G/MA/QR/N/MUS/6  
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Comité de l'accès aux marchés  Original:  anglais  
 
 
NOTIFICATION PRÉSENTÉE CONFORMÉMENT À LA DÉCISION  
SUR LES PROCÉDURES DE NOTIFICATION DES  
RESTRICTIONS QUANTITATIVES  
MAURICE  
La communication ci -après, datée du 27 septembre 2022, est distribuée à la demande de la 
délégation de Maurice.  
 
A. Membre notifiant: Maurice  
B. Date de la notification: 27 septembre 2022  
C. Première notification:  
 Oui 
 Non, dernière notification présentée dans le document (cote du document): 
 G/MA/QR/N/MUS/5  
D. Type de notification:  
 1. Complète (c'est -à-dire notification de toutes les restrictions quantitatives en vigueur ) 
 2. Modifications apportées  à une notification faite précédemment (cote du document) qui 
sont de la nature suivante:  
  2.1 Introduction de nouvelles restrictions, telles qu'énumérées dans la section 1. 
  2.2 Suppression de restrictions, tel qu'indiqu é plus bas dans la section G . 
  2.3 Modification d'une restriction notifiée précédemment, tel qu'indiqué dans la 
section  1. 
 3. Notification inverse des restrictions maintenues par (Membre ):  
E. La notification contient des renseignements pour la période biennale: 2022-2024 
et concerne des restrictions en vigueur le 1er août 2022 
F. La présente notification contient les renseignements1 ci-après:  
 Section 1:  Liste des restrictions quantitatives en vigueur . 
  Section 2:  Renvoi à d'autres notifications adressées à l'OMC et contenant des 
renseignements sur des restrictions quantitatives actuellement en vigueur, et 
renseignements additionnels . 
G. Observations  générales, y compris description de la suppression de restrictions 
notifiées au titre du point D.2.2 et date à laquelle elles ont cessé d'être 
appliquées  
  
 
 
1 En anglais seulement.   
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- 2 - Section 1: List of quantitative restrictions that are currently in force  
 
QR 
No. General description of 
the restriction  Type of 
restriction  
 Tariff line 
code(s) 
affected, based 
on HS  2022  Detailed Product 
Description  WTO Justification and 
Grounds for Restriction, e.g., 
Other International 
Commitments  National legal basis 
and entry into force  
 Administration, 
modification of 
previously notified 
measures, and other 
comments  
 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 
1 Quota system on the 
importation of dry whole 
onions  STR-S 0703.10.00  Dry whole onions  Article XI:2(a): General 
Elimination of Quantitative 
Restrictions of the GATT: To 
restrict the quantities of the like 
domestic product permitted to 
be marketed or produce d. Mauritius Agricultural 
Marketing Act 1963 and 
Regulations as amended 
in November 2013.  A Licensing system is in 
place to allow private 
importers to import a 
specified quantity over a 
given period of time.  
2 Quota system on the 
importation of fresh 
whole potatoes  STR-S 0701.90.00  Fresh whole potato  Article XI:2(a): General 
Elimination of Quantitative 
Restrictions of the GATT - To 
restrict the quantities of the like 
domestic product permitted to 
be marketed or produced.  Mauritius Agricultural 
Marketing Act 1963 and 
Regulations as amended 
in November 2013.  A Licensing system is in 
place to allow private 
importers to import a 
specified quantity over a 
given period of time.  
3 Import and export are 
limited through a system 
of permits for orchids, 
African grey parrot 
(Psitaccus erithacus), 
and radiated tortoise 
(Astrochelysradiata ) 
under CITES  NAL 
NAL-X 0603.13.00  
0106.20.00  Orchids and radiated 
tortoise under CITES  Article XX(b) of GATT -General 
Exceptions - Necessary to 
protect human, animal or plant 
life or health  
 
And CITES Convention  In accordance with 
Section  38(1) and 
Section 39(1) of the 
Native Terrestrial 
Biodiversity and National 
Parks Act 2015.  Administered by National 
Parks & Conservation 
Service under the aegis 
of the Ministry of Agro -
Industry & Food 
Security.  
 
Permits are issued by the 
CITES Management 
Authority for Import and 
Export of CITES 
prescribed species in 
accordance with Section 
38(1) and Section 39(1) 
under the Native 
Terrestrial Biodiversity 
and National Parks Act 
2015.  
4 Import and export are 
limited through a system 
of permits for 
endangered plant and 
animal species  NAL 
NAL-X Various chapters  CITES listed plant and 
animal species under  
Appendix I and II and 
their derivatives.  Article XX(b) of GATT -General 
Exceptions - Necessary to 
protect human, animal or plant 
life or health  
 In accordance with 
Section 38(1) and 
Section 39(1) of the 
Native Terrestrial Administered by National 
Parks & Conservation 
Service under the aegis 
of the Ministry of Agro -
Industry & Food Security   
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No. General description of 
the restriction  Type of 
restriction  
 Tariff line 
code(s) 
affected, based 
on HS  2022  Detailed Product 
Description  WTO Justification and 
Grounds for Restriction, e.g., 
Other International 
Commitments  National legal basis 
and entry into force  
 Administration, 
modification of 
previously notified 
measures, and other 
comments  
 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 
And CITES Convention  Biodiversity and National 
Parks Act 2015.  Permits are issued by the 
CITES Management 
Authority for Import and 
Export in accordance 
with Section 38(1) and 
Section 39(1) of the 
Native Terrestrial 
Biodiversity and National 
Parks Act 2015.  
5 Prohibition to import 
items containing 
Chlorofluorocarbons 
(CFCs) and 
hydrochlorofluorocarbon
s (HCFCs)  P 2903.71.00  
2903.72.00  
2903.73.00  
2903.74.00  
2903.75.00  
2903.77.00  
2903.78.00  
2903.79.00  
3827.51.00  
3827.59.00  
3827.61.00  
3827.62.00  
3827.63.00  
3827.64.00  
3827.65.00  
3827.68.00  
3827.69.00  
3824.99.99  The following items 
containing 
Chlorofluorocarbons 
(CFCs) and 
Hydrochlorofluorocarbo
ns (HCFCs) as 
refrigerant or blowing 
agent refrigerators, 
freezers, refrigerating 
cabinets, showcases, 
counters and other 
refrigerating or freezing 
furniture, chilling units, 
coolers  
 
Air conditioners 
(including motor vehicle 
air cond itioners), 
automatic beverage -
vending machines, 
incorporating 
refrigerating devices, 
cold-room equipment, 
refrigerated transport 
vehicles, refrigerator 
insulation, freezer 
insulation, foam 
packings, 
dehumidifiers, fishing Article XX(b) of GATT -General 
Exceptions - Necessary to 
protect human, animal or plant 
life or health  
 
Article XX(g) of GATT - General 
Exceptions - relating to the 
conversation of exhaustible 
natural resources  
if such measures are made 
effective i n conjunction with 
restrictions on domestic 
production and consumption  
 
And commitment to Montreal 
Protocol  The Consumer Protection 
(Control of Imports) 
Regulations 2017  Administered by Ministry 
of Environment , Solid 
Waste Management and 
Climate Change   
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No. General description of 
the restriction  Type of 
restriction  
 Tariff line 
code(s) 
affected, based 
on HS  2022  Detailed Product 
Description  WTO Justification and 
Grounds for Restriction, e.g., 
Other International 
Commitments  National legal basis 
and entry into force  
 Administration, 
modification of 
previously notified 
measures, and other 
comments  
 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 
boat refrigeration 
equipment, and 
Styrofoam  
6 Restriction  on the import 
and export of 
Hydrochlorofluorocarbon
s (HCFCs) since 2013  GQ 
NAL-X 2903.77.00  
2903.78.00  
2903.79.00  
3824.99.99  
3827.51.00  
3827.59.00  
3827.61.00  
3827.62.00  
3827.63.00  
3827.64.00  
3827.65.00  
3827.68.00  
3827.69.00  HCFCs refrigerants  Article XX(b) of GATT -General 
Exceptions - Necessary to 
protect human, animal or plant 
life or health  
 
