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Import Licensing Procedures G/LIC/N/3/JPN/18 Japan 2019
Chemical, toxic and hazardous substances…
Chemical, toxic and hazardous substances management, Waste management and recycling, MEAs implementation and compliance, Other environmental risks mitigation
 Import licences Chemicals, Other
8.2 Approvals are required for: (1) Controlled…
8.2 Approvals are required for:
(1) Controlled substances listed in Annexes A, B, C, Group I, Group II, Group III, D, E, and F of the Montreal Protocol on Substances that Deplete the Ozone Layer coming from non-members of the Montreal Protocol on Substances that Deplete the Ozone Layer.
(2) Specified hazardous wastes in item 1 of Section 2 of the Law for the Control of the Export and Import of Specified Hazardous Wastes and Other Wastes.
(3) Wastes in item 1 of Section 2 of the Waste Management and Public Cleansing Law (except for wastes produced from ship or aircraft navigation in Article 4.2 and for a person who enters Japan carrying wastes) .
(...)

4. The approval system is not intended to restrict the quantity or value of imports. It exists to perform the functions of the Montreal Protocol on Substances that Deplete the Ozone Layer, the Basel Convention on the Control of Movements of Hazardous Wastes and Their Disposal, Waste Disposal and the Public Cleansing Law, the Law on the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons and the Regulation of Specific Chemicals.
Environment related objective
Protection of environment by waste management; Protection of endangered species;Ozone layer protection; MEA implementation (Montreal Protocol; Basel Convention).
Measure description Coverage of the measure
8.2 Approvals are required for:
(1) Controlled substances listed in Annexes A, B, C, Group I, Group II, Group III, D, E, and F of the Montreal Protocol on Substances that Deplete the Ozone Layer coming from non-members of the Montreal Protocol on Substances that Deplete the Ozone Layer.
(2) Specified hazardous wastes in item 1 of Section 2 of the Law for the Control of the Export and Import of Specified Hazardous Wastes and Other Wastes.
(3) Wastes in item 1 of Section 2 of the Waste Management and Public Cleansing Law (except for wastes produced from ship or aircraft navigation in Article 4.2 and for a person who enters Japan carrying wastes) .
(...)

4. The approval system is not intended to restrict the quantity or value of imports. It exists to perform the functions of the Montreal Protocol on Substances that Deplete the Ozone Layer, the Basel Convention on the Control of Movements of Hazardous Wastes and Their Disposal, Waste Disposal and the Public Cleansing Law, the Law on the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons and the Regulation of Specific Chemicals.
Certain waste materials; ozone depleting substances;hazardous substances
Type of measure
Import approval
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Keywords
MEAs
Ozone
Hazardous
Waste
Import Licensing Procedures G/LIC/N/3/JPN/18 Japan 2019
Chemical, toxic and hazardous substances…
Chemical, toxic and hazardous substances management, MEAs implementation and compliance
 Import licences Chemicals
17.MERCURY - The METI shall designate and…
17.MERCURY - The METI shall designate and publish a list of items of goods for which import approval must be obtained, to comply with Article 3 of the IMPORT TRADE CONTROL ORDER. A person wishing to import an item published in the above mentioned list shall be subject to import approval for imports provided for in Article 4.
Environment related objective
Protection of environment against hazardous chemical substances and by implementing the Minamata Convention on Mercury
Measure description Coverage of the measure
17.MERCURY - The METI shall designate and publish a list of items of goods for which import approval must be obtained, to comply with Article 3 of the IMPORT TRADE CONTROL ORDER. A person wishing to import an item published in the above mentioned list shall be subject to import approval for imports provided for in Article 4.
Mercury (includes mixtures of mercury with other substances (including alloys of mercury), with a mercury concentration of at least 95 per cent by weight) and Mercury-added products listed in Annex A of the Minamata Convention on Mercury
Type of measure
Import approval
 ICS - HS Code
2805.40
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Keywords
Hazardous
MEAs
Import Licensing Procedures G/LIC/N/3/KAZ/3 Kazakhstan 2019
Ozone layer protection, MEAs implementation and…
Ozone layer protection, MEAs implementation and compliance
 Import licences Manufacturing
1. The Republic of Kazakhstan manages its…
1. The Republic of Kazakhstan manages its obligations for ozone depleting substances controlled by the Montreal Protocol on Substances that Deplete the Ozone Layer. The import, export and manufacture of the ozone depleting substances is prohibited under the Montreal Protocol, except where an essential or critical use exemption has been granted by the Parties to the Montreal Protocol. Kazakhstan's Montreal Protocol obligations are implemented through a system of licensing.
