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Import Licensing Procedures G/LIC/N/2/AUS/2 Australia 2015
Climate change mitigation and adaptation, Ozone…
Climate change mitigation and adaptation, Ozone layer protection
 Import licences Manufacturing
Ozone Protection and Synthetic Greenhouse Gas…
Ozone Protection and Synthetic Greenhouse Gas Management Amendment Regulation 2014

Automatic licences: The Ozone Protection and Synthetic Greenhouse Gas Management Amendment Regulation 2014 (No. 154, 2014) introduces a limited import licence exemption for low volume importers. A low volume importer is an importer who imports less than 5 pieces of refrigeration and air conditioning equipment, with less than 10kg total charge over a two year period. A typical low volume importer is an individual who is importing a single yacht or car for personal use although any refrigeration and air conditioning equipment that is under the threshold is exempted from the Act. Importers who are eligible for this licence exemption are able to self-assess through the Ozone Licensing and Reporting Scheme.
Non-automatic licences: Importers of refrigeration and air conditioning equipment who are over this threshold continue to require an import licence under the Ozone Protection and Synthetic Greenhouse Gas Management Act 1989.
Environment related objective
To protect the environment by ozone protection and greenhouse gas management
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Ozone Protection and Synthetic Greenhouse Gas Management Amendment Regulation 2014

Automatic licences: The Ozone Protection and Synthetic Greenhouse Gas Management Amendment Regulation 2014 (No. 154, 2014) introduces a limited import licence exemption for low volume importers. A low volume importer is an importer who imports less than 5 pieces of refrigeration and air conditioning equipment, with less than 10kg total charge over a two year period. A typical low volume importer is an individual who is importing a single yacht or car for personal use although any refrigeration and air conditioning equipment that is under the threshold is exempted from the Act. Importers who are eligible for this licence exemption are able to self-assess through the Ozone Licensing and Reporting Scheme.
Non-automatic licences: Importers of refrigeration and air conditioning equipment who are over this threshold continue to require an import licence under the Ozone Protection and Synthetic Greenhouse Gas Management Act 1989.
Motor cars and other motor vehicles principally designed for the transport of persons; Air conditioning machines, comprising a motor-driven fan and elements for changing the temperature and humidity; Refrigerators, freezers and other refrigerating or freezing equipment, electric or other; heat pumps other than air conditioning machines; Yachts and other vessels for pleasure or sports; rowing boats and canoes
Type of measure
Automatic and non-automatic Import licences
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Keywords
Soil
Import Licensing Procedures G/LIC/N/2/LKA/1 Sri Lanka 2015
General environmental protection, Other…
General environmental protection, Other environmental risks mitigation
 Import licences Not specified
Non-automatic licensing mainly for reasons of…
Non-automatic licensing mainly for reasons of safety, health, protection of the environment and security
Environment related objective
To protect the environment by non-automatic licensing procedure
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Non-automatic licensing mainly for reasons of safety, health, protection of the environment and security
Please refer to the revised list of products published in the Gazzette Extraordinarary of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka No. 1837/41 dated 21 November 2013; Please refer to the revised list of products published in the Gazette Extra ordinary of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka No. 1844/49 dated 08 January 2014
Type of measure
Non-automatic import licences
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Keywords
Environment
Import Licensing Procedures G/LIC/N/2/MWI/3 Malawi 2015
Animal protection, Chemical, toxic and hazardous…
Animal protection, Chemical, toxic and hazardous substances management
 Import licences Chemicals, Other
Control of Goods Act, Chapter 18:08 of the Laws…
Control of Goods Act, Chapter 18:08 of the Laws of Malawi:
Requirement for an Import License obtained from the Ministry of Industry and Trade to be imported into Malawi
Environment related objective
To protect the environment by imposing import licensing requirements on the covered products.
Environmental, security, and public health protection.
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Control of Goods Act, Chapter 18:08 of the Laws of Malawi:
Requirement for an Import License obtained from the Ministry of Industry and Trade to be imported into Malawi
Radioactive substances, Mist nets for capture of wild birds, Live fish
Type of measure
Non-automatic import licences
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Keywords
Environment
Fish
Hazardous
Import Licensing Procedures G/LIC/N/2/RUS/2 Russian Federation 2015
Animal protection, Chemical, toxic and hazardous…
Animal protection, Chemical, toxic and hazardous substances management, MEAs implementation and compliance, Plant protection, Waste management and recycling
 Export licences, Import licences Chemicals, Other
Decision of the Board of the Eurasian Economic…
Decision of the Board of the Eurasian Economic Commission No. 30 «About measures of non-tariff regulation
Environment related objective
To protect the environment by regulating trade in hazardous wastes and endangered species of wild fauna and flora. To comply with obligations under the Basel convention and CITES.

In regard to the licensing procedure for hazardous waste , the licensing system ensures that Russian Federation’s commitments as a party to the Basel Convention are upheld. To that effect, trans-boundary movements of hazardous waste s and other waste s is to be reduced to the minimum consistent with the environmentally sound and efficient management of such waste s and to be conducted in such a manner which will protect human health and the environment against the adverse effects which may result from such movement. The licensing system is not intended to restrict the quantity or value of imports.