Article XX(g) of GATT - General 
Exceptions - relating to the 
conservation of exhaustible 
natural resources if such 
measures are made effective in 
conjunction with restrictions  
on domestic production and 
consumption  
 
And commitment to Montreal 
Protocol  Dangerous Chemical 
Control Act 2004  Importers are required 
to seek a clearance from  
the Ministry of 
Environment, Solid 
Waste Management and 
Climate Change (Focal 
Point for Montreal 
Protocol). An import 
permit, under the 
Dangerous Chemicals 
Control Act, is granted 
once clearance is 
secured)  
7 Prohibition to import  
halons, carbon 
tetrachloride, methyl 
chloroform and methyl 
bromide  CP Various chapters  Halons, carbon 
tetrachloride, methyl 
chloroform. Methyl 
bromide is also banned, 
except for certain 
critical uses during 
preshipment and 
quarantine.  Article XX(b) of GATT -General 
Exceptions - Necessary to 
protect human, animal or plant 
life or health  
 
Article XX(g) of GATT - General 
Exceptions - relating to the 
conservation of exhaustible 
natural resources if such 
measures are made effective in 
conjunct ion with restrictions on 
domestic production and 
consumption  
 
And commitment to Montreal 
Protocol  The Consumer Protection 
(Control of Imports) 
Regulations 2017  
 
The Dangerous 
Chemicals Control Act 
2004 Administered by Ministry 
of Environment, Solid 
Waste M anagement and 
Climate Change   
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No. General description of 
the restriction  Type of 
restriction  
 Tariff line 
code(s) 
affected, based 
on HS  2022  Detailed Product 
Description  WTO Justification and 
Grounds for Restriction, e.g., 
Other International 
Commitments  National legal basis 
and entry into force  
 Administration, 
modification of 
previously notified 
measures, and other 
comments  
 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 
8 Prohibition to import and 
export plastic bags  P 
P-X 3923.21.10  
3923.21.20  
3923.21.90  
3923.29.11  
3923.29.12  
3923.29.19  
3923.29.21  
3923.29.22  
3923.29.29  
3923.29.91  
3923.29.92  
3923.29.99  
4202.92.11  
4202.92.91  Plastic bags  
 
"plastic" means a 
petroleum -based 
material or its 
derivatives  Article XX(b) of GATT -General 
Exceptions - Necessary to 
protect human, animal or plant 
life or health  Environment Protection 
(Banning of Plastic Bags) 
Regulations 2020  Administered by Ministry 
of Environment, Solid 
Waste Management and 
Climate Change  
9 Prohibition to import and 
export Non-
Biodegradable Single Use 
Plastic Products  
 
"single use plastic 
product" means a plastic 
product intended to be 
used once only before it 
is thrown away.  P 
P-X 3924.10.15  
 
 
 
3923.10.14  
3924.10.13  
 
3924.10.12  
3923.10.13  
 
3424.10.11  
3923.10.12  
 
3924.10.14  
3923.10.15  
 
3917.29.11  
 
 
 
 
 
3924.10.15  
 Plastic cutlery (forks, 
knives, spoons, 
chopsticks)  
 
Plastic plate  
 
 
Plastic cup  
 
 
Plastic bowl  
 
 
Plastic tray  
 
 
Plastic straw, including 
sealed plastic straw 
forming an integral part 
of the packaging of 
another product  
 
Plastic beverage stirrer  
 Article XX(b) of GATT -Gener al 
Exceptions - Necessary to 
protect human, animal or plant 
life or health  Environment Protection 
(Control of Single Use 
Plastic Products) 
Regulations 2020  Administered by Ministry 
of Environment, Solid 
Waste Management and 
Climate Change   
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No. General description of 
the restriction  Type of 
restriction  
 Tariff line 
code(s) 
affected, based 
on HS  2022  Detailed Product 
Description  WTO Justification and 
Grounds for Restriction, e.g., 
Other International 
Commitments  National legal basis 
and entry into force  
 Administration, 
modification of 
previously notified 
measures, and other 
comments  
 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 
 
3923.10.11  
3924.90.91  
 
3923.50.11  
 
 
3923.10.11  
3923.10.16  
3924.90.91  
3924.90.94   
Plastic hinged container  
 
 
Plastic lid for single use 
plastic product  
 
Receptacles of any 
shape, with or without 
lid, used to contain food  
which is intended for 
immediate 
consumption, either on 
the spot or take away 
and supplied by a food 
service business  
10 Prohibition to import 
Persistent Organic 
Pollutants of the 
Stockholm Convention.  P Various chapters  Industrial chemicals:  
Dioxins, furans, pcbs, 
hbb*, hexabde* and 
Heptabde*, pfos*, its 
salts and pfos -f*, 
tetrabde* and 
pentabde*, hbcd*, 
pcn*, deca -bde*, 
sccps*;  
 
Agricultural chemicals:  
Aldrin, chlordane, ddt, 
dieldrin, endrin, 
heptachlor, hcb, mirex 
and toxaphene, alpha 
hexachlorocyclohexane 
(α-hch)*, beta 
hexachlorocyclohexane 
(β-hch)*, chlordecone, 
lindane, 
pentachlorobenzene 
(pecb)*, technical Article XX(b) of GATT -General 
Exceptions - Necessary to 
protect human, animal or plant 
life or health  
And commitment to the 
Stockholm Convention  The Dangerous 
Chemical s Control Act 
2004 Note:  
The chemicals marked 
with * are 
Administratively 
controlled by the 
Dangerous Chemicals  
Control Board to prevent 
their entry, pending 
promulgation of the 
regulations.   
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No. General description of 
the restriction  Type of 
restriction  
 Tariff line 
code(s) 
affected, based 
on HS  2022  Detailed Product 
Description  WTO Justification and 
Grounds for Restriction, e.g., 
Other International 
Commitments  National legal basis 
and entry into force  
 Administration, 
modification of 
previously notified 
measures, and other 
comments  
 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 
endos ulfan and its 
related isomers, 
pentachlorophenol and 
its salts and esters 
(pcp), dicofol  
11 Prohibition to import 
tobacco product for use 
in connection with a 
water pipe.  CP 2404.11.00  Waterpipe – Means a 
device from which the 
smoke of a tobacco 
product is drawn 
through water and a 
long tube; and includes 
a hookah or shisha  Article XX(b) of GATT -General 
Exceptions - Necessary to 
protect human, animal or plant 
life or health  
And WHO Framework 
Convention on Tobacco Control 
(WHO FCTC)  Public Health 
(Restrictions on Tobacco 
Products) Regulations 
2022 Administered by the 
National Agricultural 
Products Regulatory 
Office (NAPRO) and 
enforced by the MRA 
Customs  
12 Prohibition to import 
cigarettes having a tar 
yield not exceeding ten 
(10) milligrammes per 
cigarette  P 2402.20.00  
2404.11.00  
2404.19.00  
2402.10.10  
2402.10.90  
2402.20.00  
2402.90.10  
2402.90.90  
2403.19.90  
2403.91.00  
2403.99.00  
2404.11.00  
2404.12.00  
2404.19.10  
2404.19.90  
2404.91.00  
2404.92.00  
2404.99.00  Tobacco Product – 
(a) means any product 
composed, in whole or 
in part, of –(i) tobacco, 
including tobacco 
leaves or any extract; 
or 
 
(ii) any mixture 
containing tobacco; and  
 
(b) includes –  
(i) cigarettes, bidis, 
cigars, cigarillos, little 
cigars, smokeless 
tobacco, green tobacco, 
leaf tobacco, heated 
tobacco products, 
cigarette papers, tubes 
or filters; and  
 
