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Quantitative Restrictions G/MA/QR/N/GEO/2 Georgia 2020
Chemical, toxic and hazardous substances…
Chemical, toxic and hazardous substances management, MEAs implementation and compliance, Waste management and recycling
 Ban/Prohibition Chemicals, Other 8. Prohibition of import of radioactive waste
Environment related objective
To protect the environment by restricting the import of radioactive waste. GATT, Article XX (b). The HS code is ex 2844
Measure description Coverage of the measure
8. Prohibition of import of radioactive waste
Radioactive waste
Type of measure
P: Prohibition
 ICS - HS Code
2844
Subsidy amount Implementation period

Information for the following biennial period: 2016-2020 and relates to restrictions in force as of 2019
Keywords
Hazardous
Waste
Quantitative Restrictions G/MA/QR/N/GEO/2 Georgia 2020
Chemical, toxic and hazardous substances…
Chemical, toxic and hazardous substances management, MEAs implementation and compliance
 Ban/Prohibition, Export licences, Import licences Agriculture, Chemicals
9. Prohibition/Restriction of import and export…
9. Prohibition/Restriction of import and export of Hazardous Chemicals and Pesticides (except Chemicals in quantities not likely to affect human health or the environment provided they are imported or exported for the purpose of research or analysis and their amount does not exceed 2kg in single shipment)
Environment related objective
To protect the environment from hazardous chemicals and pesticides. GATT, Article XX (b);
Rotterdam Convention on the Prior Informed Consent Procedure for Certain Hazardous chemicals and Pesticides in International Trade
Stockholm Convention on persistent organic pollutions (POPs).
Measure description Coverage of the measure
9. Prohibition/Restriction of import and export of Hazardous Chemicals and Pesticides (except Chemicals in quantities not likely to affect human health or the environment provided they are imported or exported for the purpose of research or analysis and their amount does not exceed 2kg in single shipment)
Certain hazardous pesticides and chemical substances (regulated by the Rotterdam and Stockholm Conventions)
Type of measure
CP: Prohibition except under defined conditions; CP-X: Prohibition on Exports except under defined: NAL: Non-automatic licensing; NAL-X: Non-automatic licensing for exportation
 ICS - HS Code
2524
2852
29
3808
3824
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Information for the following biennial period: 2016-2020 and relates to restrictions in force as of 2019
Keywords
Environment
Hazardous
MEAs
Quantitative Restrictions G/MA/QR/N/GEO/2 Georgia 2020
Animal protection, MEAs implementation and…
Animal protection, MEAs implementation and compliance, Plant protection
 Export licences, Import licences Other
15. Restriction of export and import of species…
15. Restriction of export and import of species entered into the annexes of the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES), its parts and derivatives as well as to introduce species from the sea
Environment related objective
To protect endangered wildlife. GATT Articles XX (b); Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES)

Measure description Coverage of the measure
15. Restriction of export and import of species entered into the annexes of the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES), its parts and derivatives as well as to introduce species from the sea
Species covered by Annexes I, II and III of Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES). ICS-HS Code have ex.
Type of measure
NAL: Non-automatic licensing; NAL-X: Non-automatic licensing for exportation
 ICS - HS Code
0106
0208
0210
03
05
06
10
1211
1504
16
20
30
41
4202
4203
4205
43
44
90
92
9601
9508
9705
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Information for the following biennial period: 2016-2020 and relates to restrictions in force as of 2019
Keywords
Endangered
MEAs
Wildlife
Quantitative Restrictions G/MA/QR/N/GEO/2 Georgia 2020
Chemical, toxic and hazardous substances…
Chemical, toxic and hazardous substances management
 Import licences Agriculture, Chemicals
17. Restriction of import of Pesticides and…
17. Restriction of import of Pesticides and Agrochemicals
Environment related objective
To protect the environment from some pesticides and agrochemicals that may be harmful for health and the environment. GATT Articles XX (b);
Measure description Coverage of the measure
17. Restriction of import of Pesticides and Agrochemicals
Pesticides and Agrochemicals
Type of measure
NAL: Non-automatic licensing
 ICS - HS Code
2703
2833
3002
31
3808
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Information for the following biennial period: 2016-2020 and relates to restrictions in force as of 2019
Keywords
Environment
Hazardous
Quantitative Restrictions G/MA/QR/N/HKG/5 Hong Kong, China 2020
Animal protection, Biodiversity and ecosystem,…
Animal protection, Biodiversity and ecosystem, MEAs implementation and compliance, Plant protection
 Export licences Other
1. Non-automatic licence and inspection for the…
1. Non-automatic licence and inspection for the export of endangered species of animals and plants listed in the three Appendices of the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES)
Environment related objective
To protect endangered species of animals and plants. Article XX(b) of the GATT 1994 CITES
Measure description Coverage of the measure
1. Non-automatic licence and inspection for the export of endangered species of animals and plants listed in the three Appendices of the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES)
Endangered species of animals and plants listed in the three CITES Appendices, whether alive, dead, parts or derivatives. HS codes have been registered without ex and represent chapters.
Type of measure
NAL-X: Non-automatic licensing on Exports
 ICS - HS Code
1
12
2
3
41
42
43
44
5
6
67
96
97
4
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Information for the following biennial period: 2020-2022 and relates to restrictions in force as of 15 October 2020
Keywords
Endangered
MEAs
Wildlife
Quantitative Restrictions G/MA/QR/N/HKG/5 Hong Kong, China 2020
Animal protection, Biodiversity and ecosystem,…
Animal protection, Biodiversity and ecosystem, MEAs implementation and compliance, Plant protection
 Export licences, Other environmental requirements Other
2. Production of valid CITES export permit or…
2. Production of valid CITES export permit or certificate of origin issued by the exporting country, and inspection for the import of CITES Appendix II species other than live specimens of wild origin and CITES Appendix III species
Environment related objective
To protect endangered species of animals and plants. Article XX(b) of the GATT 1994 CITES
Measure description Coverage of the measure
2. Production of valid CITES export permit or certificate of origin issued by the exporting country, and inspection for the import of CITES Appendix II species other than live specimens of wild origin and CITES Appendix III species
CITES Appendix II species other than live specimens of wild origin and CITES Appendix III species, whether alive, dead, parts or derivatives. HS codes have been registered without ex and represent chapters.
