G/MA/QR/N/SGP/5  
 
12 January 2021  
(21-0405) Page: 1/39 
Committee on Market Access  Original: English  
 
NOTIFICATION PURSUANT TO THE DECISION ON NOTIFICATION PROCEDURES  
FOR QUANTITATIVE RESTRICTIONS (G/L/59/REV.1)  
SINGAPORE  
The following communication, of which the first draft was received on  12 October  2020, is being 
circulated at the request of the delegation of Singapore.  
 
 
A. Notifying Member:  Singapore  
B. Date of notification:  12 October 2020 
C. First time notification:  
 Yes 
 No, last notification was made in (doc. symbol ): G/MA/QR/N/SGP/ 4 
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 de scribed in Section 1. 
 3. Reverse notification of restrictions maintained by (Member ):  
E. The notification provides information for the following biennial period 
(e.g.  2012 -2014): 2020-2022 and relates to restrictions in force as of 30 September 
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 wi th 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.  
 
 
 
 
* In English  only.  
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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 
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 Non-automatic 
license on the 
import of Sand 
and granite 
(essential 
construction 
materials)  NAL Available in:  
 
https://www.custo
ms.gov.sg/documen
ts/about -
us//BCAcodes.pdf  
 
 
 Detailed product description 
available in the link provided in 
column 3.  
 
 “Sand” means any sand or gravel 
that is suitable for use as fine 
aggregate in any building works, 
street works or railway works in 
Singapore, but excludes any 
unwashed or unprocessed 
marine -dredged sand or gravel;  
 
“granite” means  — (a) granite 
slabs or blocks extracted or won 
from naturally occurring mineral 
deposits and suitable (if crushed) 
for use as primary aggregate in 
any building works, street works 
or railway works in Singapore; or 
(b) granite aggregate, gravel, 
stones or overburden of such 
prescribed dimensions that are 
extracted or won from mineral 
sources, which have been subject 
to nothing more than crushing 
and sizing or other physical 
processing, and suitable for use, 
either on their own or with the 
addition of cement or other 
binder, in  any building works, Article XX(b) of 
the GATT  Building and 
Construction Authority  
Act, 1999  The Building and 
Construction 
Authority Act is 
an Act to 
establish the 
Building and 
Construction 
Authority, to 
provide for its 
functions and 
powers, and for 
matters 
connected 
therewith.  
 
Administered by 
Building and 
Construction 
Authority (BCA) .  
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No. General 
description of 
the restriction  Type of 
restriction  
 Tariff line code(s) 
affected, based 
on HS (2017)  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 
street works or railway works in 
Singapore;  
2 Non-automatic 
license for the 
import of Poppy 
Seeds  NAL 1207.91  
 Poppy seeds  
 Article XX(b) of 
the GATT  Regulation of Imports 
and Exports 
Regulations, 1995  Administered by 
Central Narcotics 
Bureau (CNB) . 
3 Non-automatic 
license for the 
import of 
Controlled 
materials or 
substances used 
for the 
manufacturing 
of controlled 
drugs  NAL Available in:  
 
https://www.custo
ms.gov.sg/docume
nts/businesses/PSB
/TN%20Team/appe
ndix-d-items -
under -import -
export -
transhipment -
control .pdf    As specified in the Third Schedule 
of the Misuse of Drugs Act.  
 
  
 Article  XX(b) of 
the GATT; 
United Nations 
Convention 
Against Illicit 
Traffic in 
Narcotic Drugs 
and 
Psychotropic 
Substances, 
1988 Misuse of Drugs Act, 
1973  The Misuse of 
Drugs A ct is an 
Act for the control 
of dangerous or 
otherwise harmful 
drugs and 
substances and 
for purposes 
connected 
therewith.  
 
Administered by 
CNB. 
4 Non-automatic 
export licensing 
on Precursor 
substances  NAL-X Available in:  
 
https://www.custo
ms.gov.sg/docume
nts/businesses/PSB
/TN%20Team/appe
ndix-d-items -
under -import -
export -
transhipment -
control .pdf   
  Precursor substances as specified 
under the Third Schedule of the 
Misuse of Drugs Act.  
  
 Article XX(b) of 
the GATT  Misuse of Drugs Act, 
1973 Administered by 
CNB. 
5 Non-automatic 
import licensing 
on Rice  NAL 
 1006.10  
1006.20  
1006.30  Stockpile grade rice includes 
White Rice, Basmati Rice, Ponni 
Rice and Parboiled Rice. Non -
stockpile grade rice include Article  XXI(b)(ii) 
of the GATT  Price Control Act, 1990  The Rice Stockpile 
Scheme  (RSS) is 
operated under 
the Price Control  
  G/MA/QR/N/SGP/5  
 
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No. General 
description of 
the restriction  Type of 
restriction  
 Tariff line code(s) 
affected, based 
on HS (2017)  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 
1006.40  
 glutinous rice, husked rice and 
rice in husk.  
 (Rice) Order in 
the Price Control 
Act. The Ministry 
of Trade and 
Industry (MTI) 
manages the rice 
stockpile while 
Enterprise 
Singapore (ESG) 
issues licenses for 
importers, 
processes import 
permits and 
enforces the 
import and 
stockpile 
obligations by 
importers.  
 
Administered by 
Enterprise 
Singapore (ESG).  
6 Non-automatic 
export licensing 
on Rubber  NAL-X Available in:  
 
https://www.custo
ms.gov.sg/documen
ts/about -
us/AppendixB.pdf  
 
  “Rubber” means marketable 
rubber prepared from the leaves, 
bark or latex of any rubber plant, 
but does not include an y 
manufactured article made wholly 
or partly of rubber.  
 
 Article  XX of the 
GATT Rubber Industry Act, 
1992 The Rubber 
Industry Act is an 
act to provide for 
the promotion, 
regulation and 
control of the 
rubber trade and 
industry.  
 
Administered by 
ESG. 
  
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No. General 
description of 
the restriction  Type of 
restriction  
 Tariff line code(s) 
affected, based 
on HS (2017)  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 
7 Prohibition on 
the import of 
medicines 
containing 
amygdalin, 
danthron, 
pangamic acid 
and suprofen  P Chapter 29 ex Medicines containing  amygdalin, 
danthron,  pangamic acid and  
suprofen.  Article XX(b) of 
the GATT  Sale of Drugs Act, 1919  
 
Sale of Drugs  
(Prohibited Drugs) 
(Consolidation) 
Regulations, 1985  The Sale of Drugs 
Act is 
administered by 
the Health 
Sciences Authority 
(HSA) to protect 
consumers from 
adulterated drug 
products as 
defined under the 
Act.   
 
Administered by 
Health Science s 
Authority (HSA) . 
8 Non-automatic  
licence for the  
import of  
Therapeutic 
Products 
(chemical &  
biologic drugs)  NAL Chapter 30 ex Human medicines that are usually 
known as chemical and biologic 
drugs.  Article XX(b) of 
the GATT  Health Products Act, 
2007 
 
Health Products  
(Therapeutic Products) 
Regulations , 2016 The regulations of 
chemical and 
biologics drugs 
commonly known 
as pharmaceutical 
products is under 
the Health 
Products  
(Therapeutic 
Products) 
Regulations 2016 . 
Consequently, the 
existing controls 
under the 
Medicines Act 
(MA) and Poisons 
Act (PA) will no 
longer be applied 
to these products.  
  
