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Agreement Document symbol Notifying Member Year Harmonized types of environment-related objectives Harmonized types of measures Harmonized types of sectors subject to the measure Measure description See more information
Quantitative Restrictions G/MA/QR/N/URY/3 Uruguay 2019
Plant protection, Chemical, toxic and hazardous…
Plant protection, Chemical, toxic and hazardous substances management
 Ban/Prohibition Chemicals, Agriculture 9. Import ban on plant protection products.
Environment related objective
To impose an import ban on plant protection products.
Measure description Coverage of the measure
9. Import ban on plant protection products.
Phytosanitary products based on methyl paration for all agricultural uses
Type of measure
P. Prohibition
 ICS - HS Code
38
Subsidy amount Implementation period
The notification provides information for the following biennial: 2018-2020 and relates to restrictions in force as of 21 October 2019
Keywords
Environment
Hazardous
Quantitative Restrictions G/MA/QR/N/URY/3 Uruguay 2019
Chemical, toxic and hazardous substances…
Chemical, toxic and hazardous substances management
 Ban/Prohibition Chemicals, Other 16. Import ban on hazardous waste.
Environment related objective
To impose an import ban on hazardous waste.
Measure description Coverage of the measure
16. Import ban on hazardous waste.
Hazardous waste
Type of measure
P. Prohibition
 ICS - HS Code
2710.91
2710.99
2713.90
3006.92
3825.10
3825.20
3825.30
3825.41
3825.49
3825.50
3825.61
3825.69
3825.90
Subsidy amount Implementation period
The notification provides information for the following biennial: 2018-2020 and relates to restrictions in force as of 21 October 2019
Keywords
Environment
Hazardous
Waste
Quantitative Restrictions G/MA/QR/N/URY/3 Uruguay 2019
Air pollution reduction, Climate change…
Air pollution reduction, Climate change mitigation and adaptation, Ozone layer protection
 Ban/Prohibition Manufacturing 17. Import ban on used vehicles.
Environment related objective
To impose an import ban on used vehicles.
Measure description Coverage of the measure
17. Import ban on used vehicles.
Used vehicles:
automobiles and vehicles
light commercial
(up to 1,500 kg of
Loading capacity;
bus; trucks;
tractor trucks for
semi-trailers; chassis
with motor or without motor;
trailers or
semi-trailers;
bodies and / or cabins;
motorcycles (including
mopeds) and
velocipeds equipped with
auxiliary engine, with sidecar
or without it, sidecars as well
like the parts and
used accessories from
said vehicles
(temporary ban)
Type of measure
P. Prohibition
 ICS - HS Code
87
Subsidy amount Implementation period
The notification provides information for the following biennial: 2018-2020 and relates to restrictions in force as of 21 October 2019
Keywords
Environment
Climate
Emissions
Pollution
Ozone
Quantitative Restrictions G/MA/QR/N/URY/3 Uruguay 2019
Chemical, toxic and hazardous substances…
Chemical, toxic and hazardous substances management
 Ban/Prohibition Chemicals 19. Import ban on persistent organic pollutants.
Environment related objective
To impose an import ban on persistent organic pollutants.
Measure description Coverage of the measure
19. Import ban on persistent organic pollutants.
Persistent organic pollutants
Type of measure
P. Prohibition
 ICS - HS Code
2903.82
2903.92
Subsidy amount Implementation period
The notification provides information for the following biennial: 2018-2020 and relates to restrictions in force as of 21 October 2019
Keywords
Environment
Organic
Quantitative Restrictions G/MA/QR/N/URY/3 Uruguay 2019
Chemical, toxic and hazardous substances…
Chemical, toxic and hazardous substances management
 Ban/Prohibition Chemicals 20. Import ban on persistent organic pollutants.
Environment related objective
To impose an import ban on persistent organic pollutants.
Measure description Coverage of the measure
20. Import ban on persistent organic pollutants.
Persistent organic pollutants
Type of measure
P. Prohibition
 ICS - HS Code
2903.81
Subsidy amount Implementation period
The notification provides information for the following biennial: 2018-2020 and relates to restrictions in force as of 21 October 2019
Keywords
Environment
Organic
Quantitative Restrictions G/MA/QR/N/URY/3 Uruguay 2019
Chemical, toxic and hazardous substances…
Chemical, toxic and hazardous substances management
 Ban/Prohibition Manufacturing 22. Import ban on non-biodegradable plastic bags.
Environment related objective
To impose an import ban on non-biodegradable plastic bags.
