Secretariat TPR |
WT/TPR/S/309 |
S-III§28 |
Brunei Darussalam |
2014 |
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Other price and market based measures |
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Excise rates are set as a percentage of the value of the goods with the exception of liquors and tobacco (Table 3.5). In 2012, changes were introduced to the rate applied to passengers' vehicles in an effort to encourage the use of energy-efficient and environmentally-friendly vehicles. Originally set at 20%, the rate is now based on the engine capacity and is divided in five tiers ranging from 15% for vehicles with engine capacity not exceeding 1,700 cc to 35% for those with engine capacity exceeding 3,500 cc. Diesel vehicles are also charged an additional 5% on the applied excise rate and hybrid vehicles (petrol or diesel) are granted a 5% reduction. The rate for vehicles used for public transport was reduced from 20% to 15%, while that for other vehicles remains unchanged (20%). The rate is set at 5% for nuclear reactors, boilers, machinery, and mechanical appliances, and medical or surgical instruments.
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Secretariat TPR |
WT/TPR/S/309 |
S-Table-III.6 |
Brunei Darussalam |
2014 |
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Ban/Prohibition |
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Table 3.6 Prohibited imports, 2014
Product: 2. Java sparrows; Reason for prohibition: CITES
Product: 10. Shark products; Reason for prohibition: Food security and environment
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Secretariat TPR |
WT/TPR/S/309 |
S-Table-III.7 |
Brunei Darussalam |
2014 |
Measures |
Not specified |
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Table 3.7 Restricted imports, 2014
Product: Rhinoceros horn and all other parts of or products derived from the carcass of a rhinoceros
Reason for restriction: CITES
Authorizing agency: DOAA
Product: Turtle eggs
Reason for restriction: CITES
Authorizing agency: DOAA
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Secretariat TPR |
WT/TPR/S/309 |
S-III§46 |
Brunei Darussalam |
2014 |
Measures |
Ban/Prohibition |
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(…) Imports of a number of plants and materials from specific regions or countries may be prohibited to prevent entry of dangerous pests and diseases. All plant imports are subject to inspection by the DOAA on arrival in Brunei. Imports of soil (including attached to plant roots), are prohibited. Phytosanitary certificates for exports of agricultural materials may be obtained from the DOAA.
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Secretariat TPR |
WT/TPR/S/309 |
S-III§54 |
Brunei Darussalam |
2014 |
Measures |
Technical regulation or specifications |
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No genetically-modified labelling requirements are currently in force in Brunei.
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Secretariat TPR |
WT/TPR/S/309 |
S-Table-III.9 |
Brunei Darussalam |
2014 |
Measures |
Not specified |
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Table 3.9 Restricted exports, 2014
Goods: Derris species (tuba)
Reason: Wildlife
Authorizing agency: Department of Agriculture and Agrifood (DOAA)
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Secretariat TPR |
WT/TPR/S/309 |
S-III§92 |
Brunei Darussalam |
2014 |
Measures |
Grants and direct payments |
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During the review period, Brunei created three grant schemes to support start-ups and innovation: (…) (ii) Local Enterprise Application and Product (LEAP) grant covers up to B$150,000 per project of local SMEs and students and staff from institutes of higher learning (IHLs) for the development of innovative products and applications with commercial and export potential in a broad range of clusters (e.g. ICT, robotics, engineering, nano technology, bio-tech, agriculture and aquaculture, and green technology) (…)
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Secretariat TPR |
WT/TPR/S/309 |
S-IV§22 |
Brunei Darussalam |
2014 |
Measures |
Other environmental requirements |
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During the review period, registration for fishing boats was introduced. The Merchant Shipping (Registration of Fishing Vessels and Pleasure Craft) Regulations 2011 (S 52/11) came into force in April 2012 and repealed the Merchant Shipping (Harbour and Pleasure Craft) Regulations 1986. The registration process was introduced to manage fishing boats as part of Brunei's efforts towards safety of vessels and security in Brunei's waters, including combating IUU fishing. The 2011 Regulations made fishing boat registration with the Marine Department mandatory prior to applying for a fishing licence. In addition, fishing gears must be licensed by DoF before registration of fishing boats is processed. Full implementation of the registration process may take time as capacity of the fishing community increases.
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Secretariat TPR |
WT/TPR/S/309 |
S-IV§24 |
Brunei Darussalam |
2014 |
Measures |
Ban/Prohibition |
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Fisheries' limits are divided into four zones indicated by a demarcation line based on depth and distance parallel from the shoreline: from 0 to 3 nautical miles (nm) seaward for Zone 1; 3.1-20 nm for Zone 2; 20.1-45 nm for Zone 3; and 45.1 nm to 200 nm for Zone 4. A moratorium on small-scale fishing in Zones 1 was implemented in January 2008 to ease the fishing pressure due to overfishing, and to protect the nursery and breeding grounds of fishes as well as the coral reef areas. Commercial fishing, such as trawling, purse seining and long lining are banned within Zone 1.
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Secretariat TPR |
WT/TPR/S/309 |
S-IV§26 |
Brunei Darussalam |
2014 |
Measures |
Ban/Prohibition |
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On 8 June 2013, Brunei imposed a ban on the catch and landing of all shark species from its waters, and their sales in the domestic market. Brunei's ban on the importation and trade of shark products has been in place since August 2012 on food security and environmental considerations.
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