Environment related objective
Protection of environment from ozone-depleting substances; MEA implementation (Montreal Protocol).
Measure description Coverage of the measure
1. The Republic of Kazakhstan manages its obligations for ozone depleting substances controlled by the Montreal Protocol on Substances that Deplete the Ozone Layer. The import, export and manufacture of the ozone depleting substances is prohibited under the Montreal Protocol, except where an essential or critical use exemption has been granted by the Parties to the Montreal Protocol. Kazakhstan's Montreal Protocol obligations are implemented through a system of licensing.
Ozone depleting substances
Type of measure
Import licences
 ICS - HS Code
2903
79
300
2903
71
2903
72
2903
73
2903
73
2903
74
2903
74
2903
79
300
2903
75
2903
75
2903
79
300
2903
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Date of entry into force on 30 January 2015
(2018 notification)
Keywords
Environment
Ozone
MEAs
Import Licensing Procedures G/LIC/N/3/KAZ/4 2019
Ozone layer protection, MEAs implementation and…
Ozone layer protection, MEAs implementation and compliance
 Import licences Manufacturing
Environment related objective
Protection of environment from ozone-depleting substances; MEA implementation (Montreal Protocol).
Measure description Coverage of the measure
1. The Republic of Kazakhstan manages its obligations for ozone depleting substances controlled by the Montreal Protocol on Substances that Deplete the Ozone Layer. The import, export and manufacture of the ozone depleting substances is prohibited under the Montreal Protocol, except where an essential or critical use exemption has been granted by the Parties to the Montreal Protocol. Kazakhstan's Montreal Protocol obligations are implemented through a system of licensing.
Ozone depleting substances
Type of measure
Import licences
 ICS - HS Code
2903
79
300
2903
71
2903
72
2903
73
2903
74
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Date of entry into force on 30 January 2015
(2019 notification)
Keywords
Environment
Ozone
MEAs
Import Licensing Procedures G/LIC/N/3/KAZ/3 Kazakhstan 2019
Chemical, toxic and hazardous substances…
Chemical, toxic and hazardous substances management, Waste management and recycling, MEAs implementation and compliance
 Import licences Other
3. The Republic of Kazakhstan manages its…
3. The Republic of Kazakhstan manages its obligations for hazardous waste controlled by the Basel Convention for the Control of Trans-Boundary Movements of Hazardous Waste and their Disposal (Basel Convention) through the Common List of Goods that are Subject to Non-Tariff Measures in Trade with Third Countries (Decision of the Collegium of the Eurasian Economic Commission No. 30 "On Measures of Non-Tariff Regulation" of 21 April 2015, Annex 2.3)
Environment related objective
Protection of environment against toxic, hazardous and chemical substances; waste management; MEA implementation.
Measure description Coverage of the measure
3. The Republic of Kazakhstan manages its obligations for hazardous waste controlled by the Basel Convention for the Control of Trans-Boundary Movements of Hazardous Waste and their Disposal (Basel Convention) through the Common List of Goods that are Subject to Non-Tariff Measures in Trade with Third Countries (Decision of the Collegium of the Eurasian Economic Commission No. 30 "On Measures of Non-Tariff Regulation" of 21 April 2015, Annex 2.3)
Certain waste materials and products
Type of measure
Import licences
 ICS - HS Code
2618
2619
2620
30
2620
2620
11
2620
21
2620
29
2620
40
2620
99
950
9
2620
99
950
9
2620
2620
3825
2620
91
3825
2620
30
2620
30
2620
30
3825
2619
900
7112
30
7112
30
7112
99
7112
99
2520
10
3825
3912
20
2907
2908
3825
41
3825
49
3825
61
2837
2926
2929
2806
10
2807
2808
2811
11
2811
19
100
2814
20
2815
12
2815
20
2620
30
2620
99
950
9
2620
11
2620
19
2620
99
950
9
2621
4004
4012
20
1
4012
20
9
2307
3504
4115
10
4115
20
0511
99
100
4103
5003
5103
20
5202
10
5505
5601
30
7204
7404
7503
7602
7802
7902
8002
8101
97
8102
97
8103
30
8104
20
8105
30
8106
100
8107
30
8108
30
8109
30
8110
20
8111
190
8112
13
8112
22
8112
52
8112
92
210
9
8113
400
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Date of entry into force on 21 April 2015
Keywords
Environment
Hazardous
Waste
MEAs
Import Licensing Procedures G/LIC/N/3/KAZ/3 Kazakhstan 2019
Animal protection, MEAs implementation and…
Animal protection, MEAs implementation and compliance, Plant protection, Biodiversity and ecosystem
 Ban/Prohibition, Import licences, Export licences Other
14. List of Goods that are subject of import…
14. 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 "On 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) .
