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Import Licensing Procedures G/LIC/N/3/TPKM/6 Chinese Taipei 2015
MEAs implementation and compliance, Ozone layer…
MEAs implementation and compliance, Ozone layer protection
 Import licences Chemicals
METHYL BROMIDE & HYDROCHLOROFLUOROCARBONS (…
METHYL BROMIDE & HYDROCHLOROFLUOROCARBONS ( HCFCS ): ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION ADMINISTRATION (EPA)
This licensing system is the control measure taken as necessary to be in compliance with the Montreal Protocol. Any applicants wishing to import these controlled substances shall apply for import license and quota in advance. The granting requirements and procedures are specified within the "Methyl Bromide Management Regulations" and the " HCFCs Consumption Management Regulations" set and administered by the EPA.
Environment related objective
To regulate Methyl Bromide and HCFC for environmental/ ecological protection
Measure description Coverage of the measure
METHYL BROMIDE & HYDROCHLOROFLUOROCARBONS ( HCFCS ): ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION ADMINISTRATION (EPA)
This licensing system is the control measure taken as necessary to be in compliance with the Montreal Protocol. Any applicants wishing to import these controlled substances shall apply for import license and quota in advance. The granting requirements and procedures are specified within the "Methyl Bromide Management Regulations" and the " HCFCs Consumption Management Regulations" set and administered by the EPA.
Methyl Bromide and HCFC
Type of measure
Import licences
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Keywords
MEAs
Ozone
Import Licensing Procedures G/LIC/N/3/TPKM/6 Chinese Taipei 2015
Biodiversity and ecosystem, Environmental…
Biodiversity and ecosystem, Environmental protection from pests and diseases, Other environmental risks mitigation
 Import licences Other
BREEDING LIVESTOCK/POULTRY AND GENETIC RESOURCES …
BREEDING LIVESTOCK/POULTRY AND GENETIC RESOURCES , GENETICALLY MODIFIED BREEDING STOCK/POULTRY AND GENETIC RESOURCES : COUNCIL OF AGRICULTURE
In order to ensure a healthy environment favourable to the livestock raising business, and an adequate level of protection of the safe transfer, handing and use of genetically modified breeding stock/poultry and genetic resources resulting from modern biotechnology that may have adverse effects on the conservation and sustainable use of biological diversity , to preserve public health and safety of human beings and animals, and prevent the entrance from foreign countries of infectious diseases and/or exotic pests, imported animals are screened and controlled to ensure that they are suited to be raised in the domestic environment and to prevent sick or improper breeds from being imported, so as to meet the needs of developing a sound animal industry, the Council of Agriculture promulgated the "Guidelines for Screening Applications for the Letter of Approval for the Importation of Breeding Livestock and Poultry and Genetic Resources " and "The guidelines needed for obtaining approval for the import and export of genetically modified breeding stock and poultry and genetic resources " according to the "Animal Industry Act". Importers of breeding animals and genetic resources (the genetic resources of animal embryos and semen) must first obtain a letter of approval from the Council of Agriculture with which to apply for customs clearance.
Environment related objective
To regulate genetically modified products in order to preserve public health and safety of human beings and animals, and prevent the entrance from foreign countries of infectious diseases and/or exotic pests
Measure description Coverage of the measure
BREEDING LIVESTOCK/POULTRY AND GENETIC RESOURCES , GENETICALLY MODIFIED BREEDING STOCK/POULTRY AND GENETIC RESOURCES : COUNCIL OF AGRICULTURE
In order to ensure a healthy environment favourable to the livestock raising business, and an adequate level of protection of the safe transfer, handing and use of genetically modified breeding stock/poultry and genetic resources resulting from modern biotechnology that may have adverse effects on the conservation and sustainable use of biological diversity , to preserve public health and safety of human beings and animals, and prevent the entrance from foreign countries of infectious diseases and/or exotic pests, imported animals are screened and controlled to ensure that they are suited to be raised in the domestic environment and to prevent sick or improper breeds from being imported, so as to meet the needs of developing a sound animal industry, the Council of Agriculture promulgated the "Guidelines for Screening Applications for the Letter of Approval for the Importation of Breeding Livestock and Poultry and Genetic Resources " and "The guidelines needed for obtaining approval for the import and export of genetically modified breeding stock and poultry and genetic resources " according to the "Animal Industry Act". Importers of breeding animals and genetic resources (the genetic resources of animal embryos and semen) must first obtain a letter of approval from the Council of Agriculture with which to apply for customs clearance.
Genetically modified breeding stock/poultry and genetic resources resulting from modern biotechnology that may have adverse effects on the conservation and sustainable use of biological diversity
Type of measure
Non-automatic import licences
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Keywords
Bio
Import Licensing Procedures G/LIC/N/3/TPKM/6 Chinese Taipei 2015 Sustainable fisheries management Export licences, Import licences Fisheries
YELLOW-FIN TUNA, BLUEFIN TUNA, SOUTHERN BLUEFIN…
YELLOW-FIN TUNA, BLUEFIN TUNA, SOUTHERN BLUEFIN TUNA, SWORDFISH, BIG-EYE TUNA: FISHERIES AGENCY, COUNCIL OF AGRICULTURE

