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Import Licensing Procedures G/LIC/N/3/AUS/14 Australia 2021
Animal protection, Biodiversity and ecosystem,…
Animal protection, Biodiversity and ecosystem, Environmental protection from pests and diseases, MEAs implementation and compliance, Plant protection
Ban/Prohibition, Export licences, Import licences…
Ban/Prohibition, Export licences, Import licences, Other environmental requirements, Quarantine requirements
 Other
1. Animals (including birds, marine animals and…
1. Animals (including birds, marine animals and insects) and animal products, plants and goods of general quarantine concern. The Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 (EPBC Act) regulates international trade in Australian native species, live animals and plants, and species listed under the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES).

The Biosecurity Act 2015 applies controls to the importation of all plants, parts of plants and plant products, all animals (including birds, marine animals and insects), animal products, soil and other items of general quarantine concern.
Environment related objective
To manage the risk of introduction of pests and disease that could damage plant, animal or human health or the environment; to contribute to the protection and conservation of species that are endangered, or could become endangered, and to facilitate legal, sustainable trade in wildlife; comply with CITES.
Measure description Coverage of the measure
1. Animals (including birds, marine animals and insects) and animal products, plants and goods of general quarantine concern. The Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 (EPBC Act) regulates international trade in Australian native species, live animals and plants, and species listed under the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES).

The Biosecurity Act 2015 applies controls to the importation of all plants, parts of plants and plant products, all animals (including birds, marine animals and insects), animal products, soil and other items of general quarantine concern.
The import and export of all live animals and plants; the import of non-live animal and plant specimens, including parts and derivatives, of species listed under CITES; fish caught by foreign-based fishing vessels and Patagonian and Antarctic toothfish
Type of measure
Import/export permits; import prohibition; CITES export and import permits
ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Keywords
Bio
Endangered
Environment
MEAs
Soil
Sustainable
Wildlife
Import Licensing Procedures G/LIC/N/3/AUS/14 Australia 2021
Chemical, toxic and hazardous substances…
Chemical, toxic and hazardous substances management
 Ban/Prohibition, Import licences Mining
3. Asbestos Under the PI Regulations, the…
3. Asbestos Under the PI Regulations, the importation of asbestos, or goods containing asbestos, is subject to prohibition. The regulations empower the Minister (the WHS Minister) administering the Work Health and Safety Act 2011 (WHS Act) to grant permission to import asbestos in certain circumstances.
Environment related objective
To reduce and prevent occupational and environmental exposures to asbestos fibres, and the possible adverse health outcomes attributed to these exposures.
Measure description Coverage of the measure
3. Asbestos Under the PI Regulations, the importation of asbestos, or goods containing asbestos, is subject to prohibition. The regulations empower the Minister (the WHS Minister) administering the Work Health and Safety Act 2011 (WHS Act) to grant permission to import asbestos in certain circumstances.
Asbestos (some exceptions apply)
Type of measure
Prohibition; controlled imports
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Keywords
Environment
Hazardous
Agriculture G/AG/N/TPKM/202 Chinese Taipei 2021 General environmental protection Non-monetary support Agriculture
General Services: Research: General research,…
General Services: Research: General research, research in relation to environmental programmes and product-specific research programmes. (Annex 2, paragraph 2(a))
Environment related objective
To provide research services in relation to environmental programmes
Measure description Coverage of the measure
General Services: Research: General research, research in relation to environmental programmes and product-specific research programmes. (Annex 2, paragraph 2(a))
Agricultural sector
Type of measure
Research services
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Calendar year 2017
Keywords
Environment
Agriculture G/AG/N/TPKM/202 Chinese Taipei 2021 Afforestation/reforestation Loans and financing Agriculture
Structural adjustment assistance provided through…
Structural adjustment assistance provided through resource retirement programmes: Land retirement programmes: The conversion of farm land to forestry use and island-wide reforestation. (Annex 2, paragraph 10)
Environment related objective
To support the conversion of farm land to forestry use and island-wide reforestation
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Structural adjustment assistance provided through resource retirement programmes: Land retirement programmes: The conversion of farm land to forestry use and island-wide reforestation. (Annex 2, paragraph 10)
Farm lands
Type of measure
Structural adjustment assistance
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Calendar year 2017
Keywords
Forest
Agriculture G/AG/N/TPKM/202 Chinese Taipei 2021 Other environmental risks mitigation Loans and financing Agriculture
Environmental programmes: Interest subsidy for…
Environmental programmes: Interest subsidy for pollution reduction: provision of low interest loans to hog farmers for the purchase of pollution prevention facilities. (Annex 2, paragraph 12)
Environment related objective
To assist hog farmers with the purchase of pollution prevention facilities
