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Quantitative Restrictions G/MA/QR/N/NIC/3 Nicaragua 2018
Chemical, toxic and hazardous substances…
Chemical, toxic and hazardous substances management, Ozone layer protection, MEAs implementation and compliance
 Ban/Prohibition Chemicals
28. Prohibition on the importation of substances…
28. Prohibition on the importation of substances that deplete the Ozone layer
Environment related objective
Protection of the Environment and of human health and safety by prohibiting the import and entry into the country of substances that deplete the Ozone layer

WTO Justification: Article XX(b)

Grounds for restriction: the Vienna Convention; the Montreal Protocol
Measure description Coverage of the measure
28. Prohibition on the importation of substances that deplete the Ozone layer
Substances that deplete the Ozone layer
Type of measure
P: Prohibition
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
The notification provides information for the following biennial period 2018-2020 and relates to restrictions in force as of 2018
Keywords
Ozone
MEAs
Quantitative Restrictions G/MA/QR/N/NIC/3 Nicaragua 2018
Chemical, toxic and hazardous substances…
Chemical, toxic and hazardous substances management, Ozone layer protection, MEAs implementation and compliance
 Import licences Chemicals
29. Annual permit for the import of substances…
29. Annual permit for the import of substances that deplete the Ozone layer (Annex C- Group I)
Environment related objective
Protection of the Environment and of human health and safety by establishing an annual permit for the import of substances that deplete the Ozone layer (Annex C- Group I)

WTO Justification: Article XX(b)

Grounds for restriction: the Vienna Convention; the Montreal Protocol
Measure description Coverage of the measure
29. Annual permit for the import of substances that deplete the Ozone layer (Annex C- Group I)
Substances that deplete the Ozone layer (Annex C- Group I)
Type of measure
NAL: Non-automatic licensing
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
The notification provides information for the following biennial period 2018-2020 and relates to restrictions in force as of 2018
Keywords
Ozone
MEAs
Quantitative Restrictions G/MA/QR/N/NIC/3 Nicaragua 2018
Chemical, toxic and hazardous substances…
Chemical, toxic and hazardous substances management, Waste management and recycling, MEAs implementation and compliance
 Ban/Prohibition Other
30. Prohibition on the import and export of waste…
30. Prohibition on the import and export of waste and hazardous waste. Annex I "Category of Wastes to Control," included in the Basel Convention
Environment related objective
Protection of the Environment, biodiversity, and of human health and safety by prohibiting the import and export of waste and hazardous waste. Annex I "Category of Wastes to Control," included in the Basel Convention

WTO Justification: Article XX(b)

Grounds for restriction: the Basel Convention
Measure description Coverage of the measure
30. Prohibition on the import and export of waste and hazardous waste. Annex I "Category of Wastes to Control," included in the Basel Convention
Waste and hazardous waste (Annex I "Category of Wastes to Control" included in the Basel Convention)
Type of measure
P: Prohibition
P-X: Prohibition on Exports
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
The notification provides information for the following biennial period 2018-2020 and relates to restrictions in force as of 2018
Keywords
Hazardous
Waste
MEAs
Quantitative Restrictions G/MA/QR/N/NIC/3 Nicaragua 2018
Animal protection, Plant protection, Biodiversity…
Animal protection, Plant protection, Biodiversity and ecosystem, MEAs implementation and compliance
 Import licences, Export licences Other
31. Annual permit for the export and import of…
31. Annual permit for the export and import of wildlife species
Environment related objective
Protection of the Environment and of biodiversity by establishing annual permits for the export and import of certain wildlife species under CITES

WTO Justification: Article XX(b)
Measure description Coverage of the measure
31. Annual permit for the export and import of wildlife species
Various Wildlife Species
Type of measure
NAL: Non-automatic licensing
NAL-X: Non-automatic licensing for exports
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
The notification provides information for the following biennial period 2018-2020 and relates to restrictions in force as of 2018
Keywords
Wildlife
MEAs
Quantitative Restrictions G/MA/QR/N/NIC/3 Nicaragua 2018
Animal protection, Plant protection, Biodiversity…
Animal protection, Plant protection, Biodiversity and ecosystem, MEAs implementation and compliance
 Ban/Prohibition Other
32. Prohibition on imports and exports of all…
32. Prohibition on imports and exports of all species of flora and fauna included in the indefinite closure lists.

This Resolution establishes the "Sistema Nacional de Vedas" which mandates MARENA to publish annually (through a Ministerial Resolution) the list of species on the indefinite closure which can not be subject to international trade.
Environment related objective
Protection of the Environment and of biodiversity by prohibiting imports and exports of all species of flora and fauna included in the indefinite closure lists.

WTO Justification: Article XX(b)

Grounds for restriction: CITES
Measure description Coverage of the measure
32. Prohibition on imports and exports of all species of flora and fauna included in the indefinite closure lists.

