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Import Licensing Procedures G/LIC/N/2/JPN/4 Japan 2018
Chemical, toxic and hazardous substances…
Chemical, toxic and hazardous substances management, MEAs implementation and compliance
 Import licences Manufacturing, Chemicals
To adopt import licensing procedures for…
To adopt import licensing procedures for specified mercury and mercury-added products to ensure the implementation of the Minamata Convention on Mercury (adopted in October, 2013) aimed to protect the human health and the environment from anthropogenic emissions and releases of mercury and mercury compounds.

Designation of specified mercury and mercury-added products as the products subject to import licensing procedures under the Foreign Exchange and Foreign Trade Act
Environment related objective
Protection of the environment and human health & safety by designating specified mercury and mercury-added products as the products subject to import licensing procedures
Measure description Coverage of the measure
To adopt import licensing procedures for specified mercury and mercury-added products to ensure the implementation of the Minamata Convention on Mercury (adopted in October, 2013) aimed to protect the human health and the environment from anthropogenic emissions and releases of mercury and mercury compounds.

Designation of specified mercury and mercury-added products as the products subject to import licensing procedures under the Foreign Exchange and Foreign Trade Act
Various mercury and mercury-added products (including pesticides, biocides and topical antiseptics)
Type of measure
Import licences
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
42973
Keywords
Hazardous
Bio
MEAs
Import Licensing Procedures G/LIC/N/2/ISR/4 Israel 2018
Chemical, toxic and hazardous substances…
Chemical, toxic and hazardous substances management
 Ban/Prohibition, Import licences Manufacturing
Israel applies non­automatic licensing procedures…
Israel applies non­automatic licensing procedures under the Free Import Order of 2014, mainly for reasons of safety, health, protection of the environment and security: Import and Export Order (Prohibition on import of fireworks) 5776 - 2015
Environment related objective
Protection of the environment by restricting the imports of fireworks
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Israel applies non­automatic licensing procedures under the Free Import Order of 2014, mainly for reasons of safety, health, protection of the environment and security: Import and Export Order (Prohibition on import of fireworks) 5776 - 2015
Fireworks
Type of measure
non­automatic licensing procedures
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Keywords
Environment
Import Licensing Procedures G/LIC/N/2/TPKM/5 Chinese Taipei 2018 Ozone layer protection
Import licences, Technical regulation or…
Import licences, Technical regulation or specifications
 Chemicals, Manufacturing
Amendment to the HCFCs Consumption Management…
Amendment to the HCFCs Consumption Management Regulations (change in eligibility of applicants)
Environment related objective
Protection of the environment and human health & safety by ammending the import permit application process and eligibility criteria for HCFCs
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Amendment to the HCFCs Consumption Management Regulations (change in eligibility of applicants)
HCFCs
Type of measure
Import and production licences
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
42712
Keywords
Ozone
Import Licensing Procedures G/LIC/N/2/UKR/7 Ukraine 2018
Ozone layer protection, MEAs implementation and…
Ozone layer protection, MEAs implementation and compliance
 Import licences Manufacturing, Chemicals
The Resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers of…
The Resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine “On Approving the List of goods export and import of which is subject to licensing and quotas for 2018” No 1018 of 20 December 2017 approves the List of goods which are subject to import licensing in 2018:

ozone-depleting substances, export and import of which is subject to licensing, such as carbon tetrachloride, methyl bromide etc. and goods that can contain ozone-depleting substances, export and import of which is subject to licensing (except goods transported in containers with private property), such as medical drugs, synthetic organic colorants, paints and lacquers based on synthetic polymers etc.
Environment related objective
Protection of the environment and human health & safety by specifying the ozone-depleting substances and related goods subject to import licenses (to comply with the requirements of the Montreal Protocol)
Measure description Coverage of the measure
The Resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine “On Approving the List of goods export and import of which is subject to licensing and quotas for 2018” No 1018 of 20 December 2017 approves the List of goods which are subject to import licensing in 2018:

