| Quantitative Restrictions |
G/MA/QR/N/MUS/5 |
Mauritius |
2020 |
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Export quotas, Import quotas |
Other |
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Environment related objective
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Protect human, animal or plant life or health by restricting the import and export of orchids and a certain tortoise. Article XX(b) of GATT; CITES Convention.
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Measure description
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Coverage of the measure
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3. Import and export are limited through a system of permits for orchids and radiated tortoise (Astrochelysradiata) under CITES. Administered by National Parks & Conservation Service under the aegis of the Ministry of Agro-Industry & Food Security
Permits from the Director of National Parks and Conservation Services are needed for Import and Export in accordance with Section 39(1) of the Native Terrestrial Biodiversity of the National Parks Act 2015.
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Orchids and radiated tortoise under CITES
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Type of measure
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GQ: Global quota
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ICS - HS Code
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Keywords
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| Quantitative Restrictions |
G/MA/QR/N/MUS/5 |
Mauritius |
2020 |
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Export licences, Import licences |
Other |
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Environment related objective
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Protect human, animal or plant life or health by restricting the import and export of endangered plant and animal species. Article XX(b) of GATT; CITES Convention.
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Measure description
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Coverage of the measure
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4. Import and export are limited through a system of permits for endangered plant and animal species
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Endemic plant varieties and endangered species. Various chapters.
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Type of measure
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NAL: Non-automatic licensing; NAL-X: Non-automatic license on exports
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ICS - HS Code
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Keywords
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Bio
Conservation
Endangered
MEAs
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| Quantitative Restrictions |
G/MA/QR/N/MUS/5 |
Mauritius |
2020 |
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Ban/Prohibition |
Chemicals |
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Environment related objective
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To protect the environment and contribute to the conservation of natural resources by prohibiting certain ozone depleting substances Article XX(b) of GATT; Article XX(g) of GATT; Montreal Protocol
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Measure description
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Coverage of the measure
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5. Prohibition to import items containing Chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs) and hydrochlorofluorocarbons (HCFCs)
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The following items containing Chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs) and Hydrochlorofluorocarbons (HCFCs) as refrigerant or blowing agent refrigerators, freezers, refrigerating cabinets, showcases, counters and other refrigerating or freezing furniture, chilling units, coolers; air conditioners (including motor vehicle air conditioners), automatic beverage-vending machines,
incorporating refrigerating devices, cold-room equipment, refrigerated transport vehicles, refrigerator insulation, freezer insulation, foam packings, dehumidifiers, fishing boat refrigeration equipment, and Styrofoam.
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Type of measure
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P: Prohibition
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ICS - HS Code
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2903.71.00
2903.77.00
2903.78.00
2903.79.00
3824.78.00
3824.99.99
2903.72.00
2903.73.00
2903.74.00
2903.75.00
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Keywords
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| Quantitative Restrictions |
G/MA/QR/N/MUS/5 |
Mauritius |
2020 |
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Export licences, Export quotas, Import quotas |
Chemicals, Manufacturing |
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Environment related objective
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To protect the environment and contribute to the conservation of natural resources by prohibiting certain ozone depleting substances Article XX(b) of GATT; Article XX(g) of GATT; Montreal Protocol
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Measure description
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Coverage of the measure
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6. Administrative control on the import and export of Hydrochlorofluorocarbons (HCFCs) since 2013: Importers are required to seek a clearance from the Ministry of Environment, Solid Waste Management and Climate Change (Focal Point for Montreal Protocol). An import permit, under the Dangerous Chemicals Control Act, is granted once clearance is secured).
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HCFCs refrigerants are administratively controlled through a quota system.
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Type of measure
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GQ: Global quota; NAL-X: Non-automatic license on exports
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ICS - HS Code
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2903.77.00
2903.78.00
2903.79.00
3824.78.00
3824.99.99
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Keywords
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| Quantitative Restrictions |
G/MA/QR/N/MUS/5 |
Mauritius |
2020 |
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Ban/Prohibition |
Chemicals |
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Environment related objective
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To protect the environment and contribute to the conservation of natural resources by prohibiting certain ozone depleting substances Article XX(b) of GATT; Article XX(g) of GATT; Montreal Protocol
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Measure description
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Coverage of the measure
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7. Administrative ban on halons, carbon tetrachloride, methyl chloroform and methyl bromide
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There is an administrative ban on halons, carbon tetrachloride, methyl chloroform. Methyl bromide is also banned, except for certain critical uses during preshipment and quarantine. Various chapters.
