G/MA/QR/N/EGY/1  
 
14 April 2020  
(20-2901) Page: 1/8 
Committee on Market Access  Original: English  
 
 NOTIFICATION PURSUAN T TO THE DECISION ON  NOTIFICATION  PROCEDURE S 
FOR QUANTITATIVE RES TRICTIONS (G/L/59/REV.1)  
EGYPT 
The following communication, dated 13 April 2020 , is being circulated at the request of the 
delegation of Egypt . 
 
A. Notifying Member:  Egypt  
B. Date of notification:   13 April 2020 
C. First time notification:  
 Yes 
 No, last notification was made in (doc. symbol ):  
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 ):  
E. The notification provides information for the follo wing biennial period 
(e.g.  2012 -2014): 2018-2020 and relates to restrictions in force as of 17 March 2020  
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 . 
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 government of Egypt has taken measures to temporary prohibit exports of a number 
of products in response to the COVID -19 emergency  situation. These measures have been 
taken to ensure the availability of the appropriate supply of goods necessary for the 
preservation of human health and preventing critical shortage of essential products. The 
products subject to the temporary export pro hibition include :  
 - Leguminous vegetables with specific exceptions;  
 
 
* In English  only. G/MA/QR/N/EGY/1  
 
- 2 - 
 
   - Medical supplies necessary for safeguarding against infection and the spread of 
disease;  
 - All types of alcohol and its derivatives with the exception of  methyl alcohol.  
 Worth noting, this is not a complete QR notification, it only covers measures that have been 
taken in response to the COVID -19 pandemic.  
 Changes made to the above -mentioned measures or new measures will be duly notified.   
 
  
  G/MA/QR/N/EGY/1  
 
- 3 - 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 (2017)  Detailed Product 
Description  WTO Justificatio n  
and Ground 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 
 Export Prohibition  P-X - Of HS headings:  
 
0708 
0710 
0713 
1106 
2004 
2005 
 Leguminous vegetables 
and products thereof 
with the exception of :  
- Peanuts,   
- fresh or chilled  
peas,  
- Fresh or chilled 
beans (Vigna spp., 
Phaseolus spp.), 
Frozen green 
beans.  
- White beans 
(Phaseolus spp.),  
- Canned chickpeas  
 GATT Article XI:2(a)  
 Ministerial Decree No. 
194 for the year 2020 
issued by the Minister of 
Trade and Industry on 
28 March 2020.  Due to the global outbreak 
of COVID -19, the relevant 
measure was adopted with 
the aim to prevent the 
critical shortage of  food 
stuffs in Egypt. This 
measure is effective for 
three months starting from 
28 March 2020.  
2 
 Export Prohibition  P-X Including:   
2207.10  
2208.90  
 All types of Alcohol and 
its derivatives except 
for methyl alcoho l GATT Article XI:2(a)  
GATT Article XX:b  Ministerial Decree No. 
186 for the year 2020 
issued by the Minister of 
Trade and Industry on 
17 March 2020.  Due to the global outbreak 
of COVID -19, the relevant 
measure was adopted with 
the aim to prevent the 
critical shortage of essential 
products  for personal 
protection and safeguarding 
against infection and spread 
of disease in Egypt.  
This measure is effect ive for 
three months starting from 
17 March 2020.  
3 Export Prohibition  P-X - Of HS subheading 
9004.90  
 
 
-  Of HS subheading 
3926.20  - Protective spectacles 
and goggles  
 
 
- Plastic face shields 
(covering more than the 
eye area)  
 GATT Article XI:2(a)  
GATT Article XX:b  Ministerial Decree No. 
187 for the year 2020 
issued by the Minister of 
Trade and Industry on 
17 March 2020.  Due to the global outbreak 
of COVID -19, the releva nt 
measure was adopted with 
the aim to prevent the 
critical shortage of essential 
products  for personal 
protection and safeguarding 
against infection and spread 
of disease in Egypt.    
  G/MA/QR/N/EGY/1  
 
- 4 - QR 
No.  General 
description of 
the restriction  Type of 
restriction  Tariff line code (s) 
affected, based on 
HS (2017)  Detailed Product 
Description  WTO Justificatio n  
and Ground 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 
   - Of subheadings:  
3926.20  
4015.11  
4015.19  
6114.30  
6116.10  
6210.10  
6210.20  
6210.30  
6210.40  
6210.50  
6307.90  
3926.20  
Of HS headings:  
6113 
6216 
6401 
6402 
6506 
6505 
9020 
 -  Other Protective 
garments and the like 
including gloves, 
facemasks, protective 
garments and suits, hair 
nets, footwear  
   This measure is effective for 
three months starting from 
17 March 2020.  
 
   -Of headings and  
subheadings  
2847 
3808.94  
8419.20  
3003.90  
3004.90  
 - Disinfectants/  
Sterilisation products  
 
 
 
 
 
- Chlorine (for 
disinfection) except for 
liquid chlorine with a 
concentration  99% 
(gas stored in tubes 
under pressure of 10 
Pa) 
    
   - Of HS headings 
3401, 3402  
 - Soap except for soap 
bars 
     
  G/MA/QR/N/EGY/1  
 
- 5 - QR 
No.  General 
description of 
the restriction  Type of 
restriction  Tariff line code (s) 
affected, based on 
HS (2017)  Detailed Product 
Description  WTO Justificatio n  
and Ground 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 
   - Of subheadings   
9025.11;  
9025.19  
 -Thermometers  
    
   - Of HS headings 
4803, 4818  
 - Tissues, toilet paper, 
handkerchiefs, wipes, 
sanitary articles except 
for Jumbo rolls used in 
manufacture.  
    
   - Of HS subheading 
4421.99 and of HS 
heading 9018  
 Wooden tongue 
depressors  
    
   - Of HS subheadings  
 3923.21  
3923.29  
 - Medical waste plastic 
bags (red)  
    
   - Of Hs subheadings 
3923.21;3923.29; 
9018.90  - Corpses bags     
 
 
  
  G/MA/QR/N/EGY/1  
 
- 6 - 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 notificatio n 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 restric tion 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 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/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/EGY/1  
 
- 7 - 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 notificat ion: 
 
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 and include any information element missing in the notification : 
 
Document 
symbol of 
notification  General 
description  Type of 
restr.  
 Tariff lin e 
code(s) 
affected, 
based on 
HS(2007)  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/MA/QR/N/EGY/1  
 
- 8 - 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 lin e 
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 
             
 
 
__________