boxes, non-plastic straws, and plastic bags: (...) - There is only one import licensing system in Seychelles, which applies to restricted items. An importer intending to import utensils and polystyrene boxes, non-plastic straws, and plastic bags is required to apply for an import licence from the Ministry of Environment, Energy and Climate Change, through the Import and Export Unit from the Trade Division of the Ministry of Finance, Trade, Investment and Economic Planning.
Environment related objective
To protect the environment. To reduce plastic use.
Measure description Coverage of the measure
2.5 Utensils and polystyrene boxes, non-plastic straws, and plastic bags: (...) - There is only one import licensing system in Seychelles, which applies to restricted items. An importer intending to import utensils and polystyrene boxes, non-plastic straws, and plastic bags is required to apply for an import licence from the Ministry of Environment, Energy and Climate Change, through the Import and Export Unit from the Trade Division of the Ministry of Finance, Trade, Investment and Economic Planning.
Polystyrene Boxes; Non-Plastic Straws; Plastic Bags whether the goods are for personal consumption or commercial distribution.
Type of measure
Import licences
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Keywords
Plastic
Import Licensing Procedures G/LIC/N/3/SYC/3 Seychelles 2020
Chemical, toxic and hazardous substances…
Chemical, toxic and hazardous substances management
 Import licences Chemicals
4.1 Dangerous chemicals and precursor chemicals:…
4.1 Dangerous chemicals and precursor chemicals: (...) - There is only one import licensing system in Seychelles, which applies to restricted items. An importer intending to import dangerous chemicals and precursor chemicals is required to apply for an import licence from the Ministry of Environment, Energy and Climate Change and the Ministry of Health, through the Import and Export Unit from the Trade Division of the Ministry of Finance, Trade, Investment and Economic Planning. (...) - The most pressing concern for the Ministry with regards to these imports of these chemicals is their storage locations. Given the high population density of Mahe, Praslin and La Digue, chemical spillages and leaks have the potential hazard to human life and to the environment.
Environment related objective
This measure is designed to protect human, animal and plant life as referred to in Article XX of the GATT 1994 and to protect the environment.
Measure description Coverage of the measure
4.1 Dangerous chemicals and precursor chemicals: (...) - There is only one import licensing system in Seychelles, which applies to restricted items. An importer intending to import dangerous chemicals and precursor chemicals is required to apply for an import licence from the Ministry of Environment, Energy and Climate Change and the Ministry of Health, through the Import and Export Unit from the Trade Division of the Ministry of Finance, Trade, Investment and Economic Planning. (...) - The most pressing concern for the Ministry with regards to these imports of these chemicals is their storage locations. Given the high population density of Mahe, Praslin and La Digue, chemical spillages and leaks have the potential hazard to human life and to the environment.
Organic chemicals. Chapter 20 HS Code.
Type of measure
Import licences
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Keywords
Hazardous
Organic
Import Licensing Procedures G/LIC/N/3/SYC/3 Seychelles 2020
Chemical, toxic and hazardous substances…
Chemical, toxic and hazardous substances management
 Import licences Energy
6.2 Mineral fuels, mineral oils and products of…
6.2 Mineral fuels, mineral oils and products of their distillations, bituminous substances, and mineral waxes: (...) - An importer intending to import mineral fuels, mineral oils and products of their distillations, bituminous substances, and mineral waxes is required to apply for an import licence from the Import and Export Unit from the Trade Division of the Ministry of Finance, Trade, Investment and Economic Planning. (...) - For environmental protection purposes, the storage facilities of the petroleum and petroleum products need to be verified. These facilities need to be compliant with environmental standards so that they do not endanger human and plant life. Seychelles has limited resources, financial and human, to deal with oil leaks and other environmental hazards.
Environment related objective
To protect then environment, animal and plant life as stipulated in Article XX of the GATT 1994 and for socio-economic reasons.
Measure description Coverage of the measure
6.2 Mineral fuels, mineral oils and products of their distillations, bituminous substances, and mineral waxes: (...) - An importer intending to import mineral fuels, mineral oils and products of their distillations, bituminous substances, and mineral waxes is required to apply for an import licence from the Import and Export Unit from the Trade Division of the Ministry of Finance, Trade, Investment and Economic Planning. (...) - For environmental protection purposes, the storage facilities of the petroleum and petroleum products need to be verified. These facilities need to be compliant with environmental standards so that they do not endanger human and plant life. Seychelles has limited resources, financial and human, to deal with oil leaks and other environmental hazards.
Aviation Gasoline (Avgas); Motor Gasoline; Kerosene, type Jet Fuel; Gasoline (Diesel); Fuel Oils; Petroleum oils and oils obtained from bituminous minerals, (other than crude); and preparations not elsewhere specified or included, containing by weight 70% or more of petroleum oils or of oils obtained from bituminous minerals, these oils being the basic constituents of the preparations, containing biodiesel, other than waste oils; Containing polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs), polychlorinated terphenyls (PCTs) or polybrominated biphenyls (PBBs); Petroleum gases and other gaseous hydrocarbons.
Type of measure
Import licences
 ICS - HS Code
27.11
2710.1210
2710.1220
2710.1290
2710.1911
2710.1919
2710.1921
2710.1922
2710.2000
2710.9100
2710.9900
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Keywords
Environment
Hazardous
Pollution
Import Licensing Procedures G/LIC/N/3/SYC/3 Seychelles 2020 Air pollution reduction Import licences Manufacturing
12.1 Vehicles, and vehicle and chassis bodies: (…
12.1 Vehicles, and vehicle and chassis bodies: (...) - An importer intending to import vehicles, and vehicle and chassis bodies is required to apply for an import licence from the Department of Transport, through the Import and Export Unit from the Trade Division of the Ministry of Finance, Trade, Investment and Economic Planning.
Environment related objective
For the purpose of public safety and second-hand vehicles which are restricted by law in Seychelles for the purpose of environmental protection.
Measure description Coverage of the measure
12.1 Vehicles, and vehicle and chassis bodies: (...) - An importer intending to import vehicles, and vehicle and chassis bodies is required to apply for an import licence from the Department of Transport, through the Import and Export Unit from the Trade Division of the Ministry of Finance, Trade, Investment and Economic Planning.
All vehicles of chapter 87 with the steering wheel located on the left-hand side; excluding golf carts and any other off-road vehicles or vehicles for which permission has been granted to be used off road; All vehicles of chapter 87, previously used; Ship’s derricks; cranes, including cable cranes; mobiles lifting frames; straddle carriers and works trucks fitted with crane. Fork-lift trucks; other works trucks fitted with lifting or handling equipment; Bodies (including Cabs) of trucks of heading 87.03; Bodies (including Cabs) for the motor vehicle (...)
Type of measure
Import licences
 ICS - HS Code
8426.1100
8427.9000
87
87.11
8707.1010
8707.9010
8707.9090
8429.1100
8430.6900
8701.1000
8705.9000
8706.0000
8708.9910
8708.9930
8716.1000
8716.8000
8407.3100
8407.9000
8408.2000
8708.9000
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Keywords
Environment
Pollution