Secretariat TPR |
WT/TPR/S/293/REV.1 |
S-Table-II.5 |
Myanmar |
2014 |
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Other measures |
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Table 2.5 FDI prohibitions/restrictions
Prohibited sectors: 21 types of activities including: Defence; electricity trading; natural forest management; small to medium-scale mining and extraction; exploration and production of jade/gem stones; exploitation of minerals including gold in the water way; air control management service; navigation service; printing and broadcasting; and certain environmentally hazardous activities
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Forest
Environment
Hazardous
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Secretariat TPR |
WT/TPR/S/293/REV.1 |
S-Table-II.5 |
Myanmar |
2014 |
Measures |
Risk assessment |
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Table 2.5 FDI prohibitions/restrictions
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Businesses requiring Environmental Impact Assessment: 34 activities requiring an Environmental Impact Assessment from the Ministry of Environmental Conservation and Forestry
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Environment
Conservation
Forest
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Secretariat TPR |
WT/TPR/S/293/REV.1 |
S-IV§50 |
Myanmar |
2014 |
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Risk assessment |
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[for power generation projects] A foreign investor must, inter alia, conclude a memorandum of understanding on a pre feasibility study and memorandum of agreement, and a joint-venture agreement with the MOEP (Ministry of Electric Power), and obtain approval from the MIC (Myanmar Investment Commission), the Attorney General’s Office, the Ministry of Finance, the Ministry of National Planning and Economic Development, and the Cabinet. Approval of environmental impact assessment and social impact assessment by the Ministry of Environmental Conservation and Forestry is also required.
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Environment
Conservation
Forest
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Secretariat TPR |
WT/TPR/S/293/REV.1 |
S-III§60 |
Myanmar |
2014 |
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Risk assessment |
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The Government plans to establish three SEZs [special economic zones]: Dawei, Kyauk Phyu, and Thilawa. Infrastructure is being developed in the Dawei SEZ. A plan for infrastructure development in Thilawa is being prepared, and an environmental impact assessment is being conducted in the Kyauk Phyu.
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Secretariat TPR |
WT/TPR/S/293/REV.1 |
S-III§19 |
Myanmar |
2014 |
Measures |
Ban/Prohibition |
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The Ministry of Commerce maintains a list of prohibited imports; any changes to the list are reviewed by the Directorate of Trade of the Ministry of Commerce. Under Section 18 of the Sea Customs Act, import prohibitions apply to, inter alia: counterfeit currency and coins; pornographic material; all kinds of narcotic drugs and psychotropic substances; playing cards; goods bearing the imprint or reproduction of the flag of Myanmar; goods bearing the emblem of Buddha and pagodas of Myanmar; arms and ammunition; antiques and archeologically valuable items; and wildlife and endangered species.
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Secretariat TPR |
WT/TPR/S/293/REV.1 |
S-III§47 |
Myanmar |
2014 |
Measures |
Export licences |
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Exporters must submit an export declaration form to Customs before exporting the goods, together with required documentation, such as: the export licence, invoice, packing list, sales contract, letter of credit or general remittance exemption certification, forest pass for the shipment of forestry produce, health certificate for the export of live animals, permit for the export of wild live animals, and other certificates and permits as required by the relevant government agencies.
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Secretariat TPR |
WT/TPR/S/293/REV.1 |
S-III§51 |
Myanmar |
2014 |
Measures |
Export tariffs |
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Myanmar reformed its export tax regime in 2011. Prior to the reform, exporters had to pay commercial tax at a rate of 8% and income tax at a rate of 2% before exporting goods. Currently, commercial tax is levied only on exports of five commodities (Table 3.6); according to the authorities, this is to preserve natural resources. In addition, a cess is collected by Customs on behalf of the Ministry of Finance on four products.
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Natural resources
Conservation
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Secretariat TPR |
WT/TPR/S/293/REV.1 |
S-Table-A2.1 |
Myanmar |
2014 |
Measures |
Technical regulation or specifications |
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Table A2. 1 Major trade-related legislation
Subject: Sanitary and phytosanitary requirements
Legislation: Protection of Wildlife, Wild Plants and Conservation of Natural Areas Law 1994
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Secretariat TPR |
WT/TPR/S/299/REV.1 |
S-III§17 |
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2014 |
Measures |
Other price and market based measures |
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The Environmental Protection Levy Act of 2002 provides for a levy on imported and domestically produced goods so as to protect, preserve, and enhance the environment. The levy applies at EC$0.25 per container on glass and plastic containers and EC$1,000-EC$4,000 on motor vehicles. Tyres, electric accumulators, white goods, air conditioners, vacuum cleaners, hair dryers, and toasters are also subject to this levy.
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Secretariat TPR |
WT/TPR/S/299/REV.1 |
S-III§52 |
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2014 |
Measures |
Import licences, Ban/Prohibition |
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The Pesticides and Toxic Chemicals Act of 2008 contains the main provisions on the registration, import, sale, transport, disposal, control, and inspection of pesticides. The Act establishes the Pesticides and Toxic Chemicals Control Board, which functions under the Ministry of Agriculture. The Board is in charge of implementing the Act. The Board is also responsible for, inter alia, considering applications for registration; granting or revoking licences; approving research permits; and certifying pest control operators.
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