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Import Licensing Procedures G/LIC/N/3/CUB/7 Cuba 2015
Chemical, toxic and hazardous substances…
Chemical, toxic and hazardous substances management, Soil management and conservation
 Import licences Agriculture
Decree No. 179/1993 "Protection, Use and…
Decree No. 179/1993 "Protection, Use and Conservation of Soil s and Infringements thereof"; Ministry of Justice Resolution No. 7/2001 authorizing the establishment of the Central Registration Authority for Fertilizers; Ministry of Agriculture Resolution No. 322/2001 implementing the Central Registration Authority for Fertilizers
Environment related objective
To ensure control of use in Cuba of substances that may be hazardous to life or have a pollutant effect on the environment
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Decree No. 179/1993 "Protection, Use and Conservation of Soil s and Infringements thereof"; Ministry of Justice Resolution No. 7/2001 authorizing the establishment of the Central Registration Authority for Fertilizers; Ministry of Agriculture Resolution No. 322/2001 implementing the Central Registration Authority for Fertilizers
Fertilizers: Chemical fertilizers, Organic fertilizers, Biological fertilizers, Biostimulating fertilizers.
Type of measure
Import licences
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Keywords
Hazardous
Import Licensing Procedures G/LIC/N/3/CUB/7 Cuba 2015
Energy conservation and efficiency, Water…
Energy conservation and efficiency, Water management and conservation
 Import licences Manufacturing Ministry of Construction Resolution No. 655/2009
Environment related objective
To lay down water consumption standards for water-intensive sanitation equipment, fittings and furnishings and the energy efficiency ratings required for electric pumps
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Ministry of Construction Resolution No. 655/2009
Water-intensive equipment; electric pumps
Type of measure
Import licences
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Keywords
Energy
Water
Import Licensing Procedures G/LIC/N/3/EU/4 European Union 2015
MEAs implementation and compliance, Ozone layer…
MEAs implementation and compliance, Ozone layer protection
 Ban/Prohibition, Import licences Chemicals
Regulation (EC) No 1005/2009 of the European…
Regulation (EC) No 1005/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 16 September 2009 on substances that deplete the ozone layer (OJ L 286, 31.10.2009) .
Environment related objective
To protect the ozone layer
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Regulation (EC) No 1005/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 16 September 2009 on substances that deplete the ozone layer (OJ L 286, 31.10.2009) .
Ozone -depleting substances (ODS)
Type of measure
Ban/prohibition; Import licences
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Keywords
MEAs
Soil
Import Licensing Procedures G/LIC/N/3/EU/4 European Union 2015
MEAs implementation and compliance, Waste…
MEAs implementation and compliance, Waste management and recycling
 Import licences Chemicals, Other
Regulation (EC) No 1013/2006 of the European…
Regulation (EC) No 1013/2006 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 14 June 2006 on shipments of waste (O.J. L 190, 12.07.2006)

Licensing is a statutory requirement for the import of any hazardous waste listed in schedules to the Basel Convention or OECD Council Decisions.
Environment related objective
To reduce hazardous waste s and other waste s to the minimum consistent with the environmentally sound; to ensure efficient management of such waste s; to protect human health and the environment against the adverse effects which may result from such movement.
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Regulation (EC) No 1013/2006 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 14 June 2006 on shipments of waste (O.J. L 190, 12.07.2006)

