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Import Licensing Procedures G/LIC/N/3/IND/20 India 2021
Animal protection, Chemical, toxic and hazardous…
Animal protection, Chemical, toxic and hazardous substances management, MEAs implementation and compliance, Ozone layer protection, Plant protection, Waste management and recycling
 Ban/Prohibition, Import licences Chemicals, Forestry, Manufacturing, Other
The Foreign Trade Policy 2015-2020 (...): The…
The Foreign Trade Policy 2015-2020 (...): The category of imports under the current Foreign Trade Policy consists of: (i) prohibited items, import of which are normally not allowed; (ii) restricted items, imports of which are allowed against an authorisation or in accordance with a public notice which indicates the conditions under which the items can be imported; (iii) those under state trading enterprises (STE) policy, the imports of which are permitted only through the designated STEs; and (iv) those which can be freely imported.
Environment related objective
The restrictions on imports are maintained on grounds as notified in Paragraph 2.07 of Foreign Trade Policies and include protection of (...) the environment.
Measure description Coverage of the measure
The Foreign Trade Policy 2015-2020 (...): The category of imports under the current Foreign Trade Policy consists of: (i) prohibited items, import of which are normally not allowed; (ii) restricted items, imports of which are allowed against an authorisation or in accordance with a public notice which indicates the conditions under which the items can be imported; (iii) those under state trading enterprises (STE) policy, the imports of which are permitted only through the designated STEs; and (iv) those which can be freely imported.
Live animals, including fish, planting material (seeds), stones, metal waste, radioactive material, ozone depleting substances, plastic waste, certain new pneumatic tyres, sandalwood (...) and items covered under the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES).
Type of measure
Import licences; Import prohibition
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
2015-2020
Keywords
Endangered
Environment
Fish
Forest
Hazardous
MEAs
Ozone
Plastic
Waste
Wildlife
Import Licensing Procedures G/LIC/N/3/NZL/8 New Zealand 2021
Chemical, toxic and hazardous substances…
Chemical, toxic and hazardous substances management, MEAs implementation and compliance, Waste management and recycling
 Ban/Prohibition, Export licences, Import licences Other
11. Hazardous Wastes: Imports of waste…
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 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; To comply with New Zealand’s obligations under the Basel Convention, the Waigani Convention and OECD Decision.
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 OECD Decision C(2001)107/Final on the Control of Transboundary Movements of Wastes Destined for Recovery Operations.

Plastic waste, hazardous waste, or waste coming from households; applies to goods originating in and coming from countries who are Parties to the Basel Convention, the Waigani Convention or the OECD Decision. Imports from non-Parties are prohibited.
Type of measure
Import licences: export licences: prohibition
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Keywords
Hazardous
MEAs
Plastic
Recycle
Waste
Import Licensing Procedures G/LIC/N/3/PHL/14/REV.1 Philippines 2021
Chemical, toxic and hazardous substances…
Chemical, toxic and hazardous substances management, MEAs implementation and compliance, Waste management and recycling
Import licences, Regulation affecting movement or…
Import licences, Regulation affecting movement or transit
 Other
5.3 Recyclable materials containing hazardous…
5.3 Recyclable materials containing hazardous substances: Importation clearance is required for the importation of recyclable materials containing hazardous substances to prevent the entry, and/or transit, as well as keeping for storage and disposal of hazardous waste into the country to protect the environment. It serves as a stop gap measure to support the recycling industry in the Philippines. The importation clearance is only issued to registered importer in the DENR through its Environmental Management Bureau-Central Office (EMB-CO).
Environment related objective
To prevent the entry, and/or transit, as well as keeping for storage and disposal of hazardous waste into the country to protect the environment. To implement the provision of the Basel Convention on the Control of Transboundary Movements of Hazardous Wastes and their Disposal.