(ii) electronic nicotine 
delivery systems, 
electronic non -nicotine 
delivery systems and 
other products Article XX(b) of GATT -General 
Exceptions - Necessary to 
protect human, animal or plant 
life or health  
 
And WHO Framework 
Convention on Tobacc o Control 
(WHO FCTC)  In accordance with 
Regulations 
4(1)(a)(viii)(A) of the 
Public Health 
(Restrictions on Tobacco 
Products) Regulations 
2022 Administered by the 
National Agricultural 
Products Regulatory 
Office (NAPRO) and 
enforced by the MRA 
Customs  
 
Clearance required from 
Ministry of Health and 
Wellness for goods under 
HS code 2404.92.00 and 
2404.99.00   
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No. General description of 
the restriction  Type of 
restriction  
 Tariff line 
code(s) 
affected, based 
on HS  2022  Detailed Product 
Description  WTO Justification and 
Grounds for Restriction, e.g., 
Other International 
Commitments  National legal basis 
and entry into force  
 Administration, 
modification of 
previously notified 
measures, and other 
comments  
 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 
containing nicotine and 
devices used for their 
consumption that may 
be used, manufactured 
or marketed to replace 
or imitate tobacco 
products; but  
 
(c) does not include any 
product authorised for 
marketing and sale in 
Mauritius as a nicotine 
replacement therapy.  
13 Prohibition to import 
cigarettes having a 
nicotine yield not 
exceeding one (1.0) 
milligrammes per 
cigarette  CP 2402.20.00  
2401.11.00  
2404.19.00  
2402.10.10  
2402.10.90  
2402.20.00  
2402.90.10  
2402.90.90  
2403.19.90  
2403.91.00  
2403.99.00  
2404.11.00  
2401.12.00  
2404.19.10  
2404.19.90  
2404.91.00  
2404.92.00  
2404.99.00  Tobacco Product – 
(a) means any product 
composed, in whole  or 
in part, of –(i) tobacco, 
including tobacco 
leaves or any extract; 
or 
 
(ii) any mixture 
containing tobacco; and  
 
(b) includes –  
(i) cigarettes, bidis, 
cigars, cigarillos, little 
cigars, smokeless 
tobacco, green tobacco, 
leaf tobacco, heated 
tobacco p roducts, 
cigarette papers, tubes 
or filters; and  
 
(ii) electronic nicotine 
delivery systems, 
electronic non -nicotine 
delivery systems and Article XX(b) of GATT -General 
Exceptions - Necessary to 
protect human , animal or plant 
life or health  
 
And WHO Framework 
Convention on Tobacco Control 
(WHO FCTC)  In accordance with 
Regulations 
4(1)(a)(viii)(B) of the 
Public Health 
(Restrictions on Tobacco 
Products) Regulations 
2022 Administered by the 
National Agricultural 
Products Regulatory 
Office (NAPRO) and 
enforced by the MRA 
Customs  
 
Clearance required from 
Ministry of Health and 
Wellness for goods under 
HS code 2404.92.00 and 
2404.99.00   
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No. General description of 
the restriction  Type of 
restriction  
 Tariff line 
code(s) 
affected, based 
on HS  2022  Detailed Product 
Description  WTO Justification and 
Grounds for Restriction, e.g., 
Other International 
Commitments  National legal basis 
and entry into force  
 Administration, 
modification of 
previously notified 
measures, and other 
comments  
 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 
other products 
containing nicotine and 
devices used for their 
consumption that may 
be used, manufactured 
or marketed t o replace 
or imitate tobacco 
products; but  
 
(c) does not include any 
product authorised for 
marketing and sale in 
Mauritius as a nicotine 
replacement therapy.  
14 Prohibition to import 
cigarettes having a 
carbon monoxide yield 
not exceeding ten (10) 
milligrammes per 
cigarette  P 2404.11.00  
2404.19.00  
2402.10.10  
2402.10.90  
2402.20.00  
2402.90.10  
2402.90.90  
2403.19.90  
2403.91.00  
2403.99.00  
2404.11.00  
2404.12.00  
2404.19.10  
2404.19.90  
2404.91.00  
2404.92.00  
2404.99.00  
2404.12.00  
2404.11.00  
2404.12.00  
2404.19.00  
8543.40.00  Tobacco Product – 
(a) means any product 
composed, in whole or 
in part, of –(i) tobacco, 
including tobacco 
leaves or any extract; 
or 
 
(ii) any mixture 
containing tobacco; and  
 
(b) includes –  
(i) cigarettes, bidis, 
cigars, cigarillos, little 
cigars, smokeless 
tobacco, green tobacco, 
leaf tobacco, heated 
tobacco products, 
cigarette papers, tubes 
or filters; and  
 
(ii) electronic nicotine 
delivery systems, 
electronic non -nicotine Article XX(b) of GATT -General 
Exceptions - Necessary to 
protect human, animal or plant 
life or health  
 
And WHO Framework 
Convention on Tobacco Control 
(WHO FCTC)  In accordance with 
Regulations 
4(1)(a)(viii)(C ) of the 
Public Health 
(Restrictions on Tobacco 
Products) Regulations 
2022 Administered by the  
National Agricultural 
Products Regulatory 
Office (NAPRO) and 
enforced by the MRA 
Customs   
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No. General description of 
the restriction  Type of 
restriction  
 Tariff line 
code(s) 
affected, based 
on HS  2022  Detailed Product 
Description  WTO Justification and 
Grounds for Restriction, e.g., 
Other International 
Commitments  National legal basis 
and entry into force  
 Administration, 
modification of 
previously notified 
measures, and other 
comments  
 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 
delivery systems and 
other products 
containing nicotine and 
devices used for their 
consumption that may 
be used, manufactured 
or marketed to replace 
or imitate tobacco 
products; but  
 
(c) does not include any 
product authorised for 
marketing and sale in 
Mauritius as  a nicotine 
replacement therapy.  
15 Prohibition to import, 
Electronic  Nicotine 
Delivery System 
(ENDS)/Electronic Non -
Nicotine Delivery System 
(ENNDS), e -liquids, 
devices and accessories 
sold or marketed for use 
in or with ENDS/ENNDS.  P 2403.91.00  "Electronic Nicotine 
delivery 
System/Electronic  Non-
Nicotine Delivery 
System 
(ENDS/ENNDS)" –  
(a) means a system 
which produces, upon 
heating, an aerosol for 
inhalation from a 
solution which –  
 
(i) may contain nicotine, 
flavourants, usually 
dissolved into propylene 
glycol and/or glycerine; 
but 
(ii) do es not contain 
tobacco; and  
 
(b) includes –  
(i) products marketed 
or known as electronic Article XX(b) of GATT -General 
Exceptions - Necessary to 
protect human, animal or plant 
life or health  
 
And WHO Framework 
Convention on Tobacco Control 
(WHO FCTC)  In accordance with  
Regulations 4(4) (c) and 
(d) of the Public Health 
(Restrictions on Tobacco 
Products) Regulations 
2022 Administered by the 
National Agricultural 
Products Regulatory 
Office (NAPRO) and 
enforced by the MRA 
Customs   
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No. General description of 
the restriction  Type of 
restriction  
 Tariff line 
code(s) 
affected, based 
on HS  2022  Detailed Product 
Description  WTO Justification and 
Grounds for Restriction, e.g., 
Other International 
Commitments  National legal basis 
and entry into force  
 Administration, 
modification of 
previously notified 
measures, and other 
comments  
 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 
cigarettes or  
e-cigarettes, vapes, e -
cigars, e -pipes and e -
shisha; and  
 
(ii) any device which 
produces the aerosol or 
vapour and any solution 
used in the device for 
producing the aerosol 
whether sold as one 
system or as separate 
components  
16 Prohibition to import, a 
tobacco product with a 
characterising flavour.  P 2403.91.00  "Characterising 
flavour" –  
 
