| Import Licensing Procedures |
G/LIC/N/3/SGP/18 |
Singapore |
2023 |
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Import licences |
Other |
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Environment related objective
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For the protection of plant life and health, and to discharge Singapore's obligations under international agreements, such as the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES) and International Plant Protection Convention
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Measure description
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Coverage of the measure
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19. Plants and plant materials, products of live animals and birds, and ornamental fish: The National Parks Board (NParks) regulates the importation of plants and plant materials; products of live animals and birds; and ornamental fish.
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Plants and propagatable plant parts parts including genetically modified plants and cuttings, cut flowers, foliages, seeds, tubers, soil, bulbs, peat moss, wood bark and other potting media, organic fertilisers of plant origin and mushroom spawn. Live insects including eggs, larvae and pupae, microorganisms of agricultural importance and biocontrol agents; Endangered animals, species of wild fauna and flora (the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES) live specimens, parts and products); Live animals (including ornamental fish), live birds, products of animals/birds, shell eggs and veterinary biologics/vaccines; Veterinary medicaments (containing controlled substances such as Schedule Poison under the Poisons Act or Controlled Drugs under the Misuse of Drugs Regulations)
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Type of measure
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Import licensing scheme
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ICS - HS Code
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Subsidy amount
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Implementation period
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Notification for the year 2022.
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Keywords
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Endangered
Fish
Genetic
MEAs
Wildlife
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| Import Licensing Procedures |
G/LIC/N/3/SGP/19 |
Singapore |
2023 |
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Import licences |
Other |
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Environment related objective
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For the protection of plant life and health, and to discharge Singapore's obligations under international agreements, such as the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES) and International Plant Protection Convention
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Measure description
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Coverage of the measure
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19. Plants and plant materials, products of live animals and birds, and ornamental fish: The National Parks Board (NParks) regulates the importation of plants and plant materials; products of live animals and birds; and ornamental fish.
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Plants and propagatable plant parts parts including genetically modified plants and cuttings, cut flowers, foliages, seeds, tubers, soil, bulbs, peat moss, wood bark and other potting media, organic fertilisers of plant origin and mushroom spawn. Live insects including eggs, larvae and pupae, microorganisms of agricultural importance and biocontrol agents; Endangered animals, species of wild fauna and flora (the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES) live specimens, parts and products); Live animals (including ornamental fish), live birds, products of animals/birds, shell eggs and veterinary biologics/vaccines; Veterinary medicaments (containing controlled substances such as Schedule Poison under the Poisons Act or Controlled Drugs under the Misuse of Drugs Regulations)
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Type of measure
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Import licensing scheme
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ICS - HS Code
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Subsidy amount
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Implementation period
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Notification for the year 2023
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Keywords
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Endangered
Fish
Genetic
MEAs
Wildlife
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| Subsidies and Countervailing Measures |
G/SCM/N/401/USA |
United States of America |
2023 |
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Grants and direct payments |
Energy |
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Environment related objective
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To conduct R&D on advanced sustainable fuel cycle technologies that have the potential to improve resource utilization and energy generation, reduce waste generation, enhance safety, and limit proliferation risk
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Measure description
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Coverage of the measure
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Fuel Cycle Research & Development - Nuclear Energy: The Fuel Cycle Research and Development (FCR&D) program conducts R&D on advanced sustainable fuel cycle technologies that have the potential to improve resource utilization and energy generation, reduce waste generation, enhance safety, and limit proliferation risk. (...)
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Participation in the program is determined through various competitive procedures, which are open to all eligible private parties.