In regard to the licensing procedure for wild live animals and certain wild growing plants, the Resolution № 337 seeks to implement the Russian Federation’s obligations under CITES , by regulating international trade in wildlife and wildlife products, to contribute to the protection and conservation of species that are endangered , or could become endangered .
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Decision of the Board of the Eurasian Economic Commission No. 30 «About measures of non-tariff regulation
Hazardous waste; types of wild fauna and flora falling under action of the Convention on international trade in endangered species of wild fauna and flora of 3 March 1973 ( CITES )
Type of measure
Export licences; Non-automatic import licences
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Keywords
Hazardous
MEAs
Import Licensing Procedures G/LIC/N/3/AUS/7 Australia 2015
Animal protection, Biodiversity and ecosystem,…
Animal protection, Biodiversity and ecosystem, Environmental protection from pests and diseases, MEAs implementation and compliance, Plant protection
 Import licences Agriculture, Other
Environment Protection and Biodiversity…
Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999; Quarantine Act 1908; Quarantine (Animals) Regulations;
Quarantine (Plants) Regulations; Quarantine (General) Regulations; Quarantine Proclamations; Customs (Prohibited Imports) Regulations 1956
Environment related objective
To contribute to the protection and conservation of species that are endangered, or could become endangered, and to protect the environment against further establishment of pest species of plants and animals
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999; Quarantine Act 1908; Quarantine (Animals) Regulations;
Quarantine (Plants) Regulations; Quarantine (General) Regulations; Quarantine Proclamations; Customs (Prohibited Imports) Regulations 1956
Live animals and plants; Non-live animal and plant specimens, including parts and derivatives, of species listed under CITES; plants and animals and their products and derivatives, such as straw packing, pallets, skids; dunnage and waste; brush ware (bristles or hair of animal origin); vehicles and certain machinery and equipment (for soil traces); infants food (milk in any form); and galley waste and refuse; Fish caught by foreign based fishing vessels; and Patagonian and Antarctic Toothfis; Raw tobacco and certain plant material containing drugs
Type of measure
Import licences
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Keywords
Bio
Conservation
Endangered
Environment
Fish
MEAs
Wildlife
Import Licensing Procedures G/LIC/N/3/AUS/7 Australia 2015
Chemical, toxic and hazardous substances…
Chemical, toxic and hazardous substances management
 Ban/Prohibition Manufacturing, Mining, Services Customs (Prohibited Imports) Regulations 1956
Environment related objective
To reduce and prevent occupational and environmental exposures to asbestos.

The asbestos or goods are hazardous waste as defined in Section 4 of the Hazardous Waste (Regulation of Exports and Imports) Act 1989 (HW Act) . Goods of this type must be imported in accordance with the provisions of the HW Act
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Customs (Prohibited Imports) Regulations 1956
Actinolite asbestos; Amosite (brown asbestos); Anthophyllite asbestos; Chrysotile (white asbestos); Crocidolite (blue asbestos); Tremolite asbestos
Type of measure
Ban/prohibition
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Keywords
Environment
Hazardous
Waste
Import Licensing Procedures G/LIC/N/3/AUS/7 2015
Animal protection, Biodiversity and ecosystem,…
Animal protection, Biodiversity and ecosystem, MEAs implementation and compliance
 Ban/Prohibition Agriculture, Other
Environment related objective
To contribute to the conservation of cetaceans
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Customs (Prohibited Imports) Regulations 1956
Whale, dolphin and porpoise products
Type of measure
Ban/prohibition
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Keywords
Bio
Conservation
Endangered
Environment
MEAs
Wildlife
Import Licensing Procedures G/LIC/N/3/AUS/7 Australia 2015 Animal protection Ban/Prohibition Manufacturing
CAT AND DOG FUR PRODUCTS The importation of cat…
CAT AND DOG FUR PRODUCTS
The importation of cat and dog fur and goods made from or using cat or dog fur is prohibited under provisions of the Customs Act 1901 and the Customs (Prohibited Imports) Regulations 1956 unless the permission of the Minister for Immigration and Border Protection, or an authorised person, has been obtained.
Environment related objective
To address animal welfare concerns by prohibiting the importation of cat and dog fur products
Measure description Coverage of the measure
CAT AND DOG FUR PRODUCTS
The importation of cat and dog fur and goods made from or using cat or dog fur is prohibited under provisions of the Customs Act 1901 and the Customs (Prohibited Imports) Regulations 1956 unless the permission of the Minister for Immigration and Border Protection, or an authorised person, has been obtained.
the pelt or hair of the species canisfamiliairis;
the pelt or hair of the species feliscatus;
goods consisting, in whole or part, of dog fur and hair or cat fur and hair or both.
Type of measure
Ban/prohibition
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Keywords
Wildlife
Import Licensing Procedures G/LIC/N/3/AUS/7 Australia 2015
Chemical, toxic and hazardous substances…
Chemical, toxic and hazardous substances management, Waste management and recycling
 Import licences Chemicals
Regulation 5J of the Customs (Prohibited Imports)…
Regulation 5J of the Customs (Prohibited Imports) Regulations 1956 made under the Customs Act 1901
Environment related objective
To ensure minimum environmental risk at every stage in the transportation and destruction of munitions
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Regulation 5J of the Customs (Prohibited Imports) Regulations 1956 made under the Customs Act 1901
Chemical weapons, chemicals and their precursors
Type of measure
Import licences
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Keywords
Hazardous
Import Licensing Procedures G/LIC/N/3/AUS/7 Australia 2015
Chemical, toxic and hazardous substances…
Chemical, toxic and hazardous substances management, MEAs implementation and compliance, Waste management and recycling
 Export licences, Import licences Chemicals, Other
Hazardous Waste (Regulation of Exports and…
Hazardous Waste (Regulation of Exports and Imports) Act 1989
Environment related objective
To ensure environmentally sound and efficient management of wastes and protect the environment
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Hazardous Waste (Regulation of Exports and Imports) Act 1989
Wastes as listed on the schedules of the Basel Convention
Type of measure
Export licences; Import licences
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Keywords
Environment
Hazardous
Waste
MEAs