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Import Licensing Procedures G/LIC/N/3/NZL/10 New Zealand 2023
Chemical, toxic and hazardous substances…
Chemical, toxic and hazardous substances management
 Import licences Chemicals
7 Explosive: The Hazardous Substances and New…
7 Explosive: The Hazardous Substances and New Organisms (HSNO) Act 1996 is the legislation under which hazardous substances are regulated. Under the legislation all hazardous substances must be approved before they are manufactured in, imported to, or used in New Zealand.
Environment related objective
To protect the environment and the health and safety of people and communities by preventing or managing the adverse effects of hazardous substances.
Measure description Coverage of the measure
7 Explosive: The Hazardous Substances and New Organisms (HSNO) Act 1996 is the legislation under which hazardous substances are regulated. Under the legislation all hazardous substances must be approved before they are manufactured in, imported to, or used in New Zealand.
Hazardous substances
Type of measure
Prior approval
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Keywords
Hazardous
Import Licensing Procedures G/LIC/N/3/NZL/10 New Zealand 2023
Chemical, toxic and hazardous substances…
Chemical, toxic and hazardous substances management
Import licences, Technical regulation or…
Import licences, Technical regulation or specifications
 Chemicals, Manufacturing
9. Graphic materials intended for use by children…
9. Graphic materials intended for use by children: The Hazardous Substances and New Organisms (HSNO) Act 1996 was enacted to provide a comprehensive health, safety and environmental regulatory framework covering explosives, flammable, oxidising and corrosive substances, as well as those that are toxic to people and the environment.
Environment related objective
To reduce the risk of poisoning of young children.
Measure description Coverage of the measure
9. Graphic materials intended for use by children: The Hazardous Substances and New Organisms (HSNO) Act 1996 was enacted to provide a comprehensive health, safety and environmental regulatory framework covering explosives, flammable, oxidising and corrosive substances, as well as those that are toxic to people and the environment.
Crayons, finger paints and children's watercolour paints, specifically manufactured for use by children
Type of measure
Maximum permissible metal limits
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Keywords
Hazardous
Environment
Subsidies and Countervailing Measures G/SCM/N/401/NZL New Zealand 2023 General environmental protection Loans and financing Agriculture, Fisheries, Forestry
Sustainable Food and Fibre Future (SFFF): The…
Sustainable Food and Fibre Future (SFFF): The SFFF funds transformative programmes through partnerships and grants to develop capability and deliver economic, social, cultural and environmental benefits.
Environment related objective
To develop capability and deliver economic, social, cultural and environmental benefits.
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Sustainable Food and Fibre Future (SFFF): The SFFF funds transformative programmes through partnerships and grants to develop capability and deliver economic, social, cultural and environmental benefits.
Companies or consortia from the primary, forestry, fishery and food sector industries are eligible to participate in the SFFF.
Type of measure
Funds
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount
Actual funds disbursed in FY 2020/21: $37.76 million; Actual funds disbursed in FY 2021/22: $47.03 million.
 Implementation period
There was no fixed duration for this programme at inception.
Keywords
Environment
Import Licensing Procedures G/LIC/N/3/NZL/10 New Zealand 2023
Chemical, toxic and hazardous substances…
Chemical, toxic and hazardous substances management
 Ban/Prohibition, Export licences, Import licences Other
11. Hazardous wastes: Imports of waste classified…
11. Hazardous wastes: Imports of waste classified as plastic waste, hazardous waste, or waste coming from households under the Imports and Exports (Restrictions) Prohibition Order (No. 2) 2004 require consent from the Environmental Protection Authority. Consent is obtained through meeting the requirements of the Order and where proposed imports are in conformity with New Zealand's obligations under the Basel Convention, the Waigani Convention and the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) Decision C(2001)107/Final on the Control of Transboundary Movements of Wastes Destined for Recovery Operations.
Environment related objective
To ensure environmentally sound and efficient management of hazardous wastes and that transboundary movements are conducted in a manner which will protect human health and the environmental against the adverse effects which may result under the Basel Convention, the Waigani Convention, and the OECD Decision C(2001)107/Final on the Control of Transboundary Movements of Wastes Destined for Recovery Operations
Measure description Coverage of the measure
11. Hazardous wastes: Imports of waste classified as plastic waste, hazardous waste, or waste coming from households under the Imports and Exports (Restrictions) Prohibition Order (No. 2) 2004 require consent from the Environmental Protection Authority. Consent is obtained through meeting the requirements of the Order and where proposed imports are in conformity with New Zealand's obligations under the Basel Convention, the Waigani Convention and the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) Decision C(2001)107/Final on the Control of Transboundary Movements of Wastes Destined for Recovery Operations.
