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Import Licensing Procedures G/LIC/N/3/TON/2 Tonga 2022
Chemical, toxic and hazardous substances…
Chemical, toxic and hazardous substances management
 Import licences Chemicals
5. Pesticides: The Pesticide Licensing System…
5. Pesticides: The Pesticide Licensing System aims at regulating the registration, manufacture, import, sale, storage, distribution, use and disposal of pesticides in Tonga. Importation is considered under Section 13(1)(2) of the Pesticides Act [CAP.12.13] that no person shall manufacture, import, distribute or sell pesticides in Tonga unless he is a holder of a pesticide licence issues by the Registrar under this Act.
Environment related objective
To restrict the quantity or value of imports but to restrict the importation of pesticides that are a risk to the safety and security of the environment and people.
Measure description Coverage of the measure
5. Pesticides: The Pesticide Licensing System aims at regulating the registration, manufacture, import, sale, storage, distribution, use and disposal of pesticides in Tonga. Importation is considered under Section 13(1)(2) of the Pesticides Act [CAP.12.13] that no person shall manufacture, import, distribute or sell pesticides in Tonga unless he is a holder of a pesticide licence issues by the Registrar under this Act.
All pesticides outlined in the Annex attached to document G/LIC/N/2/TON/8
Type of measure
Import licensing system
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Keywords
Environment
Import Licensing Procedures G/LIC/N/3/TON/2 Tonga 2022 Plant protection Import licences Other
6. Plants: The plant licensing system is used to…
6. Plants: The plant licensing system is used to regulate the importation of plants products into Tonga.
Environment related objective
To ensure safety of the user and the environment of Tonga
Measure description Coverage of the measure
6. Plants: The plant licensing system is used to regulate the importation of plants products into Tonga.
All plant materials/products mentioned in Part III paragraph 15 of the Plant Quarantine Act [CAP.10.06]
Type of measure
Import licensing system
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Keywords
Environment
Subsidies and Countervailing Measures G/SCM/N/372/MEX Mexico 2022 Sustainable fisheries management Grants and direct payments Fisheries
Programme for the Promotion of Fisheries and…
Programme for the Promotion of Fisheries and Aquaculture Productivity:
The aim of the Programme is to contribute to the availability of aquaculture and fisheries products by increasing output within a framework of sustainability. It seeks to improve the productivity of economic units in the fisheries and aquaculture sector through the provision of incentives in respect of output, value added, marketing and the promotion of consumption.
Environment related objective
To contribute to the availability of aquaculture and fisheries products by increasing output within a framework of sustainability
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Programme for the Promotion of Fisheries and Aquaculture Productivity:
The aim of the Programme is to contribute to the availability of aquaculture and fisheries products by increasing output within a framework of sustainability. It seeks to improve the productivity of economic units in the fisheries and aquaculture sector through the provision of incentives in respect of output, value added, marketing and the promotion of consumption.
Fishermen and women and aquaculturists designated as active economic units in the fisheries and aquaculture sector that are listed in the National Fisheries and Aquaculture Register (RNPA).
Type of measure
Direct support
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount
Financial year 2019 Amount (MXN million):
Aquaculture development - 156.1
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Fisheries and aquaculture management and surveillance -20.1
Fisheries and aquaculture production packages - 57.6

 Implementation period
2019
Keywords
Fish
Sustainable
Subsidies and Countervailing Measures G/SCM/N/372/MEX Mexico 2022 Sustainable fisheries management Grants and direct payments Fisheries
Programme for the Promotion of Agriculture,…
Programme for the Promotion of Agriculture, Livestock, Fisheries and Aquaculture:
The aim of the Programme and its components is to promote small and medium-scale primary activities that contribute to food self-sufficiency and saving the countryside, and the fishing and aquaculture activities of small-scale producers through support for aquaculture welfare and genetic resources.
Environment related objective
To promote the fishing and aquaculture activities of small-scale producers through support for aquaculture welfare and genetic resources and to contribute to food self-sufficiency and saving the countryside.
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Programme for the Promotion of Agriculture, Livestock, Fisheries and Aquaculture:
The aim of the Programme and its components is to promote small and medium-scale primary activities that contribute to food self-sufficiency and saving the countryside, and the fishing and aquaculture activities of small-scale producers through support for aquaculture welfare and genetic resources.
Fishermen and women and aquaculturists designated as active economic units in the fisheries and aquaculture sector that are listed in the National Fisheries and Aquaculture Register (RNPA).
