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Agreement Document symbol Notifying Member Year Harmonized types of environment-related objectives Harmonized types of measures Harmonized types of sectors subject to the measure Measure description See more information
Quantitative Restrictions RESTRICTED Hong Kong, China 2009
MEAs implementation and compliance, Plant…
MEAs implementation and compliance, Plant protection, Environmental protection from pests and diseases
Conformity assessment procedures, Risk assessment…
Conformity assessment procedures, Risk assessment, Technical regulation or specifications
 Forestry
Import inspection at points of entry of wood…
Import inspection at points of entry of wood packaging material to ensure they are free from plant pests and soil. Marking and treatment of non-manufactured wood packaging materials exports to comply with International Standards for Phytosanitary Measures (ISPM) #15, or requirements as specified by the importing authorities.
Environment related objective
To prevent plant pests and soil
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Import inspection at points of entry of wood packaging material to ensure they are free from plant pests and soil. Marking and treatment of non-manufactured wood packaging materials exports to comply with International Standards for Phytosanitary Measures (ISPM) #15, or requirements as specified by the importing authorities.
Non-manufactured wood packaging materials
Type of measure
Import inspection; Export marking and treatment
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Keywords
Labelling
Forest
Quantitative Restrictions RESTRICTED Hong Kong, China 2009
MEAs implementation and compliance, Chemical,…
MEAs implementation and compliance, Chemical, toxic and hazardous substances management, Waste management and recycling
 Import licences, Export licences Chemicals, Other
Permits are required for the import and export of…
Permits are required for the import and export of hazardous and non-recyclable waste
Environment related objective
To fulfil the obligation under the Basel Convention on the Control of Transboundary Movements of Hazardous Wastes and their Disposal, and to protect public health and the environment
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Permits are required for the import and export of hazardous and non-recyclable waste
Hazardous and non-recyclable waste
Type of measure
Imports and exports permits
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Keywords
Environment
Hazardous
Recycle
Waste
MEAs
Quantitative Restrictions RESTRICTED Hong Kong, China 2009 Air pollution reduction Ban/Prohibition Chemicals
Import of Volatile Organic Compounds (VOC)…
Import of Volatile Organic Compounds (VOC) containing products (51 architectural paints/coatings, seven printing inks and six selected consumer products - air fresheners, hairsprays, multi-purpose lubricants, floor wax strippers, insecticides and aerosol insect repellents) are prohibited if their VOC content is in excess of prescribed limits
Environment related objective
To improve the air quality of Hong Kong
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Import of Volatile Organic Compounds (VOC) containing products (51 architectural paints/coatings, seven printing inks and six selected consumer products - air fresheners, hairsprays, multi-purpose lubricants, floor wax strippers, insecticides and aerosol insect repellents) are prohibited if their VOC content is in excess of prescribed limits
Architectural paints/coatings, printing inks, air fresheners, hairsprays, multi-purpose lubricants, floor wax strippers, insecticides and aerosol insect repellents
Type of measure
Imports prohibition
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Keywords
Organic
Quantitative Restrictions RESTRICTED Hong Kong, China 2009
MEAs implementation and compliance, Chemical,…
MEAs implementation and compliance, Chemical, toxic and hazardous substances management, Waste management and recycling
 Import licences, Export licences Chemicals
licenses are required for the import and export…
licenses are required for the import and export of Non-pesticide hazardous chemicals (Hexachlorobenzene, Polychlorinated biphenyls, Asbestos (actinolite, anthophyllite, amosite, crocidolite & tremolite), Polybrominated biphenyl (hexabromobiphenyl, octabromobiphenyl and decabromobiphenyl), Polychlorinated terphenyls, Tetraethyl lead, Tetramethyl lead, Tris(2, 3-dibromopropyl) phosphate)
Environment related objective
To protect human health and the environment in accordance with, inter alia, the principles of the Stockholm Convention and the Rotterdam Convention
Measure description Coverage of the measure
licenses are required for the import and export of Non-pesticide hazardous chemicals (Hexachlorobenzene, Polychlorinated biphenyls, Asbestos (actinolite, anthophyllite, amosite, crocidolite & tremolite), Polybrominated biphenyl (hexabromobiphenyl, octabromobiphenyl and decabromobiphenyl), Polychlorinated terphenyls, Tetraethyl lead, Tetramethyl lead, Tris(2, 3-dibromopropyl) phosphate)
