Secretariat TPR |
WT/TPR/S/303/REV.2 |
S-III§46 |
Sierra Leone |
2017 |
Measures |
Ban/Prohibition |
Not specified |
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In accordance with the Customs Act 2011, the import or export of some products may be prohibited on the basis of, inter alia, protection of public morals; protection of human, animal, plant life or health; or protection of the environment. The authorities may restrict the exportation of some domestic materials if deemed necessary to ensure that essential quantities are available to domestic industries. Prohibition measures may also be imposed for the purpose of conservation of exhaustible natural resources.
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Conservation
Natural resources
Environment
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Secretariat TPR |
WT/TPR/S/303/REV.2 |
S-III§47 |
Sierra Leone |
2017 |
Measures |
Ban/Prohibition, Import licences |
Chemicals, Manufacturing |
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As a party to the Montreal Protocol, Sierra Leone prohibits the import and export of products containing ozone-depleting substances. These include non-CFC-free refrigerators, air conditioners, vehicles, and aerosol products (except medical aerosols). [15] The importation of halon for firefighting is prohibited, except for the army, the police, and the airport and the port authorities. The Environmental Protection Agency may issue permits for the importation of some ozone-depleting substances if it is satisfied that the applicant has adequate facilities to handle them without causing damage to the environment. Imports and exports are allowed only if they originate in, or are to be exported to a country that is party to the Protocol.
[15] The Environment Protection Agency Act, 2008, repealing the Environment Protection Act, 2000.
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Secretariat TPR |
WT/TPR/S/303/REV.2 |
S-III§49 |
Sierra Leone |
2017 |
Measures |
Risk assessment |
Manufacturing |
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In accordance with the 2011 Finance Act, importation of right-hand-drive vehicles is subject to an environmental impact assessment licence, and to a surcharge of 40% of the c.i.f. value. The 2011 Road Traffic Regulation prohibits their importation.
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Secretariat TPR |
WT/TPR/S/303/REV.2 |
S-III§56 |
Sierra Leone |
2017 |
Measures |
Export licences |
Not specified |
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The authorities may implement restrictions on exports for various reasons, including health, safety, and environment-related. (...)
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Secretariat TPR |
WT/TPR/S/303/REV.2 |
S-III§58 |
Sierra Leone |
2017 |
Measures |
Ban/Prohibition |
Chemicals |
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In accordance with the Montreal Protocol, the exportation of ozone-depleting substances is prohibited. (...)
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Secretariat TPR |
WT/TPR/S/303/REV.2 |
S-III§59 |
Sierra Leone |
2017 |
Measures |
Ban/Prohibition, Export licences |
Agriculture, Energy, Forestry |
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Exports of raw logs have been banned since 2008. Due to environmental regulations, a special permit from the ministry in charge of natural resources is required for the exportation of plants and charcoal.
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Natural resources
Environment
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Secretariat TPR |
WT/TPR/S/303/REV.2 |
S-Table-III.5 |
Sierra Leone |
2017 |
Measures |
Tax concessions |
Energy, Manufacturing |
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Table 3.5 Main investment incentives
Sector/incentive Selected requirements Legal basis
(...)
Energy
3 years' duty-free import of assembling stoves and cookers; equipment for the production of LPG; photovoltaic system equipment and energy efficient appliances that meet IEC global standards • A minimum of US$500,000 investment
• Employment of at least 50 persons Finance Act 2011; Finance Act 2016
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Secretariat TPR |
WT/TPR/S/303/REV.2 |
S-Table-III.6 |
Sierra Leone |
2017 |
Measures |
Technical regulation or specifications |
Not specified |
Relevant information
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Table 3.6 Sierra Leone's technical regulations in force, September 2016
Title Reference
Others
Environmental management systems – Requirements with guidance for use SLS: ISO 14001_2004
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Secretariat TPR |
WT/TPR/S/303/REV.2 |
S-III§123 |
Sierra Leone |
2017 |
Measures |
Other measures |
Other |
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Sierra Leone is neither a member nor an observer of the International Union for the Protection of New Varieties of Plants (UPOV). Sierra Leone is a party to the Convention on Biological Diversity.
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Secretariat TPR |
WT/TPR/S/303/REV.2 |
S-IV§6 |
Sierra Leone |
2017 |
Sectors |
General environmental reference |
Agriculture |
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Agriculture is usually given priority in the Government's various development programmes. One of the four priorities in the Agenda for Change (2008-12) was to raise agricultural production and productivity. In 2012, the Government embarked on an Agenda for Prosperity , setting a pathway to middle income status by 2035. The first pillar aimed at achieving economic diversification by investing massively in agriculture, manufacturing, and tourism, which were identified as possessing strong potential for long-term inclusive and sustainable growth. [6]
[6] The Agenda for Prosperity relies on 8 pillars: (...) managing natural resources; (...)
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