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No. General 
description of 
the restriction  Type of 
restriction  
 Tariff line code(s) 
affected, based 
on HS (2017)  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 
More info rmation  
can be found at:  
https://www.hsa.
gov.sg/therapeuti
c-
products/dealers -
licence .  
 
Administered by 
HSA. 
 
9 Non-automatic 
licence for the 
import of Cell 
and Tissue 
Therapy 
Products and 
Chinese 
proprietary 
medicines  NAL Available in:  
 
https://www.custo
ms.gov.sg/docume
nts/about -
us/AppendixAHSco
des.pdf  
 
https://www.custo
ms.gov.sg/business
es/national -single -
window/tradenet/c
ompetent -
authorities -
requirements/hsa  
 Cell and tissue therapy products 
refer to cellular and tissue based 
medicinal products.  
 
Chinese proprietary medicines 
(CPMs) r efer to medicinal 
products, used according to the 
traditional medicines (TCM) 
system of therapeutics that has 
been manufactured into finished 
dosage forms.  Article XX(b) of 
the GATT  Medicines Act, 1975  While the controls 
of chemical and 
biologic drugs 
have been 
transferred from 
the Medicines Act 
to the Health 
Products Act from 
1 Nov 2016, cell 
and tissue –based 
products and 
CPMs will 
continue to be 
regulated under 
the Medicines Act 
for now.  
 
More info rmation  
can be found at:  
https://www.hsa.
gov.sg/ .  
 
Administered by 
HSA.  
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No. General 
description of 
the restriction  Type of 
restriction  
 Tariff line code(s) 
affected, based 
on HS (2017)  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 
10 Non-automatic  
license for  
import of 
Clinical 
Research 
Materials  NAL Chapter 30 ex “Clinical Research Materials” refer 
to any therapeutic products 
imported for use in clinical 
research in Singapore.   Article XX(b) of 
the GATT  Health Products Act, 
2007 
 
Health Products  
(Therapeutic Products 
as Clinical Research 
Materials) Regulations, 
2016 
 More information 
can be found at: 
https://www.hsa.
gov.sg/ .  
 
Administered by 
HSA. 
11 Non-automatic 
license for 
import and 
export of 
therapeutic 
products 
containing 
psychotropic 
substances  
 NAL 
NAL-X Chapter 30 ex Therapeutic products which 
contain psychotropic substances 
as specified in the First Schedule 
of the Health Products 
(Therapeutic Products) 
Regulations 2016  Article XX(b) of 
the GATT ; 
United Nations 
Convention on 
Psychotropic 
Substances of 
1971 Health Products Act , 
2007 
 
Health Products  
(Therapeutic Products) 
Regulations , 2016 More information 
can be found at:  
https://www.hsa.
gov.sg/controlled
-drugs-
psychotropic -
substances .  
 
Administered by 
HSA. 
12 Non-automatic 
license for 
import and 
export of 
clinical research 
materials 
containing 
psychotropic 
substances  
 NAL 
NAL-X Chapter 30 ex Clinical research materials which 
contain psychotropic substances 
as specified in the First Schedule 
of the Health Products 
(Therapeutic Products) 
Regulations 2016  Article XX(b) of 
the GATT ; 
United Nations 
Convention on 
Psychotropic 
Substances of 
1971 Health Products Act , 
2007 
 
Health Products  
(Therapeutic Pro ducts 
as Clinical Research 
Materials) Regulations, 
2016 More information 
can be found at: 
https://www.hsa.
gov.sg/controlled
-drugs -
psychotropic -
substances .  
 
Administered by 
HSA. 
13 Non-automatic 
license for the 
import of 
substances 
specified as 
poisons  NAL 
 Chapter 29 ex 
Chapter 30ex “Poison” means any substance 
that has been specified as a 
poison under the Poisons Act.  
 Article XX(b) of 
the GATT  Poisons Act, 1938  Dealers and 
importers of 
poisons are 
required to be 
licensed by the  
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No. General 
description of 
the restriction  Type of 
restriction  
 Tariff line code(s) 
affected, based 
on HS (2017)  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 
Health Sciences 
Authority.   
 
More information 
can be fo und at:  
https://www.hsa.
gov.sg/poisons .  
 
Administered by 
HSA. 
14 Non-automatic 
license for the 
import of 
Medical Devices  NAL 
 Available in:  
 
https://www.custo
ms.gov.sg/docume
nts/about -
us/AppendixAHSco
des.pdf  
 
https://www.custo
ms.gov.sg/business
es/national -single -
window/tradenet/c
ompetent -
authorities -
requirements/hsa  
 Definition of “Medical Device” is 
provided in the First Schedule of 
the Health Products Act.  Article XX(b) of 
the GATT  Health  Products Act, 
2007 
 
Health Products  
(Medical Devices)  
Regulations, 2010  More information 
on the regulatory 
requirements and 
controls of 
medical devices 
in Singapore  can 
be found at:  
https://www.hsa.
gov.sg/ . 
 
Administered by 
HSA. 
15 Non-automatic 
license for the 
import and 
export of 
controlled drugs  NAL 
NAL-X Available in:  
 
https://www.custo
ms.gov.sg/docume
nts/about -
us/AppendixAHSco
des.pdf  
 As specified in the First Schedule 
of the Misuse of Drugs Act.  
 Article  XX(b) of 
the GATT; 
United Nations 
Single 
Convention o n 
Narcotic Drugs, 
1961 Misuse of Drugs 
Regulations, 1973  The Misuse of 
Drugs Act is an 
Act for the control 
of dangerous or 
otherwise harmful 
drugs and 
substances and 
for purposes  
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No. General 
description of 
the restriction  Type of 
restriction  
 Tariff line code(s) 
affected, based 
on HS (2017)  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 
https://www.custo
ms.gov.sg/business
es/national -single -
window/tradenet/c
ompetent -
authorities -
requirements/hsa  
 connected 
therewith.  
 
Administered by 
HSA. 
 
16 Non-automatic 
license for 
export of 
psychotropic 
substances  NAL-X  Available in:  
 
https://www.custo
ms.gov.sg/docume
nts/about -
us/AppendixAHSco
des.pdf  
 
https://www.custo
ms.gov.sg/business
es/national -single -
window/tradenet/c
ompetent -
authorities -
requirements/hsa  
 As specified in the S chedule of the 
Medicines (Export License for 
Psychotropic Substances) 
Regulations  Article  XX(b) of 
the GATT; the 
United Nations 
Convention on 
Psychotropic 
Substances, 
1971, and Table 
I and Table II of 
the United 
Nations 
Convention 
Against Illicit 
Traffic i n 
Narcotic Drugs 
and 
Psychotropic 
Substances, 
1988.  Medicines (Export 
Licence for 
Psychotropic 
Substances) 
Regulations, 1994  The psychotropic 
substances 
subjected to 
export licensing 
are specified in 
the Schedule of 
the Regulations.  
 