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Environmental programmes: Interest subsidy for pollution reduction: provision of low interest loans to hog farmers for the purchase of pollution prevention facilities. (Annex 2, paragraph 12)
Hog farmers
Type of measure
Interest subsidy
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Calendar year 2017
Keywords
Environment
Pollution
Agriculture G/AG/N/TPKM/202 Chinese Taipei 2021
Soil management and conservation, Sustainable…
Soil management and conservation, Sustainable agriculture management, Waste management and recycling, Water management and conservation
 Non-monetary support Agriculture
Environmental programmes: Programmes for…
Environmental programmes: Programmes for preventing pollution, managing agricultural waste and monitoring on the pollution of the water and soil, for promoting the sustainable use of farm land. (Annex 2, paragraph 12)
Environment related objective
Preventing pollution, managing agricultural waste and monitoring on the pollution of the water and soil, for promoting the sustainable use of farm land
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Environmental programmes: Programmes for preventing pollution, managing agricultural waste and monitoring on the pollution of the water and soil, for promoting the sustainable use of farm land. (Annex 2, paragraph 12)
Agricultural sector
Type of measure
Environmental programme
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Calendar year 2017
Keywords
Pollution
Soil
Sustainable
Waste
Water
Import Licensing Procedures G/LIC/N/3/AUS/14 Australia 2021
Biodiversity and ecosystem, MEAs implementation…
Biodiversity and ecosystem, MEAs implementation and compliance, Other environmental risks mitigation
Import licences, Other environmental requirements…
Import licences, Other environmental requirements, Regulation affecting movement or transit
 Agriculture, Manufacturing
10. Genetically Modified Organisms: the Gene…
10. Genetically Modified Organisms: the Gene Technology Act 2000 (GT Act), the Gene Technology Regulations 2001 (GT Regulations) and corresponding state and territory laws provide a nationally consistent system to regulate work (dealings) with genetically modified organisms (GMOs) in Australia. This includes the creation or import, transport, disposal, growth and propagation of GMOs.
Environment related objective
To manage the risks of working with GMOs; to protect the health and safety of people, and to protect the environment, by identifying risks posed by or as a result of gene technology, and by managing those risks through regulating certain dealings with GMOs. The Gene Technology Regulatory Scheme also implements Australia’s obligations under Article the UN Convention on Biological Diversity.
Measure description Coverage of the measure
10. Genetically Modified Organisms: the Gene Technology Act 2000 (GT Act), the Gene Technology Regulations 2001 (GT Regulations) and corresponding state and territory laws provide a nationally consistent system to regulate work (dealings) with genetically modified organisms (GMOs) in Australia. This includes the creation or import, transport, disposal, growth and propagation of GMOs.
All GMOs, whether created in Australia or imported are covered by the Gene Technology legislation.
Type of measure
Import and other requirements
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Keywords
Bio
Genetic
MEAs
Agriculture G/AG/N/TPKM/202 Chinese Taipei 2021
Soil management and conservation, Water…
Soil management and conservation, Water management and conservation
 Loans and financing Agriculture
Environmental programmes: Interest subsidy: Loan…
Environmental programmes: Interest subsidy: Loan granted to farmers for the use of water and soil conservation. (Annex 2, paragraph 12)
Environment related objective
To grant loans to farmers for the use of water and soil conservation
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Environmental programmes: Interest subsidy: Loan granted to farmers for the use of water and soil conservation. (Annex 2, paragraph 12)
Farmers
Type of measure
Interest subsidy
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Calendar year 2017
Keywords
Conservation
Soil
Water
Agriculture G/AG/N/TPKM/202 Chinese Taipei 2021 Sustainable agriculture management Grants and direct payments Agriculture
Environmental programmes: Land conservation…
Environmental programmes: Land conservation subsidy: payments for the maintenance of farmland in environmentally good condition by growing green manure crops or environment-friendly crops, or setting-aside. (Annex 2, paragraph 12)
Environment related objective
To fund the maintenance of farmland in environmentally good condition by growing green manure crops or environment-friendly crops
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Environmental programmes: Land conservation subsidy: payments for the maintenance of farmland in environmentally good condition by growing green manure crops or environment-friendly crops, or setting-aside. (Annex 2, paragraph 12)
Farmlands
Type of measure
Land conservation subsidy
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Calendar year 2017
Keywords
Conservation
Environment
Green
Agriculture G/AG/N/TPKM/202 Chinese Taipei 2021 Sustainable agriculture management Non-monetary support Agriculture
Regional assistance programmes: Programmes for…
Regional assistance programmes: Programmes for disadvantaged farms: Integrated agricultural construction and environmental improvement programmes for disadvantaged farms. (Annex 2, paragraph 13)
Environment related objective
Integrated agricultural construction and environmental improvement programmes for disadvantaged farms
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Regional assistance programmes: Programmes for disadvantaged farms: Integrated agricultural construction and environmental improvement programmes for disadvantaged farms. (Annex 2, paragraph 13)
Disadvantaged farms
Type of measure
Regional assistance programmes
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Calendar year 2017
Keywords
Environment