Import licensing for the products specified below is regulated by the "Notice of Application for Written Approval License to Import Yellow-fin Tuna", "Notice of Application for Written Approval Licence to Import, Export and Re-export Bluefin Tuna", "Notice of Application for Written Approval Licence to Import, Export and Re-export Southern Bluefin Tuna", "Notice of Application for Written Approval Licence to Import, Export and Re-export Swordfish", "Notice of Application for Written Approval Licence to Import, Export and Re-export Big-eye Tuna", and is administered by the Council of Agriculture. Before being allowed to import, importers must obtain written approval from the Fisheries Agency, Council of Agriculture.

The licensing system is intended to protect marine ecology.
Environment related objective
To protect marine ecology by regulating tuna and swordfish products
Measure description Coverage of the measure
YELLOW-FIN TUNA, BLUEFIN TUNA, SOUTHERN BLUEFIN TUNA, SWORDFISH, BIG-EYE TUNA: FISHERIES AGENCY, COUNCIL OF AGRICULTURE

Import licensing for the products specified below is regulated by the "Notice of Application for Written Approval License to Import Yellow-fin Tuna", "Notice of Application for Written Approval Licence to Import, Export and Re-export Bluefin Tuna", "Notice of Application for Written Approval Licence to Import, Export and Re-export Southern Bluefin Tuna", "Notice of Application for Written Approval Licence to Import, Export and Re-export Swordfish", "Notice of Application for Written Approval Licence to Import, Export and Re-export Big-eye Tuna", and is administered by the Council of Agriculture. Before being allowed to import, importers must obtain written approval from the Fisheries Agency, Council of Agriculture.

The licensing system is intended to protect marine ecology.
YELLOW-FIN TUNA, BLUEFIN TUNA, SOUTHERN BLUEFIN TUNA, SWORDFISH, BIG-EYE TUNA
Type of measure
Non-automatic import licences; Export licences
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Keywords
Fish
Import Licensing Procedures G/LIC/N/3/TPKM/6 Chinese Taipei 2015 General environmental protection Import licences Energy
OIL AND PETROLEUM PRODUCTS: BUREAU OF ENERGY ,…
OIL AND PETROLEUM PRODUCTS: BUREAU OF ENERGY , MINISTRY OF ECONOMIC AFFAIRS

The licensing of imports of oil and petroleum products specified below is regulated by the "Petroleum Administration Act". The importer is required to submit an approval from the Bureau of Energy , MOEA to customs for clearance.
Environment related objective
To give equal consideration to environmental protection by regulating oil and petroleum products
Measure description Coverage of the measure
OIL AND PETROLEUM PRODUCTS: BUREAU OF ENERGY , MINISTRY OF ECONOMIC AFFAIRS

The licensing of imports of oil and petroleum products specified below is regulated by the "Petroleum Administration Act". The importer is required to submit an approval from the Bureau of Energy , MOEA to customs for clearance.
Oil and petroleum products
Type of measure
Import licences
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Keywords
Environment
Import Licensing Procedures G/LIC/N/3/TPKM/6 Chinese Taipei 2015 Sustainable fisheries management Import licences Fisheries
FISHING BOATS: FISHERIES AGENCY, COUNCIL OF…
FISHING BOATS: FISHERIES AGENCY, COUNCIL OF AGRICULTURE; VESSELS: DEPARTMENT OF NAVIGATION & AVIATION, MINISTRY OF TRANSPORTATION AND COMMUNICATIONS MARITIME AND PORT BUREAU (MOTCMPB); CIVIL AIRCRAFT: CIVIL AERONAUTICS ADMINISTRATION, MOTC

Pursuant to the " Fisheries Act", "Regulations for Fishing Vessel Building Permit and Fishery License Issue", "Operating Rules for Screening Applications to Import Fishing Vessels using New Fishing Methods" and "Regulations for the Import of Ex-foreign Flagged Squid Vessels of over 100 GRT Built in Taiwan and Operated by Taiwanese Nationals", importers shall apply for an approval from the Council of Agriculture (COA)".
Environment related objective
To ensure maintaining continuing use of fishery resources
Measure description Coverage of the measure
FISHING BOATS: FISHERIES AGENCY, COUNCIL OF AGRICULTURE; VESSELS: DEPARTMENT OF NAVIGATION & AVIATION, MINISTRY OF TRANSPORTATION AND COMMUNICATIONS MARITIME AND PORT BUREAU (MOTCMPB); CIVIL AIRCRAFT: CIVIL AERONAUTICS ADMINISTRATION, MOTC