A valid export 
licenc e issued by 
the Health 
Sciences Authority 
is required and 
the export of the 
psychotropic 
substance must 
be carried out in 
accordance to the 
terms and 
conditions 
specified in the 
licence.   
  
More information 
can be found at: 
https://www.hsa.
gov.sg/controlled 
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No. General 
description of 
the restriction  Type of 
restriction  
 Tariff line code(s) 
affected, based 
on HS (2017)  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 
-drugs -
psychotropic -
substances .  
 
Administered by 
HSA. 
 
17 Prohibition on 
the import of 
controlled 
telecommunicat
ions equipment 
such as 
scanning 
receivers, 
military 
communication 
equipment, 
telephone voice 
changing 
equipment and 
radio-
communication 
jamming 
devices  CP Various , including : 
 
https://www.imda.
gov.sg/regulations -
and-licensing -
listing/dealer -and-
equipment -
registration -
framework/tradene
t---list-of--ahtn-
codes  
 
8517.11ex  
8517.62ex  
 Scanning Receivers; Military 
communication Equipment; 
Telephone Voice Changing 
Equipment; Radio -communication 
Equipment operating in frequency 
bands 8 80-915 MHz and 9 25-960 
MHz, 1900 -1980 MHz and 2110 -
2170 MHz  except Cellular Mobile 
Phones or such other equipment 
approved by the Authority; 
Radio -communication Jamming 
Devices operating in any 
frequency band.  
 Article XXI of 
the GATT  Telecommunications 
Act (Cap. 323), and its 
Regulations , 1999 Certain 
telecommunic atio
n equipment is 
prohibited from 
entry into 
Singapore unless 
prior approval by 
the Info -
communications 
Media 
Development 
Authority ( IMDA) 
has been 
obtained. 
Equipment in this 
category includes 
voice scramblers, 
military 
equipment, 
scanning 
receivers / 
transmitters 
which could be 
used by 
unauthorised 
persons for 
unlawful 
transmissions,  
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No. General 
description of 
the restriction  Type of 
restriction  
 Tariff line code(s) 
affected, based 
on HS (2017)  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 
interception and 
jamming of 
signals. For 
security 
purpos es, the 
import of such 
equipment into 
Singapore is 
prohibited.  
 
Administered by 
IMDA . 
18 Non-automatic 
license for the 
import of 
Controlled 
telecommunicati
on equipment  NAL Available in:  
 
https://www.imda.g
ov.sg/regulations -
and-licensing -
listing/dealer -and-
equipment -
registration -
framework/tradenet
---list-of--ahtn-
codes   
  “Telecommunication equipment” 
means any appliance, apparatus 
or accessory used or intended to 
be used for telecommunications.  
 
  Article XXI of 
the GATT  Telecommunications 
Act (Cap. 323), and its 
Regulations , 1999 Administered by 
IMDA . 
19 Non-automatic 
import licensing 
on merchandise 
or products 
containing:  
 
(a) any 
photograph of, 
or any drawing 
or design in any 
size, scale or NAL Various, more 
information can be 
found at:  
 
https://www.mas.g
ov.sg/currency/Usi
ng-Images -of-
Singapore -
Currency   Merchandise  or products 
containing a photograph, drawing 
or design  in any size, scale or 
colour  resembling , or used in  or 
on any Singapore currency notes 
or coins. 
 Article XX(d) of 
the GATT  Currency Act, 1967  Administered by 
The Monetary 
Authority of 
Singapore (MAS) .  
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No. General 
description of 
the restriction  Type of 
restriction  
 Tariff line code(s) 
affected, based 
on HS (2017)  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 
colour, 
resembling; or 
(b) any design 
or part thereof 
used in or on,  
 
any Singapore 
currency note or 
coin. 
 
20 Non-automatic 
import licensing 
on: biological 
agents that are 
capable of 
causing death, 
disease or other 
biological 
malfunction in a 
human; certain 
microbial toxins  NAL Various, including:  
 
https://www.custo
ms.gov.sg/docume
nts/about -
us/appendix -d-
items -under -
import -export -
transhipment -
control.pdf  
 
https://www.moh.g
ov.sg/docs/libraries
provider7/news -
updates -
documents/list -of-
biological -agents -
and-toxins.pdf  
 Biological agents that are capable 
of caus ing death, disease or other 
biological malfunction in a human; 
certain microbial toxins.  Article XX(b) of 
the GATT  Biological Agents and 
Toxins Act, 2005  Administered by 
Ministry of Health 
(MOH) . 
21 Prohibition of 
the import, 
distribution and 
retail of Shisha 
Tobacco  P 240311  Shisha tobacco  Article XX(b) of 
the GATT  Tobacco (Control of 
Advertisements and 
Sale) (Prohibited 
Tobacco Products) 
Regulations, 2014  From 1 August 
2016, existing 
licensed tobacco 
importers and 
retailers who 
import or sell  
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No. General 
description of 
the restriction  Type of 
restriction  
 Tariff line code(s) 
affected, based 
on HS (2017)  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 
shisha tobacco 
will be prohibited 
from importing, 
wholesaling or 
retailing shisha 
tobacco.  
 
Administered by 
MOH. 
22 Prohibition of 
the import, 
distribution and 
retail of 
Emerging 
tobacco 
products  P 2403.11 3824.90 
2106.90 2403.99 
3824.90  Smokeless cigars, smokeless 
cigarillos or smokeless cigarettes; 
Dissolvable tobacco or nicotine; 
any product containing nicotine or 
tobacco that may be used 
topically for application, by 
implant, or injected into any part 
of the body; any solution or 
substance which tobacco or 
nicotine is a constituent that is 
intended to be used with e -
cigarettes; Nasal snuff; Oral snuff, 
including snus; and Gutkha, 
Khaini and Zarda  Article XX(b) of 
the GATT  Tobacco (Control of 
Advertisements and 
Sale) (Prohibited 
Tobacco Products) 
Regulations, 2014  Importers and 
retailers were 
given a notice 
period which 
began from 15 
June 2015 to 
adjust their 
operating models 
away from 
dealing with such 
products, and 
deplete their 
existing stocks.  
 
With the 
implementation 
of the second 
phase of the ban 
on 1 Aug 2016, 
all licensed 
tobacco 
importers, 
wholesalers and 
retailers will be 
prohibited from 
importing,  
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No. General 
description of 
the restriction  Type of 
restriction  
 Tariff line code(s) 
affected, based 
on HS (2017)  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 
wholesaling or 
retailing all forms 
of emerging 
tobacco products.  
 
More details can 
be found on:  
https://www.moh
.gov.sg/news -
highlights/details/
commencement -
of-the-tobacco -
(control -of-
advertisements -
and-sale)-
amendment -act-
2017  
 
Administere d by 
MOH. 
 