Measure description Coverage of the measure
5.3 Recyclable materials containing hazardous substances: Importation clearance is required for the importation of recyclable materials containing hazardous substances to prevent the entry, and/or transit, as well as keeping for storage and disposal of hazardous waste into the country to protect the environment. It serves as a stop gap measure to support the recycling industry in the Philippines. The importation clearance is only issued to registered importer in the DENR through its Environmental Management Bureau-Central Office (EMB-CO).
Permits are required for scrap metals, solid plastic materials (waste parings and scrap of plastics, polymerized or co-polymerized, resins of condensation products), electronic assemblies and scrap, used oil, fly ash. Applies to recyclable materials containing hazardous substances.
Type of measure
Import permit
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Keywords
Environment
Hazardous
MEAs
Plastic
Recycle
Waste
Import Licensing Procedures G/LIC/N/3/SYC/4 Seychelles 2021 Waste management and recycling Import licences Chemicals, Manufacturing
2.5 Utensils and polystyrene boxes, non-plastic…
2.5 Utensils and polystyrene boxes, non-plastic straws, and plastic bags: (...) - The licence application for import of utensils and polystyrene boxes, non-plastic straws, and plastic bags is made to the Department of Environment of the Ministry of Agriculture, Climate Change and Environment, through the Import and Export Unit from the Trade Division of the Ministry of Finance, Economic Planning and Trade.
Environment related objective
To protect the environment. To reduce plastic use.
Measure description Coverage of the measure
2.5 Utensils and polystyrene boxes, non-plastic straws, and plastic bags: (...) - The licence application for import of utensils and polystyrene boxes, non-plastic straws, and plastic bags is made to the Department of Environment of the Ministry of Agriculture, Climate Change and Environment, through the Import and Export Unit from the Trade Division of the Ministry of Finance, Economic Planning and Trade.
Utensils and polystyrene boxes, non-plastic straws, and plastic bags.
Type of measure
Import licences
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Keywords
Environment
Plastic
Quantitative Restrictions G/MA/QR/N/AFG/3 Afghanistan 2021
Chemical, toxic and hazardous substances…
Chemical, toxic and hazardous substances management, Environmentally friendly consumption
 Ban/Prohibition Chemicals, Manufacturing
6. Import prohibition of plastic bags…
6. Import prohibition of plastic bags. Ministerial Cabinet Act No 1 of 28 March 2011 (absolute prohibition of plastic bags).
Environment related objective
To protect environment against plastic pollution as under Articles XX(b) and (g) of GATT 1994.
Measure description Coverage of the measure
6. Import prohibition of plastic bags. Ministerial Cabinet Act No 1 of 28 March 2011 (absolute prohibition of plastic bags).
Plastic Bags (Carry bags): Of polymers of ethylene; Polyethylene plastic bags for package of dry and fresh fruits, vegetable and medical plants are exempted from the prohibition pursuant (...).
Type of measure
P. Prohibition.
 ICS - HS Code
3923.21
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Information for the following biennial period: 2020-2022 and relates to restrictions in force as of 10 December 2020
Keywords
Environment
Plastic
Pollution
Quantitative Restrictions G/MA/QR/N/AUS/5/ADD.2 Australia 2021 Waste management and recycling Export licences Other
1.Non-automatic export license of waste plastic…
1.Non-automatic export license of waste plastic. Recycling and Waste Reduction Act 2020; Recycling and Waste Reduction (Export—Waste Plastics) Rules 2021. Entry into force 1 July 2021.
Environment related objective
To protect the environment by regulating the export of plastic waste; Article XX(b).
Measure description Coverage of the measure
1.Non-automatic export license of waste plastic. Recycling and Waste Reduction Act 2020; Recycling and Waste Reduction (Export—Waste Plastics) Rules 2021. Entry into force 1 July 2021.
