NOTIFICATION PURSUANT TO THE DECISION ON
NOTIFICATION PROCEDURES
FOR QUANTITATIVE RESTRICTIONS
Mauritius
The following communication, dated 9 March
2017, is being circulated at the request of the delegation of Mauritius.
A. Notifying Member: Mauritius
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B. Date of notification:
09 March
2017
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C. First time
notification:
Yes
No,
last notification was made in (doc. symbol): G/MA/QR/N/MUS/2
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D. Type of notification:
1. Complete (i.e. notification of all quantitative
restrictions in force)
2. Changes to a notification
previously made in (doc symbol) which are of the following nature:
2.1 Introduction of new restrictions, as listed
in Section 1.
2.2 Elimination of restrictions, as described
in G below.
2.3 Modification of a previously notified
restriction, as described in Section 1.
3. Reverse notification of restrictions
maintained by (Member):
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E. The notification provides information
for the following biennial period 2016-2018 and relates to restrictions in force as of 28
February 2017
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F. This notification
contains information* relating to:
Section 1: List of quantitative
restrictions that are currently in force.
Section 2: Cross-reference to other WTO
notifications with information on quantitative restrictions that are
currently in force and additional information.
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G. Comments
of a general nature, including a description of the elimination of
restrictions notified under D.2.2 and the date they ceased to be in force.
The item refined table salt
is no longer under restriction at import and has been delisted since 02 June
2015 in document GN 122 OF 2015.
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Section 1: List of quantitative
restrictions that are currently in force
QRNo
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General description of the restriction
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Type of restriction
(Symbol in Annex 2 of the Decision)
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Tariff line code(s) affected, based on HS
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Detailed Product Description
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WTO Justification (e.g. Article XX(g) of
the GATT, etc.) and Grounds for Restriction, e.g., Other International
Commitments (e.g. Montreal Protocol, CITES, etc.)
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National legal basis and entry into force
(i.e. Law, regulation or administrative decision)
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Administration,
modification of previously notified measures, and other comments
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1
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2
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3
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4
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5
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6
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7
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1.
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Quota system on the importation dry whole onions
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Quota
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07030.1000
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Dry Whole Onions
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Article XI: General Elimination of
Quantitative Restrictions of the GATT: To restrict the quantities of the like
domestic product permitted to be marketed or produced.
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Mauritius Agricultural Marketing Act 1963 and Regulations as amended
in November 2013.
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A Licensing system is in place to allow
private importers to import a specified quantity over a given period of time.
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2
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Quota system on the importation of fresh whole potatoes
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Quota
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0701 9000
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Fresh whole potato
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Article XI: General Elimination of
Quantitative Restrictions of the GATT- To restrict the quantities of the like
domestic product permitted to be marketed or produced.
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Mauritius Agricultural Marketing Act 1963 and Regulations as amended
in November 2013.
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A Licensing system is in place to allow
private importers to import a specified quantity over a given period of time.
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3
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Import and export are limited through a system of permits for
orchids under CITES
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NAL-I
NAL X
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060313
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Orchids under CITES
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As per CITES Convention
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In accordance with Section 39(1) of the
Native Terrestrial Biodiversity of the National Parks Act 2015.
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Administered by National Parks &
Conservation Service under the aegis of the Ministry of Agro-Industry &
Food Security
Permits from the Director of National
Parks and Conservation Services are needed for Import and Export in
accordance with Section 39(1) of the Native Terrestrial Biodiversity of the
National Parks Act 2015.
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4
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Import and export are limited through a system of permits for
endangered plant and animal species
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NAL-I
NAL-X
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Various chapters
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Endemic plant varieties and endangered
species
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As per CITES Convention
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In accordance with Section 39(1) of the
Native Terrestrial Biodiversity of the National Parks Act 2015.
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Administered by National Parks &
Conservation Service under the aegis of the Ministry of Agro-Industry &
Food Security
Permits from the Director of National
Parks and Conservation Services are needed for Import and Export in
accordance with Section 39(1) of the Native Terrestrial Biodiversity of the
National Parks Act 2015.
