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4.11. Pursuant to the Foreign Trade Law (Law No. 7/2003), goods regulated by the licensing regime and specific legislation of the MSAR are subject to prior import authorization, which are mainly for health, safety, environmental and public security reasons. (...) In compliance with international obligations, the MSAR also imposes import licensing requirements or prohibitions on (...) ozone-depleting substances, endangered species of animals and plants, chemical substances and their precursors, and hazardous wastes.

4.30. The roles of SMEs in terms of employment, innovation and contribution to moderate economic diversification are crucial to the sustainable development of the MSAR. The three supportive measures to alleviate SMEs' difficulties in obtaining financing, namely SME Aid Scheme, SME Credit Guarantee Scheme, and SME Credit Guarantee Scheme Designated for Special Projects(...).

4.32. To promote rebranding and sustainable development of the classic brands in the MSAR, the MSAR Government supports business associations to establish the Macao Classic Brand Reshaping Assistance Program. (...).

6.3. (...) Macao, China will spare no effort to promote moderate economic diversification as the cornerstone of its sustainable economic development.

Table 3.7 Export prohibitions, 2012 and 2020
Product; Rationale
(...)
Certain iron and metal scrap; Implementation of commitments under the Basel Convention on the Control of Transboundary Movements of Hazardous Wastes and their Disposal
(...)
Certain mining products; Environmental protection; and commitments under the Basel Convention on the Control of Transboundary Movements of Hazardous Wastes and their Disposal
Silica sand and quartz sand, mullite and topsoil (including topsoil and humus land) (15 eight-digit HS items); Environmental protection
(...)
Various animals, birds, reptiles, insects, fish, crustaceans, and plants; Commitments under the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES Convention)

3.82. During the review period, the regulatory framework governing export licensing was updated/amended in several areas, including: (...) forestry industry products; natural plants and wildlife; (...) metal waste and scrap; (...)

Table 3.8 Export restrictions and licensing, 2012 and 2020
(...)
Product: Tin Bar
Rationale and Requirements: Rationale: (i) prevent excessive exploitation and environmental damage; (ii) support sustainable use; (...)
(...)
Product: Silver and gold
Rationale and Requirements: Rationale: minimize environmental damage from uncontrolled mining.
(...)

Table 3.8 Export restrictions and licensing, 2012 and 2020
(...)
Product: Class C minerals other than sand, soil and topsoil
Rationale and Requirements: Rationale: to minimize environmental damage caused by uncontrolled mining, and to prevent illegal exports. (...)
(...)
Product: Oil and gas
Rationale and Requirements: Rationale: (i) sovereignty (Constitution, Article 33(3)); (ii) sustainable and efficient management of oil and gas as non-renewable natural resources; (iii) prevention of excessive exploitation and environmental damage; (iv) ensure the exploitation of these resources contributes to the prosperity and welfare of the Indonesian people; (...)

3.104. Since May 2013, LGST incentives have been provided for vehicles which use advance technology, with a view to encouraging the use of energy-saving and environmentally friendly vehicles; they reduce the LGST base by 75% to 50% from its sales price, depending on certain criteria. Under low-cost and green-car programmes, the LGST basis is 0% from its sales price (Table 3.15).

Table 3.15 LGST incentives
LGST Base; Items subject to incentives
(...)
50%; Motor vehicles using advanced diesel-/petrol-engine technology, biofuel engines, (...)
Zero; Motor vehicles under Low-Cost Green Car and Low Carbon Emission programmes, other than sedans or station wagons, (...)