Licensing is a statutory requirement for the import of any hazardous waste listed in schedules to the Basel Convention or OECD Council Decisions.
Hazardous waste s and other waste s as listed in the schedules of the Basel Convention originating in and coming from all countries that are a party to the Basel Convention or OECD
Type of measure
Import licences
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Keywords
Waste
MEAs
Import Licensing Procedures G/LIC/N/3/EU/4 European Union 2015
MEAs implementation and compliance, Plant…
MEAs implementation and compliance, Plant protection, Sustainable forestry management
 Import licences Forestry
Commission Regulation (EC) No 1024/2008 of 17…
Commission Regulation (EC) No 1024/2008 of 17 October 2008 laying down detailed measures for the implementation of Council Regulation (EC) No 2173/2005 on the establishment of a FLEGT licensing scheme for imports of timber into the European Community (O.J. L 277, 18.10.2008)
Under the FLEGT licensing scheme the EU has concluded FLEGT Voluntary Partnership Agreements (VPAs) with a number of countries. Timber products (defined in the Agreements by HS codes) exported from FLEGT partner countries to the EU are covered by a FLEGT licence issued by the licensing authority of that country. The FLEGT license demonstrates that the timber products have complied with relevant legislation as set out in the corresponding bilateral FLEGT VPAs. Once operational the implementation of the licensing scheme requires that imports of relevant timber products into the EU be made subject to a system of checks and controls so that only FLEGT licensed timber will be imported to the EU.

3. The FLEGT licensing scheme applies only to imports from partner countries with which the EU has concluded FLEGT VPAs. These agreements place a legally binding obligation on the EU and on the partner country to implement the licensing scheme as set out in each VPA. The EU has concluded FLEGT VPAs with: Cameroon, Central African Republic, Ghana, Liberia, Indonesia, Republic of Congo. As of June 2015 the scheme was not yet operational - the agreements provide for a period after conclusion in which the necessary procedures and measures can be put in place.
Environment related objective
To implement FLEGT agreements and ensure the legality of harvested timber trade.

The licensing system has been put in place so that countries exporting to the EU can demonstrate that their exports of timber products to the EU are from legal sources. The scheme does not impose any restrictions neither in terms of quantity nor in terms of volumes to the imported goods. While the CITES Convention regulates trade in endangered species, including certain timber species , it does not cover the bulk of the timber trade. In the light of public concerns about imports of illegally harvested timber and the negative impact on perceptions of the timber sector a bilateral approach to address the issue together with interested countries, accompanied by capacity building measures, was considered appropriate. An alternative approach could have been to rely on voluntary certification schemes, however this would not provide the economies of scale or impact of a national approach and may not have adequately taken into account the role of government in verifying and ensuring compliance with relevant legislation. The EU also adopted a horizontal approach to the issue of illegal logging through adoption of Regulation 995/2010 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 20 October 2010 laying down the obligations of operators who place timber and timber products on the market (O.J. L OJ L 295, 12.11.2010) . This Regulation is consistent with the FLEGT Voluntary Partnership Agreements in that it recognises FLEGT licences (and CITES permits) as a means to demonstrate compliance with the Regulation.
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Commission Regulation (EC) No 1024/2008 of 17 October 2008 laying down detailed measures for the implementation of Council Regulation (EC) No 2173/2005 on the establishment of a FLEGT licensing scheme for imports of timber into the European Community (O.J. L 277, 18.10.2008)
Under the FLEGT licensing scheme the EU has concluded FLEGT Voluntary Partnership Agreements (VPAs) with a number of countries. Timber products (defined in the Agreements by HS codes) exported from FLEGT partner countries to the EU are covered by a FLEGT licence issued by the licensing authority of that country. The FLEGT license demonstrates that the timber products have complied with relevant legislation as set out in the corresponding bilateral FLEGT VPAs. Once operational the implementation of the licensing scheme requires that imports of relevant timber products into the EU be made subject to a system of checks and controls so that only FLEGT licensed timber will be imported to the EU.