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5
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Prohibition to import of appliances
containing Chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs) and hydrochlorofluorocarbons (HCFCs)
since 2013
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P
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Various chapters
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The following items containing
Chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs) and Hydrochlorofluorocarbons (HCFCs) as
refrigerant or blowing agent Refrigerators,
freezers, refrigerating cabinets, showcases, counters and other refrigerating
or freezing furnitures, chilling units, coolers, air conditioners (including
motor vehicle air conditioners), automatic beverage-vending machines,
incorporating refrigerating devices, cold-room equipment, refrigerated
transport vehicles, refrigerator insulation, freezer insulation, foam
packings, dehumidifiers, fishing boat refrigeration equipment, and styrofoam
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Commitment to Montreal Protocol
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Regulations: Consumer Protection
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6
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Administrative control on the import and
export of Hydrochlorofluorocarbons (HCFCs) since 2013
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GQC
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Various chapters
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HCFCs refrigerants are administratively
controlled through a quota system. Importers are required to seek a clearance
from the Ministry of Environment, SD&DBM (Focal Point for Montreal Protocol).
An import permit, under the Dangerous Chemicals Control Act, is granted once
clearance is secured.
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Commitment to Montreal Protocol
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Administrative decision
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7
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Administrative ban on halons, carbon
tetrachloride, methyl chloroform and methyl bromide
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CP
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Various chapters
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There is an administrative ban on halons,
carbon tetrachloride, methyl chloroform. Methyl bromide is also banned,
except for certain critical uses during preshipment and quarantine.
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Commitment to Montreal Protocol
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Administrative decision
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8
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Ban on import of plastic bags, including
non-woven polypropylene bags
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P
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3923.211
3923.212
3923.291
3923.292
4202.921
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The import, manufacture, sale or supply
of a plastic bag, with or without handles or gussets, and irrespective of
their size or type is banned, and includes a non-woven polypropylene bag. The
regulations specifically target plastic bags designed to carry goods
purchased at a point of sale such as a wholesale or retail outlet, a market,
a fair and a hawker.
However, the import or manufacture of
biodegradable and compostable plastic bags has to be in conformity with
standards prescribed in the Third Schedule of the Regulations
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Article XX(b) of GATT-General Exceptions
- Necessary to protect human, animal or plant life or health
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Regulations: Environment Protection
(Banning of Plastic Bags) Regulations 2015
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9
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The 12 POPs of the Stockholm Convention
are prohibited.
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P
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Various chapters
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· Dioxins, Furans and PCBs for the Industrial Chemicals;
· Aldrin, Chlordane, DDT, Dieldrin, Endrin, Heptachlor, HCB, Mirex and
Toxaphene for the Agricultural Chemicals
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Commitment to the Stockholm Convention
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Regulations:
The Dangerous Chemicals Control Act 2004
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Section 2: Cross-reference to
other WTO notifications with information on quantitative restrictions that are
currently in force
This section shall be filled
by Members in case a notification made pursuant to another notification
requirement (e.g. set in the Agreement on Agriculture, Agreement on Balance of
Payments, Agreement on Safeguards, and the Agreement on Import Licensing
Procedures, etc.) contains information on a quantitative restriction in force
and which is not listed in Section 1.
1. Agreement on Agriculture
A. Was a notification made with information on
a quantitative restriction? Yes No
B. If yes, then list below the relevant
document symbol and include any information element missing in the notification:
2. Agreement on Balance of Payments
A. Was a notification made with information on
a quantitative restriction? Yes No
B. If yes, then list below the relevant
document symbol and include any information element missing in the notification:
3. Agreement
on Safeguards
A. Was a notification made with information on
a quantitative restriction? Yes No
B. If yes, then list below the relevant
document symbol and include any information element missing in the notification:
4. Agreement on Import Licensing Procedures (non-automatic licences)
A. Was a notification made with information on
a quantitative restriction? Yes No
B. If yes, then list below the relevant
document symbol and include any information element missing in the notification:
5. Other notifications
A. Was a
notification made with information on a quantitative restriction in other
notifications? Yes No
B. If yes,
then list below the relevant document symbol and include any information
element missing in the notification:
__________