(a) means a 
clearly noticeable 
smell or taste, other 
than that of 
tobacco, resulting 
from an additive or 
a combination of 
additives, including, 
but not limited to, 
fruit, spice, herbs, 
alcohol, candy, 
menthol or vanilla, 
which is noticeable 
before or during the 
consumption of the 
tobacco product; 
and 
 
(b) includes a taste 
or smell which may be  
activated by the user at Article XX(b) of GATT -General 
Exceptions - Necessary to 
protect human, animal or plant 
life or health  
 
And WHO Framework 
Convention on Tobacco Control 
(WHO FCTC)  In accordance with 
Regulations 4(4)(f) of 
the Public Health 
(Restrictions on Tobacco 
Products) Regulations 
2022 Administered by the 
National Agricultural 
Products Regulatory 
Office (NAPRO) and 
enforced by the MRA 
Customs   
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No. General description of 
the restriction  Type of 
restriction  
 Tariff line 
code(s) 
affected, based 
on HS  2022  Detailed Product 
Description  WTO Justification and 
Grounds for Restriction, e.g., 
Other International 
Commitments  National legal basis 
and entry into force  
 Administration, 
modification of 
previously notified 
measures, and other 
comments  
 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 
the time of 
consumption  
17 Prohibition to import, a 
smokeless tobacco 
product  P 2403.91.00  
2403.99.00  "Smokeless tobacco" 
means a tobacco 
product used without 
combustion, heating or 
pyrolysis, at the time of 
use, such as chewing 
tobacco, snus and snuff 
and dissolvable 
products  Article XX(b) of GATT -General 
Exceptions - Necessary to 
protect human, animal or plant 
life or health  
 
And WHO Framework 
Convention on Tobacco Control 
(WHO FCTC)  In accordance with 
Regulations 4(4)(g) of 
the Public Health 
(Restrictions on Tobacco 
Products ) Regulations 
2022 Administered by the 
National Agricultural 
Products Regulatory 
Office (NAPRO) and 
enforced by the MRA 
Customs  
18 Prohibition to import a 
heated tobacco product, 
including a device, 
tobacco product or 
accessory to be used in 
connection with a heated 
tobacco product  P 2404.11.00  
2404.12.00  
2404.19.10  
2404.19.90  
2404.11.00  
2404.12.00  
2404.19.10  
2404.19.90  "Heated tobacco 
product" - 
(a) means a 
category of tobacco 
products, including 
products described, 
advertised or sold  as 
"heat not burn" 
products, in which 
tobacco is heated in an 
electronic or similar 
device to produce 
aerosols containing 
nicotine and other 
chemicals, which are 
inhaled by the user; and  
 
(b) includes the 
heating device, any  
component or part used 
with the device and any 
tobacco product 
intended for use with 
the device;  Article XX(b) of GATT -General 
Exceptions - Necessary to 
protect human, animal or plant 
life or health  
 
And WHO Framework 
Convention on Tobacco Control 
(WHO FC TC)  In accordance with 
Regulations 4(4)(h) of 
the Public Health 
(Restrictions on Tobacco 
Products) Regulations 
2022 Administered by the 
National Agricultural 
Products Regulatory 
Office (NAPRO) and 
enforced by the MRA 
Customs  
19 Prohibition to import 
"Roll your own tobacco" 
product, paper, filter or P 2403.99.00  
4813.10. 00 
4813.20.00  Roll your own tobacco” 
product, paper, filter or 
any other accessory to Article XX(b) of GATT -General 
Exceptions - Necessary to In accordance with 
Regulations 4(4)(i) of 
the Public Health Administered by the 
National Agricultural 
Products  Regulatory  
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No. General description of 
the restriction  Type of 
restriction  
 Tariff line 
code(s) 
affected, based 
on HS  2022  Detailed Product 
Description  WTO Justification and 
Grounds for Restriction, e.g., 
Other International 
Commitments  National legal basis 
and entry into force  
 Administration, 
modification of 
previously notified 
measures, and other 
comments  
 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 
any other accessory to be 
used in connection with 
Roll-Your-Own-tobacco  
"Roll-Your-Own tobacco" 
means loose tobacco 
prepared for smoking in 
hand-rolled cigarettes  4813.90.00  be used in connection 
with Roll -Your-Own-
tobacco  protect human , animal or plant 
life or health  
 
And WHO Framework 
Convention on Tobacco Control 
(WHO FCTC)  (Restrictions on Tobacco 
Products) Regulations 
2022 Office (NAPRO) and 
enforced by the MRA 
Customs  
20 Prohibition to import, 
accessories, devices, 
pouches or other 
products used to 
cover/mask, alter or 
otherwise detract the 
standardised package or 
display of health  
warnings/messages  P Various chapters  "Pouch" means a unit 
package for pipe 
tobacco, either in the 
form of a rectangular 
pocket with a flap 
covering the opening or 
standing pouch;  
 
"pouch packaging" 
means a package from 
which the surface which 
is visible before the 
package is opened;  Article XX(b) of GATT -General 
Exceptions - Necessary to 
protect human, animal or plant 
life or health  
 
And WHO Framework 
Convention on Tobacco Control 
(WHO FCTC)  In accordance with 
Regulations  4(4)(j) of 
the Public H ealth 
(Restrictions on Tobacco 
Products) Regulations 
2022 Administered by the 
National Agricultural 
Products Regulatory 
Office (NAPRO) and 
enforced by the MRA 
Customs  
21 Prohibition to import 
cigarettes unless in a 
packet containing 20 
sticks  P 2404.11.00  
2404.19.00  
2402.10.10  
2402.10.90  
2402.20.00  
2402.90.10  
2402.90.90  
2403.19.90  
2403.91.00  
2403.99.00  
2404.11.00  
2404.12.00  
2404.19.10  
2404.19.90  
2404.91.00  
2404.92.00  
2404.99.00  Tobacco Product – 
(a) means any product 
composed, in whole  or 
in part, of –(i) tobacco, 
including tobacco leaves 
or any extract; or  
 
(ii) any mixture 
containing tobacco; and  
 
(b) includes –  
(i) cigarettes, bidis, 
cigars, cigarillos, little 
cigars, smokeless 
tobacco, green tobacco, 
leaf tobacco, heated 
tobacco p roducts, Article XX(b) of GATT -General 
Exceptions - Necessary to 
protect human, animal or plant 
life or he alth 
 
And WHO Framework 
Convention on Tobacco Control 
(WHO FCTC)  In accordance with 
Regulations 4(1)(a)(i) of 
the Public Health 
(Restrictions on Tobacco 
Products) Regulations 
2022 Administered by the 
National Agricultural 
Products Regulatory  
Office (NAPRO) and 
enforced by the MRA 
Customs  
 
Clearance required from 
Ministry of Health and 
Wellness for goods under 
HS code 2404.92.00 and 
2404.99.00   
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No. General description of 
the restriction  Type of 
restriction  
 Tariff line 
code(s) 
affected, based 
on HS  2022  Detailed Product 
Description  WTO Justification and 
Grounds for Restriction, e.g., 
Other International 
Commitments  National legal basis 
and entry into force  
 Administration, 
modification of 
previously notified 
measures, and other 
comments  
 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 
cigarette papers, tubes 
or filters; and  
 
(ii) electronic nicotine 
delivery systems, 
electronic non -nicotine 
delivery systems and 
other products 
containing nicotine and 
devices used for their 
consumption that may 
be used, manufactured 
or marketed t o replace 
or imitate tobacco 
products; but  
 