ozone-depleting substances, export and import of which is subject to licensing, such as carbon tetrachloride, methyl bromide etc. and goods that can contain ozone-depleting substances, export and import of which is subject to licensing (except goods transported in containers with private property), such as medical drugs, synthetic organic colorants, paints and lacquers based on synthetic polymers etc.
Various ozone-depleting substances and related goods
Type of measure
Import licences
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
43089
Keywords
Ozone
MEAs
Import Licensing Procedures G/LIC/N/3/AUS/10 Australia 2018
Animal protection, Biodiversity and ecosystem,…
Animal protection, Biodiversity and ecosystem, Plant protection, MEAs implementation and compliance
 Import licences, Export licences Other
1. The Environment Protection and Biodiversity…
1. The Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 (EPBC Act) regulates international trade in Australian native species, live animals and plants, and species listed under the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES).
Environment related objective
Protection of the environment and conservation of species that are endangered, or could become endangered, and facilitating legal & sustainable trade in wildlife by to implementing Australia’s obligations under CITES through the regulation of international trade in wildlife and wildlife products
Measure description Coverage of the measure
1. The Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 (EPBC Act) regulates international trade in Australian native species, live animals and plants, and species listed under the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES).
Australian native species, live animals and plants, and species listed under CITES
Type of measure
Import & Export licences
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Keywords
Wildlife
Bio
Conservation
MEAs
Import Licensing Procedures G/LIC/N/3/AUS/10 Australia 2018
Environmental protection from pests and diseases,…
Environmental protection from pests and diseases, Animal protection, Plant protection
Import licences, Risk assessment, Quarantine…
Import licences, Risk assessment, Quarantine requirements
 Agriculture, Fisheries, Forestry, Other
1. The Biosecurity Act 2015 applies controls to…
1. The Biosecurity Act 2015 applies controls to the importation of all plants, parts of plants and plant products, all animals (including birds, fish and insects), animal products, soil and other items of general quarantine concern.
Environment related objective
Protection of the environment and human health & safety by controlling imports to manage the risk of introduction of pests and disease that could damage plant, animal or human health or the environment
Measure description Coverage of the measure
1. The Biosecurity Act 2015 applies controls to the importation of all plants, parts of plants and plant products, all animals (including birds, fish and insects), animal products, soil and other items of general quarantine concern.
All plants, parts of plants and plant products, all animals (including birds, fish and insects), animal products, soil and other items of general quarantine concern
Type of measure
Import licences for quarantinable items
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Keywords
Environment
Bio
Wildlife
Import Licensing Procedures G/LIC/N/3/AUS/10 Australia 2018
Animal protection, Biodiversity and ecosystem,…
Animal protection, Biodiversity and ecosystem, MEAs implementation and compliance
 Ban/Prohibition, Import licences Other
5. Environment Protection and Biodiversity…
5. Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 (the EPBC Act) and Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Regulations 2000

The only circumstances in which cetacean imports are allowed are:
• Appendix I listed non-live specimens may only be moved internationally in the following circumstances: (i) if the specimen was taken from the animal prior to that species being listed under CITES; (ii) scientific research purposes; (iii) educational purposes; and (iv) exhibition purposes.
• Live Appendix I-listed specimens may only be moved internationally for conservation breeding purposes, research and education purposes unless the specimen originated from a CITES registered commercial captive breeding program.
Environment related objective
To strictly regulate trade in cetacean specimens to ensure that trade is not detrimental to the survival of the species, and thereby contribute to the conservation of cetaceans
Measure description Coverage of the measure
5. Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 (the EPBC Act) and Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Regulations 2000

The only circumstances in which cetacean imports are allowed are:
• Appendix I listed non-live specimens may only be moved internationally in the following circumstances: (i) if the specimen was taken from the animal prior to that species being listed under CITES; (ii) scientific research purposes; (iii) educational purposes; and (iv) exhibition purposes.
• Live Appendix I-listed specimens may only be moved internationally for conservation breeding purposes, research and education purposes unless the specimen originated from a CITES registered commercial captive breeding program.
Cetaceans (Whale, dolphin and porpoise products) - all cetaceans and cetacean products are treated as if they were CITES Appendix I for the purposes of import into Australia
Type of measure
Ban with exceptional Import licences
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Keywords
Endangered
Wildlife
MEAs
Conservation
Environment
Bio
Import Licensing Procedures G/LIC/N/3/AUS/10 Australia 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
12. Hazardous Waste (Regulation of Exports and…
12. Hazardous Waste (Regulation of Exports and Imports) Act 1989 (the Act) and associated regulations