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Type of measure
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Funding to private-sector recipients through competitive financial assistance and matching funding at 20-50%, or greater
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ICS - HS Code
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Subsidy amount
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FY 2021: $70.3 million; FY 2022: $83.8 million
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Implementation period
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Not subject to any fixed completion date
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Keywords
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| Subsidies and Countervailing Measures |
G/SCM/N/401/USA |
United States of America |
2023 |
Alternative and renewable energy |
Grants and direct payments |
Energy |
Renewable Energy Resources |
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Environment related objective
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To increase the generation of electric power from renewable resources
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Measure description
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Coverage of the measure
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Renewable Energy Resources
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Participation in the program is determined through various competitive procedures, which are open to all eligible private parties.
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Type of measure
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Funding is awarded to private sector recipients through competitive financial assistance opportunities. Private sector recipients contribute matching funding at 20 50%,
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ICS - HS Code
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Subsidy amount
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FY 2021: Solar Energy: $116.8, Wind Energy: $43.11, Geothermal Technologies: $35.2, Water Power: $42.3; FY 2022: Solar Energy: $79.33, Wind Energy: $6.1, Geothermal Technologies: $50.76, Water Power: $29.7 (approximate dollars in millions)
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Implementation period
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The renewable energy resources program is not subject to any fixed completion date. Its continuation is contingent upon ongoing annual appropriations and authorizations by Congress.
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Keywords
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| Subsidies and Countervailing Measures |
G/SCM/N/401/USA |
United States of America |
2023 |
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Grants and direct payments |
Services |
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Environment related objective
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To accelerate the development and adoption of sustainable transportation technologies
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Measure description
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Coverage of the measure
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Energy Conservation Programs – Transportation Sector
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Participation in the program is determined through various competitive procedures, which are open to all eligible private parties.
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Type of measure
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EERE funding awarded to private sector recipients through competitive financial assistance opportunities. Private sector recipients contribute matching funding at 20 50%
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ICS - HS Code
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Subsidy amount
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FY 2021: Vehicle Technologies: $77.3, Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Technologies: $10.7, Bioenergy Technologies: $90.3; FY 2022: Vehicle Technologies: $117.32, Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Technologies: $38, Bioenergy Technologies: $30.4 (approximate dollars in millions)
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Implementation period
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The transportation sector program is not subject to any fixed completion date. Its continuation is contingent upon ongoing annual appropriations and authorizations by Congress.
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Keywords
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Bio
Conservation
Energy
Sustainable
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| Subsidies and Countervailing Measures |
G/SCM/N/401/USA |
United States of America |
2023 |
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Grants and direct payments |
Services |
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Environment related objective
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To improve the energy efficiency of homes, buildings, and industries through cost reduction and performance improvement, technology validation and risk reduction, and reduction of technology market barriers.
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Measure description
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Coverage of the measure
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Energy Conservation Programs - Building Technologies
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Participation in the program is determined through various competitive procedures, which are open to all eligible parties.
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Type of measure
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EERE funding is awarded to private sector recipients through competitive financial assistance opportunities. Private sector recipients contribute matching funding at 20 50%
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ICS - HS Code
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Subsidy amount
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FY 2021: $64.82; FY 2022: $56.66 (approximate dollars in millions)
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Implementation period
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The building technologies program is not subject to any fixed completion date. Its continuation is contingent upon ongoing annual appropriations and authorizations by Congress.
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Keywords
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| Subsidies and Countervailing Measures |
G/SCM/N/401/USA |
United States of America |
2023 |
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Grants and direct payments |
Manufacturing |
Energy Conservation – Advanced Manufacturing |
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Environment related objective
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Stimulate the growth of a thriving domestic clean energy manufacturing industry through cost reduction and performance improvement, technology validation and risk reduction, and reduction of technology market barriers.
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Measure description
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Coverage of the measure
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Energy Conservation – Advanced Manufacturing
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Participation in the program is determined through various competitive procedures, which are open to all eligible private parties.
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Type of measure
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EERE funding is awarded to private sector recipients through competitive financial assistance opportunities. Private sector recipients contribute matching funding at 20 50%
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ICS - HS Code
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Subsidy amount
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FY 2021: $186.62; FY 2022: $91.62 (approximate dollars in millions)
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Implementation period
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The advanced manufacturing program is not subject to any fixed completion date. Its continuation is contingent upon ongoing annual appropriations and authorizations by Congress.