(c) does not include any 
product authorised for 
marketing and sale in 
Mauritius as a nicotine 
replacement therapy.  
22 Prohibition to import 
tobacco products which 
do not comply with plain 
packaging requirements  P 2404.11.00  
2404.19.00  
2402.10.10  
2402.10.90  
2402.20.00  
2402.90.10  
2402.90.90  
2403.19.90  
2403.91.00  
2403.99.00  
2404.11.00  
2404.12.00  
2404.19.10  
2404.19.90  
2404.91.00  
2404.92.00  
2404.99.00  Tobacco Product – 
(a) means any product 
composed, in w hole or 
in part, of –(i) tobacco, 
including tobacco leaves 
or any extract; or  
 
(ii) any mixture 
containing tobacco; and  
 
(b) includes –  
(i) cigarettes, bidis, 
cigars, cigarillos, little 
cigars, smokeless 
tobacco, green tobacco, 
leaf tobacco, heated 
tobacco products, Article XX(b) of GATT -General 
Exceptions - Necessary to 
protect human, animal or plant 
life or health  
 
And WHO Framework 
Convention on Tobacco Control 
(WHO FCTC)  In accordance with PART 
IV and PART V of the 
Public Health 
(Restrictions on Tobacco 
Products) Regulations 
2022 Administered by the 
National Agricultural 
Products Regulatory 
Office (N APRO) and 
enforced by the MRA 
Customs  
 
Clearance required from 
Ministry of Health and 
Wellness for goods under 
HS code 2404.92.00 and 
2404.99.00   
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No. General description of 
the restriction  Type of 
restriction  
 Tariff line 
code(s) 
affected, based 
on HS  2022  Detailed Product 
Description  WTO Justification and 
Grounds for Restriction, e.g., 
Other International 
Commitments  National legal basis 
and entry into force  
 Administration, 
modification of 
previously notified 
measures, and other 
comments  
 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 
cigarette papers, tubes 
or filters; and  
 
(ii) electronic nicotine 
delivery systems, 
electronic non -nicotine 
delivery systems and 
other products 
containing nicotine and 
devices used for their 
consumption that may 
be used, manufactured 
or marketed to replace 
or imitate tobacco 
products; but  
 
(c) does not include any 
product authorised for 
marketing and sale in 
Mauritius as a nicotine 
replacement therapy.  
23 Prohibition to import any 
jelly confectionery 
containing E425 (konjac)  P 1704.90.00  
2106.90.90  Jelly confectionery 
containing 
E425(konjac), including 
konjac gum or 
konjacglucomannane 
including jelly mini cups 
or mini capsules which 
are intended for human 
consumption  Article XX(b) of GATT -General 
Exceptions - Necessary to 
protect human, animal or plant 
life or health  The Consumer Protection 
(Control of Imports) 
Regulations 2017  Administered and 
enforced by the MRA 
Customs.  
24 Prohibition to import 
batteries containing 
mercury  P 8506.30.00  Batteries containing 
mercury  Article XX(b) of GATT -General 
Exceptions - Necessary to 
protect human, animal or plant 
life or health  
 
And Minamata Convention on 
Mercury  The Consumer Protection 
(Control of Imports) 
Regulations 2017  Administered and 
enforced by the MRA, 
Customs.   
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No. General description of 
the restriction  Type of 
restriction  
 Tariff line 
code(s) 
affected, based 
on HS  2022  Detailed Product 
Description  WTO Justification and 
Grounds for Restriction, e.g., 
Other International 
Commitments  National legal basis 
and entry into force  
 Administration, 
modification of 
previously notified 
measures, and other 
comments  
 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 
25 Prohibition to import bull 
bars P 8708.99.90 ex  Bull bars  Article XX(b) of GATT -General 
Exceptions - Necessary to 
protect human, animal or plant 
life or health  The Consumer Protection 
(Control of Imports) 
Regulations 2017  Administered and 
enforced  by the MRA, 
Customs  
26 Prohibition to import 
aerosol containers with 
C.F.C's 
(chlorofluocarbons) and 
HCFC’s 
(Hydrochlorofluorocarbo
ns) P Various chapters  Containers performing 
the function of 
"aerosols" using C.F.C's 
(chlorofluocarbons) and 
HCFC’s 
(Hydrochlorofluorocarbo
ns) as propellant with 
contents other than 
pharmaceutical 
products  Article XX(b) of GATT -General 
Exceptions - Necessary to 
protect human, animal or plant 
life or health  
 
And commitment to Montreal 
Protocol  The Consumer Protection 
(Control of Imports) 
Regulations 2017  Administered and 
enforced by the MRA, 
Customs  
27 Prohibition to import 
cosmetic products 
containing vitamin K1 
(phytonadione)  P 3304.99.00 ex  
3307.90.90 ex  Cosmetic products 
containing vitamin K1 
(phytonadione)  Article XX(b) of GATT -General 
Exceptions - Necessary to 
protect human, animal or plant 
life or health  The Consumer Protection 
(Control of Imports) 
Regulations 2017  Administered and 
enforced by the MRA, 
Customs  
28 Prohibition to import 
crocidolite (blue 
asbestos) and its 
products  P 2524.10.00  
2524.90.00  Crocidolite (blue 
asbestos) and its 
products  Article XX(b) of GATT -General 
Exceptions - Necessary to 
protect human, animal or plant 
life or health  
 
And the Rotterdam  Convention  The Consumer Protection 
(Control of Imports) 
Regulations 2017  Administered and 
enforced by the MRA 
Customs  
29 Prohibition to import 
electric water heater with 
bare element and parts 
and accessories thereof  P 8516.10.00 ex  
8516.90.00 ex  Electric water heater 
with bare element and 
parts and accessories 
thereof  Article XX(b) of GATT -General 
Exceptions - Necessary to 
protect human, animal or plant 
life or health  The Consumer Protection 
(Control of Imports) 
Regulations 2017  Administered and 
enforced by the MRA, 
Customs  
30 Prohibition to import 
explosive caps for toy 
pistols and guns 
containing a mixture of 
potassium chlorate and 
red phosphorus  P 3604.90.90ex  Explosive caps for toy 
pistols and guns 
containing  a mixture of 
potassium chlorate and 
red phosphorus  Article XX(b) of GATT -General 
Exceptions - Necessary to 
protect human, animal or plant 
life or health  The Consumer Protection 
(Control of Imports) 
Regulations 2017  Administered and 
enforced by the MRA, 
Customs  
31 Prohibition to import 
firecrackers of a type 
commonly known as 
petards rapés  P 3604.90.10ex  Firecrackers of a type 
commonly known as 
petards rapés  Article XX(b) of GATT -General 
Exceptions - Necessary to 
protect human , animal or plant 
life or health  The Consumer Protection 
(Control of Imports) 
Regulations 2017  Administered and 
enforced by the MRA, 
Customs   
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No. General description of 
the restriction  Type of 
restriction  
 Tariff line 
code(s) 
affected, based 
on HS  2022  Detailed Product 
Description  WTO Justification and 
Grounds for Restriction, e.g., 
Other International 
Commitments  National legal basis 
and entry into force  
 Administration, 
modification of 
previously notified 
measures, and other 
comments  
 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 
32 Prohibition to import 
fishing hook of small size, 
other than those meant 
for re -exportation only 
after processing  CP 9507.20.00 ex  Fishing hook of small 
size Article XX(b) of GATT -General 
Exceptions - Necessary to 
protect human, animal or plant 
life or health  The Consumer Protection 
(Control of Imports) 
Regulations 2017  Administered and 
enforced  by the MRA, 
Customs  
33 Prohibition to import 
ivory and Tortoise shell  P 0507.10.00  
0507.90.00  Ivory and Tortoise shell  Article XX(b) of GATT -General 
Exceptions - Necessary to 
protect human, animal or plant 
life or health  
 
