Secretariat TPR |
WT/TPR/S/405/REV.1 |
S-3§21 |
Myanmar |
2021 |
Measures |
Import tariffs |
Other |
Relevant information
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3.21. As per WTO Secretariat calculations, the MFN applied tariff exceeds the bound rate in 2020 for 70 tariff lines. (...) The lines where the MFN applied rate exceeds the bound rate in 2020, pertain to, (...) waste and scrap of primary cells, primary batteries and electric accumulators, agricultural machinery and parts, and motor vehicle parts and accessories (...).
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Secretariat TPR |
WT/TPR/S/405/REV.1 |
S-Table-3.5 |
Myanmar |
2021 |
Measures |
Internal taxes |
Forestry |
Relevant information
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Table 3.5 Tax revenue, 2013-18
Taxes on extraction of forest produce
FY 2013/14: 0.1; FY 2014/15: 0 .1; FY 2015/16: 0.1; FY 2016/17: 0.1; FY 2017/18: 0.1
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Secretariat TPR |
WT/TPR/S/405/REV.1 |
S-3§26 |
Myanmar |
2021 |
Measures |
Ban/Prohibition, Import licences |
Not specified |
Relevant information
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3.26. Myanmar prohibits or restricts the import of certain goods on the grounds of (...) conservation of natural resources (...)
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Conservation
Natural resources
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Secretariat TPR |
WT/TPR/S/405/REV.1 |
S-3§27 |
Myanmar |
2021 |
Measures |
Ban/Prohibition |
Other |
Relevant information
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3.27. Under the Export and Import Law, 2012, the list of prohibited imports is maintained by the MOC, and any changes to the list are reviewed by the Department of Trade of the MOC with the approval of the Union Cabinet. Currently, this list includes (...) wildlife and endangered species.
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Secretariat TPR |
WT/TPR/S/405/REV.1 |
S-Table-3.6 |
Myanmar |
2021 |
Measures |
Import licences |
Agriculture |
Relevant information
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Table 3.6 Recommendations for import
Concerned ministries: Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock and Irrigation (MOALI), Department of Agriculture (DOA), Department of Agricultural Research
List of commodities needing a recommendation for importation: (...) biological control agents and other beneficial organisms, (...).
Other certificates needed: - Import Certificate from the Plant Protection Division, DOA, and Phytosanitary Certificate from the exporting country (for (...) biological control agents and other beneficial organisms).
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Secretariat TPR |
WT/TPR/S/405/REV.1 |
S-Table-3.6 |
Myanmar |
2021 |
Measures |
Import licences, Other environmental requirements |
Forestry |
Relevant information
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Table 3.6 Recommendations for import
Concerned ministries: Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental Conservation (MONREC), Forest Department
List of commodities needing a recommendation for importation: Sawn timber and forest products, chainsaws.
Other certificates needed: CITES Permit
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Secretariat TPR |
WT/TPR/S/405/REV.1 |
S-Table-3.6 |
Myanmar |
2021 |
Measures |
Import licences, Other environmental requirements |
Chemicals |
Relevant information
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Table 3.6 Recommendations for import
Concerned ministries: MONREC, Department of Environmental Conservation
List of commodities needing a recommendation for importation: Ozone-depleting substances and gases (including for aircon and refrigerators)
Other certificates needed: For HFCs and HCFCs:
Release Form of the Department of Environmental Conservation with the reference “The Order on the Operation of Business relating to Ozone-Depleting Substances”
1. Form (5) (...) For methyl bromide: Release Form of the Department of Environmental Conservation with the reference “The Order on the Operation of Business relating to Ozone-Depleting Substances” (...)
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Climate
Green
Hazardous
Ozone
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Secretariat TPR |
WT/TPR/S/405/REV.1 |
S-Table-3.6 |
Myanmar |
2021 |
Measures |
Import licences, Other environmental requirements |
Other |
Relevant information
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Table 3.6 Recommendations for import
Concerned ministries: MONREC, Department of Environmental Conservation
List of commodities needing a recommendation for importation: Recycled plastic, plastic cuts, and other recycled non-hazardous scrap
Other certificates needed: For recycled plastic, plastic cuts, and other recycled non-hazardous scrap:
1. Application statement providing the details of the reason for import
2. Specification, colour photo, sample, laboratory result (...)
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Hazardous
Plastic
Recycle
Waste
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Secretariat TPR |
WT/TPR/S/405/REV.1 |
S-Table-3.6 |
Myanmar |
2021 |
Measures |
Ban/Prohibition |
Other |
Relevant information
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Table 3.6 Recommendations for import
Concerned ministries: MONREC, Department of Environmental Conservation
List of commodities needing a recommendation for importation: Hazardous waste, as defined by the Basel Convention
Other certificates needed: Hazardous waste, as defined by the Basel Convention, is not allowed to be imported, due to insufficient environmentally sound management facilities
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Secretariat TPR |
WT/TPR/S/405/REV.1 |
S-3§31 |
Myanmar |
2021 |
Measures |
Import licences |
Chemicals, Other |
Relevant information
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3.31. (...) According to MOC Notification No. 68/2020, which was issued on 22 October 2020 (latest available), 3,931 (approximately 35% of all 10-digit level tariff lines) were on the import negative list and required either an automatic or non-automatic licence for import. (...) Currently, goods subject to licensing include: ozone-depleting substances and synthetic greenhouse gases; animals and animal products; plants, plant products and new plant varieties;(...) wild live animals and plants; pesticides; hazardous waste – waste, parings, and scrap of plastics; (...) scheduled wastes (toxic and hazardous wastes) (...)
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Green
Hazardous
Ozone
Plastic
Waste
Wildlife
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