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Import Licensing Procedures G/LIC/N/3/AUS/7 Australia 2015
Chemical, toxic and hazardous substances…
Chemical, toxic and hazardous substances management, MEAs implementation and compliance, Waste management and recycling
 Ban/Prohibition Chemicals, Other
Customs Act 1901 and Customs (Prohibited Imports)…
Customs Act 1901 and Customs (Prohibited Imports) Regulations 1956
Environment related objective
To manage hazardous wastes in line with the Basel Convention on the Control of trans-boundary Movements of Hazardous Wastes
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Customs Act 1901 and Customs (Prohibited Imports) Regulations 1956
Radioactive material or substance including radium, any radioactive isotope or any article containing any radioactive material or substance
Type of measure
Ban/prohibition
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Keywords
Hazardous
Waste
MEAs
Quantitative Restrictions G/MA/QR/N/AUS/2 Australia 2015
Chemical, toxic and hazardous substances…
Chemical, toxic and hazardous substances management, MEAs implementation and compliance, Waste management and recycling
 Ban/Prohibition Chemicals
Regulation 4 of the Customs (Prohibited Export)…
Regulation 4 of the Customs (Prohibited Export) Regulations 1958; Hazardous Waste (Regulation of Exports and Imports); Act 1989 (the Act)

Prohibition (QRNo. 1) except under defined conditions of exportation (CP-X) of Asbestos and goods containing asbestos

Exportation of asbestos and goods containing asbestos is prohibited unless the goods are raw materials that contain naturally occurring traces of asbestos, or the asbestos is, or the goods are, hazardous waste as defined in section 4 of the Act, or a confirmation in accordance with sub-regulation (3) has been issued by the relevant State or Territory agency, or permission has been granted by the Minister administering the Work Health and Safety Act 2011 or a person authorised by that Minister.
Environment related objective
To protect the environment and to comply with Rotterdam Convention

WTO Justification: Article XX(b) of the GATT
Grounds for Restriction: Annex III of the Rotterdam Convention on the Prior Informed Consent Procedure for Certain Hazardous Chemicals and Pesticides in International Trade (the Rotterdam Convention)
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Regulation 4 of the Customs (Prohibited Export) Regulations 1958; Hazardous Waste (Regulation of Exports and Imports); Act 1989 (the Act)

Prohibition (QRNo. 1) except under defined conditions of exportation (CP-X) of Asbestos and goods containing asbestos

Exportation of asbestos and goods containing asbestos is prohibited unless the goods are raw materials that contain naturally occurring traces of asbestos, or the asbestos is, or the goods are, hazardous waste as defined in section 4 of the Act, or a confirmation in accordance with sub-regulation (3) has been issued by the relevant State or Territory agency, or permission has been granted by the Minister administering the Work Health and Safety Act 2011 or a person authorised by that Minister.
Asbestos
Type of measure
CP-X: Prohibition except under defined conditions for exportation
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Information for the following biennial period: 2014-2016 and relates to restrictions in force as of 30/09/2014
Keywords
Hazardous
Waste
Quantitative Restrictions G/MA/QR/N/AUS/2 Australia 2015
Chemical, toxic and hazardous substances…
Chemical, toxic and hazardous substances management, MEAs implementation and compliance
 Export licences Chemicals
Regulation 4A of the Customs (Prohibited Export)…
Regulation 4A of the Customs (Prohibited Export) Regulations 1958; Agricultural and Veterinary Chemicals (Administration) Regulations (the AgVet Regulations)

Non-automatic licensing for exportation (QRNo. 2) of chemicals listed in Schedule 2 of the Customs Regulations (require an export permit)
Environment related objective
To protect the environment and to comply with Stockholm Convention

WTO Justification: Article XX(b) of the GATT
Grounds for Restriction: Stockholm Convention on Persistent Organic Pollutants (the Stockholm Convention); the Rotterdam Convention
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Regulation 4A of the Customs (Prohibited Export) Regulations 1958; Agricultural and Veterinary Chemicals (Administration) Regulations (the AgVet Regulations)

Non-automatic licensing for exportation (QRNo. 2) of chemicals listed in Schedule 2 of the Customs Regulations (require an export permit)
Agricultural and veterinary chemicals
Type of measure
NAL-X: Non-automatic licensing for exportation
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Information for the following biennial period: 2014-2016 and relates to restrictions in force as of 30/09/2015
Keywords
Organic
Pollution
Quantitative Restrictions G/MA/QR/N/AUS/2 Australia 2015
Animal protection, Biodiversity and ecosystem,…
Animal protection, Biodiversity and ecosystem, MEAs implementation and compliance, Plant protection
 Export licences Other
Environment Protection and Biodiversity…
Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999; Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Regulations 2000.

Non-automatic licensing for exportation (QRNo. 6)

Cetacean specimens may only be exported without a permit when they are accompanied by a Pre-CITES certificate demonstrating that the specimen was taken prior to 1975. All other exports require a permit from the Department of the Environment. Permits are issued only for non-commercial purposes (research, education, exhibition, conservation)
Environment related objective
To protect the environment and to comply with CITES

WTO Justification: Article XX(b) of the GATT
Grounds for Restriction: Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES)
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999; Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Regulations 2000.

