Secretariat TPR |
WT/TPR/S/337/REV.1 |
S-II§15 |
Albania |
2016 |
Trade Policy Framework |
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The Business and Investment Development Strategy 2014-2020 indicates that the trade policy objectives of Albania are guided by WTO principles and therefore guarantee the absence of quantitative restrictions on imports and exports (except in cases of environmental protection or assistance to fragile industries, cultural heritage, forestry and arms and ammunitions), export subsidies, any kind of tax on exports and export bans.
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Secretariat TPR |
WT/TPR/S/337/REV.1 |
S-II§29 |
Albania |
2016 |
Trade Policy Framework |
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In the context of the approximation and pre-accession processes, the EU is closely monitoring not only political and macro-economic developments in Albania but also the future ability of the country to take on the obligations of membership in the following areas: (...) environment; (...)
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Secretariat TPR |
WT/TPR/S/337/REV.1 |
S-II§35 |
Albania |
2016 |
Trade Policy Framework |
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The law defines the following sectors as strategic: (...) electronic communications and urban waste; (...) For each strategic sector, the law stipulates the minimum invested capital necessary to be recognised as a strategic investment. The law establishes procedures for strategic investments and creates facilitating rules or accelerating administrative processes in order to achieve the main goal of promoting and attracting public, private, domestic and foreign investment in the strategic sectors. (...)
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Secretariat TPR |
WT/TPR/S/337/REV.1 |
S-II§46 |
Albania |
2016 |
Trade Policy Framework |
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The law stipulates that Concessions/PPPs may be awarded for the realization of works and/or provision of services in and for the following sectors and purposes:
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c. Production and distribution of water, treatment, collection distribution and administration of waste water, irrigation, drainage, cleaning of canals and dams;
d. Waste management, including their collection, transfer, treatment and disposal;
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l. Rehabilitation of land and forests;
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Secretariat TPR |
WT/TPR/S/337/REV.1 |
S-III§3 |
Albania |
2016 |
Measures |
Export licences, Import licences |
Chemicals |
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Albanian customs legislation does not contain a general requirement for importers or exporters to be registered. Since 2010, there have been no changes to specific circumstances where importers must be registered to clear customs. An authorization must be requested for the importation (or exportation) of dual-use goods. [6] (...)
[6] Dual-use goods are defined as certain kinds of products, equipment, materials, software and technologies not specially designed for military purposes and for works and services related to them, which, besides being used for civil purposes, are also used in the design, production, and use of weapons intended for military purposes, weapons of mass destruction, the ways for their proliferation or the proliferation of explosive and nuclear equipment, including several types of nuclear materials, chemical bacteriological and biological agents, and toxic mixtures. The list of dual-use goods is approved by DCM No. 106 of 9 February 2011. The authorities maintain that this list is in line with the EU Council Regulation (EC) No. 428/2009, Annex I (last updated in 2010).
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Secretariat TPR |
WT/TPR/S/337/REV.1 |
S-III§36 |
Albania |
2016 |
Measures |
Tax concessions |
Fisheries |
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Exemptions to excise taxes apply on exports and approved customs or tax suspension regimes as well as gas oil and by-products used in oil research activities. Excise tax is refundable on: exports; approved suspension regimes; gas oil used for fishing boats; and fuel used by producers of electricity resources of 5 MW or more for each energy resource, as well as fuel used in the production of agriculture products in heated greenhouses.
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Secretariat TPR |
WT/TPR/S/337/REV.1 |
S-III§37 |
Albania |
2016 |
Measures |
Ban/Prohibition, Import licences |
Other |
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Albania imposes import prohibitions on products that are considered to be hazardous or to threaten public health. Prohibitions apply to certain imports including: dangerous waste (unless it may be used, processed or recycled, in which case an import licence is required) [32]; (...)
[32] Law No. 156 of 10 October 2013 "On some amendments in the Law No. 10463 of 22 September 2011 "On integrated waste management".
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Secretariat TPR |
WT/TPR/S/337/REV.1 |
S-III§39 |
Albania |
2016 |
Measures |
Import licences |
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Albania requires importers of certain products to be licensed, for reasons including (...) protection of the environment, and compliance with obligations under international conventions (Table 3.5). In addition, in some cases, the respective products to be imported are subject to further restrictions. Most import licences are granted by the National Licences Centre under the Ministry of Economic Development, Trade and Entrepreneurship.