Environment related objective
Protection of environment by pursuing obligations under CITES; MEA implementation.
Measure description Coverage of the measure
14. 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 "On 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) .
Certain endangered species of plants and animals listed in Appendices I, II and III of the CITES
Type of measure
import/export prohibitions or restrictions
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Date of entry into force on 21 April 2015
(2018 notification)
Keywords
MEAs
Endangered
Wildlife
Import Licensing Procedures G/LIC/N/3/KAZ/4 Kazakhstan 2019
Waste management and recycling, MEAs…
Waste management and recycling, MEAs implementation and compliance
 Import licences Other
3. The Republic of Kazakhstan manages its…
3. The Republic of Kazakhstan manages its obligations for hazardous waste controlled by the Basel Convention for the Control of Trans-Boundary Movements of Hazardous Waste and their Disposal (Basel Convention) through the Common List of Goods that are Subject to Non-Tariff Measures in Trade with Third Countries (Decision of the Collegium of the Eurasian Economic Commission No. 30 "On Measures of Non-Tariff Regulation" of 21 April 2015, Annex 2.3) .
Environment related objective
Protection of environment against toxic, hazardous and chemical substances; waste management; MEA implementation.
Measure description Coverage of the measure
3. The Republic of Kazakhstan manages its obligations for hazardous waste controlled by the Basel Convention for the Control of Trans-Boundary Movements of Hazardous Waste and their Disposal (Basel Convention) through the Common List of Goods that are Subject to Non-Tariff Measures in Trade with Third Countries (Decision of the Collegium of the Eurasian Economic Commission No. 30 "On Measures of Non-Tariff Regulation" of 21 April 2015, Annex 2.3) .
Certain waste materials and products
Type of measure
Import licenses
 ICS - HS Code
2618
2619
2620
30
2620
2620
11
2620
21
2620
29
2620
40
2620
99
950
9
3825
2620
30
2619
900
7112
30
7112
99
2520
10
3912
20
2907
2908
3825
41
3825
49
3825
61
2837
3825
2806
10
2807
2808
2811
11
2811
19
100
2814
20
2815
12
2815
20
2620
30
2620
99
950
9
2620
11
2620
19
2620
99
950
9
2620
19
2530
90
9
7802
8548
10
910
8548
10
100
8548
10
210
8548
10
290
2710
91
2710
91
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Date of entry into force
Keywords
Environment
Hazardous
Waste
MEAs
Import Licensing Procedures G/LIC/N/3/KAZ/4 Kazakhstan 2019
Animal protection, MEAs implementation and…
Animal protection, MEAs implementation and compliance, Plant protection, Biodiversity and ecosystem
 Ban/Prohibition, Import licences, Export licences Other
14. List of Goods that are subject of import…
14. 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 "On 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).
Environment related objective
Protection of environment by pursuing obligations under CITES; MEA implementation.
Measure description Coverage of the measure
14. 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 "On 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).
Certain endangered species of plants and animals listed in Appendices I, II and III of the CITES
Type of measure
import/export prohibitions or restrictions
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Date of entry into force on 21 April 2015
(2019 notification)
Keywords
MEAs
Endangered
Wildlife
Import Licensing Procedures G/LIC/N/3/KOR/12 Korea, Republic of 2019
MEAs implementation and compliance, Ozone layer…
MEAs implementation and compliance, Ozone layer protection
 Import licences Chemicals
Act on the Control of the Production etc. of…
Act on the Control of the Production etc. of Specified Substances for the Protection of the Ozone Layer
Environment related objective
To protect animal and plant life and health, and the environment
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Act on the Control of the Production etc. of Specified Substances for the Protection of the Ozone Layer
Controlled substances under the Montreal Protocol
Type of measure
import-related requirements
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Keywords
MEAs
Soil
Import Licensing Procedures G/LIC/N/3/KOR/12 Korea, Republic of 2019
Animal protection, Chemical, toxic and hazardous…
Animal protection, Chemical, toxic and hazardous substances management, Plant protection
 Import licences Chemicals
Act on the Prohibition of Chemical and Biological…
Act on the Prohibition of Chemical and Biological Weapons and the Control of the Production, Export, Import, etc. of Specific Chemicals, Biological agents, etc.
Environment related objective
To protect animal and plant life and health, and the environment
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Act on the Prohibition of Chemical and Biological Weapons and the Control of the Production, Export, Import, etc. of Specific Chemicals, Biological agents, etc.
Specific chemicals, Biological agents (Pathogens on Human, Animal and Plants) and Toxins
Type of measure
import-related requirements
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Keywords
Bio