Waste, parings and scrap, of plastics
Type of measure
NAL-X: Non-automatic licensing for exportation
 ICS - HS Code
3915
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Information for the following biennial period: 2020-2022 and relates to restrictions in force as of 1 July 2021
Keywords
Plastic
Recycle
Waste
Quantitative Restrictions G/MA/QR/N/BHR/1/REV.1 Bahrain, Kingdom of 2021 Waste management and recycling Ban/Prohibition Other
12. Ban on the import of Waste, parings and scrap…
12. Ban on the import of Waste, parings and scrap, of plastics. Supreme Council of Environment Order No (2) for the year 2019.
Environment related objective
To protect the environment by regulating plastic waste; GATT Art. XX(b).
Measure description Coverage of the measure
12. Ban on the import of Waste, parings and scrap, of plastics. Supreme Council of Environment Order No (2) for the year 2019.
Of polymers of ethylene; polymers of styrene; polymers of vinyl chloride; Other Plastics
Type of measure
P: Prohibition
 ICS - HS Code
39151000
39152000
39153000
39159000
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Information for the following biennial period: 2018-2020 and relates to restrictions in force as of 30 September 2018
Keywords
Plastic
Waste
Trade Facilitation G/TFA/N/HKG/1/REV.2 Hong Kong, China 2021
Chemical, toxic and hazardous substances…
Chemical, toxic and hazardous substances management, Ozone layer protection, Waste management and recycling
Export licences, Import licences, Regulation…
Export licences, Import licences, Regulation affecting movement or transit
 Chemicals, Mining, Other
Asbestos and Asbestos Containing Material;…
Asbestos and Asbestos Containing Material; Elemental Mercury; Non pesticide Hazardous Chemicals; Ozone Depleting Substances; Volatile Organic Compounds Containing Products; Waste (including Hazardous Waste, Regulated Waste Plastics and Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment)
Environment related objective
To regulate import and export of hazardous chemicals, ozone depleting substances, and waste
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Asbestos and Asbestos Containing Material; Elemental Mercury; Non pesticide Hazardous Chemicals; Ozone Depleting Substances; Volatile Organic Compounds Containing Products; Waste (including Hazardous Waste, Regulated Waste Plastics and Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment)
Asbestos and Asbestos Containing Material; Elemental Mercury; Non pesticide Hazardous Chemicals; Ozone Depleting Substances; Volatile Organic Compounds Containing Products; Waste (including Hazardous Waste, Regulated Waste Plastics and Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment)
Type of measure
Licence, permit and/or certificate for import, export and/or transit
ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Keywords
Hazardous
Organic
Ozone
Plastic
Waste
Quantitative Restrictions G/MA/QR/N/IND/3 India 2021 Waste management and recycling Ban/Prohibition Chemicals, Manufacturing, Other 39. Import Prohibition of PET bottles/waste (...)
Environment related objective
To protect the environment by regulating the import of PET under Article XX of GATT.
Measure description Coverage of the measure
39. Import Prohibition of PET bottles/waste (...)
Import of PET bottle waste/scrap/PET flakes made from used PET bottles etc. HS code 2017 Chapter 39.
Type of measure
P: Prohibition
 ICS - HS Code
39
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Information for the following biennial period: 2020-2022 and relates to restrictions in force as of 30 June 2020
Keywords
Plastic
Waste
Quantitative Restrictions G/MA/QR/N/IND/3 India 2021
Chemical, toxic and hazardous substances…
Chemical, toxic and hazardous substances management
 Ban/Prohibition Chemicals, Manufacturing 40. Import Prohibition of PET flake (...)
Environment related objective
To protect the environment by regulating the import of PET under Article XX of GATT.
Measure description Coverage of the measure
40. Import Prohibition of PET flake (...)
PET flake (chip); Of polymerization and copolymerization products of polystyrene and polymethyl methacrylate


Type of measure
P: Prohibition
 ICS - HS Code
39076110
39076930
39169032
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Information for the following biennial period: 2020-2022 and relates to restrictions in force as of 30 June 2020
Keywords
Plastic