Hexachlorobenzene, Polychlorinated biphenyls, Asbestos, Polybrominated biphenyl, Polychlorinated terphenyls, Tetraethyl lead, Tetramethyl lead, Tris phosphate
Type of measure
Imports and exports licenses
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Keywords
Environment
Hazardous
Quantitative Restrictions RESTRICTED Macao, China 2009
MEAs implementation and compliance, Ozone layer…
MEAs implementation and compliance, Ozone layer protection
 Import quotas Chemicals
Chlorofluorocrbons (CFC) – Common Name: CFC11,…
Chlorofluorocrbons (CFC) – Common Name: CFC11, CFC12, CFC113, CFC114, CFC115; Hlons – Common Name: halon 1211, halon 1301, halon 2402; Other Fully Halogenated Chlorofluorocarbons – Common Name: CFC13, CFC111, CFC112, CFC211, CFC212, CFC213, CFC214, CFC215, CFC216, CFC217; Carbon Tetrachloride, and Bromomethane are subject to import quota
Environment related objective
To fulfil the obligations under the 1987 Montreal Protocol on Substances that Deplete the Ozone Layer
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Chlorofluorocrbons (CFC) – Common Name: CFC11, CFC12, CFC113, CFC114, CFC115; Hlons – Common Name: halon 1211, halon 1301, halon 2402; Other Fully Halogenated Chlorofluorocarbons – Common Name: CFC13, CFC111, CFC112, CFC211, CFC212, CFC213, CFC214, CFC215, CFC216, CFC217; Carbon Tetrachloride, and Bromomethane are subject to import quota
Chlorofluorocrbons, Hlons, fully halogenated Chlorofluorocarbons, Carbon Tetrachloride and Bromomethane
Type of measure
Imports quota
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Keywords
MEAs
Soil
Ozone
Climate
Quantitative Restrictions RESTRICTED Macao, China 2009
MEAs implementation and compliance, Ozone layer…
MEAs implementation and compliance, Ozone layer protection
 Ban/Prohibition Chemicals Prohibition on imports of Methyl Chloroform
Environment related objective
To fulfil the obligations under the 1987 Montreal Protocol on Substances that Deplete the Ozone Layer
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Prohibition on imports of Methyl Chloroform
Methyl Chloroform
Type of measure
Imports prohibition
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Keywords
MEAs
Soil
Quantitative Restrictions RESTRICTED Macao, China 2009
Air pollution reduction, Energy conservation and…
Air pollution reduction, Energy conservation and efficiency
 Ban/Prohibition Manufacturing
Prohibition on imports of used motor cars and…
Prohibition on imports of used motor cars and other motor vehicles, motorcycles, and parts and accessories thereof
Environment related objective
To protect human life and the environment
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Prohibition on imports of used motor cars and other motor vehicles, motorcycles, and parts and accessories thereof
Used motor cars and other motor vehicles, motorcycles, and parts and accessories thereof
Type of measure
Imports prohibition
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Keywords
Environment
Quantitative Restrictions RESTRICTED Macao, China 2009
Air pollution reduction, Energy conservation and…
Air pollution reduction, Energy conservation and efficiency
 Import licences Manufacturing
Automatic Import Licensing on motor cars and…
Automatic Import Licensing on motor cars and other motor vehicles, motorcycles, and parts and accessories thereof
Environment related objective
To protect human life and the environment
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Automatic Import Licensing on motor cars and other motor vehicles, motorcycles, and parts and accessories thereof
Used motor cars and other motor vehicles, motorcycles, and parts and accessories thereof
Type of measure
Automatic Import Licensing
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Keywords
Environment
Government Procurement GPA/22/ADD.5 Canada 2009 Environmental goods and services promotion Public procurement Other
Statistical Report for 1997 on public procurement…
Statistical Report for 1997 on public procurement, including information on environmental services
Environment related objective
To provide information on environmental services
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Statistical Report for 1997 on public procurement, including information on environmental services
Statistics on environmental services
Type of measure
Public procurement
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
1997
Keywords
Environment
Government Procurement GPA/29/ADD.5 Canada 2009 Environmental goods and services promotion Public procurement Other
Statistical Report for 1998 on public procurement…
Statistical Report for 1998 on public procurement, including information on environmental services
Environment related objective
To provide information on environmental services
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Statistical Report for 1998 on public procurement, including information on environmental services
Statistics on environmental services
Type of measure
Public procurement
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
1998
Keywords
Environment