3. The FLEGT licensing scheme applies only to imports from partner countries with which the EU has concluded FLEGT VPAs. These agreements place a legally binding obligation on the EU and on the partner country to implement the licensing scheme as set out in each VPA. The EU has concluded FLEGT VPAs with: Cameroon, Central African Republic, Ghana, Liberia, Indonesia, Republic of Congo. As of June 2015 the scheme was not yet operational - the agreements provide for a period after conclusion in which the necessary procedures and measures can be put in place.
HARVESTED TIMBER
Type of measure
Import licences
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Keywords
Endangered
MEAs
Wildlife
Import Licensing Procedures G/LIC/N/3/EU/4 European Union 2015
Animal protection, MEAs implementation and…
Animal protection, MEAs implementation and compliance, Plant protection
 Import licences Agriculture, Other
Regulation (EU) No 2015/736 of 7 May 2015…
Regulation (EU) No 2015/736 of 7 May 2015 prohibiting the introduction into the Union of specimens of certain species of wild fauna and flora
Environment related objective
To protect the environment by implementing CITES and protecting Wildlife
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Regulation (EU) No 2015/736 of 7 May 2015 prohibiting the introduction into the Union of specimens of certain species of wild fauna and flora
Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora
Type of measure
Import licences
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Keywords
Endangered
MEAs
Wildlife
Import Licensing Procedures G/LIC/N/3/HKG/19 Hong Kong, China 2015
MEAs implementation and compliance, Ozone layer…
MEAs implementation and compliance, Ozone layer protection
Ban/Prohibition, Export licences, Import licences…
Ban/Prohibition, Export licences, Import licences, Import quotas
 Chemicals Ozone Layer Protection Ordinance, Cap. 403.
Environment related objective
To protect the ozone layer - A quantitative limit is imposed for imports of some ozone depleting substances to ensure that the amount of ozone depleting substances retained for local consumption does not exceed levels agreed under the Montreal Protocol
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Ozone Layer Protection Ordinance, Cap. 403.
Ozone-depleting substances; Hydrochlorofluorocarbons : Having all other ozone depleting substances (except for essential or critical uses) fully banned, only the importation of hydrochlorofluorocarbons ( HCFCs ) for local consumption is subject to quantitative restriction
Type of measure
Ban; Export licences; Import licences; Import quotas
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Keywords
Environment
MEAs
Soil
Ozone
Import Licensing Procedures G/LIC/N/3/HKG/19 Hong Kong, China 2015 Natural resources conservation Import licences Other Sand Ordinance
Environment related objective
To enable the protection of beaches and seabed in HKSAR
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Sand Ordinance
Sand
Type of measure
Import licences
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Keywords
Environment
Import Licensing Procedures G/LIC/N/3/HKG/19 Hong Kong, China 2015
Chemical, toxic and hazardous substances…
Chemical, toxic and hazardous substances management, MEAs implementation and compliance
 Export licences, Import licences Other
Radiation Ordinance, Cap. 303; Import (Radiation)…
Radiation Ordinance, Cap. 303; Import (Radiation) (Prohibition) Regulations, Import and Export Ordinance, Cap. 60.
Environment related objective
To comply with international obligation, and to protect public safety, security and health
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Radiation Ordinance, Cap. 303; Import (Radiation) (Prohibition) Regulations, Import and Export Ordinance, Cap. 60.
Radioactive substances and irradiating apparatus
Type of measure
Export licences; Import licences
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Keywords
Hazardous
Import Licensing Procedures G/LIC/N/3/HKG/19 Hong Kong, China 2015
MEAs implementation and compliance, Plant…
MEAs implementation and compliance, Plant protection
 Import licences Agriculture
Plant (Importation and Pest Control) Ordinance,…
Plant (Importation and Pest Control) Ordinance, Cap. 207
Environment related objective
To prevent the spread of plant pest
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Plant (Importation and Pest Control) Ordinance, Cap. 207
Timber, trees, shrubs, leaves, roots, flowers, fruits, tubers, bulbs, corms, stocks, cuttings, layers, slips, suckers, seeds, and any part of a plant whether or not intended for growing, planting or propagation or from which further plants may be grown, planted or propagated; Bacterium, fungus, virus, mycoplasma, alga or other plant or any invertebrate animal which is capable of being injurious or destructive to plants; Earth, sand, clay and peat
Type of measure
Import licences
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Keywords
Conservation
Fish
Forest