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Keywords
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Clean
Conservation
Energy
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| Import Licensing Procedures |
G/LIC/N/3/SGP/19 |
Singapore |
2023 |
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Import licences |
Other |
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Environment related objective
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For the purpose of discharging Singapore's obligations under multilateral environmental agreements (Montreal Protocol, Rotterdam Convention, Minamata Convention, and the Basel Convention) or for health, safety, and environmental reasons
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Measure description
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Coverage of the measure
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17. Hazardous substances and hazardous waste: The Singapore National Environment Agency (NEA) regulates the importation of (a) hazardous substances and (b) hazardous waste and other waste defined by the Basel Convention. (...) An application for an import licence is usually granted if it meets NEA's environmental pollution requirements
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Hazardous substances and hazardous waste, including ozone depleting substances and hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs) under the Montreal Protocol, chemicals listed in Annex III under the Rotterdam Convention, mercury containing products listed in Annex A of the Minamata Convention
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Type of measure
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Import-related restrictions
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ICS - HS Code
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Subsidy amount
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Implementation period
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Notification for the year 2023
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Keywords
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Environment
Hazardous
MEAs
Ozone
Waste
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| Subsidies and Countervailing Measures |
G/SCM/N/401/USA |
United States of America |
2023 |
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Grants and direct payments |
Energy |
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Environment related objective
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To enable the reliable, efficient, affordable, and environmentally sound use of fossil fuels; to support research related to the prudent and sustainable development of domestic oil and gas resources, with a focus on natural gas technologies and unconventional resources.
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Measure description
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Coverage of the measure
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Fossil Energy Research and Development: The Fossil Energy Research and Development (FER&D) program offices advance transformative science and innovative technologies that enable the reliable, efficient, affordable, and environmentally sound use of fossil fuels. Fossil energy sources constitute over 77% of the country's total energy use, and are critical to the nation's security, economic prosperity and growth. FER&D conducts R&D on advanced fossil energy systems, crosscutting fossil energy research, and Carbon Capture Utilization and Storage (CCUS) technologies. FER&D also conducts research related to the prudent and sustainable development of domestic oil and gas resources, with a focus on natural gas technologies and unconventional resources (...).
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Participation in the program is determined through various competitive procedures, which are open to all eligible parties.
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Type of measure
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Fossil energy funding awarded to private sector recipients through competitive financial assistance opportunities. Private sector recipients contribute matching funding at 20 50%
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ICS - HS Code
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Subsidy amount
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FY 2021: Carbon Capture, Utilization, Storage & Advanced Energy Systems: $120.6, Natural Gas Technologies: $0, Unconventional Fossil Energy Technologies: $30.8; FY 2022: Carbon Capture, Utilization, Storage & Advanced Energy Systems: $99.9, Natural Gas Technologies: $0, Unconventional Fossil Energy Technologies: $9.9 (approximate dollars in millions)
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Implementation period
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The fossil energy research and development program is not subject to any fixed completion date. Its continuation is contingent upon ongoing annual appropriations and authorizations by Congress.
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Keywords
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| Import Licensing Procedures |
G/LIC/N/3/SGP/19 |
Singapore |
2023 |
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Import licences |
Chemicals |
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Environment related objective
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For health, safety, and environmental reasons
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Measure description
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Coverage of the measure
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18. Radioactive materials and irradiating apparatus: The Singapore National Environment Agency (NEA) regulates the importation of radioactive materials, ionising radiation irradiating apparatus and non-ionising radiation irradiating apparatus.
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Radioactive materials, ionising radiation irradiating apparatus and non-ionising radiation irradiating apparatus
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Type of measure
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Import licensing system
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ICS - HS Code
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Subsidy amount
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Implementation period
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Notification for the year 2023
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Keywords
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