23 Prohibition of 
the import, 
distribution and 
retail of 
Electronic 
nicotine delivery 
system (ENDS)/ 
vapourisers  P 8543.70  Electronic nicotine delivery system 
(ENDS)/ vapourisers  
 
ENDS refers  to a device which 
contains a battery -powered 
vaporizer that has a similar feel to 
tobacco smoking. They do not 
contain tobacco, although they do 
use nicotine from tobacco plants. 
They do not produce cigarette 
smoke but rather an 
aerosol/vapour.  
 Article X X(b) of 
the GATT  Tobacco (Control of 
Advertisements and 
Sale) (Prohibited 
Tobacco Products) 
Regulations, 2014  
 The import, 
distribution, sale 
and offer for sale 
of any 
ENDs/Vapourisers 
are prohibited 
under Section 16 
of the Tobacco 
(Control of 
Advertisemen ts 
and Sale) Act.  
Import for re -
export is not 
allowed.   
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No. General 
description of 
the restriction  Type of 
restriction  
 Tariff line code(s) 
affected, based 
on HS (2017)  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 
Administered by 
MOH. 
24 Prohibition on 
the import of 
PCB and its 
substitutes  P 
 Various:  
 
https://www.custo
ms.gov.sg/documen
ts/businesses/PSB/
TN%20Team/appen
dix-c-items -under -
import -export -
control.pdf  Various, including aldrin, 
chlordane, DDT, dieldrin, endrin, 
heptachlor, mirex, and 
toxaphene, PCBs.  Article XX(b) of 
the GATT; 
Rotterdam and 
or Stockholm 
Convention s Environmental 
Protection and 
Management Act and 
its Regulations, 1999  The 
Environmental 
Protection and 
Management Act 
is an Act to 
consolidate the 
laws relating to 
environmental 
pollution control, 
to provide for the 
protection and 
management of 
the environment 
and resource 
conservation, and 
for purposes 
connected 
therewith.  
 
Administered by 
National 
Environment 
Agency (NEA) . 
 
25 Non-automatic 
license for the 
import and 
export of 
Hazardous 
Substances  NAL 
NAL-X 
 HS codes available 
in: 
 
https://www.custo
ms.gov.sg/documen
ts/businesses/PSB/
TN%20Team/appen
dix-c-items -under - "Hazardous substance" does not 
include any ozone depleting 
substance specified in Part I of 
the Second Schedule of the Act 
other than methyl bromide  Article  XX(b) of 
the GATT  Environmental 
Protection and 
Management Act and 
its Regulations, 1999  Administere d by 
NEA.  
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No. General 
description of 
the restriction  Type of 
restriction  
 Tariff line code(s) 
affected, based 
on HS (2017)  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 
import -export -
control.pdf  
 
26 Non-automatic 
license on the 
export of 
chemicals: 
Pesticides  
 NAL-X Available in:  
 
https://www.custo
ms.gov.sg/documen
ts/businesses/PSB/
TN%20Team/appen
dix-c-items -under -
import -export -
control.pdf  Detailed product des cription 
available in the link provided in 
column 3.  
 Article XX(b) of 
the GATT; 
Annex III of the 
Rotterdam 
Convention on 
the Prior 
Informed 
Consent (PIC) 
Procedure for 
Certain 
Hazardous 
Chemicals and 
Pesticides in 
International 
Trade (the 
Rotterdam 
Conven tion) Environmental 
Protection and 
Management Act and 
its Regulations, 1999  The 
Environmental 
Protection and 
Management Act 
is an act to 
consolidate the 
laws relating to 
environmental 
pollution control, 
to provide for the 
protection and 
management of 
the environment 
and resource 
conservation, and 
for purposes 
connected 
therewith.  
 
Administered by 
NEA. 
 
27 Non-automatic 
license for the 
import and 
export of 
hazardous 
waste  
 NAL 
NAL-X Available in:  
 
https://www.custo
ms.gov.sg/documen
ts/businesses/PSB/
TN%20Team/appen
dix-d-items -under -
import -export -
transhipment -
contro l.pdf Hazardous waste means:  
(i) waste prescribed by any 
regulations made under this Act, 
where the waste has any of the 
characteristics mentioned in 
Annex III to the Basel 
Convention; or (ii) waste that 
belongs to any category contained 
in Annex I to the  Basel 
Convention, unless it does not Article XX(b) of 
the GATT; Basel 
Convention for 
the Control of 
Trans -boundary 
Movements of 
Hazardous 
Waste and their 
Disposal  Hazardous Waste 
(Contro l of Export, 
Import and Transit) 
Act, 1997  Administered by 
NEA.  
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No. General 
description of 
the restriction  Type of 
restriction  
 Tariff line code(s) 
affected, based 
on HS (2017)  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 
 possess any of the characteristics 
in Annex III to that Convention . 
 
28 Prohibition on 
the import of 
asbestos  P Various, including:  
 
2524.10  
2524.90  
6812.91  
6812.92  
6812.93  
6812.99  
6813.20  Asbestos and goods containing 
asbestos  Article  XX(b) of 
the GATT; 
Annex III of the 
Rotterdam 
Convention on 
the Prior 
Informed 
Consent  
Procedure for 
Certain 
Hazardous 
Chemicals and 
Pesticides  
in International 
Trade  (the 
Rotterdam 
Convention ) 
 Environmental 
Protection and 
Management Act and 
its Regulations, 1999  Administered by 
NEA. 
29 Prohibition on 
the import and 
export of 
certain ozone -
depleting 
substances 
(including 
chlorofluorocarb
ons) 
  P 
P-X 
NAL 
NAL-X 
 Available  in:  
 
https://www.custo
ms.gov.sg/docume
nts/businesses/PSB
/TN%20Team/appe
ndix-c-items -
under -import -
export -control.pdf   
 
 Article XX(b) of 
the GATT; 
Montreal 
Protocol on 
Substances that 
Deplete the 
Ozone Layer 
(the Montreal 
Protocol); the 
United Nations 
Framework 
Convention on 
Climate Change 
(UNFCCC)  Environmental 
Protection and 
Management (Ozone 
Depleting Substances) 
Act and its 
Regulations, 1999  The 
Environmental 
Protection and 
Management Act 
is an Act to 
consolidate the 
laws relating to 
environmental 
pollution control, 
to provide for the 
protection and 
management of 
the environment 
and resource  
  G/MA/QR/N/SGP/5  
 
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No. General 
description of 
the restriction  Type of 
restriction  
 Tariff line code(s) 
affected, based 
on HS (2017)  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 
conservation, and 
for purposes 
connected 
therewith.  
 
Imports are 
prohibited from 
non-signatories, 
in accordance 
with the 
obligations under 
the Montreal 
Protocol and its 
Amendments.  
 
Administered by 
NEA. 
 