Hazardous wastes
Type of measure
Conditional prohibition
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Keywords
Environment
Hazardous
MEAs
Subsidies and Countervailing Measures G/SCM/N/401/NZL New Zealand 2023 Climate change mitigation and adaptation Grants and direct payments, Loans and financing All products/economic activities
Provincial Growth Fund (PGF): The specific…
Provincial Growth Fund (PGF): The specific objectives of the PGF are: (...) environmental sustainability and help in addressing climate change; and
Environment related objective
To support environmental sustainability and help in addressing climate change
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Provincial Growth Fund (PGF): The specific objectives of the PGF are: (...) environmental sustainability and help in addressing climate change; and
Local Authorities (Regional Council, District Council, Unitary Authorities); Government Departments; Charitable Trusts; Companies; Incorporated Societies; Māori Trusts; and Partnerships.
Type of measure
Loans, grants or equity
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount
Actual funds disbursed in FY 2020/21: $950 million; Actual funds disbursed in FY 2021/22: $428.2 million.
 Implementation period
Funding has been allocated until 2027/28
Keywords
Climate
Environment
Sustainable
Import Licensing Procedures G/LIC/N/3/NZL/10 New Zealand 2023
Animal protection, Biodiversity and ecosystem,…
Animal protection, Biodiversity and ecosystem, MEAs implementation and compliance, Natural resources conservation
 Import licences, Export licences Fisheries, Other
12. Marine animals: The import and export of…
12. Marine animals: The import and export of marine mammals (including marine mammal products) is governed by both CITES and the Marine Mammals Protection Act 1978 (sections 4(2), (5), and (6)). A permit is required to hold any marine mammal (or marine mammal product) except in the circumstances set out in section 4(5) Marine Mammals Protection Act (MMPA), and any institution or individual wishing to export or import such material must apply for a permit from the Department of Conservation to do so. The Marine Mammals Protection Act specifies particular aspects that must be considered when assessing an application for such a permit, which include:
- The need to conserve, protect, or manage any marine mammal;
Environment related objective
To protect, conserve and manage marine mammals in New Zealand and in New Zealand fisheries waters
Measure description Coverage of the measure
12. Marine animals: The import and export of marine mammals (including marine mammal products) is governed by both CITES and the Marine Mammals Protection Act 1978 (sections 4(2), (5), and (6)). A permit is required to hold any marine mammal (or marine mammal product) except in the circumstances set out in section 4(5) Marine Mammals Protection Act (MMPA), and any institution or individual wishing to export or import such material must apply for a permit from the Department of Conservation to do so. The Marine Mammals Protection Act specifies particular aspects that must be considered when assessing an application for such a permit, which include:
- The need to conserve, protect, or manage any marine mammal;
Marine mammals and marine mammal products
Type of measure
Import and export permits
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Keywords
MEAs
Wildlife
Conservation
Endangered
Subsidies and Countervailing Measures G/SCM/N/401/NZL New Zealand 2023
Climate change mitigation and adaptation, Energy…
Climate change mitigation and adaptation, Energy conservation and efficiency, Environmental goods and services promotion
 Grants and direct payments Manufacturing
Government Investment in Decarbonising Industry …
Government Investment in Decarbonising Industry (GIDI): The GIDI is a partnership between Government and business to accelerate the decarbonisation of industry (industry contributions must be 50% of the total project funding) to support the Government's emissions reduction goals, optimise energy use by New Zealand's businesses, ease the transition to a greener economy and help improve productivity.
The funding aims to help New Zealand secure its long-term energy future, meet its first emissions budget (2022-2025) and achieve longer-term climate targets through decarbonisation projects.  The GIDI is focussed on decarbonising industry in New Zealand. It is not focussed on trade development and does not provide a production or export subsidy.
Environment related objective
To accelerate the decarbonisation of industry; to support the Government's emissions reduction goals; to optimise energy use by New Zealand's businesses and ease the transition to a greener economy
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Government Investment in Decarbonising Industry (GIDI): The GIDI is a partnership between Government and business to accelerate the decarbonisation of industry (industry contributions must be 50% of the total project funding) to support the Government's emissions reduction goals, optimise energy use by New Zealand's businesses, ease the transition to a greener economy and help improve productivity.