And CITES Convention  The Consumer Protection 
(Control of Imports) 
Regulations 2017  Administered and 
enforced by the MRA, 
Customs  
34 Prohibition to import 
kerosene stoves of a type 
commonly known as 
lampes verte sand parts 
thereof  P 7321.12.00 ex  
7321.90.00 ex  Kerosene stoves of a 
type commonly known 
as lampes vertes and 
parts thereof  Article XX(b) of GATT -General 
Exceptions - Necessary to 
protect human, animal or plant 
life or health  The Consumer Protection 
(Control of Imports) 
Regulations 2017  Administered and 
enforced by the MRA, 
Customs  
35 Prohibition to import 
motor vehicle rubber 
tyres which have been 
remoulded, recapped or 
regrooved  P 4012.11.00  
4012.12.00  
4012.13.00  
4012.19.10  
4012.19.90  Motor vehicle rubber 
tyres which have been 
remoulded, recapped or 
regrooved  Article XX(b) of GATT -General 
Exceptions - Necessary to 
protect human, animal or plant 
life or health  The Consumer Protection 
(Control of Imports) 
Regulations  2017 Administered and 
enforced by the MRA, 
Customs  
36 Prohibition to import 
polybrominated 
biphenyls (PBB) and its 
products  P 2710.91.00  
3824.82.00  Polybrominated 
biphenyls (PBB) and its 
products  Article XX(b) of GATT -General 
Exceptions - Necessary to 
protect human, animal or plant 
life or health  The Consumer Protection 
(Control of Imports) 
Regulations 2017  Administered and 
enforced by the MRA, 
Customs  
37 Prohibition to import 
polychlorinated 
biphenyls (PCB) and its 
products  P 2710.91.00  
3824.82.00  Polychlorinated 
biphenyls (PCB) and its 
products  Article XX(b) of GATT -General 
Exceptions - Necessary to 
protect human , animal or plant 
life or health  The Consumer Protection 
(Control of Imports) 
Regulations 2017  Administered and 
enforced by the MRA, 
Customs  
38 Prohibition to import 
polychlorinated 
terphenyls (PCT) and its 
products  P 2710.91.00  
3824.82.00  Polychlorinated 
terphenyls (PCT) and its 
products  Article XX(b) of GATT -General 
Exceptions - Necessary to 
protect human, animal or plant 
life or health  The Consumer Protection 
(Control of Imports) 
Regulations 2017  Administered and 
enforced  by the MRA, 
Customs  
39 Prohibition to import 
portable electric lamps 
commonly known as 
laser penlights/torches of P 8513.10.00  
9013.20.10  Portable electric lamps 
commonly known as 
laser penlights/torches Article XX(b) of GATT -General 
Exceptions - Necessary to 
protect human, animal or plant 
life or health  The Consumer Protection 
(Control of Imports) 
Regulations 2017  Administered and 
enforced by the MRA, 
Customs   
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No. General description of 
the restriction  Type of 
restriction  
 Tariff line 
code(s) 
affected, based 
on HS  2022  Detailed Product 
Description  WTO Justification and 
Grounds for Restriction, e.g., 
Other International 
Commitments  National legal basis 
and entry into force  
 Administration, 
modification of 
previously notified 
measures, and other 
comments  
 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 
one MW (milliwatt) or 
more of one MW (milliwatt) 
or more  
40 Prohibition to import 
sugar and chocolate 
confectionary and 
bubble/chewing gum in 
the form of cigarettes  P 1704.10.00 ex  
 
1704.90.00 ex  
 
1806.20.10 ex  
 
1806.31.10 ex  
 
1806.32.10 ex  
 
1806.90.11 ex  
 
1806.90.91 ex  Sugar and chocolate 
confectionary and 
bubble/chewing gum in 
the form of cigarettes  Article XX(b) of GATT -General 
Exceptions - Necessary to 
protect human, animal or plant 
life or health  The Consumer Protection 
(Control of Imports) 
Regulations 2017  Administered and 
enforced by the MRA, 
Customs  
41 Prohibition to import toy 
known as Yoyo water ball  P 9503.00.99 ex  
 Toy known as Yoyo 
water ball  Article XX(b) of GATT -General 
Exceptions - Necessary to 
protect human, animal or plant 
life or health  The Consumer Protection 
(Control of Imports) 
Regulations 2017  Administered and 
enforced by the MRA, 
Customs  
42 Prohibition to import toy 
motorcyclist helmets  P 9503.00.99 ex  Toy motorcyclist 
helmets  Article XX(b) of GATT -General 
Exceptions - Necessary to 
protect human, animal or plant 
life or health  The Consumer Protection 
(Control of Imports) 
Regulations 2017  Administered and 
enforced by the MRA, 
Customs  
43 Prohibition to import toy 
pistols and guns with 
projectiles  P 9503.00.99 ex  Toy pistols and guns 
with projectiles  Article XX(b) of GATT -General 
Exceptions - Necessary to 
protect human, animal or plant 
life or health  The Consumer Protection 
(Control of Imports) 
Regulations 2017  Administered and 
enforced by the MRA, 
Customs  
44 Prohibition to import 
underwater fishing guns  P 9303.90.00 ex  Underwater fishing 
guns Article XX(b) of GATT -General 
Exceptions - Necessary to 
protect human, animal or plant 
life or health  The Consumer Protection 
(Control of Imports) 
Regulations 2017  Administered and 
enforced by the MRA, 
Customs  
45 Prohibition to import 
white phosphorous 
matches  P 3605.00.00 ex  White phosphorous 
matches  Article XX(b) of GATT -General 
Exceptions - Necessary to 
protect human, animal or plant 
life or health  The Consumer Protection 
(Control of Imports) 
Regulations 2017  Administered and 
enforced by the MRA, 
Customs  
46 Prohibition to import PVC 
Teether and electric lamp  P 3924.90.99  
8513.10.00  PVC Teether and electric 
lamp Article XX(b) of GATT -General 
Exceptions - Necessary to The Consumer Protection 
(Control of Imports) 
Regulations 2017  Administered and 
enforced by the MRA, 
Customs   
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No. General description of 
the restriction  Type of 
restriction  
 Tariff line 
code(s) 
affected, based 
on HS  2022  Detailed Product 
Description  WTO Justification and 
Grounds for Restriction, e.g., 
Other International 
Commitments  National legal basis 
and entry into force  
 Administration, 
modification of 
previously notified 
measures, and other 
comments  
 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 
Heading 94.05 
excluding parts  protect human, animal or plant 
life or health  
47 Prohibition to import Ball 
Valve bottles  p 7010.90.00ex  Ball Valve bottles  Article XX(b) of GATT -General 
Exceptions - Necessary to 
protect human, animal or plant 
life or health  The Consumer Protection 
(Control of Imports) 
Regulations 2017  Administered and 
enforced by the MRA, 
Customs  
48 Prohibition to import any 
goods, including any 
paintings, picture or 
design on the goods 
which is likely to cause 
outrage against any  
religion, or against good 
morals or against public 
and religious morality  P Various 
Chapters  Any goods, including 
any paintings, picture or 
design on the goods 
which is likely to cause 
outrage against any 
religion, or against good 
morals or against public  
and religious morality  Article XX(a) of GATT -General 
Exceptions - Necessary to 
protect public morals.  The Consumer Protection 
(Control of Imports) 
Regulations 2017  Administered and 
enforced by the MRA, 
Customs  
49 Prohibition to import a 
food product that has 
shelf life of at least 50% 
at the time of shipment.  p Various 
Chapters  Canned pulses  
Chili sauces  
Dairy drinks  
Flavoured milk  
Margarine  
Pickles  
Soya sauces  
Spread  
Tomato sauces  
Yogurt  Article XX(b) of GATT -General 
Exceptions - Necessary to 
protect human, animal or plant 
life or health  The Consumer Protection 
(Shelf Life of Imported 
Food Products) 
Regulations 2020.  
Entry into force: 15 June 
2020 Administered by Ministry 
of Health and Wel lness.  
50 Restrictions to import 
COVID -19 Home Self -
Testing Kit  CP 2822.19.20  COVID -19 Home Self -
Testing Kit  Article XX(b) of GATT -General 
Exceptions - Necessary to 
protect human, animal or plant 
life or health  The Consumer Protection 
(Control  
of Imports) Regulations 
2017 (Government 
Notice No. 82 of 2021)  
Entry into force: 9 April 
2021 Administered by Ministry 
of Health and Wellness 
and the Ministry of 
Commerce and 
Consumer Protection  
51 Prohibition to import 
COVID -19 rapid antibody 
test P 3822.19.90  COVID -19 rapid 
antibody test  Article XX(b) of GATT -General 
Exceptions - Necessary to 
protect human, animal or plant 
life or health  The Consumer Protection 
(Control of Imports) 
Regulations 
2017(Government Notice 
No. 327 of 2021)  Administered and 
enforced by the MRA, 
Customs   
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No. General description of 
the restriction  Type of 
restriction  
 Tariff line 
code(s) 
affected, based 
on HS  2022  Detailed Product 
Description  WTO Justification and 
Grounds for Restriction, e.g., 
Other International 
Commitments  National legal basis 
and entry into force  
 Administration, 
modification of 
previously notified 
measures, and other 
comments  
 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 
Entry into force:31 
December 2021.  
52 Prohibition to import Child 
restraint Devices  p 9401.20.10  "Child restraint" – 
(a) means  an 
arrangement of 
components which may 
comprise the 
combination of straps or 
flexible components with 
a securing buckle, 
adjusting devices, 
attachments; and  
(b) includes a 
supplementary device as 
a carry -co53t, an infant  
Carrier, a supplementary 
chair or an impact shield, 
capable of being 
anchored to a power -
driven vehicle,  Article XX(b) of GATT -General 
Exceptions - Necessary to 
protect human, animal or plant 
life or health  The Consumer Protection 
(Control  
of Imports) Regulations 
2017 (Government 
Notice No. 57 of 2022) 
Entry into force: 31 May 
2022 Administered by the 
Mauritius Standards 
Bureau and Ministry of 
Commerce and 
Consumer Protection  
53 Prohibition to import 
Incandescent lamps, 
excluding – 
(a) bulbs used in medical 
equipment;  
(b) infrared lamps;  
(c) appliance bulbs;  
(d) red heat lamps;  
(e) ultraviolet lamps;  
(f) flashlight bulbs;  
(g) projector lamps;  
(h) signal lamps;  
(i) sealed beam lamps of 
12 or 24 volts; and  
(j) automotive halogen 
bulbs of 6, 12 or 24 volts, 
but not exceeding 75 
Watts.  P 9405.39.10  Incandescent lamps, 
excluding – 
(a) bulbs used in medical 
equipment;  
(b) infrared lamps;  
(c) appliance bulbs;  
(d) red heat lamps;  
(e) ultraviolet lamps;  
(f) flashlight bulbs;  
(g) projector lamps;  
(h) signal lamps;  
(i) sealed beam lamps of 
12 or 24 volts; and  
(j) automotive halogen 
bulbs of 6, 12 or 24 volts, 
but not exceeding 75 
Watts  Article XX(b) of GATT -General 
Exceptions - Necessary to 
protect human, animal or plant 
life or health  The Consumer Protection 
(Contro l of Imports) 
Regulations 2017  
(Government Notice No. 
94 of 2022)  Entry into 
force: 2 May 2022.  Administered and 
enforced by the MRA, 
Customs   
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No. General description of 
the restriction  Type of 
restriction  
 Tariff line 
code(s) 
affected, based 
on HS  2022  Detailed Product 
Description  WTO Justification and 
Grounds for Restriction, e.g., 
Other International 
Commitments  National legal basis 
and entry into force  
 Administration, 
modification of 
previously notified 
measures, and other 
comments  
 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 
54 Prohibition to import 
analogue TV 
Transmitters  CP 8525.50.00  
8525.60.00  Analogue TV 
Transmitters are 
equipment that use 
analogue technology for 
terrestrial TV 
broadcasting  Article XX (d) of GATT -General 
Exceptions -Necessary to secure 
compliance with laws or 
regulations which are not 
inconsistent with the provisions 
of this Agreement, including 
those rela ting to customs 
enforcement, the enforcement 
of monopolies operated under 
paragraph 4 of Article II and 
Article XVII, the protection of 
patents, trademarks and 
copyrights, and the prevention 
of deceptive practices  
 