Type of measure
Direct support
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount
Financial year 2020: MXN 1,483.1 million
 Implementation period
2020
Keywords
Fish
Genetic
Natural resources
Subsidies and Countervailing Measures G/SCM/N/372/MEX Mexico 2022
Other environmental risks mitigation, Sustainable…
Other environmental risks mitigation, Sustainable fisheries management
 Grants and direct payments Fisheries
Modernization of small vessels: To provide…
Modernization of small vessels:
To provide support to replace engines and vessels and to procure on-board product-storage and satellite equipment in order to reduce operating costs, optimize fuel consumption, minimize levels of environmental pollution, increase profitability, and contribute to safeguarding human life at sea.
Environment related objective
To provide support to replace engines and vessels and to procure on-board product-storage and satellite equipment in order to minimize levels of environmental pollution
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Modernization of small vessels:
To provide support to replace engines and vessels and to procure on-board product-storage and satellite equipment in order to reduce operating costs, optimize fuel consumption, minimize levels of environmental pollution, increase profitability, and contribute to safeguarding human life at sea.
The target population are the active economic units in the fisheries and aquaculture sector that are listed in the National Fisheries and Aquaculture Register.
Type of measure
Direct support
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount
Financial year 2019: MXN 59.2 million.
 Implementation period
2019
Keywords
Environment
Fish
Pollution
Subsidies and Countervailing Measures G/SCM/N/372/MEX Mexico 2022 Sustainable fisheries management Grants and direct payments Fisheries
Projects and studies: To support fishery and…
Projects and studies:
To support fishery and aquaculture-related infrastructure projects and studies that help to increase the capitalization of economic units, improve the sustainable management of fisheries output, collection and storage, and ensure safety during berthing and landing manoeuvres.
Environment related objective
To support fishery and aquaculture-related infrastructure projects and studies that help to improve the sustainable management of fisheries output
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Projects and studies:
To support fishery and aquaculture-related infrastructure projects and studies that help to increase the capitalization of economic units, improve the sustainable management of fisheries output, collection and storage, and ensure safety during berthing and landing manoeuvres.
Active economic units in the fisheries and aquaculture sector that are listed in the National Fisheries and Aquaculture Register
Type of measure
Direct support
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount
Financial year 2019: MXN 81.6 million
 Implementation period
2019
Keywords
Fish
Sustainable
Subsidies and Countervailing Measures G/SCM/N/372/MEX Mexico 2022
Climate change mitigation and adaptation,…
Climate change mitigation and adaptation, Sustainable fisheries management
 Grants and direct payments Fisheries
BIENPESCA: To offset the low annual income of…
BIENPESCA:
To offset the low annual income of fishermen and women and aquaculturists during periods of low productivity, closed seasons or climate events through training activities to boost the sector's productivity.
Environment related objective
To offset the low annual income of fishermen and women and aquaculturists during periods of low productivity, closed seasons or climate events through training activities to boost the sector's productivity.
Measure description Coverage of the measure
BIENPESCA:
To offset the low annual income of fishermen and women and aquaculturists during periods of low productivity, closed seasons or climate events through training activities to boost the sector's productivity.
Coastal fishermen and women, inland fishermen and women, crews of large vessels and operatives at aquaculture production units who are associated with active economic units in the fisheries and aquaculture sector that are listed in the National Fisheries and Aquaculture Register.
Type of measure
Direct support
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount
Financial year 2019: MXN 360.7 million.
Financial year 2020: MXN 1,393.4 million.
 Implementation period
From 2019 to 2020
Keywords
Climate
Fish
Import Licensing Procedures G/LIC/N/3/TPKM/13 Chinese Taipei 2022
MEAs implementation and compliance, Ozone layer…
MEAs implementation and compliance, Ozone layer protection
 Import licences, Import quotas Chemicals
2. Methyl Bromide, Hydrochlorofluorocarbons …
2. Methyl Bromide, Hydrochlorofluorocarbons (HCFCs), Halons, Carbon Tetrachloride, 1,1,1-Trichloroethane (Methyl Chloroform), Chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs), and goods composed of chemicals controlled under the Montreal Protocol: This licensing system is the control measure taken as necessary to be in compliance with the Montreal Protocol. Any applicants wishing to import these controlled substances shall apply for import permit and quota in advance. The granting requirements and procedures are specified within the "Methyl Bromide Management Regulations", the "HCFCs Consumption Management Regulations" and the "Regulations for Management of Montreal Protocol Controlled Substances" set and administered by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). With such permit and quota, the applicant then can acquire the Import License from the EPA, which will be used for clearance of the shipments at the custom.