30 Non-automatic 
license for the 
import and 
export of 
Radioactive 
materials, 
ionising 
radiation 
irradiating 
apparatus and 
non-ionising 
radiation 
irradiating 
apparatus  NAL 
NAL-X HS codes available 
in: 
 
https://www.custo
ms.gov.sg/documen
ts/businesses/PSB/
TN%20Team/appen
dix-c-items -under -
import -export -
control.pdf  
  “Radioactive material” means any 
article containing a radioactive 
substance giving it a specific or 
total radioactivity exceeding the 
prescribed level, and includes any 
article containing any nuclear 
material  
 
 Article XX(b) of 
the GATT; 
International  
Atomic Energy 
Agency’s Code 
of Conduct of 
the Safety and 
Security of 
Radioactive  
Sources.  
 Radiation Protection 
Act, 2007  The Radiation 
Protection Act is 
an Act to control 
and regulate the 
import, export, 
manufacture, 
sale, disposal, 
transport, 
storage, 
possession and 
use of radioactive 
materials and 
irradiating 
apparatus, to 
make provision in 
relation to the 
non-proliferatio n  
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No. General 
description of 
the restriction  Type of 
restriction  
 Tariff line code(s) 
affected, based 
on HS (2017)  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 
of nuclear 
weapons and to 
establish a 
system for the 
imposition and 
maintenance of 
nuclear 
safeguards, and 
to provide for 
matters 
connected 
therewith.  
 
Administered by 
NEA. 
 
31 Prohibition on 
the export of 
Halons  
 CP-X 2903.76   Dibromotetrafluoroethane (halon -
2402);  bromotrifluoromethane 
(halon -1301); 
bromochlorodifluoromethane 
(halon -1211)  Article XX(b) of 
the GATT; 
Montreal 
Protocol on 
Substances that 
Deplete the 
Ozone Layer 
(the Montreal 
Protocol); the 
United Nations 
Framewor k 
Convention on 
Climate Change 
(UNFCCC)  Environmental 
Protection and 
Management (Ozone 
Depleting Substances) 
Regulations, 2002  Administered by 
NEA. 
2903.79  Bromochloromethane (halon -
1011)  
3824.72  Bromochlorodifluoromethane 
(HALON -1211) - In mixtures; 
bromotrifluoromethane (HALON -
1301) - In mixtures; 
Dibromotetrafluoroethane 
(HALON -2402) - In mixtures  
 
3824.77  Bromochloromethane (HALON -
1011) - In mixtures  
  
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No. General 
description of 
the restriction  Type of 
restriction  
 Tariff line code(s) 
affected, based 
on HS (2017)  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 on 
the production, 
import, export, 
use of 
polychlorinated 
naphthalenes 
(PCN) and 
short-chained 
chlorinated 
paraffins 
(SCCP)  P, P-X 29039900  
38220090  
 
29031990  
32081019  
32081090  
32082090  
34031111  
34031912  
34031919  
34039111  
34039119  
34039912  
34039919  
38112110  
38112190  
38112900  
38122000  
38220090  
27101943  
38122000  Polychlorinated naphthalenes 
(PCN)  
 
Short -chained chlorinated 
paraffins (SCCP)  Article XX(b) of 
the GATT; 
Rotterdam 
Convention; 
Stockholm 
Convention  
 Environmental 
Protection and 
Management Act  
Environmental 
Protection and 
Management 
(Hazardous 
Substances) 
Regulations  Administered by 
NEA. 
33 Non-automatic 
license on the 
import and 
export of 
trichlorfon  NAL 
NAL-X 38089199  
29319090  
38089191  
38089193  
38089990  
38220090  
 Trichlorfon  Article XX(b) of 
the GATT; 
Rotterdam 
Convention  Environmental 
Protection and 
Management Act  
 
Environmental 
Protection and 
Management 
(Hazardous 
Substances) 
Regulations  
 Administered by 
NEA.  
  G/MA/QR/N/SGP/5  
 
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No. General 
description of 
the restriction  Type of 
restriction  
 Tariff line code(s) 
affected, based 
on HS (2017)  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 
34 Prohibition on 
the production, 
import, export 
of certain 
mercury -added 
products  P 
P-X 
NAL 
NAL-X 85393110  
85393190  
85393200  
85393930  
85287292  
85286110  
90251100  
90258030  
90189090  
90262040  
84769000  
 • Linear fluorescent lamps 
(LFLs)  
• High pressure mercury 
vapour (HPMV) lamps  
• Cold cathode fluorescent 
lamps (CCFLs) and external 
electrode fluorescent lamps 
(EEFLs)  
• Barometers  
• Hygrometers  
• Manometers  
• Thermometers (clinical 
thermometers currently 
already controlled)  
• Sphygmomanometers  
• Switches and relays  
 Article XX(b) of 
the GATT; 
Minamata 
Convention  
 Environmental 
Protection and 
Management Act  Administered by 
NEA. 
35 Non-automatic 
license for the 
import and 
export of 
Hydroflurocarbo
ns (HFCs)  NAL 
NAL-X 29033990  
38247800  
 18 types of Hydrofluorocarbons 
(HFCs) as listed under the 
Second Schedule of the 
Environmental Protection and 
Management Act (EMPA)  Article XX(b) of 
the GATT; the 
Montreal 
Protocol  Environmental 
Protection and 
Management Act  
 Administered by 
NEA. 
36 Prohibition on 
the production, 
import, export 
of Dicofol and 
PFOA, its salt s 
and PFOA -
related 
compounds, as 
well as products P, P-X 38089130  
38089190  
38089990  
38220090  
 
29159090  
29055900  
29161900  
29199000  
29037800  Dicofol  
 
 
PFOA, its salt s and PFOA -related 
compounds , as well as products 
containing these chemicals  Article XX(b) of 
the GATT; 
Stockholm 
Convention  Environmental 
Protection and 
Management Act  
Environmental 
Protection and 
Management 
(Hazardous 
Substances) 
Regulations  Administered by 
NEA.  
  G/MA/QR/N/SGP/5  
 
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No. General 
description of 
the restriction  Type of 
restriction  
 Tariff line code(s) 
affected, based 
on HS (2017)  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 
these chemicals  
 
(effective from 
12 Feb 2020)  38220090  
38091000  
38099190  
38099200  
38099300  
34031111  
34031119  
34031190  
34031912  
34031919  
34039111  
34039119  
34039912  
34039919  
34039990  
32081019  
32081090  
32082090  
38112110  
38112190  
38112900  
32151110  
32151190  
32151900  
35069100  
35069900  
 
37 Non-automatic 
license for the 
import and 
export of 
hazardous 
substances  
 NAL 
NAL-X 29242990  
29252900  
38089990  
38089130  
38089190  
29336900  
38089311  • Acetochlor  
• Amitraz  
• Atrazine  
• Benzidine and its salt  
• Bis(chloromethyl)ether  
• Dinoterb  
• Hexazinone  Article XX(b) of 
the GATT; 
Rotterdam 
Convention; 
Stockholm 
Convention  Environmental 
Protection and 
Management Act  
 
Environmental 
Protection and 
Management Administered by 
NEA.  
  G/MA/QR/N/SGP/5  
 
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No. General 
description of 
the restriction  Type of 
restriction  
 Tariff line code(s) 
affected, based 
on HS (2017)  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 
(effective from 
12 Feb 2020)  38089319  
29215900  
29091900  
29089900  
38089130  
38089139  
29336900  
29269000  
38086140  
38086150  
38086190  
38086240  
38086250  
38086290  
38086990  
29049900  
29221990  
29359000  
29161490  
29333930  
 • Lamba -cyhalothrin  
• Perfluorohexane sulfonic acid 
(PFHxS), its salts and PFHxS 
– related compounds  
• Paraquat and its salt  (Hazardous 
Substances) 
Regulations  
38 Prohibition on 
the import  of 
Piranhas  
 P 0301.99ex  Piranhas  Article XX(b) of 
the GATT  Animal and Birds Act, 
1965 
 