This Resolution establishes the "Sistema Nacional de Vedas" which mandates MARENA to publish annually (through a Ministerial Resolution) the list of species on the indefinite closure which can not be subject to international trade.
Various Wildlife Species
Type of measure
P: Prohibition
P-X: Prohibition on Exports
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
The notification provides information for the following biennial period 2018-2020 and relates to restrictions in force as of 2018
Keywords
Wildlife
MEAs
Quantitative Restrictions G/MA/QR/N/NIC/3 Nicaragua 2018
Plant protection, Sustainable forestry management…
Plant protection, Sustainable forestry management, Natural resources conservation
 Ban/Prohibition Forestry
33. 10 year ban (from 2016 onwards) on the…
33. 10 year ban (from 2016 onwards) on the national and international cut and commercialization of Caoba, Cedro, Pochote, Mangle, Ceibo.
Environment related objective
Protection of the Environment and of conservation of natural resources by establishing a 10 year ban (from 2016 onwards) on the national and international cut and commercialization of Caoba, Cedro, Pochote, Mangle, Ceibo.

WTO Justification: Article XX(b)
Measure description Coverage of the measure
33. 10 year ban (from 2016 onwards) on the national and international cut and commercialization of Caoba, Cedro, Pochote, Mangle, Ceibo.
Various Tree Species (Caoba, Cedro, Pochote, Mangle, Ceibo)
Type of measure
P-S: Seasonal Prohibition
P-S-X: Seasonal Prohibition on Exports
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
The notification provides information for the following biennial period 2018-2020 and relates to restrictions in force as of 2018
Keywords
Forest
Conservation
Quantitative Restrictions G/MA/QR/N/NIC/3 Nicaragua 2018
Air pollution reduction, Climate change…
Air pollution reduction, Climate change mitigation and adaptation
 Ban/Prohibition Manufacturing
34. Prohibition on the importation of vehicles…
34. Prohibition on the importation of vehicles more than ten years old
(except the classic or historical ones that have endorsement by the entity specialized in this type of car in the exporting country; those imported by intermediaries or end users, who are destined to the freight transport service and those donated to the fire brigades and the Nicaraguan Red Cross)
Environment related objective
Protection of the Environment and of human health and safety by prohibiting the import and export of waste and hazardous waste (Annex I "Category of Wastes to Control" included in the Basel Convention)

WTO Justification: Article XX(b)
Measure description Coverage of the measure
34. Prohibition on the importation of vehicles more than ten years old
(except the classic or historical ones that have endorsement by the entity specialized in this type of car in the exporting country; those imported by intermediaries or end users, who are destined to the freight transport service and those donated to the fire brigades and the Nicaraguan Red Cross)
Used motor vehicles that have more than ten years of manufacture
Type of measure
P: Prohibition
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
The notification provides information for the following biennial period 2018-2020 and relates to restrictions in force as of 2018
Keywords
Emissions
Quantitative Restrictions G/MA/QR/N/NZL/3 New Zealand 2018
Chemical, toxic and hazardous substances…
Chemical, toxic and hazardous substances management, Other environmental risks mitigation
 Ban/Prohibition, Import licences Other
9. Conditional prohibition on the importation of…
9. Conditional prohibition on the importation of hazardous chemicals and new organisms
Environment related objective
Protection of the Environment and of human health and safety by restricting the importation of hazardous chemicals and new organisms

WTO Justification: Article XX(b)
Measure description Coverage of the measure
9. Conditional prohibition on the importation of hazardous chemicals and new organisms
Substances and new organisms as defined under the Hazardous Substances and New Organisms (HSNO) Act of 1996
Type of measure
CP: Prohibition except under defined conditions
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
The notification provides information for the following biennial period 2016-2018 and relates to restrictions in force as of 1 April 2018
Keywords
Hazardous
Organic
Quantitative Restrictions G/MA/QR/N/NZL/3 New Zealand 2018
Sustainable fisheries management, Natural…
Sustainable fisheries management, Natural resources conservation
 Ban/Prohibition, Import licences Fisheries
15. Conditional prohibition on the importation of…
15. Conditional prohibition on the importation of trout and trout products
Environment related objective
Protection of the Environment and conservation of exhaustible natural resources by restricting the importation of trout and trout products

WTO Justification: Article XX(g)
Measure description Coverage of the measure
15. Conditional prohibition on the importation of trout and trout products
Live trout and trout products, unless in quantities under 10 kilograms not intended for sale.
Type of measure
CP: Prohibition except under defined conditions
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
The notification provides information for the following biennial period 2016-2018 and relates to restrictions in force as of 1 April 2018
Keywords
Fish
Natural resources
Conservation
Quantitative Restrictions G/MA/QR/N/NZL/3 New Zealand 2018
Sustainable fisheries management, Natural…
Sustainable fisheries management, Natural resources conservation
 Ban/Prohibition, Import licences Fisheries
16. Conditional prohibition on the importation …
16. Conditional prohibition on the importation of southern bluefin tuna
Environment related objective
Protection of the Environment and conservation of exhaustible natural resources by restricting the importation of Southern bluefin tuna

WTO Justification: Article XX(g)
Measure description Coverage of the measure
16. Conditional prohibition on the importation of southern bluefin tuna
Southern bluefin tuna
Type of measure
CP: Prohibition except under defined conditions
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
The notification provides information for the following biennial period 2016-2018 and relates to restrictions in force as of 1 April 2018
Keywords
Fish
Natural resources
Conservation