Environment related objective
To comply with the provisions of the Montreal Protocol
Measure description Coverage of the measure
2. Methyl Bromide, Hydrochlorofluorocarbons (HCFCs), Halons, Carbon Tetrachloride, 1,1,1-Trichloroethane (Methyl Chloroform), Chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs), and goods composed of chemicals controlled under the Montreal Protocol: This licensing system is the control measure taken as necessary to be in compliance with the Montreal Protocol. Any applicants wishing to import these controlled substances shall apply for import permit and quota in advance. The granting requirements and procedures are specified within the "Methyl Bromide Management Regulations", the "HCFCs Consumption Management Regulations" and the "Regulations for Management of Montreal Protocol Controlled Substances" set and administered by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). With such permit and quota, the applicant then can acquire the Import License from the EPA, which will be used for clearance of the shipments at the custom.
Methyl Bromide, HCFCs, Halons, Carbon Tetrachloride, 1,1,1-Trichloroethane (Methyl Chloroform), CFCs, chemicals controlled under the Montreal Protocol, are also covered by this system
Type of measure
Import license and quota
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Keywords
MEAs
Ozone
Import Licensing Procedures G/LIC/N/3/TPKM/13 Chinese Taipei 2022
Biodiversity and ecosystem, Sustainable fisheries…
Biodiversity and ecosystem, Sustainable fisheries management
 Import licences Fisheries
4. Yellow-fin tuna, bluefin tuna, southern…
4. Yellow-fin tuna, bluefin tuna, southern bluefin tuna, swordfish, big-eye tuna, shark fin, toothfish, fry of eriocheir sinensis: Import licensing for the products specified below is regulated by the "Notice of Application for Written Approval License to Import Yellow fin Tuna", "Notice of Application for Written Approval Licence to Import, Export and Re-export Bluefin Tuna", "Notice of Application for Written Approval Licence to Import, Export and Re-export Southern Bluefin Tuna", "Notice of Application for Written Approval Licence to Import, Export and Re-export Swordfish", "Notice of Application for Written Approval Licence to Import, Export and Re-export Big-eye Tuna", "Regulations for the Importation of Shark Fins", "Regulations for the Importation of Toothfish", "Regulations on the Importation of Fry of Eriocheir sinensis" and is administered by the Council of Agriculture. Before being allowed to import, importers must obtain written approval from the Fisheries Agency, Council of Agriculture.
Environment related objective
To protect marine ecology
Measure description Coverage of the measure
4. Yellow-fin tuna, bluefin tuna, southern bluefin tuna, swordfish, big-eye tuna, shark fin, toothfish, fry of eriocheir sinensis: Import licensing for the products specified below is regulated by the "Notice of Application for Written Approval License to Import Yellow fin Tuna", "Notice of Application for Written Approval Licence to Import, Export and Re-export Bluefin Tuna", "Notice of Application for Written Approval Licence to Import, Export and Re-export Southern Bluefin Tuna", "Notice of Application for Written Approval Licence to Import, Export and Re-export Swordfish", "Notice of Application for Written Approval Licence to Import, Export and Re-export Big-eye Tuna", "Regulations for the Importation of Shark Fins", "Regulations for the Importation of Toothfish", "Regulations on the Importation of Fry of Eriocheir sinensis" and is administered by the Council of Agriculture. Before being allowed to import, importers must obtain written approval from the Fisheries Agency, Council of Agriculture.
Yellow-fin tuna, bluefin tuna, southern bluefin tuna, swordfish, big-eye tuna, shark fin, toothfish, fry of eriocheir sinensis
Type of measure
Import license
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Keywords
Eco
Fish
Subsidies and Countervailing Measures G/SCM/N/372/MEX Mexico 2022 Sustainable fisheries management Grants and direct payments Fisheries
Fisheries management projects To encourage…
Fisheries management projects
To encourage compliance with sustainability standards in the exploitation of fisheries resources by introducing new management schemes and specific handling measures for each fisheries activity, and establishing and/or boosting surveillance schemes in cooperation with fisheries producers.
Environment related objective
To encourage compliance with sustainability standards in the exploitation of fisheries resources by introducing new management schemes and specific handling measures for each fisheries activity and by and establishing and/or boosting surveillance schemes.
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Fisheries management projects
To encourage compliance with sustainability standards in the exploitation of fisheries resources by introducing new management schemes and specific handling measures for each fisheries activity, and establishing and/or boosting surveillance schemes in cooperation with fisheries producers.
Economic units in the fisheries sector that engage in fisheries activities under a valid concession or permit, and to educational and research institutions, civil society bodies or associations, and legally established public entities that help to increase the production of goods and services associated with the fisheries sector within a framework that fosters sustainability.
Type of measure
Direct support
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount
Financial year 2019: MXN 10.5 million.
 Implementation period
2019
Keywords
Fish
Sustainable