Animal and Birds 
(Piranha) Rules, 2019  The Animals and 
Birds Act is an 
Act for preventing 
the introduction 
into, and the 
spreading within, 
Singapore of 
diseases of 
animals, birds or 
fish; for the 
control of the 
movement of 
animals, birds or  
  G/MA/QR/N/SGP/5  
 
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No. General 
description of 
the restriction  Type of 
restriction  
 Tariff line code(s) 
affected, based 
on HS (2017)  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 
fish into, within 
and from 
Singapore; for 
the prevention of 
cruelty to 
animals, birds or 
fish; for 
measures 
pertaining to the 
general welfare 
and improvement 
of animals, birds 
or fish in 
Singapore and for 
purposes 
incidental 
thereto.  
 
Administered by 
National Parks 
Board (NParks).  
 
39 Non-automatic 
license for the 
import and 
export of 
specific plants, 
plant products 
and other 
materials 
(insects, micro -
organisms and 
soil) 
 NAL 
NAL-X Available in:  
 
https://www.custo
ms.gov.sg/documen
ts/businesses/PSB/
TN%20Team/appen
dix-a-items -under -
import -control.pdf  Specific plants, plant products and 
other materials.  Article XX(b) of 
the GATT  Control of Plants Act, 
1993 The Control of 
Plants Act is an 
Act to co nsolidate 
and amend the 
law relating to 
the cultivation, 
import, 
transhipment and 
export of plants 
and plant 
products, the 
protection of 
plants and plant  
  G/MA/QR/N/SGP/5  
 
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No. General 
description of 
the restriction  Type of 
restriction  
 Tariff line code(s) 
affected, based 
on HS (2017)  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 
products against 
pests and 
diseases, the 
control of the 
introduction of 
pests into 
Singapore, the 
use of pesticides, 
the measures 
pertaining to the 
development and 
improvement of 
the plant industry 
in Singapore and 
for purposes 
connected 
therewith.  
 
Administered by 
NParks.  
 
40 Non-automatic 
licence on the 
import and 
export of 
endangered 
animal and 
plant species 
(CITES 
specimens and 
products)  NAL 
NAL-X Available in:  
 
https://www.nparks
.gov.sg/ -
/media/avs/cites/en
dangered -
species/product -
code-for-cites-
(anima l).pdf?la=en
&hash=17A71E82B
A4C7315A5FDBF07
9CAA0D5D5606FCB
2 
 “Plant” means any member of the 
Plant Kingdom, whether live or 
dead, and any readily 
recognisable part or derivative of 
a plant, “animal” means any 
member of the Animal Kingdom, 
and includes  any readily 
recognisable part or derivative of 
an animal.  
 Article  XX(b) of 
the GATT; 
Convention on 
International 
Trade in 
Endangered 
Species of Wild 
Fauna and Flora 
(CITES)  Endangered Species 
(Import and Export) 
Act, 2006  The Endangered 
Species (Import 
and Export) Act is 
an Act to give 
effect to the 
Convention on 
International 
Trade in 
Endangered 
Species of Wild 
Fauna and Flora 
by controlling the 
importation, 
exportatio n, re- 
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No. General 
description of 
the restriction  Type of 
restriction  
 Tariff line code(s) 
affected, based 
on HS (2017)  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 
https://www.nparks
.gov.sg/ -
/media/avs/cites/en
dangered -
species/product -
code-for-cites-
(plant).pdf?la=en&h
ash=ED2AE873DCF
C8490A61DED7E80
5AFAE6D57DA781  exportation and 
introduction from 
the sea of certain 
animals and 
plants, and parts 
and derivatives of 
such animals and 
plants, and for 
matters 
connected 
therewith.  
 
Administered by 
NParks.  
41 Non-automatic 
license for the 
import and 
export of 
animals and 
animal products 
(including 
ornamental fish 
and livestock), 
animal products, 
eggs, veterinary 
biologics and 
vaccines, animal 
feed NAL 
NAL-X Available in:  
 
https://www.custo
ms.gov.sg/documen
ts/businesses/PSB/
TN%20Team/appen
dix-c-items -under -
import -export -
control.pdf   
 
https://www.custo
ms.gov.sg/documen
ts/businesses/PSB/
TN%20Team/appen
dix-d-items -under -
import -export -
transhipment -
control .pdf “Animal” means any mammal 
(other than man) or fish and 
includes any other living creature 
that is prescribed as an animal for 
the purposes of this Act or that 
falls within a class of animals that 
is prescribed for those purposes  
 Article XX(b) of 
the GATT  Animals and Birds Act, 
1965 
 
Feeding Stuffs Act, 
1966 The Animals and 
Birds Act is an 
Act for preventing 
the introduction 
into, and the 
spreading within, 
Singapore of 
diseases of 
animals, birds or 
fish; for the 
control of the 
movement of 
animals, b irds or 
fish into, within 
and from 
Singapore; for 
the prevention of 
cruelty to 
animals, birds or 
fish; for 
measures  
  G/MA/QR/N/SGP/5  
 
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No. General 
description of 
the restriction  Type of 
restriction  
 Tariff line code(s) 
affected, based 
on HS (2017)  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 
pertaining to the 
general welfare 
and improvement 
of animals, birds 
or fish in 
Singapore and for 
purposes 
incidental 
thereto.  
 
Administered  by 
NParks.  
42 Prohibition on 
the import and 
export of the 
following breeds 
of dogs and 
their crosses: Pit 
Bull (which 
includes the 
American Pit 
Bull Terrier also 
known as the 
American Pit 
Bull and Pit Bull 
Terrier, 
American 
Staffordshire 
Terrier, 
Staffordshire 
Bull Terr ier, the 
American 
Bulldog) , 
Neapolitan 
Mastiff, Tosa, P 
P-X Available in:  
 
https://www.npark
s.gov.sg/avs/resou
rces/legislation/ -
/media/avs/legislati
ons/(1e) -animals -
and-birds-(dog-
licensing -and-
control) -rules.pdf   
 Specific breeds of dogs and their 
crosses: Pit Bull (which includes 
the American Pit Bull Terrier also 
known as the American Pit Bull 
and Pit Bull Terrier, American 
Staffordshire Terrier, Staffordshire 
Bull Terrier, the American Bulldog) 
Neapolitan Mastiff , Tosa, Akita, 
Dogo Argentino, Boerboel, Fila 
Brasileiro, and Perro de Presa 
Canario)  Article XX(b) of 
the GATT  Animals and Birds Act, 
1965 Administered by 
NParks.   
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No. General 
description of 
the restriction  Type of 
restriction  
 Tariff line code(s) 
affected, based 
on HS (2017)  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 
Akita, Dogo 
Argentino, 
Boerboel, Fila 
Brasileiro, and 
Perro de Presa 
Canario  
 
