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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/MAC/4 Macao, China 2018
Air pollution reduction, Energy conservation and…
Air pollution reduction, Energy conservation and efficiency
 Ban/Prohibition Manufacturing 1. Prohibition to import used motor vehicles
Environment related objective
Protection of the Environment and of Human Health & Safety by prohibiting the import of used motor vehicles

WTO Justification: Article XX(b) and (g) of the GATT
Measure description Coverage of the measure
1. Prohibition to import used motor vehicles
Used motor cars and other motor vehicles, tractors, motorcycles, and parts and accessories thereof
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 1 July 2018
Keywords
Pollution
Quantitative Restrictions G/MA/QR/N/MAC/4 Macao, China 2018
Chemical, toxic and hazardous substances…
Chemical, toxic and hazardous substances management, Ozone layer protection, MEAs implementation and compliance
 Ban/Prohibition Chemicals
2. Prohibition to import ozone depleting…
2. Prohibition to import ozone depleting substances
Environment related objective
Protection of the Environment and of Human Health & Safety by prohibiting the import of ozone depleting substances

WTO Justification: Article XX(b) and (g) of the GATT

Grounds for restriction: the Montreal Protocol
Measure description Coverage of the measure
2. Prohibition to import ozone depleting substances
Various ozone depleting substances
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 1 July 2018
Keywords
Ozone
MEAs
Quantitative Restrictions G/MA/QR/N/MAC/4 Macao, China 2018
Chemical, toxic and hazardous substances…
Chemical, toxic and hazardous substances management, MEAs implementation and compliance
 Ban/Prohibition Other
3. Prohibition to the import and transit of…
3. Prohibition to the import and transit of hazardous waste
Environment related objective
Protection of the Environment and of Human Health & Safety by prohibiting the import and transit of hazardous waste

WTO Justification: Article XX(b) of the GATT

Grounds for restriction: the Basel Convention
Measure description Coverage of the measure
3. Prohibition to the import and transit of hazardous waste
Hazardous waste belongs to any category contained in Annex I to the Basel Convention
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 1 July 2018
Keywords
Hazardous
Waste
MEAs
Quantitative Restrictions G/MA/QR/N/MAC/4 Macao, China 2018
Chemical, toxic and hazardous substances…
Chemical, toxic and hazardous substances management, Ozone layer protection, MEAs implementation and compliance
 Import quotas Chemicals
5. Quota for the import of ozone depleting…
5. Quota for the import of ozone depleting substances
Environment related objective
Protection of the Environment and of Human Health & Safety by establishing a global quota on the import of ozone depleting substances

WTO Justification: Article XX(b) of the GATT

Grounds for restriction: the Montreal Protocol
Measure description Coverage of the measure
5. Quota for the import of ozone depleting substances
Various ozone depleting substances
Type of measure
GQ: Global quota
 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 1 July 2018
Keywords
Ozone
MEAs
Quantitative Restrictions G/MA/QR/N/MUS/4 Mauritius 2018 Plant protection, Biodiversity and ecosystem Import licences, Export licences Other
3. Import and export are limited through a system…
3. Import and export are limited through a system of permits for orchids under CITES
Environment related objective
Protection of the Environment and of biodiversity by establishing export and import licensing for Orchids under CITES

WTO Justification: Article XX(b) of the GATT
Measure description Coverage of the measure
3. Import and export are limited through a system of permits for orchids under CITES
Orchids under CITES
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 August 2018
Keywords
Wildlife
Quantitative Restrictions G/MA/QR/N/MUS/4 Mauritius 2018 Plant protection, Biodiversity and ecosystem Import licences, Export licences Other
4. Import and export are limited through a system…
4. Import and export are limited through a system of permits for endangered plant and animal species
Environment related objective
Protection of the Environment and of biodiversity by establishing export and import licensing for Endemic plant varieties and endangered species under CITES

WTO Justification: Article XX(b) of the GATT
Measure description Coverage of the measure
4. Import and export are limited through a system of permits for endangered plant and animal species
Endemic plant varieties and endangered 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 August 2018
Keywords
Wildlife
Quantitative Restrictions G/MA/QR/N/MUS/4 Mauritius 2018
Chemical, toxic and hazardous substances…
Chemical, toxic and hazardous substances management, Ozone layer protection, MEAs implementation and compliance
 Ban/Prohibition Chemicals
5. Prohibition to import items containing…
5. Prohibition to import items containing Chlorofluorocarbons ( CFCs ) and hydrochlorofluorocarbons ( HCFCs )
Environment related objective
Protection of the Environment and of Human Health & Safety by prohibiting the import of items containing Chlorofluorocarbons ( CFCs ) and hydrochlorofluorocarbons ( HCFCs )