Regional Radio Conference 2006 
(GE06 agre ement) which 
imposed the switching off of 
analogue TV transmission for 
the region which includes 
Mauritius.  Information and 
Communication 
Technologies (Clearance 
to Import ICT 
Equipment) Regulations 
2019 Administered by the 
Information 
Communication and 
Technologies Authority  
55 Prohibition to import 
Internet to PSTN/PLMN 
Gateways  CP 8517.62.00  
8517.62.20  
8517.62.90  
8517.69.00  Internet to PSTN/PLMN 
Gateways may be used 
for illegal origination 
and termination of 
international calls  Article XXI of GATT - Security 
Exceptions  Information and 
Communication 
Technologies (Clearance 
to Import ICT 
Equipment) Regulations 
2019 Administered by the 
Information 
Communication and 
Technologies Authority  
56 Prohibition to import 
Radio Frequency 
Jammers  CP 8543.20.00  Radio Frequency 
Jammers may be used 
to block wireless 
communication in an 
area Article XXI of GATT - Security 
Exceptions  Information and 
Communication 
Technologies Act 2001 
(as amended)  Administered by the 
Information 
Communication and 
Technologies Authority  
57 Prohibition to import 
Military Communication 
Equipment  CP 8517.61.00  Military  Communication 
Equipment  Article XXI of GATT - Security 
Exceptions  Information and 
Communication 
Technologies (Clearance 
to Import ICT 
Equipment) Regulations 
2019 Administered  by the 
Information 
Communication and 
Technologies Authority   
  G/MA/QR/N/MUS/6  
 
- 22 - QR 
No. General description of 
the restriction  Type of 
restriction  
 Tariff line 
code(s) 
affected, based 
on HS  2022  Detailed Product 
Description  WTO Justification and 
Grounds for Restriction, e.g., 
Other International 
Commitments  National legal basis 
and entry into force  
 Administration, 
modification of 
previously notified 
measures, and other 
comments  
 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 
58 Prohibition to import 
Scanning Receivers or 
Interception Equipment  CP 8517.69.00  
8517.71.00  
8517.79.00  Scanning Receivers or 
Interception Equipment  Article XXI of GATT - Security 
Exceptions  Information and 
Communication 
Technologies Act 2001 
(as amended)  Administered by the 
Information 
Communication and 
Technologies Authority  
59 Prohibition to import   
export any – 
 
(i) Nuclear weapons, or 
any part thereof;  
 
(ii) Nuclear  Explosives 
Devices  P 
P-X Chapter 93  Nuclear weapon or 
other explosive device 
capable of releasing 
nuclear energy, 
irrespective of the 
purpose for which it 
may be used  Article XXI of GATT - Security 
Exceptions  
 
And African Nuclear -Weapon -
Free Zone Treaty  Section 27 of the 
Radiation Safety and 
Nuclear Security Act 
2018 Administered by the 
Radiation Safety and 
Nuclear Security 
Authority  
60 Prohibition on the import 
of any radioactive waste 
generated outside 
Mauritius.  P 2844.41.00  
2844.42.00  
2844.43.00  
2844.44.00  Material, in whatever 
physical forms, 
remaining from 
practices or inventions 
and for which no further 
use is foreseen, and 
that contains or is 
contaminated with 
radioactive material and 
has an activity  
concentration higher 
than the level set for 
clearance from 
regulatory 
requirements.  Article XX(g) of GATT - General 
Exceptions relating to the 
conversation of exhaustible 
natural resources if such 
measures are made effective in 
conjunction with restriction s on 
domestic production and 
consumption  
 