43 Prohibition on 
the import & 
export of Bengal 
and Savannah 
cat crosses 4th 
generation 
crosses and 
below from the 
ancestral stock 
of Prionailurus 
bengalensis and 
Leptailurus 
serval 
respectively.  P 
P-X Available in:  
 
https://www.nparks
.gov.sg/ -
/media/avs/legislati
ons/(1a) -animals -
and-birds-
act.pdf?la=en&hash
=495667C0694C53
EF7A6A493061E2C
60F3C8E817A   
 
https://www.nparks
.gov.sg/avs/pets/bri
nging-animals -into-
singapore -and-
exporting/bringing -
in-and-
transshipping -dogs-
and-cats/preparing -
to-bring-dogs-and-
cats-into-singapore   
 Specific breeds of cats and their 
crosses: Bengal and Savannah cat 
crosses 4th generation crosses 
and below from the a ncestral 
stock of Prionailurus bengalensis 
and Leptailurus serval respectively  Article XX(b) of 
the GATT  Animals and Birds Act, 
1965 Administered by 
NParks.  
44 Prohibition on 
the import of 
chewing gum 
(except for 
chewing gum P 1704.10  “Chewing gum” means the 
substance usually known as 
chewing gum, bubble gum or 
dental chewing gum, or any like 
substance prepared from a gum Article XX(b) of 
the GATT  Regulation of Imports 
and Exports Act and its 
Regulations, 1995  Administered by 
Singapore 
Customs (SC) .  
  G/MA/QR/N/SGP/5  
 
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No. General 
description of 
the restriction  Type of 
restriction  
 Tariff line code(s) 
affected, based 
on HS (2017)  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 
with therapeutic 
value)  base of vegetable  or synthetic 
origin and intended for chewing . 
 
45 Prohibitions in 
line with the 
decisions of the 
United Nations 
Security Council 
(UNSC) in 
resolutions 
adopted, 
including 
prohibitions on:  
 
(a)(i) the import 
from and export 
to the 
Democratic 
People's 
Republic of 
Korea (DPRK) of 
arms and related 
materiel, as well 
as all items, 
materials, 
equipment, 
goods and 
technology 
related to 
nuclear 
programmes, 
ballistic missile 
programmes 
and other 
weapons of  P 
P-X Various, including 
Chapter 93 ex Any item, material, equipment, 
goods an d as published by the 
UNSC, in accordance with the 
relevant UNSC resolution – 
including arms and related 
materiel as imposed by the UNSC.  
  
Any luxury item as listed in the 
Seventh Schedule to the 
Regulation of Imports and Exports 
Regulations.  
 Article X XI(c) of 
the GATT; 
International 
obligations 
under relevant 
United Nations 
Security Council 
Resolutions  Regulation of Imports 
and Exports Act and its 
Regulations, 1995  Administered by 
SC.  
  G/MA/QR/N/SGP/5  
 
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No. General 
description of 
the restriction  Type of 
restriction  
 Tariff line code(s) 
affected, based 
on HS (2017)  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 
mass 
destruction 
programmes as 
set out in the 
lists in the UNSC 
documents 
INFCIRC/254/Re
v.13/Part 1, 
INFCIRC/254/Re
v.10/Part 2, 
S/2014/253, 
S/2006/853, 
and 
S/2006/853/Cor
r.1; (ii) export to 
the DPRK of any 
luxury items 
specified under 
the seventh 
schedule  to the 
Regulation of 
Imports and 
Exports 
Regulations 
(RIER) and (iii) 
any other trade 
prohibitions set 
out by the UNSC 
in its resolutions 
on the DPRK;  
 
(b)(i) the import 
from Iran of 
arms and 
related materiel,  
  G/MA/QR/N/SGP/5  
 
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No. General 
description of 
the restriction  Type of 
restriction  
 Tariff line code(s) 
affected, based 
on HS (2017)  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 
as well as all 
items, 
materials, 
equipment, 
goods and 
technology set 
out in the UNSC 
document 
S/2015/546; (ii) 
the export of all 
items, 
materials, 
equipment, 
goods and 
technology set 
out in the UNSC 
document 
INFCIRC/254/Re
v.13/Part 1, 
INFCIRC/254/Re
v.10/Part 2, and 
S/2015/546 – 
except where 
they qua lify for 
exceptions listed 
under Annex B 
of UNSCR 2231 
(2015); and (iii) 
any items, 
materials, 
equipment, 
goods and 
technology that 
could contribute 
to the  
  G/MA/QR/N/SGP/5  
 
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No. General 
description of 
the restriction  Type of 
restriction  
 Tariff line code(s) 
affected, based 
on HS (2017)  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 
development of 
nuclear weapon 
delivery 
systems; and  
 
(c) the import 
into and export 
from, 
transhipment or 
transit through 
Singapore of 
any goods which 
will contravene 
the decisions of 
the UNSC in 
resolutions 
made under 
Chapter VII of 
the Charter of 
the United 
Nations  
 
46 Prohibition of 
imports and 
exports of 
Scheduled 
Chemicals under 
the Chemical 
Weapons 
Convention 
(CWC)  CP 
CP-X Available in:  
 
https://www.custo
ms.gov.sg/docume
nts/businesses/PSB
/TN%20Team/appe
ndix-c-items -
under -import -
export -control.pdf    "Chemical weapon " means the 
following, together or separately:  
 
(a) a toxic chemical and its 
precursors, except where 
intended for a permitted purpose, 
as long as the type and quantity 
are consistent with such a 
purpose;  
 
(b) a munition or device, 
specifically designed t o cause 
death or other harm through the Article XXI(b)(ii) 
of the GATT; 
Chemical 
Weapons 
Convention  Chemical Weapons 
(Prohibition) Act, and 
its Reg ulations, 2000  The Chemical 
Weapons 
(Prohibition) Act 
and its subsidiary 
regulations give 
effect to the 
Convention on 
the Prohibition of 
the Development, 
Production, 
Stockpiling and 
Use of Chemical  
  G/MA/QR/N/SGP/5  
 
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No. General 
description of 
the restriction  Type of 
restriction  
 Tariff line code(s) 
affected, based 
on HS (2017)  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 
toxic properties of a toxic 
chemical referred to in paragraph 
(a), which would be released as a 
result of the employment of such 
munition or device;  
 
(c) any equipment specifically 
designed for use directly in 
conne ction with the employment 
of a munition or device referred 
to in paragraph (b).  
  
Detailed product description 
available from the link in 
column  3. 
 Weapons and on 
their Destruction.  
 