Measure description Coverage of the measure
22. Import ban on non-biodegradable plastic bags.
Non-biodegradable plastic bags
Type of measure
P. Prohibition
 ICS - HS Code
3923.21.10
3923.21.90
3923.29.10
3923.29.90
Subsidy amount Implementation period
The notification provides information for the following biennial: 2018-2020 and relates to restrictions in force as of 21 October 2019
Keywords
Environment
Organic
Plastic
Other notification provisions WT/COMTD/N/58 Trinidad and Tobago 2019
Other environmental risks mitigation, Climate…
Other environmental risks mitigation, Climate change mitigation and adaptation
 Import tariffs Manufacturing
1.1 The Government of the Republic of Trinidad…
1.1 The Government of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago (GORTT) is desirous of granting critical assistance for the expansion of the existing cement industry in Trinidad and Tobago. The GORTT accordingly, invokes the provisions of Article XVIII:C of the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade (GATT) 1994 to modify the tariff concessions contained in its Schedule of Concessions/LXVII attached to the Marrakesh Protocol, in respect of HS 2523.90 Other Hydraulic Cements. The basis for this modification is set out below.
(...)
3.7 The GORTT has taken several steps to overcome these development challenges, including the implementation of a National Development Strategy (NDS) (2016-2030) which incorporates the principles and aspirations of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), that aim to guide the development process, taking into consideration the immediate and future needs of all citizens. Following a review of Trinidad and Tobago’s past and current performance against selected countries in key socio-economic areas, the NDS presents the main challenges that Trinidad and Tobago faces. Some of these challenges include: (...)
• Transforming the existing economic growth model into one that is environmentally friendly while addressing climate change, including reducing greenhouse gas emissions and building resilience to its adverse impacts; and
• Protecting and sustainably using our environmental resources.
Environment related objective
Protection of environment, as notifiied by the member.
Measure description Coverage of the measure
1.1 The Government of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago (GORTT) is desirous of granting critical assistance for the expansion of the existing cement industry in Trinidad and Tobago. The GORTT accordingly, invokes the provisions of Article XVIII:C of the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade (GATT) 1994 to modify the tariff concessions contained in its Schedule of Concessions/LXVII attached to the Marrakesh Protocol, in respect of HS 2523.90 Other Hydraulic Cements. The basis for this modification is set out below.
(...)
3.7 The GORTT has taken several steps to overcome these development challenges, including the implementation of a National Development Strategy (NDS) (2016-2030) which incorporates the principles and aspirations of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), that aim to guide the development process, taking into consideration the immediate and future needs of all citizens. Following a review of Trinidad and Tobago’s past and current performance against selected countries in key socio-economic areas, the NDS presents the main challenges that Trinidad and Tobago faces. Some of these challenges include: (...)
• Transforming the existing economic growth model into one that is environmentally friendly while addressing climate change, including reducing greenhouse gas emissions and building resilience to its adverse impacts; and
• Protecting and sustainably using our environmental resources.
Other hydraulic cements
Type of measure
Modification of bound rate of duty
 ICS - HS Code
2523.90.00
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Keywords
Environment
Sustainable
Green
Climate
Import Licensing Procedures G/LIC/N/1/MMR/1 Myanmar 2019 Biodiversity and ecosystem Import licences Other
1. The Conservation of Biodiversity and Protected…
1. The Conservation of Biodiversity and Protected Area Law 2018;
Environment related objective
Protection of environment by biodiversity conservation.
Measure description Coverage of the measure
1. The Conservation of Biodiversity and Protected Area Law 2018;
Type of measure
Import license
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Keywords
Bio
Conservation
Import Licensing Procedures G/LIC/N/1/MMR/1 Myanmar 2019 General environmental protection Import licences Other 2. The Environmental Conservation Law;
Environment related objective
Protection of environment by conservation.
Measure description Coverage of the measure
2. The Environmental Conservation Law;
Type of measure
Import license
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Keywords
Environment
Conservation
Import Licensing Procedures G/LIC/N/1/MMR/1 Myanmar 2019
Chemical, toxic and hazardous substances…
Chemical, toxic and hazardous substances management
 Import licences Chemicals, Other
3. The Prevention of Hazard form Chemical and…
3. The Prevention of Hazard form Chemical and Related Substances Law
Environment related objective
Protection of environment from chemical, toxic and hazardous substances.
Measure description Coverage of the measure
3. The Prevention of Hazard form Chemical and Related Substances Law
Type of measure
Import license
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Keywords
Hazardous