Article XXI(b)(i) of Security 
Exceptions relating to the 
protection of its essential 
security interests -relating to 
fissionable materials or the 
materials from which they are 
derived;  Section 27 of the 
Radiation Safety and 
Nuclear Security Act 
2018 Administered by the 
Radiation Safety and 
Nuclear Security 
Authority  
61 
 Prohibition on the 
importation of explosives  CP 3602.00.00  
3603.10.00  
3603.20.00  
3603.30.00  
3603.40.00  
3603.50.00  
3603.60.00  Prepared explosives 
other than propellent 
powders  Article XXI of GATT - Security 
Exceptions  The Mauritius Explosives 
Act 1959, and Mauritius 
Explosives Regulations 
1960 Administered  by the 
Mauritius Police Force  
Safety fuses, 
detonating fuses; 
percussion or 
detonating caps , 
igniters; electric 
detonators   
  G/MA/QR/N/MUS/6  
 
- 23 - QR 
No. General description of 
the restriction  Type of 
restriction  
 Tariff line 
code(s) 
affected, based 
on HS  2022  Detailed Product 
Description  WTO Justification and 
Grounds for Restriction, e.g., 
Other International 
Commitments  National legal basis 
and entry into force  
 Administration, 
modification of 
previously notified 
measures, and other 
comments  
 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 
62 Prohibition on the 
importation of Military 
weapons, other than 
revolvers, pistols and the 
arms of heading 93.07.  P 9301.10.00  Artillery weapons (for 
example, guns, 
howitzers and mortars)  Article XXI of GATT - Security 
Exceptions  The Mauritius Firearms 
Act 2006, and amended 
2016 Administered by the 
Mauritius Police Force  
9301.20.00  Rocket launchers; 
flame -throwers; 
grenade launchers; 
torpedo tubes and 
similar projectors  
9303.10.00  Muzzle -loading firearms  
9301.90.00  Other (Other military 
firearms such as rifles 
and carbines and other 
specialised military 
projectors)  
63 Restriction on the 
importation of Revolvers 
and pistols, other than 
those of heading 93.03 or 
93.04:  NAL 9302.00.10  Starter's pistols  Article XXI of GATT - Security 
Exceptions  The Mauritius Firearms 
Act 2006, and amended 
2016 Administered  by the 
Mauritius Police Force  NAL 93.02.00.90  Other  (Other revolvers 
and pistols of any 
calibre)  
NAL 9303.20.00  Other sporting, hunting 
or target -shooting 
shotguns, including 
combination shotgun -
rifles 
NAL 9303.30.00  Other sporting, hunting 
or target -shooting rifles  
NAL 9303.90.00  Other (Very pistols, 
dummy or safety 
pistols, line throwing 
guns, warning guns, 
harpoon guns, etc)  Article XXI of GATT - Security 
Exceptions  The Mauritius Firearms 
Act 2006, and amended 
2016 Administered by the 
Mauritius Police Force  
64 Prohibition on the 
importation of other P 9304.00.10  Pepper spray  Article XXI of GATT - Security 
Exceptions  Administered by the 
Mauritius Police Force   
  G/MA/QR/N/MUS/6  
 
- 24 - QR 
No. General description of 
the restriction  Type of 
restriction  
 Tariff line 
code(s) 
affected, based 
on HS  2022  Detailed Product 
Description  WTO Justification and 
Grounds for Restriction, e.g., 
Other International 
Commitments  National legal basis 
and entry into force  
 Administration, 
modification of 
previously notified 
measures, and other 
comments  
 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 
arms (for example, 
spring, air or gas guns 
and pistols, truncheons), 
excluding those of 
heading 93.07.  9304.00.90  Other (Spring, air or gas 
guns and pistols, 
truncheons, etc.)  The Mauritius Firearms 
Act 2006, and amended 
2016 
65 Restriction on the 
importation of Parts and 
accessories of articles of 
headings 93.01 to 93.04.  NAL 9305.10.00  Of revolvers or pistols  Article XXI of GATT - Security 
Exceptions  The Mauritius Firearms 
Act 2006, and amended 
2016 Administered  by the 
Mauritius Police Force  
NAL 9305.20.00  Of shotguns or rifles of 
heading 93.03  
P 9305.91.00  Of military weapons of 
heading 930.1  
P 9305.99.00  Other  
66 Restriction on the 
importation of Bombs, 
grenades, torpedoes , 
mines, missiles, and 
similar munitions of war 
and parts thereof; 
cartridges and other 
ammunition and 
projectiles and parts 
thereof, including shot 
and cartridge wads.  CP 9306.21.10  
9306.21.90  
9306.29.00  
9306.30.00  
9306.90.00  Ammunition, ballistic 
missile s, other 
munitions of war and 
parts thereof, etc)  Article XXI of GATT - Security 
Exceptions  The Mauritius Firearms 
Act 2006, and amended 
2016 Administered by the 
Mauritius Police Force  
67 Prohibition to import 
Swords, cutlasses, 
bayonnets , lances and 
similar arms and parts 
thereof and scabbards 
and sheaths therefor.  P 9307.00.00  Swords, cutlasses, 
bayonnets, lances and 
similar arms and parts 
thereof and scabbards 
and sheaths therefor.  Article XXI of GATT - Security 
Exceptions  The Mauritius Firearms 
Act 2006, and amended 
2016 Administered by the 
Mauritius Police Force   
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- 25 - 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 .) contain s 
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:  
 
Document 
symbol of 
notificati on General 
description  Type of restr.  
 Tariff line 
code(s) 
affected, based 
on HS(      ) Detailed Product 
Description  WTO 
Justification and 
Grounds for 
Restriction, e.g., 
Other 
International 
Commitments  National legal 
basis and entry 
into force   
 Administration; 
modification of 
prev. notified 
measures; and 
other comments  
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 
G/AG/N/         
 
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 notificati on: 
 
Document 
symbol of 
notification  General 
description  Type of restr.  
 Tariff line 
code(s) 
affected, based 
on HS(      ) Detailed Product 
Description  WTO 
Justification and 
Grounds for 
Restriction, e.g., 
Other 
International 
Commitments  National legal 
basis and entry 
into force   
 Administration; 
modification of 
prev. notified 
measures; and 
other comments  
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 
WT/BOP/N/         
 
   
  G/MA/QR/N/MUS/6  
 
- 26 - 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 notificati on: 
 
Document 
symbol of 
notification  General 
description  Type of restr.  
 Tariff line 
code(s) 
affected, based 
on HS(      ) Detailed Product 
Description  WTO 
Justification and 
Grounds for 
Restriction, e.g., 
Other 
International 
Commitments  National legal 
basis and entry 
into force   
 Administration; 
modification of 
prev. notified 
measures; and 
other comments  
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 
G/SG/N         
 
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 a nd include any information element missing in the notification:  
 
Document symbol 
of notification  General 
description  Type of 
restr.  
 Tariff line 
code(s) 
affected, 
based on 
HS(20 17) Detailed 
Product 
Description  WTO Justification and 
Grounds for 
Restriction, e.g., Other 
International 
Commitments  National legal 
basis and entry 
into force  
 Administration; 
modification of 
prev. notified 
measures; and 
other comments  
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 
G/LIC/N/ 3/MUS/ 11         
 
   
  G/MA/QR/N/MUS/6  
 
- 27 - 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:  
 
Document 
symbol of 
notification  General 
description  Type of restr.  
 Tariff line 
code(s) 
affected, based  
on HS(2022)  Detailed 
Product 
Description  WTO 
Justification and 
Grounds for 
Restriction, e.g., 
Other 
International 
Commitments  National legal 
basis and entry 
into force   
 Administration; 
modification of 
prev. notified 
measures; and 
other comments  
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 
        
 
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