Secretariat TPR |
WT/TPR/S/432/REV.1 |
S-2§17 |
Brazil |
2022 |
Trade Policy Framework |
Environmental provisions in trade agreements |
All products/economic activities |
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2.17. (...) Action to strengthen trade relations with traditional partners and open new markets for Brazilian products through the negotiation and conclusion of trade agreements covering tariffs but also aspects such as (...) sustainable development (...)
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Secretariat TPR |
WT/TPR/S/432/REV.1 |
S-Table-2.1 |
Brazil |
2022 |
Trade Policy Framework |
Environmental provisions in trade agreements |
Not specified |
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Table 2.1. Brazil's regional trade agreements (RTAs) in force: main features, as of 25 January 2022: (...)
RTAs entered into force before 2017: (...)
Argentina – Brazil – Uruguay (AAP.A14TM 6): (...)
Coverage (selected features): Environment-related goods
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Secretariat TPR |
WT/TPR/S/432/REV.1 |
S-2§40 |
Brazil |
2022 |
Trade Policy Framework |
Environmental provisions in trade agreements |
All products/economic activities |
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2.40. (...) Negotiations on free trade agreements between the Southern Common Market (MERCOSUR) and the European Union, a priority for Brazil, and with the European Free Trade Association (EFTA) countries were in principle concluded in 2019. Both agreements are more comprehensive than the agreements signed in the past as in addition to tariff reductions they cover issues such as (...) sustainable development (...) Upon its entry into force, the agreement with the European Union is to provide full tariff elimination on 92% of imports from MERCOSUR and 95% of its tariff lines, along with partial concessions under tariff rate quotas (TRQs), fixed margins of preferences, and entry prices, thus raising its coverage to 99% in terms of EU tariff lines. [66]
[66] On 28 June 2019, the European Union and MERCOSUR reached a political agreement for an ambitious, balanced, and comprehensive trade agreement covering issues such as (...) sustainable development (...)
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Secretariat TPR |
WT/TPR/S/432/REV.1 |
S-2§52 |
Brazil |
2022 |
Trade Policy Framework |
Risk assessment |
Not specified |
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2.52. (...) Classification on the risk of an activity may involve the evaluation of its nature, inputs, and products, as well as sanitary, environmental, and technological conditions of the activity. (...)
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Secretariat TPR |
WT/TPR/S/432/REV.1 |
S-Table-3.5 |
Brazil |
2022 |
Measures |
Ban/Prohibition |
Chemicals |
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Table 3.5 Import prohibitions, 2021: (...)
Product: Substances that deplete the ozone layer
Description: Prohibited substances in accordance with the Montreal Protocol
Legal basis: National Environment Council (Concelho Nacional do Meio Ambiente (CONAMA) Resolution No. 267, 11 December 2000
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Secretariat TPR |
WT/TPR/S/432/REV.1 |
S-Table-3.5 |
Brazil |
2022 |
Measures |
Ban/Prohibition |
Other |
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Table 3.5 Import prohibitions, 2021: (...)
Product: Hazardous waste
Description: Import ban; other movements must follow Basel Convention procedures
Legal basis: National Environment Council (Concelho Nacional do Meio Ambiente (CONAMA)) Resolution No. 452, 2 July 2012
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Environment
Hazardous
MEAs
Waste
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Secretariat TPR |
WT/TPR/S/432/REV.1 |
S-Table-3.5 |
Brazil |
2022 |
Measures |
Ban/Prohibition |
Other |
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Table 3.5 Import prohibitions, 2021: (...)
Product: Endangered animals and plants
Description: Animals and plants listed as endangered by the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES)
Legal basis: Decree No. 3,607, 21 September 2000
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Secretariat TPR |
WT/TPR/S/432/REV.1 |
S-3§56 |
Brazil |
2022 |
Measures |
Export licences, Import licences |
Not specified |
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3.56. (...) Non-automatic licensing requirements also remain in place to prevent environmental damage and harm to human, plant, or animal health (...)
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Secretariat TPR |
WT/TPR/S/432/REV.1 |
S-3§69 |
Brazil |
2022 |
Measures |
Ban/Prohibition |
Not specified |
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3.69. Brazil maintains export prohibitions for health and environmental protection reasons, and in compliance with international agreements and United Nations resolutions. (...)
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Secretariat TPR |
WT/TPR/S/432/REV.1 |
S-3§70 |
Brazil |
2022 |
Measures |
Export licences |
Not specified |
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3.70. Export authorization or licensing requirements remain in place for several products, mainly for safety, health, security, environmental, or native fauna protection reasons. (...)
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