WTO Justification: Article XX(b) and (g) of the GATT

Grounds for restriction: the Montreal Protocol
Measure description Coverage of the measure
5. Prohibition to import items containing Chlorofluorocarbons ( CFCs ) and hydrochlorofluorocarbons ( HCFCs )
Various items containing Chlorofluorocarbons ( CFCs ) and Hydrochlorofluorocarbons ( HCFCs ) as refrigerant or blowing agent
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 August 2018
Keywords
Ozone
MEAs
Quantitative Restrictions G/MA/QR/N/MUS/4 Mauritius 2018
Chemical, toxic and hazardous substances…
Chemical, toxic and hazardous substances management, Ozone layer protection, MEAs implementation and compliance
 Import quotas Chemicals
6. Administrative control on the import and…
6. Administrative control on the import and export of Hydrochlorofluorocarbons ( HCFCs ) since 2013.

Importers are required to seek a clearance from the Ministry of Environment , SD&DBM (Focal Point for Montreal Protocol) . An import permit, under the Dangerous Chemicals Control Act, is granted once clearance is secured.
Environment related objective
Protection of the Environment and of Human Health & Safety by establishing Administrative control on the import and export of Hydrochlorofluorocarbons

WTO Justification: Article XX(b) and (g) of the GATT

Grounds for restriction: the Montreal Protocol
Measure description Coverage of the measure
6. Administrative control on the import and export of Hydrochlorofluorocarbons ( HCFCs ) since 2013.

Importers are required to seek a clearance from the Ministry of Environment , SD&DBM (Focal Point for Montreal Protocol) . An import permit, under the Dangerous Chemicals Control Act, is granted once clearance is secured.
HCFCs refrigerants are administratively controlled through a quota system
Type of measure
GQ: Global quota
 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 August 2018
Keywords
Ozone
MEAs
Quantitative Restrictions G/MA/QR/N/MUS/4 Mauritius 2018
Chemical, toxic and hazardous substances…
Chemical, toxic and hazardous substances management, Ozone layer protection, MEAs implementation and compliance
 Ban/Prohibition Chemicals
7. Administrative ban on halons, carbon…
7. Administrative ban on halons, carbon tetrachloride, methyl chloroform and methyl bromide
Environment related objective
Protection of the Environment and of Human Health & Safety by establishing Administrative control on the import and export of Hydrochlorofluorocarbons

WTO Justification: Article XX(b) and (g) of the GATT

Grounds for restriction: the Montreal Protocol
Measure description Coverage of the measure
7. Administrative ban on halons, carbon tetrachloride, methyl chloroform and methyl bromide
Halons, carbon tetrachloride, methyl chloroform. Methyl bromide is also banned, except for certain critical uses during preshipment and quarantine.
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 2018-2020 and relates to restrictions in force as of August 2018
Keywords
Ozone
MEAs
Quantitative Restrictions G/MA/QR/N/MUS/4 Mauritius 2018
Sustainable and environmentally friendly…
Sustainable and environmentally friendly production, Waste management and recycling
 Ban/Prohibition Manufacturing
8. Ban on import of plastic bags, including non…
8. Ban on import of plastic bags, including non-woven polypropylene bags.

However, the import or manufacture of biodegradable and compostable plastic bags has to be in conformity with standards prescribed in the Third Schedule of the Regulations
Environment related objective
Protection of the Environment by establishing a ban on import of plastic bags, including non-woven polypropylene bags.

WTO Justification: Article XX(b) and (g) of the GATT
Measure description Coverage of the measure
8. Ban on import of plastic bags, including non-woven polypropylene bags.

However, the import or manufacture of biodegradable and compostable plastic bags has to be in conformity with standards prescribed in the Third Schedule of the Regulations
The regulations specifically target plastic bags designed to carry goods purchased at a point of sale such as a wholesale or retail outlet, a market, a fair and a hawker.
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 August 2018
Keywords
Bio
Plastic