Secretariat TPR |
WT/TPR/S/300/REV.1 |
S-Summary§19 |
China |
2014 |
Trade Policy Framework |
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Import licensing, restrictions and prohibitions are maintained on grounds of state security; public morality; human, animal and plant health; environmental protection; balance of payment reasons; and to comply with international commitments. (…)
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Secretariat TPR |
WT/TPR/S/300/REV.1 |
S-III§28 |
China |
2014 |
Measures |
Ban/Prohibition |
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Under the Foreign Trade Law , China maintains import prohibitions on the following grounds: state security; public morality; human, animal and plant health; environmental protection; balance-of-payments reasons; and to comply with international commitments (Article 16 of the Foreign Trade Law). Prohibited products are listed in the "Catalogue of Commodities Subject to Import Prohibitions", issued by MOFCOM and other relevant ministries and bodies, such as the GACC and AQSIQ (Administration of Quality Supervision, Inspection and Quarantine). The last notification regarding import prohibitions dates from 2009, when imports of products classified under 543 tariff lines at the HS 2007 8-digit level were prohibited; no further information has been provided to the Secretariat since then.(…)
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Secretariat TPR |
WT/TPR/S/300/REV.1 |
S-III§31 |
China |
2014 |
Measures |
Ban/Prohibition |
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(…) These Catalogues include 394 tariff lines (in HS 2007 at the 8-digit level) that are subject to import prohibition under processing trade. These products include: mineral products; organic chemicals (e.g. anthracite, bituminous coking coal and lignite); fertilizers (e.g. urea, animal and vegetable fertilizers other than guano); new hides and skins; iron and steel; machines and electric equipment; waste and used scrap metal; and used mechanical and electrical products. According to the authorities, imports of these products are prohibited under processing trade for reasons of national security, environmental protection, or human, animal and plant health and safety concerns.
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Secretariat TPR |
WT/TPR/S/302/REV.1 |
S-III§129 |
Chinese Taipei |
2014 |
Measures |
Export licences |
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Export licensing is applied to 37 products at the HS 10-digit level (Table A3.6). Besides controlled chemicals (e.g. CFC), diamonds and equipment for semi-conductors are also subject to export licensing.
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Secretariat TPR |
WT/TPR/S/302/REV.1 |
S-Table-A3.6 |
Chinese Taipei |
2014 |
Measures |
Export licences |
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Table A3.6 Products subject to export licensing, 2013
HS Code - Product
2903.45.00.11 Chlorotrifluoromethane (CFC-13)
2903.45.00.21 Pentachlorofluoroethane (CFC-111)
2903.45.00.22 Tetrachlorodifluoroethane (CFC-112)
2903.45.00.31 Heptachlorofluoropropane (CFC-211)
2903.45.00.32 Hexachlorodifluoropropane (CFC-212)
2903.45.00.33 Pentachlorotrifluoropropane (CFC-213)
2903.45.00.34 Tetrachlorotetrafluoropropane (CFC-214)
2903.45.00.35 Trichloropentafluoropropane (CFC-215)
2903.45.00.36 Dichlorohexafluoropropane (CFC-216)
2903.45.00.37 Chloroheptafluoropropane (CFC-217)
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Secretariat TPR |
WT/TPR/S/302/REV.1 |
S-Table-A3.3 |
Chinese Taipei |
2014 |
Measures |
Ban/Prohibition |
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Table A3.3 Products subject to import prohibition, 2013
HS Code - Product
2903.45.00.11 Chlorotrifluoromethane (CFC-13)
2903.45.00.21 Pentachlorofluoroethane (CFC-111)
2903.45.00.22 Tetrachlorodifluoroethane (CFC-112)
2903.45.00.31 Heptachlorofluoropropane (CFC-211)
2903.45.00.32 Hexachlorodifluoropropane (CFC-212)
2903.45.00.33 Pentachlorotrifluoropropane (CFC-213)
2903.45.00.34 Tetrachlorotetrafluoropropane (CFC-214)
2903.45.00.35 Trichloropentafluoropropane (CFC-215)
2903.45.00.36 Dichlorohexafluoropropane (CFC-216)
2903.45.00.37 Chloroheptafluoropropane (CFC-217)
8548.10.10.00 Waste lead-acid accumulators and spent lead-acid accumulators
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Government TPR |
WT/TPR/G/302 |
G-III§8 |
Chinese Taipei |
2014 |
Trade Policy Framework |
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The SII (Statute for Industrial Innovation) also focuses on green policies. It requires competent authorities to assist enterprises in developing and adopting green initiatives, including measures to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and adopt pollution control technologies, among others. The SII also encourages green procurement by government departments and agencies. Other key areas identified by the SII for development facilitation include innovations, branding, industrial-academic cooperation and the establishment of R&D centers.
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Emissions
Pollution
Green
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Secretariat TPR |
WT/TPR/S/302/REV.1 |
S-III§157 |
Chinese Taipei |
2014 |
Measures |
Grants and direct payments |
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Also under the SII, in order to achieve sustainable development, the MOEA (Ministry of Economic Affairs) provides manufacturers with assistance in, inter alia, energy conservation and carbon reduction in production processes; energy resources integration; clean production; green technology; corporate social responsibility; product information disclosure; green factories; and work environment improvement. Any company incorporated in Chinese Taipei is eligible to apply for grants. In general, the approved grant covers no more than 50% of the project expenses, with a cap of NT$5 million within two years of project implementation. The authorities note that as of the end of 2013, guidance and assistance had been provided to more than 3,800 manufacturers to push forward with a range of sustainable-development-related matters.
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Sustainable
Energy
Conservation
Energy
Clean
Environment
Green
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Secretariat TPR |
WT/TPR/S/302/REV.1 |
S-Table-III.13 |
Chinese Taipei |
2014 |
Measures |
Grants and direct payments |
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Table 3.13 Sectoral allocation of grants for developing new leading industries (NT$ '000)
Pollution Prevention 44,009 (2010); 41,364 (2011); 7,500 (2012); 10,000 (2013)
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Secretariat TPR |
WT/TPR/S/302/REV.1 |
S-III§172 |
Chinese Taipei |
2014 |
Measures |
Public procurement |
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(…) The government procurement regime also contains secondary policy goals, such as to encourage the procurement of environment-friendly green products; to support indigenous suppliers; and to give priority to the goods and services produced and provided by people with disabilities.
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Environment
Indigenous
Green
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