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(...) Some bans have an environmental objective. For example, since 1 August 2013, it has been forbidden to produce, import, sell or use polyethylene bags and inputs and articles in expanded polystyrene for one off use for food (for example, trays, cartons, bottles, sachets, cups and plates). The measure has been notified to the WTO.

Haiti is not party to the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES), although it does apply its directives.

Most of the quantitative restrictions in force are dictated by international treaties to which Haiti is party. The authorities may take measures to restrict exports for a number of reasons, including health, safety or environmental protection. The following are among the products that may not be exported: illicit drugs; fauna and flora; fertilizer; arms and ammunition (unless prior authorization is given); knives and lethal weapons; toxic waste; counterfeit goods; and pornographic material.

As a general rule, exports of fauna and flora products require prior authorization from the MARNDR. Some kinds of live animals belonging to endangered species (green anoles, mabuya, snails) may not be exported in order to preserve the national heritage.

Investment in other sectors of activity may also be eligible for incentives in certain cases. The promoter must enter into negotiations with the State with a view to signing an agreement. The criteria taken into account include: the advantages of the investment project for the local community; the use of new production technology or sources of energy intended to protect or conserve the environment.

Despite its declining contribution to domestic product, the agricultural sector remains an important source of employment. Coffee, cocoa, essential oils, pita fibre and twine, mangoes, and sugar cane are the main cash crops, while maize (corn), sorghum and tubers are the main local food crops. The sector is facing a number of serious problems, such as a lack of infrastructure, particularly for irrigation purposes, soil degradation, and insecure title deeds. The fisheries subsector remains traditional, although numerous efforts are being made to modernize it. Forestry activities are limited because of serious deforestation.

In August 2013, the first agricultural free zone was established in Haiti. Sited less than 30 km from the Dominican border, this 1,000 hectare project, called "Nourribio", should, over a five year period, create 3,000 direct and 10,000 indirect jobs. The free zone should produce about 20,000 tonnes of organic bananas, as well as well as other organic farming produce. To benefit from the tax and customs incentives reserved for free zones, producers will have to export at least 70% of their output.

In May 2015, the INCAH (Haitian National Coffee Institute) and the MARNDR (Ministry of Agriculture, Natural Resources and Rural Development) drew up a National Coffee Subsector Revival Plan , which seeks to: (i) strengthen and improve the coffee ecosystems; (ii) encourage the establishment of medium sized and large coffee plantations; (iii) help to reduce poverty among rural families engaged in coffee growing and (iv) develop an engine of economic growth.

The Code (Invsetment Code) also provides sector specific benefits, one of which is the agricultural sector. The range of eligible investment includes areas such as deep sea fishing, industrial fish farming, (...)

(...) the resources available along the coast and on the continental shelf are in sharp decline due to the increased pressure exerted by a growing number of fishing units and the deterioration of certain ecosystems that favour the reproduction of fish and crustaceans.