Secretariat TPR |
WT/TPR/S/303/REV.2 |
S-III§58 |
Sierra Leone |
2017 |
Measures |
Ban/Prohibition |
Chemicals |
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In accordance with the Montreal Protocol, the exportation of ozone-depleting substances is prohibited. (...)
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Secretariat TPR |
WT/TPR/S/303/REV.2 |
S-III§59 |
Sierra Leone |
2017 |
Measures |
Ban/Prohibition, Export licences |
Agriculture, Energy, Forestry |
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Exports of raw logs have been banned since 2008. Due to environmental regulations, a special permit from the ministry in charge of natural resources is required for the exportation of plants and charcoal.
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Natural resources
Environment
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Secretariat TPR |
WT/TPR/S/303/REV.2 |
S-Table-III.5 |
Sierra Leone |
2017 |
Measures |
Tax concessions |
Energy, Manufacturing |
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Table 3.5 Main investment incentives
Sector/incentive Selected requirements Legal basis
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Energy
3 years' duty-free import of assembling stoves and cookers; equipment for the production of LPG; photovoltaic system equipment and energy efficient appliances that meet IEC global standards • A minimum of US$500,000 investment
• Employment of at least 50 persons Finance Act 2011; Finance Act 2016
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Secretariat TPR |
WT/TPR/S/303/REV.2 |
S-Table-III.6 |
Sierra Leone |
2017 |
Measures |
Technical regulation or specifications |
Not specified |
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Table 3.6 Sierra Leone's technical regulations in force, September 2016
Title Reference
Others
Environmental management systems – Requirements with guidance for use SLS: ISO 14001_2004
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Secretariat TPR |
WT/TPR/S/303/REV.2 |
S-III§123 |
Sierra Leone |
2017 |
Measures |
Other measures |
Other |
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Sierra Leone is neither a member nor an observer of the International Union for the Protection of New Varieties of Plants (UPOV). Sierra Leone is a party to the Convention on Biological Diversity.
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Secretariat TPR |
WT/TPR/S/355/REV.1 |
S-Summary§8 |
Switzerland and Liechtenstein |
2017 |
Measures |
Investment measures |
Energy |
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Switzerland remains among the top destinations for foreign direct investment. Most economic sectors are open to investment, including by foreigners. However, investment restrictions continue to apply to activities under state monopoly, including certain rail transport services, some postal services, and certain insurance services. Restrictions (domicile requirements) are also applied to air and maritime transport, hydro- and nuclear power, oil and gas pipelines, and transport of explosive materials.
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Secretariat TPR |
WT/TPR/S/355/REV.1 |
S-Table-III.6 |
Switzerland and Liechtenstein |
2017 |
Measures |
Internal taxes |
Energy |
Relevant information
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[Context:
3.32. The Switzerland-Liechtenstein Customs Union has bound "other duties and charges" (ODCs) on the tariff lines covered in their schedule of concessions at zero. However, Switzerland applies levies on imports of certain goods that are subject to compulsory reserve stock requirements to finance these reserve stocks. Under the compulsory stock system, these are called "guarantee funds", which are managed by five private organizations/cooperatives: CARBURA (energy), Réservesuisse (foodstuffs), Agricura (fertilizer), Helvecura (therapeutic products), and Provisiogas (natural gas), on behalf of the federal government. In the case of foodstuffs, fees are levied on basic foodstuffs, such as rice, sugar, coffee, edible oils and fats, cereals for bread making, durum wheat and feedstuffs, which are collected by Réservesuisse (Table 3.6). These fees are levied in addition to customs duties. No guarantee fund contributions are levied on domestically produced foodstuffs (Réservesuisse) or energy products (CARBURA) subject to reserve stock requirements, whereas Agricura, Helvecura and Provisiogas levy fees on both domestic and imported goods (Section 3.1.5).]
Table 3.6 Guarantee fund contributions, 2016
Guarantee fund contribution (GFC)
CARBURA (energy)
Petroleum spirit and fractions SwF 3.30/m3
Diesel oil SwF 3.30/m3
Biofuels SwF 3.30/m3
Biodiesel SwF 3.30/m3
Bioethanol and petrol mixture SwF 3.30/m3
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Secretariat TPR |
WT/TPR/S/355/REV.1 |
S-III§42 |
Switzerland and Liechtenstein |
2017 |
Measures |
Ban/Prohibition, Import licences |
Not specified |
Relevant information
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Switzerland applies a number of prohibitions and restrictions on imports, mainly for reasons of security, health, protection of intellectual property, and protection of the environment. (...)
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Secretariat TPR |
WT/TPR/S/355/REV.1 |
S-Table-III.12 |
Switzerland and Liechtenstein |
2017 |
Measures |
Ban/Prohibition |
Chemicals, Manufacturing, Other |
Relevant information
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Table 3.12 Selected products subject to import prohibitions, 2012
Products Regulation/agreement Purpose
Endangered species and their products CITES Environment
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Certain toxic and environmentally hazardous chemical substances Ordinance on Risk Reduction Related to Chemical Products (RS 814.81) Environment/public health and safety
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Certain carbon-zinc batteries and alkali-manganese batteries/accumulators Protocol to the Convention on Long-Range Transboundary Air Pollution (RS 0.814.326) Environment
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Endangered
Environment
Hazardous
Pollution
MEAs
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Secretariat TPR |
WT/TPR/S/355/REV.1 |
S-III§45 |
Switzerland and Liechtenstein |
2017 |
Measures |
Ban/Prohibition |
Agriculture |
Relevant information
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(...) imports of some plant and plant products from certain countries are prohibited where the phytosanitary situation of these products presents a clear danger of introduction of pests or diseases into Switzerland. For some products, such as potatoes, the prohibition applies to all countries except those that are members of the European and Mediterranean Plant Protection Organization (EPPO).
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