The funding aims to help New Zealand secure its long-term energy future, meet its first emissions budget (2022-2025) and achieve longer-term climate targets through decarbonisation projects.  The GIDI is focussed on decarbonising industry in New Zealand. It is not focussed on trade development and does not provide a production or export subsidy.
GIDI funding has been available to medium to large industrial businesses that use process heat. Work is also underway to expand GIDI to include assisting small to medium-sized businesses buy and install low emission, high efficiency electrical equipment; and assistance for commercial buildings to replace fossil fuel space and water heating with a lower-emissions alternative.
Type of measure
Grant for a maximum of 50% of eligible costs
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount
Actual funds disbursed in FY 2020/21: $0; Actual funds disbursed in FY 2021/22: $55.7 million
 Implementation period
There was no fixed duration for this programme at inception.
Keywords
Climate
Emissions
Energy
Green
Import Licensing Procedures G/LIC/N/3/NZL/10 New Zealand 2023
Animal protection, MEAs implementation and…
Animal protection, MEAs implementation and compliance, Natural resources conservation
 Ban/Prohibition, Import licences, Export licences Other
13. Imports to Antarctica: Under the Antarctica …
13. Imports to Antarctica: Under the Antarctica (Environmental Protection) Act 1994 and consistent with the requirements of the Protocol on Environmental Protection to the Antarctic Treaty (the Madrid Protocol), the importation of certain items into Antarctica is restricted or prohibited.
Environment related objective
To comprehensively protect the Antarctic environment and its dependent and associated ecosystems by conditionally prohibiting imports under the Madrid Protocol
Measure description Coverage of the measure
13. Imports to Antarctica: Under the Antarctica (Environmental Protection) Act 1994 and consistent with the requirements of the Protocol on Environmental Protection to the Antarctic Treaty (the Madrid Protocol), the importation of certain items into Antarctica is restricted or prohibited.
Marine mammals and marine mammal products
Type of measure
Conditional prohibition
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Keywords
Conservation
Endangered
MEAs
Wildlife
Import Licensing Procedures G/LIC/N/3/NZL/10 New Zealand 2023
Climate change mitigation and adaptation, MEAs…
Climate change mitigation and adaptation, MEAs implementation and compliance, Ozone layer protection
 Import licences Chemicals
15. Ozone depleting substances: Imports of ozone…
15. Ozone depleting substances: Imports of ozone depleting substances and specified synthetic greenhouse gases controlled under the Ozone Layer Protection Act and Regulations 1996 require consent from the Environmental Protection Authority (EPA). How consent is obtained depends on the substance and/or intended use.
Environment related objective
To help protect human health and the environment from adverse effects resulting or likely to result from human activities which modify or are likely to modify the ozone layer by phasing out ozone depleting substances as soon as possible except for essential uses and giving effect to New Zealand's obligations under the Vienna Convention and the Montreal Protocol
Measure description Coverage of the measure
15. Ozone depleting substances: Imports of ozone depleting substances and specified synthetic greenhouse gases controlled under the Ozone Layer Protection Act and Regulations 1996 require consent from the Environmental Protection Authority (EPA). How consent is obtained depends on the substance and/or intended use.
Ozone depleting substances and specified synthetic greenhouse gases
Type of measure
Import licensing system
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Keywords
Emissions
Environment
MEAs
Ozone
Subsidies and Countervailing Measures G/SCM/N/401/PHL Philippines 2023 Energy conservation and efficiency Tax concessions Energy
Industry Promotion Program: Downstream Oil…
Industry Promotion Program: Downstream Oil Industry: Policy objective: To liberalize and deregulate the downstream oil industry in order to ensure a truly competitive market under a regime of fair prices, adequate and continuous supply of environmentally-clean and high-quality petroleum products; (...).
Environment related objective
To ensure a truly competitive market under a regime of fair prices, adequate and continuous supply of environmentally-clean and high-quality petroleum products
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Industry Promotion Program: Downstream Oil Industry: Policy objective: To liberalize and deregulate the downstream oil industry in order to ensure a truly competitive market under a regime of fair prices, adequate and continuous supply of environmentally-clean and high-quality petroleum products; (...).
Downstream Oil Industry; New Industry Participants" with new investments as determined by the Department of Energy and registered with the Board of Investments in any of the following activities, i.e., refining, storage, marketing and distribution of petroleum products; Qualified IPA-registered enterprises.
Type of measure
Tax incentives
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount
Not available.
 Implementation period
Ongoing.
Keywords
Clean
Energy
Environment