The regulatory framework implements Australia's obligations under the Basel Convention for the Control of Trans-boundary Movements of Hazardous Waste and their Disposal (Basel Convention), as well as the following related agreements and arrangements concerning the transboundary movement of hazardous and other waste:
- the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) Council Decision C (2001) 107 FINAL, as amended by C(2004)20;
- the Waigani Convention (Convention to Ban the Importation into Forum Island Countries of Hazardous and Radioactive Wastes and to Control the Transboundary Movement and Management of Hazardous Wastes within the South Pacific Region); and
- a bilateral arrangement between Australia and the United Nations Transitional Administration in East Timor.
Environment related objective
To ensure that hazardous waste is managed in an environmentally sound manner to protect human beings and the environment, within and outside Australia

- The permit system ensures that Australia's international obligations concerning the transboundary movement, for environmentally sound and safe management of hazardous and other waste, are upheld.
- To that effect, the Basel Convention provides that trans boundary movements of hazardous and other wastes is to be reduced to the minimum consistent with the environmentally sound and efficient management of such wastes.
- Complementary to this, the OECD Council Decision controls the transboundary movements of hazardous and other wastes destined for recycling and/or recovery operations within the OECD area in view of member countries having established infrastructure.
Measure description Coverage of the measure
12. Hazardous Waste (Regulation of Exports and Imports) Act 1989 (the Act) and associated regulations

The regulatory framework implements Australia's obligations under the Basel Convention for the Control of Trans-boundary Movements of Hazardous Waste and their Disposal (Basel Convention), as well as the following related agreements and arrangements concerning the transboundary movement of hazardous and other waste:
- the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) Council Decision C (2001) 107 FINAL, as amended by C(2004)20;
- the Waigani Convention (Convention to Ban the Importation into Forum Island Countries of Hazardous and Radioactive Wastes and to Control the Transboundary Movement and Management of Hazardous Wastes within the South Pacific Region); and
- a bilateral arrangement between Australia and the United Nations Transitional Administration in East Timor.
The export from, import into, or transit through, Australia of hazardous and other wastes, which are determined by category and characteristics listed in the schedules of the Basel Convention, Waigani Convention, and OECD Council Decision
Type of measure
Export licences; Import licences; and regulation on transit
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Keywords
Hazardous
Waste
MEAs
Environment
Recycle
Import Licensing Procedures G/LIC/N/3/AUS/10 Australia 2018
Biodiversity and ecosystem, MEAs implementation…
Biodiversity and ecosystem, MEAs implementation and compliance
 Ban/Prohibition, Import licences Agriculture, Chemicals, Manufacturing, Other
14. Import licensing system under the Antarctic…
14. Import licensing system under the Antarctic Treaty (Environment Protection) Act 1980 as amended, and in line with the requirements of the Protocol on Environmental Protection to the Antarctic Treaty (the Madrid Protocol)
Environment related objective
To implement the Madrid Protocol, which is to ensure the comprehensive protection of the Antarctic environment and its dependent and associated ecosystems
Measure description Coverage of the measure
14. Import licensing system under the Antarctic Treaty (Environment Protection) Act 1980 as amended, and in line with the requirements of the Protocol on Environmental Protection to the Antarctic Treaty (the Madrid Protocol)
Animal, plant, virus, bacterium, yeast or fungus that is not indigenous to the Antarctic unless the animal (not being a live bird), plant, virus, bacterium, yeast or fungus, as the case may be, was brought into the Antarctic to be used as food; non-sterile soil, or polychlorinated biphenyls, or polystyrene beads or chips or any similar kind of packaging material; pesticides not for scientific, medical or hygienic purposes
Type of measure
Ban and Import licences
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Keywords
Environment
Indigenous
Wildlife
MEAs
Import Licensing Procedures G/LIC/N/3/AUS/10 Australia 2018
Animal protection, Biodiversity and ecosystem,…
Animal protection, Biodiversity and ecosystem, Environmental protection from pests and diseases, Plant protection
 Ban/Prohibition, Import licences Agriculture, Other
15. The Territory of Heard Island and McDonald…
15. The Territory of Heard Island and McDonald Islands Environment Protection and Management Ordinance 1987
Environment related objective
To preserve and manage the Territory for the protection of its environment and wildlife
Measure description Coverage of the measure
15. The Territory of Heard Island and McDonald Islands Environment Protection and Management Ordinance 1987
The importation of any diseased organism or live poultry (prohibition); and the importation of any organism, or any dead poultry or poultry products (permit required)
Type of measure
Import licences; Import prohibition
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Keywords
Environment
Conservation
Wildlife
Indigenous