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Import Licensing Procedures G/LIC/N/3/RUS/4 Russian Federation 2018
Animal protection, MEAs implementation and…
Animal protection, MEAs implementation and compliance, Plant protection
 Import licences Other
4. WILD LIVE ANIMALS AND CERTAIN WILD GROWING…
4. WILD LIVE ANIMALS AND CERTAIN WILD GROWING PLANTS - List of Goods that are subject of import/export prohibitions or restrictions in trade with third countries (Decision of the Board of the EEC № 30 "About measures of non-tariff regulation" of 21.04.2015, as last amended on 13.12.2017, Annex 2.7) regulates international trade of species, live wildlife, and species listed under the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES). The Resolution of the Government of the Russian Federation № 337 of 04.05.2008 (as last amended on 28.01.2012) ensures fulfilment of obligations under CITES (except sturgeon fishes).
Environment related objective
To implement the Russian Federation’s obligations under CITES, by regulating international trade in wildlife and wildlife products, to contribute to the protection and conservation of species that are endangered, or could become endangered
Measure description Coverage of the measure
4. WILD LIVE ANIMALS AND CERTAIN WILD GROWING PLANTS - List of Goods that are subject of import/export prohibitions or restrictions in trade with third countries (Decision of the Board of the EEC № 30 "About measures of non-tariff regulation" of 21.04.2015, as last amended on 13.12.2017, Annex 2.7) regulates international trade of species, live wildlife, and species listed under the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES). The Resolution of the Government of the Russian Federation № 337 of 04.05.2008 (as last amended on 28.01.2012) ensures fulfilment of obligations under CITES (except sturgeon fishes).
The import of all live animals and plants listed under CITES; and the import of non-live animal and plant specimens, including parts and derivatives, of species listed under CITES
Type of measure
Import licences
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Keywords
Endangered
Wildlife
Conservation
MEAs
Import Licensing Procedures G/LIC/N/3/SGP/14 Singapore 2018
Animal protection, MEAs implementation and…
Animal protection, MEAs implementation and compliance, Plant protection
 Import licences, Other environmental requirements Other Endangered Species (Import and Export) Act
Environment related objective
To protect endangered species
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Endangered Species (Import and Export) Act
Endangered animals, species of wild fauna and flora (CITES live specimens, parts and products)
Type of measure
Non-automatic import licences and restriction to specific institutions (zoos, museums and research institutions)
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Keywords
Endangered
Wildlife
MEAs
Import Licensing Procedures G/LIC/N/3/SGP/14 Singapore 2018
Chemical, toxic and hazardous substances…
Chemical, toxic and hazardous substances management
 Import licences Chemicals
Environment Protection and Management Act;…
Environment Protection and Management Act; Environmental Protection and Management (Hazardous Substances) Regulations
Environment related objective
To protect the environment by regulating hazardous substances
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Environment Protection and Management Act; Environmental Protection and Management (Hazardous Substances) Regulations
Hazardous Substances
Type of measure
Non-automatic import licences
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Keywords
Hazardous
Environment
Import Licensing Procedures G/LIC/N/3/SGP/14 Singapore 2018
Chemical, toxic and hazardous substances…
Chemical, toxic and hazardous substances management, MEAs implementation and compliance, Waste management and recycling
Export licences, Import licences, Regulation…
Export licences, Import licences, Regulation affecting movement or transit
 Other
Hazardous Waste (Control of Export, Import and…
Hazardous Waste (Control of Export, Import and Transit) Act
Environment related objective
To protect the environment by regulating hazardous wastes
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Hazardous Waste (Control of Export, Import and Transit) Act
Hazardous Waste
Type of measure
Non-automatic import licences; Export licences; and Transit permit

The Basel Convention states that the import of Hazardous Waste can only be applied to countries that are signatories to the said Convention. Parties may, however, enter into bilateral or multilateral agreements on hazardous waste manag
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Keywords
Hazardous
Waste
Environment
MEAs
Import Licensing Procedures G/LIC/N/3/SGP/14 Singapore 2018
MEAs implementation and compliance, Ozone layer…
MEAs implementation and compliance, Ozone layer protection
 Import licences Chemicals
Environment Protection and Management Act;…
Environment Protection and Management Act; Environmental Protection and Management (Ozone Depleting Substances) Regulations
Environment related objective
To protect the ozone layer
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Environment Protection and Management Act; Environmental Protection and Management (Ozone Depleting Substances) Regulations
Ozone depleting substances (ODS) and products containing ODS such as the following:
• Fire extinguishers and fire protection systems using halons
• Air-conditioning and refrigeration equipment using Chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs)
• Vehicles with air-conditioning containing CFCs
• Hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs)
Type of measure
Non-automatic import licences