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Type of measure
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CP: Prohibition except under defined conditions
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ICS - HS Code
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Keywords
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| Quantitative Restrictions |
G/MA/QR/N/MUS/5 |
Mauritius |
2020 |
Waste management and recycling |
Ban/Prohibition |
Manufacturing |
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Environment related objective
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To protect the environment by banning plastic. Article XX(b) of GATT; Article XX(g) of GATT.
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Measure description
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Coverage of the measure
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8. Ban on import of plastic bags, including non-woven polypropylene bags. However, a few categories of plastic bags, including biodegradable/compostable bags, are exempted. The import or manufacture of biodegradable and compostable plastic bags has to be in conformity with standards prescribed in the third schedule f the regulations.
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The import, manufacture, sale or supply of a plastic bag, with or without handles or gussets, and irrespective of their size or type is banned, and includes a non-woven polypropylene bag. The regulations specifically target plastic bags designed to carry goods purchased at a point of sale such as a wholesale or retail outlet, a market, a fair and a hawker.
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Type of measure
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P: Prohibition
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ICS - HS Code
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3923.21.10
3923.21.90
3923.29.10
3923.29.90
3923.21.20
3923.29.20
4202.92.11
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Keywords
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| Quantitative Restrictions |
G/MA/QR/N/MUS/5 |
Mauritius |
2020 |
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Ban/Prohibition |
Chemicals |
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Environment related objective
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To protect the environment from certain organic pollutants. Article XX(b) of GATT; Stockholm Convention
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Measure description
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Coverage of the measure
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9. Prohibition to import Persistent Organic Pollutants of the Stockholm Convention. The chemicals marked with * are administratively controlled by the Dangerous Chemicals Control Board to prevent their entry, pending promulgation of the regulations.
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Industrial chemicals: Dioxins, furans, pcbs, hbb*, hexabde* and Heptabde*, pfos*, its salts and pfos-f*, tetrabde* and pentabde*, hbcd*, pcn*, deca-bde*, sccps*; Agricultural chemicals: Aldrin, chlordane, ddt, dieldrin, endrin, heptachlor, hcb, mirex and toxaphene, alpha hexachlorocyclohexane (α-hch)*, beta hexachlorocyclohexane (β-hch)*, chlordecone, lindane, pentachlorobenzene (pecb)*, technical endosulfan and its related isomers, pentachlorophenol and its salts and esters (pcp), dicofol. Various chapters.
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Type of measure
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P: Prohibition
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ICS - HS Code
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Keywords
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| Quantitative Restrictions |
G/MA/QR/N/MUS/5 |
Mauritius |
2020 |
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Ban/Prohibition |
Chemicals |
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Environment related objective
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To protect the environment and contribute to the conservation of natural resources by prohibiting certain ozone depleting substances. Article XX(b) of GATT; Article XX(g) of GATT; Montreal Protocol
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Measure description
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Coverage of the measure
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15. Prohibition to import aerosol containers with C.F.C’s (chlorofluocarbons) and HCFC’s (Hydrochlorofluorocarbons)
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Containers performing the function of “aerosols” using C.F.C’s (chlorofluocarbons) and HCFC’s (Hydrochlorofluorocarbons) as propellant with contents other than pharmaceutical products. Various chapters
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Type of measure
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P: Prohibition
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ICS - HS Code
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Keywords
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| Quantitative Restrictions |
G/MA/QR/N/MUS/5 |
Mauritius |
2020 |
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Ban/Prohibition |
Chemicals, Manufacturing |
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Environment related objective
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To protect the environment by restricting the import of blue asbestos. Article XX(b) of GATT; Rotterdam Convention.
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Measure description
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Coverage of the measure
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17. Prohibition to import crocidolite (blue asbestos) and its products
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Crocidolite (blue asbestos) and its products
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Type of measure
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P: Prohibition
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ICS - HS Code
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Keywords
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| Quantitative Restrictions |
G/MA/QR/N/MUS/5 |
Mauritius |
2020 |
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Ban/Prohibition |
Other |
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Environment related objective
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To protect the environment by prohibiting the import of endangered species parts. Article XX(b) of GATT; CITES Convention.
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Measure description
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Coverage of the measure
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23. Prohibition to import ivory and Tortoise shell
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Ivory and Tortoise shell
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Type of measure
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P: Prohibition
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ICS - HS Code
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Keywords
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