Pursuant to the " Fisheries Act", "Regulations for Fishing Vessel Building Permit and Fishery License Issue", "Operating Rules for Screening Applications to Import Fishing Vessels using New Fishing Methods" and "Regulations for the Import of Ex-foreign Flagged Squid Vessels of over 100 GRT Built in Taiwan and Operated by Taiwanese Nationals", importers shall apply for an approval from the Council of Agriculture (COA)".
Fishing boats
Type of measure
Non-automatic import licences
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Keywords
Fish
Import Licensing Procedures G/LIC/N/3/TUR/14 Türkiye 2015
Chemical, toxic and hazardous substances…
Chemical, toxic and hazardous substances management, MEAs implementation and compliance
 Import licences Chemicals
IMPORT COMMUNIQUÉ: 15/1 SECTION 3, CHAPTER 1 The…
IMPORT COMMUNIQUÉ: 15/1 SECTION 3, CHAPTER 1
The approval of the Atomic Energy Authority is not intended to restrict the quantity or the value of importation of the goods. The purpose is to assure patients' security against the probable harmful effects of radioactivity that is emitted from the goods subject to the Communiqué.
All importers are eligible to apply for licence.
Environment related objective
To assure patients' security against the probable harmful effects of radioactivity that is emitted from the goods subject to the Communiqué
Measure description Coverage of the measure
IMPORT COMMUNIQUÉ: 15/1 SECTION 3, CHAPTER 1
The approval of the Atomic Energy Authority is not intended to restrict the quantity or the value of importation of the goods. The purpose is to assure patients' security against the probable harmful effects of radioactivity that is emitted from the goods subject to the Communiqué.
All importers are eligible to apply for licence.
Radioactive chemical elements and radioactive isotopes ; Containers, with an anti-radiation lead covering, for the transport or storage of radioactive materials; Nuclear reactors; fuel elements (cartridges), non-irradiated, for nuclear reactors; machinery and apparatus for isotopic separation;
Type of measure
Import licences
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Keywords
Hazardous
Import Licensing Procedures G/LIC/N/3/TUR/14 Türkiye 2015
Chemical, toxic and hazardous substances…
Chemical, toxic and hazardous substances management, Sustainable agriculture management
 Import licences Agriculture, Chemicals
IMPORT COMMUNIQUÉ: 15/1 SECTION 3, CHAPTER 3 The…
IMPORT COMMUNIQUÉ: 15/1 SECTION 3, CHAPTER 3
The approval of the Ministry of Food, Agriculture and Livestock is required for importation of goods included in the Communiqué
Environment related objective
The purpose is to manage the resources used in agricultural production properly, which may cause damage to health or lifecycle of plant, animal or human when they are treated without control
Measure description Coverage of the measure
IMPORT COMMUNIQUÉ: 15/1 SECTION 3, CHAPTER 3
The approval of the Ministry of Food, Agriculture and Livestock is required for importation of goods included in the Communiqué
Several chemicals and fertilizers
Type of measure
Import licences
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Keywords
Natural resources
Import Licensing Procedures G/LIC/N/3/TUR/14 Türkiye 2015
Animal protection, MEAs implementation and…
Animal protection, MEAs implementation and compliance, Plant protection
 Ban/Prohibition, Export licences, Import licences Other
Official Gazette of 27 February 2011 No: 27859…
Official Gazette of 27 February 2011 No: 27859 bis

By virtue of the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora ( CITES ), CITES document issued by the Ministry of Food, Agriculture and Livestock or the Ministry of Forestry and Water Affairs is required for the importation and exportation of the species listed on the Foreign Trade Communiqué 2011/1.
Environment related objective
The system is intended to ensure the control of imports and exports for the sake of sustainability of the endangered species.
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Official Gazette of 27 February 2011 No: 27859 bis

By virtue of the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora ( CITES ), CITES document issued by the Ministry of Food, Agriculture and Livestock or the Ministry of Forestry and Water Affairs is required for the importation and exportation of the species listed on the Foreign Trade Communiqué 2011/1.
Species listed on the Foreign Trade Communiqué 2011/1.
Type of measure
Ban; Import licences; Export licences
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Keywords
Endangered
MEAs
Wildlife
Import Licensing Procedures G/LIC/N/3/UKR/8 Ukraine 2015
MEAs implementation and compliance, Ozone layer…
MEAs implementation and compliance, Ozone layer protection
 Import licences Chemicals
Resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine…
Resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine #1 of 14.01.2015.
Environment related objective
To protect the ozone layer
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine #1 of 14.01.2015.
Ozone depleting substances amd products that may contain ozone-depleting substances
Type of measure
Import licences
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Keywords
MEAs
Soil
Import Licensing Procedures G/LIC/N/3/USA/12 United States of America 2015
Animal protection, MEAs implementation and…
Animal protection, MEAs implementation and compliance, Plant protection
 Ban/Prohibition, Export licences, Import licences Other
Section 412 of the Plant Protection Act, 7 U.S.C…
Section 412 of the Plant Protection Act, 7 U.S.C. 7712
Environment related objective
To protect endangered species
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Section 412 of the Plant Protection Act, 7 U.S.C. 7712
Plants and plant products; Animals and animal products
Type of measure
Ban; Import licences; Export licences
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Keywords
Endangered
MEAs
Wildlife