Non-automatic licensing for exportation (QRNo. 6)

Cetacean specimens may only be exported without a permit when they are accompanied by a Pre-CITES certificate demonstrating that the specimen was taken prior to 1975. All other exports require a permit from the Department of the Environment. Permits are issued only for non-commercial purposes (research, education, exhibition, conservation)
Cetaceans (whales, dolphins and porpoises), parts of cetaceans or products derived from cetaceans.
Type of measure
NAL-X: Non-automatic licensing for exportation
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Information for the following biennial period: 2014-2016 and relates to restrictions in force as of 30/09/2016
Keywords
Bio
Endangered
MEAs
Wildlife
Quantitative Restrictions G/MA/QR/N/AUS/2 Australia 2015
Animal protection, MEAs implementation and…
Animal protection, MEAs implementation and compliance, Plant protection
 Ban/Prohibition, Export licences Other
Part 13A of the Environment Protection and…
Part 13A of the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999.

Non-automatic licensing for exportation and Prohibition (QRNo. 13) except under defined conditions for exportation

A plant or animal species that is listed under CITES is subject to an export permit. Restrictions vary according to the CITES appendix listing (I, II or III) . There are some exemptions for exports of personal and household effects (non–live specimens) . The export of Australian native species that are not included on the List of Exempt Native Species require an export permit provided they are from an approved source or they are for a non-commercial purpose as specified in the Act
Environment related objective
To protect the environment and to comply with CITES

WTO Justification: Article XX(b) of the GATT
Grounds for Restriction: CITES
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Part 13A of the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999.

Non-automatic licensing for exportation and Prohibition (QRNo. 13) except under defined conditions for exportation

A plant or animal species that is listed under CITES is subject to an export permit. Restrictions vary according to the CITES appendix listing (I, II or III) . There are some exemptions for exports of personal and household effects (non–live specimens) . The export of Australian native species that are not included on the List of Exempt Native Species require an export permit provided they are from an approved source or they are for a non-commercial purpose as specified in the Act
Animal and plant species and all products manufactured from species (including some medicinal products) listed in the appendices to the CITES . Examples include black coral, orchids and ivory products. Australian native animals and plants which are not described in the List of Exempt Native Specimens require an export permit.
Type of measure
NAL-X: Non-automatic licensing for exportation; CP-X: Prohibition except under defined conditions for exportation
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Information for the following biennial period: 2014-2016 and relates to restrictions in force as of 30/09/2017
Keywords
Endangered
MEAs
Wildlife
Quantitative Restrictions G/MA/QR/N/AUS/2 Australia 2015
Chemical, toxic and hazardous substances…
Chemical, toxic and hazardous substances management, MEAs implementation and compliance, Waste management and recycling
 Export licences Other
The Hazardous Waste (Regulation of Exports and…
The Hazardous Waste (Regulation of Exports and Imports) Act 1989.

Non-automatic licensing for exportation (QRNo. 16)

All exports require a permit under the Hazardous Waste (Regulation of Exports and Imports) Act 1989 which is administered by the Department of the Environment.
Environment related objective
To protect the environment by regulating waste and to comply with the Basel Convention

WTO Justification: Article XX(b) of the GATT
Grounds for Restriction: Basel Convention for the Control of Trans-boundary Movements of Hazardous Waste and their Disposal (the Basel Convention)
Measure description Coverage of the measure
The Hazardous Waste (Regulation of Exports and Imports) Act 1989.

Non-automatic licensing for exportation (QRNo. 16)

All exports require a permit under the Hazardous Waste (Regulation of Exports and Imports) Act 1989 which is administered by the Department of the Environment.
Waste that is explosive, flammable, poisonous, toxic , exotoxic or infectious substances, clinical waste s, waste oils, waste residue from manufacture or household waste as defined by the Basel Convention.
Type of measure
NAL-X: Non-automatic licensing for exportation
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Information for the following biennial period: 2014-2016 and relates to restrictions in force as of 30/09/2018
Keywords
Hazardous
Waste
MEAs
Quantitative Restrictions G/MA/QR/N/AUS/2 Australia 2015
Chemical, toxic and hazardous substances…
Chemical, toxic and hazardous substances management, MEAs implementation and compliance
 Export licences Chemicals
Industrial Chemicals (Notification and Assessment…
Industrial Chemicals (Notification and Assessment) Regulations 1990

Non-automatic licensing for exportation (QRNo. 18)

To export the chemicals listed in subregulation 11C(1) of the Industrial Chemicals (Notification and Assessment) Regulations 1990, written permission from the Director, National Industrial Chemicals Notification and Assessment Scheme (NICNAS) is required
Environment related objective
To protect the environment and to comply with Stockholm Convention

WTO Justification: Article XX(b) of the GATT
Grounds for Restriction: Stockholm Convention on Persistent Organic Pollutants (the Stockholm Convention); the Rotterdam Convention
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Industrial Chemicals (Notification and Assessment) Regulations 1990

Non-automatic licensing for exportation (QRNo. 18)