Type of measure
Production of CITES Export Permit(or Certificate of Origin)
 ICS - HS Code
02
03
04
05
06
1
12
41
42
43
44
67
96
97
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Information for the following biennial period: 2020-2022 and relates to restrictions in force as of 15 October 2020
Keywords
Endangered
MEAs
Wildlife
Quantitative Restrictions G/MA/QR/N/HKG/5 Hong Kong, China 2020
Animal protection, Biodiversity and ecosystem,…
Animal protection, Biodiversity and ecosystem, MEAs implementation and compliance
 Ban/Prohibition Other
3. Prohibition of import and re-export of…
3. Prohibition of import and re-export of elephant ivory and elephant hunting trophy: The restriction is administered through prohibition of import and re-export of the elephant hunting trophies and ivory items by phases on an MFN basis except under defined conditions to protect elephants.
Environment related objective
To protect endangered species of animals. Article XX(b) of the GATT 1994 CITES
Measure description Coverage of the measure
3. Prohibition of import and re-export of elephant ivory and elephant hunting trophy: The restriction is administered through prohibition of import and re-export of the elephant hunting trophies and ivory items by phases on an MFN basis except under defined conditions to protect elephants.
Ivory and hunting trophy of Asian elephant and African elephant. HS codes have been registered without ex and represent chapters.
Type of measure
CP: Prohibition except under defined conditions CP-X: Prohibition on Exports except under defined conditions
 ICS - HS Code
05
41
92
96
97
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Information for the following biennial period: 2020-2022 and relates to restrictions in force as of 15 October 2020
Keywords
Endangered
MEAs
Quantitative Restrictions G/MA/QR/N/HKG/5 Hong Kong, China 2020 Animal protection, Biodiversity and ecosystem Other environmental requirements Other
4. Permit for the export of protected wild…
4. Permit for the export of protected wild animals, parts of a protected wild animal killed or taken in Hong Kong, or the nests or eggs of a protected wild animal taken in Hong Kong
Environment related objective
To protect wild animals. Article XX(b) of the GATT 1994.
Measure description Coverage of the measure
4. Permit for the export of protected wild animals, parts of a protected wild animal killed or taken in Hong Kong, or the nests or eggs of a protected wild animal taken in Hong Kong
Protected wild animals, parts of a protected wild animal killed or taken in Hong Kong, or the nests or eggs of a protected wild animal taken in Hong Kong. HS codes represent chapters and have been registered without ex.
Type of measure
Special permit
 ICS - HS Code
01
02
03
04
05
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Information for the following biennial period: 2020-2022 and relates to restrictions in force as of 15 October 2020
Keywords
Conservation
Wildlife
Quantitative Restrictions G/MA/QR/N/HKG/5 Hong Kong, China 2020
Chemical, toxic and hazardous substances…
Chemical, toxic and hazardous substances management, MEAs implementation and compliance
 Export licences Chemicals
8. Permit for exporters of, and licence for the…
8. Permit for exporters of, and licence for the export of non-pesticide hazardous chemicals. The restriction is administered through (i) an export permit system for exporters and (ii) an export licensing system on an MFN basis to protect human health and the environment, including chemicals regulated by the Stockholm Convention and the Rotterdam Convention.
Environment related objective
To protect the environment from hazardous chemicals. Article XX(b) of the GATT 1994. Stockholm Convention on Persistent Organic Pollutants; The Rotterdam Convention on the Prior Informed Consent Procedure for Certain Hazardous Chemicals and Pesticides in International Trade
Measure description Coverage of the measure
8. Permit for exporters of, and licence for the export of non-pesticide hazardous chemicals. The restriction is administered through (i) an export permit system for exporters and (ii) an export licensing system on an MFN basis to protect human health and the environment, including chemicals regulated by the Stockholm Convention and the Rotterdam Convention.
Non-pesticide hazardous chemicals. HS codes have ex
Type of measure
NAL-X: Non-automatic licensing on Exports
 ICS - HS Code
2524
2903
2904
2919
2931
3824
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Information for the following biennial period: 2020-2022 and relates to restrictions in force as of 15 October 2020
Keywords
Hazardous
MEAs
Quantitative Restrictions G/MA/QR/N/HKG/5 Hong Kong, China 2020
Chemical, toxic and hazardous substances…
Chemical, toxic and hazardous substances management, MEAs implementation and compliance
 Export licences, Import licences Chemicals
9. Licence for the import and export of mercury…
9. Licence for the import and export of mercury. The restriction is administered through an import and export licensing system on an MFN basis to protect human health and the environment.
Environment related objective
To protect the environment by restricting mercury. Article XX(b) of the GATT 1994. Minamata Convention on Mercury.
Measure description Coverage of the measure
9. Licence for the import and export of mercury. The restriction is administered through an import and export licensing system on an MFN basis to protect human health and the environment.
mERCURY
Type of measure
NAL: Non-automatic licensing; NAL-X: Non-automatic licensing on Exports
 ICS - HS Code
280540
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Information for the following biennial period: 2020-2022 and relates to restrictions in force as of 15 October 2020
Keywords
Environment
Hazardous
MEAs