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Secretariat TPR |
WT/TPR/S/337/REV.1 |
S-Table-III.5 |
Albania |
2016 |
Measures |
Import licences |
Fisheries, Manufacturing, Other |
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Table 3.5 Products subject to import licensing requirements, December 2015
Product Legal Provisions/Procedures Purpose
Plant protection products (certain products of HS heading 3808 including insecticides, fungicides, herbicides, disinfectants)
Law No. 10081 of 23 February 2009 'On Licensing, Authorizations and Permissions in the Republic of Albania'; Law No. 9362 of 24 March 2005 'On Plant Protection Services', as amended in 2011 to reorganize relevant divisions concerning plant protection services and reallocate responsibilities related, inter alia, to inspection. DCM No. 1555 of 12 November 2008 (approval of the regulation on plant protection products). Only registered plant protection products (PPPs) may be imported into Albania. To be registered, an application with the required documents and samples must be submitted to the Registration Office of PPPs. The applicant must also declare the kind of packaging to be used for that PPP. Within 30 days the request is either accepted or, if not, the applicant is informed in writing of the reasons for refusal. Additional data may be requested. Licences are issued automatically if the required criteria are met. Control of poisonous products, the careless use of which could affect plants, animals, human beings, and the environment
Wild species of flora and fauna listed in the Appendices of the CITES Convention Law No. 9021 of 6 March 2003 (accession of Albania to CITES); Law No. 9867 of 31 January 2010 "On the rules and procedures on international trade of endangered species of wild fauna and flora". The licensing system applies to trade between parties to the CITES Convention. Quota system for licences determined by the CITES Convention Secretariat annually. Advice of the appropriate national scientific authority is required. Processing time is generally up to 15 working days from receipt of the application and licences are valid for a year. To restrict the number of species, wild animals, and plants to improve their conservation status and comply with Albania's CITES commitments
Certain fish and fish products (eggs, larvae and fingerlings of any water species (not for aquaculture purposes)) (HS Chapter 3) Law No. 64/2012 of 31 May 2012 "On Fishery", as amended; Regulation No. 1 of 7 March 2014 (licensing of fisheries and aquaculture). Authorization required from the Ministry of Agriculture, Rural Development and Water Administration. Authorization is, inter alia, contingent upon a health certificate having been obtained from the Veterinary Directorate, and that the Ministry of Environment issue an environmental permission and provide that the species are not dangerous for biodiversity. Applications are processed within 30 days. An environmental licence needs to be issued by the Ministry of Environment. Products must undergo a quarantine period, with the costs borne by the importer. Environmental measure to protect Albanian waters and regulate the introduction of species with no relation to aquaculture
Imports of waste Law No. 156 of 10 October 2013 "On some amendments in the Law No. 10463/2011;
Law No. 10431 of 9 June 2011 ("On protection of environment"); Law No. 10463 of 22 September 2011 ("On integrated waste management"); DCM No. 835 of 28 December 2005 ("On approval of the list of danger waste, other waste and other remains, that are not allowed to be imported, with the aim to preserve, to deposit and to exterminate"). Only non-dangerous waste that may be reused, processed or recycled may be imported into Albania. Applications must be made to the Ministry of Environment and approval obtained from the Council of Ministers. Approval can take up to a month. A licensing fee is charged. SPS measures and environmental protection
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Endangered
Conservation
Fish
Bio
Waste
Recycle
Environment
MEAs
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Secretariat TPR |
WT/TPR/S/337/REV.1 |
S-Table-III.7 |
Albania |
2016 |
Measures |
Technical regulation or specifications |
Manufacturing |
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Table 3.7 Technical regulations in place, December 2015
Regulation Number, Date and Title
DCM No. 1063 of 23 December 2015 "On the approval of technical regulation on the noise emission in the environment by equipment for use outdoors" (Directive 2000/14/EC)
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Law No. 138 of 8 February 2013 "On the energy consumption information of energy related product" (Directive 2009/28/EC)
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Emissions
Environment
Energy
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