As part of the obligations under the Montreal Protocol, Singapore, as an Article-5 party to the Protocol, has capped the consumption of Hydrochlorofluorocarbons (HCFCs) in 2013, and will gradually phase out the use and consu
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Keywords
Ozone
Environment
MEAs
Import Licensing Procedures G/LIC/N/3/SGP/14 Singapore 2018
Chemical, toxic and hazardous substances…
Chemical, toxic and hazardous substances management
Import licences, Other environmental requirements…
Import licences, Other environmental requirements, Regulation affecting movement or transit
 Manufacturing, Mining, Other Radiation Protection Act and its Regulations
Environment related objective
To protect the environment by regulating radioactive materials
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Radiation Protection Act and its Regulations
Radioactive materials, ionising radiation irradiating apparatus and non-ionising radiation irradiating apparatus
Type of measure
Non-automatic import licences, transport permit and demonstration of proof of competency by importers
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Keywords
Hazardous
Import Licensing Procedures G/LIC/N/3/TPKM/9 Chinese Taipei 2018
Biodiversity and ecosystem, Environmental…
Biodiversity and ecosystem, Environmental protection from pests and diseases
 Import licences Agriculture
3. Licensing requirements for Breeding Livestock…
3. Licensing requirements for Breeding Livestock/Poultry and Genetic Resources, Genetically Modified Breeding Stock/Poultry and Genetic Resources: Council of Agriculture
Environment related objective
To facilitate the control of animal species or breeds, bio-safety and to quarantine and track the imported breeding animals and genetic resources;

To ensure an adequate level of protection of the safe transfer, handing and use of genetically modified breeding stock/poultry and genetic resources resulting from modern biotechnology that may have adverse effects on the conservation and sustainable use of biological diversity, to preserve public health and safety of human beings and animals, and prevent the entrance from foreign countries of infectious diseases and/or exotic pests
Measure description Coverage of the measure
3. Licensing requirements for Breeding Livestock/Poultry and Genetic Resources, Genetically Modified Breeding Stock/Poultry and Genetic Resources: Council of Agriculture
Breeding animals and genetic resources (the genetic resources of animal embryos and semen)
Type of measure
Import licences
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Keywords
Genetic
Bio
Conservation
Sustainable
Wildlife
Import Licensing Procedures G/LIC/N/3/TPKM/9 Chinese Taipei 2018 Biodiversity and ecosystem Import licences Fisheries
4. Import licences for Yellow Fin Tuna, Bluefin…
4. Import licences for Yellow Fin Tuna, Bluefin Tuna, Southern Bluefin Tuna, Swordfish, Big-Eye Tuna: Fisheries Agency, Council of Agriculture
Environment related objective
To protect marine ecology
Measure description Coverage of the measure
4. Import licences for Yellow Fin Tuna, Bluefin Tuna, Southern Bluefin Tuna, Swordfish, Big-Eye Tuna: Fisheries Agency, Council of Agriculture
Yellow fin tuna, Bluefin Tuna, Southern Bluefin Tuna, Swordfish, and Big-eye Tuna
Type of measure
Non-automatic import licences
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Keywords
Fish
Eco
Import Licensing Procedures G/LIC/N/3/TPKM/9 Chinese Taipei 2018 General environmental protection Import licences Energy
6. Import licences for oil and petroleum products…
6. Import licences for oil and petroleum products regulated by the "Petroleum Administration Act": Bureau of Energy, Ministry of Economic Affairs
Environment related objective
To develop the national economy and enhance people’s livelihoods while giving equal consideration to environmental protection
Measure description Coverage of the measure
6. Import licences for oil and petroleum products regulated by the "Petroleum Administration Act": Bureau of Energy, Ministry of Economic Affairs
Naphtha, crude oil, gasoline, jet fuel, kerosene, diesel oil, fuel oil and liquefied petroleum gas
Type of measure
Non-automatic import licences
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Keywords
Environment
Import Licensing Procedures G/LIC/N/3/USA/14 United States of America 2018
Environmental protection from pests and diseases,…
Environmental protection from pests and diseases, MEAs implementation and compliance, Plant protection
Export licences, Import licences, Regulation…
Export licences, Import licences, Regulation affecting movement or transit
 Agriculture, Other
1.1. Licensing requirements for plants and plant…
1.1. Licensing requirements for plants and plant products
Environment related objective
To protect against the entry of plant pests and diseases, and to protect endangered plant species in accordance with the CITES
Measure description Coverage of the measure
1.1. Licensing requirements for plants and plant products
- Plants and plant products for or capable of propagation;
- fruits and vegetables;
- grains;
- certain cut flowers (roses, gardenia, lilac, camellia, rhododendron and azalea);
- cotton and cotton covers;
- sugar cane bagasse;
- broom corn and straw;
- certain rice products;
- bags, bagging, brassware;
- logs, lumber, other manufactured wood products;
- soil and quarry products;
- plants and plant products in transit through the United States.
Type of measure
Import, export and transit permits
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Notification for 2017
Keywords
Endangered
Wildlife
Forest
MEAs