To export the chemicals listed in subregulation 11C(1) of the Industrial Chemicals (Notification and Assessment) Regulations 1990, written permission from the Director, National Industrial Chemicals Notification and Assessment Scheme (NICNAS) is required
Polybrominated biphenyls such as hexabromobiphenyl
Type of measure
NAL-X: Non-automatic licensing for exportation
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Information for the following biennial period: 2014-2016 and relates to restrictions in force as of 30/09/2019
Keywords
Organic
Pollution
Quantitative Restrictions G/MA/QR/N/AUS/2 Australia 2015
MEAs implementation and compliance, Ozone layer…
MEAs implementation and compliance, Ozone layer protection
 Export licences Chemicals
The Ozone Protection and Synthetic Greenhouse Gas…
The Ozone Protection and Synthetic Greenhouse Gas Management Act 1989; Regulation 13F of Customs (Prohibited Exports) Regulations 1958.

All exporters require a licence (QRNo. 20) prior to exporting bulk gas and products containing these gases. Exporters are also required to report quarterly on exports.
Environment related objective
To protect the ozone layer and to comply with the Montreal Protocol

WTO Justification: Article XX(b) of the GATT
Grounds for Restriction: Montreal Protocol on Substances that Deplete the Ozone Layer (the Montreal Protocol); the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC)
Measure description Coverage of the measure
The Ozone Protection and Synthetic Greenhouse Gas Management Act 1989; Regulation 13F of Customs (Prohibited Exports) Regulations 1958.

All exporters require a licence (QRNo. 20) prior to exporting bulk gas and products containing these gases. Exporters are also required to report quarterly on exports.
Ozone depleting substances/Synthetic Greenhouse Gases
Type of measure
NAL-X: Non-automatic licensing for exportation
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Information for the following biennial period: 2014-2016 and relates to restrictions in force as of 30/09/2020
Keywords
MEAs
Soil
Quantitative Restrictions G/MA/QR/N/AUS/2 Australia 2015
Chemical, toxic and hazardous substances…
Chemical, toxic and hazardous substances management
 Export licences Chemicals
Regulation 9AD of the Customs (Prohibited Exports…
Regulation 9AD of the Customs (Prohibited Exports) Regulations 1958.

Non-automatic licensing for exportation (QRNo. 24)

The Australian Radiation Protection and Nuclear Safety Agency (ARPANSA) issues export permits for the exportation from Australia of high activity radioactive sources under Regulation 9AD of the Customs (Prohibited Exports) Regulations 1958. Regulation 9 of the Customs (Prohibited Exports) Regulation is administered by the Department of Industry
Environment related objective
To protect the environment by regulating Radioactive substances

WTO Justification: Article XX(b) of the GATT
Grounds for Restriction: International Atomic Energy Agency’s Code of Conduct of the Safety and Security of Radioactive Sources.
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Regulation 9AD of the Customs (Prohibited Exports) Regulations 1958.

Non-automatic licensing for exportation (QRNo. 24)

The Australian Radiation Protection and Nuclear Safety Agency (ARPANSA) issues export permits for the exportation from Australia of high activity radioactive sources under Regulation 9AD of the Customs (Prohibited Exports) Regulations 1958. Regulation 9 of the Customs (Prohibited Exports) Regulation is administered by the Department of Industry
Radioactive substances
Type of measure
NAL-X: Non-automatic licensing for exportation
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Information for the following biennial period: 2014-2016 and relates to restrictions in force as of 30/09/2021
Keywords
Hazardous
Quantitative Restrictions G/MA/QR/N/AUS/2 Australia 2015
Chemical, toxic and hazardous substances…
Chemical, toxic and hazardous substances management, MEAs implementation and compliance, Waste management and recycling
 Ban/Prohibition, Export licences Chemicals, Other
Regulation 13G of the Customs (Prohibited Exports…
Regulation 13G of the Customs (Prohibited Exports) Regulations 1958.

Prohibition except under defined conditions for exportation (QRNo. 25) for radioactive waste

The following countries are PIDCs for the purposes of the Waigani Convention:
[...]
Radioactive waste exports to a PIDC may only be exported if approved by the Minister for Industry or an authorised person
Environment related objective
To protect the environment through regulating waste and to comply with the Waigani Convention

WTO Justification: Article XX(b) of the GATT
Grounds for Restriction: Convention to Ban the Importation into Forum Countries of Hazardous and Radioactive Wastes and to Control the Transboundary Movement and Management of Hazardous Wastes within the South Pacific Region (the Waigani Convention)
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Regulation 13G of the Customs (Prohibited Exports) Regulations 1958.

Prohibition except under defined conditions for exportation (QRNo. 25) for radioactive waste

The following countries are PIDCs for the purposes of the Waigani Convention:
[...]
Radioactive waste exports to a PIDC may only be exported if approved by the Minister for Industry or an authorised person
Radioactive waste
Type of measure
CP-X: Prohibition except under defined conditions for exportation
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Information for the following biennial period: 2014-2016 and relates to restrictions in force as of 30/09/2022
Keywords
Hazardous