Administered by 
Nation al Authority 
(Chemical 
Weapons 
Convention) 
(NA(CWC)) . 
47 Non-automatic 
export licensing 
for Strategic 
goods and 
technology  
 NAL-X Various:  
 
Strategic Goods 
(Control) Order 
(SGCO) 20 20:  
 
https://sso.agc.gov
.sg/SL -Supp/S786 -
2020/Published/20
200915?DocDate=
20200915  
 
https://www.custo
ms.gov.sg/business
es/strategic -goods -
control/strategic -
goods -control -
list/list -of-military -
goods   "Strategic goods" means any 
goods prescribed under section 4A 
of the Strategic (Goods) Control 
Act. The list  of strategic goods 
includes military goods, as well as 
a wide range of dual -use goods 
that are designed for commercial 
applications but can have military 
applications or potentially be used 
as precursors or components of 
Weapons of Mass Destruction 
(WMD).  These goods tend to be 
high-end technology products and 
speciality materials. Detailed 
descriptions of strategic goods can 
be found in the Strategic Goods 
(Control) Order.  Article XX(b) of 
the GATT  
 Strategic Goods 
(Control) Act, 2002  The Strategic 
Goods (Control) 
Act is an act to 
control the 
transfer and 
brokering of 
strategic goods, 
strategic goods 
technology, goods 
and technology 
capable of being 
used to develop, 
produce, operate, 
stockpile or 
acquire weapons 
capable of causing 
mass destruction, 
and missiles 
capable of  
  G/MA/QR/N/SGP/5  
 
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No. General 
description of 
the restriction  Type of 
restriction  
 Tariff line code(s) 
affected, based 
on HS (2017)  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 
 
https://www.custo
ms.gov.sg/business
es/strategic -goods -
control/strategic -
goods -control -
list/list -of-dual-
use-goods  
 delivering such 
weapons; and for 
purposes 
connected 
therewith.  
 
Administered by 
SC. 
48 Non-automatic 
license for the 
import of 
Petroleum and 
flammable 
materials  NAL HS codes available 
in: 
 
https://www.custo
ms.gov.sg/documen
ts/businesses/PSB/
TN%20Team/appen
dix-a-items -under -
import -control.pdf  
 • “Flammable material” 
means any substance 
specified in the Schedule.  
• Petroleum  
 
  Article XX(b) of 
the GATT  Fire Safety Act, 1993  Administered by 
Singapore Civil 
Defence Force 
(SCDF) . 
49 Non-automatic 
license for the 
import , export 
and 
transshipment  
of meat and fish 
products  NAL 
NAL-X 
 
 Available in:  
 
https://www.sfa.go
v.sg/docs/default -
source/tools -and-
resources/product -
codes -for-
tradenet/product -
code-list-for-meat-
and-meat-
products.pdf   
 
https://www.sfa.go
v.sg/docs/default -
source/tools -and-"Meat product " means —  
(a) a carcase or any part thereof; 
and  
(b) any product or by -product of 
a carcase,  
which is intended for human 
consumption  
 
“Fish” means any species of fish 
and includes crustacea, shellfish, 
echinoderm, mollusc, and the 
young and eggs thereof;  
 Article XX(b) of 
the GATT  Wholesome Meat and 
Fish Act, 1999  The Wholesome 
Meat and Fish Act 
is an Act to 
regulate the 
slaughtering of 
animals and the 
processing, 
packing, 
inspection, 
import, 
distribution, sale, 
transhipment and 
export of meat 
products and fish 
products and for  
  G/MA/QR/N/SGP/5  
 
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No. General 
description of 
the restriction  Type of 
restriction  
 Tariff line code(s) 
affected, based 
on HS (2017)  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 
resources/product -
codes -for-
tradenet/product -
code-for-fish-and-
fish-products -
(updated -1-oct-
2019).pdf   
 “Fish product” means — 
(a) any fish or part thereof; and  
(b) any product or by -product of 
any fish, which is intended for 
human consumption . matters 
connected 
therewith.  
 
Administered by  
Singapore Food 
Agency (SFA).  
50 Non-automatic 
license for the 
import and 
transshipment 
of fresh fruits 
and vegetables  NAL 
 Available in:  
 
https://www.sfa.go
v.sg/docs/default -
source/tools -and-
resources/product -
codes -for-
tradenet/product -
code-list-for-fresh-
fruits-and-
vegetables    
 
 "Fresh fruits and vegetables" 
means unprocessed and raw 
fruits and vegetables which are 
intended for human consumption . Article XX(b) of 
the GATT  Control of Plants Act, 
1993 Administered by 
SFA. 
51 Non-automatic 
license for the 
import of 
processed food  NAL Available in:  
 
https://www.sfa.go
v.sg/docs/default -
source/tools -and-
resources/product -
codes-for-
tradenet/23 -july-
2019-product -
codes -(processed -
food)51c49f32929e
4098be2c765f9d16
b503.pdf   
 "Food" includes drink, chewing 
gum and other products of a like 
nature and use, and articles and  
substances used as ingredients in 
the preparation of food or drink or 
of such products, but does not 
include — 
(a) live animals or birds;  
(b) fodder or feeding stuffs for 
animals, birds or fish; or  (c) 
articles or substances used only 
as drugs;  Article XX(b) of 
the GATT  Sale of Food Act, 1973  Administered by 
SFA.  
  G/MA/QR/N/SGP/5  
 
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No. General 
description of 
the restriction  Type of 
restriction  
 Tariff line code(s) 
affected, based 
on HS (2017)  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 
52 Prohibition on 
the import of 
fireworks  
 CP 3604.10  
 Fireworks  Article XX(b) of 
the GATT  Arms and Explosives 
Act, 1913  
 
Dangerous Fireworks 
Act, 1972  The Arms and 
Explosives Act is 
an act to regulate 
the manufacture, 
use, sale, 
storage, 
transport, 
importation, 
exportation  and p
ossession 
of arms, 
explosives  and 
explosive 
precursors.  
 
Administered by 
Singapore Police 
Force (SPF) . 
53 Non-automatic 
license for the 
import and 
export of arms 
and explosives; 
swords; 
daggers; 
bayonets; 
spears  and 
spearheads; and 
Nitro-cellulose  
 NAL 
NAL-X Available in:  
 
https://www.custo
ms.gov.sg/documen
ts/businesses/PSB/
TN%20Team/appen
dix-d-items -under -
import -export -
transhipment -
contro l.pdf  “Arms” refer to: firearms, air -
guns, air -pistols, stun guns, 
electronic dart guns, automatic 
guns, automatic pistols, guns or 
any other kind of gun from which 
any shot, bullet or other missile 
can be discharged or noxious 
fumes or noxious substance can 
be emitted, and any component 
part of any such arms, bayonets, 
swords, daggers, spears and 
spearheads; an arrow with (a) a 
broadhead tip; (b)  a field arrow 
tip; (c)  a blunt arrow tip; (d) a 
grabbing arrow tip; (e) a fishing 
arrow tip; heavy Bows such a s 
(a) an arbalest; (b) a device Article XX(b) of 
the GATT; 
Convention on 
the Marking of 
Plastic 
Explosives for 
the Purpose of 
Detection  Arms and Explosives 
Act, 1913  The Arms and 
Explosives Act is 
an Act to regulate 
the manufacture, 
use, sale, 
storage, 
transport, 
importation, 
exportation and 
possession of 
arms, explosives 
and explosive 
precursors.  
 
Administered by 
SPF.  
  G/MA/QR/N/SGP/5  
 
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No. General 
description of 
the restriction  Type of 
restriction  
 Tariff line code(s) 
affected, based 
on HS (2017)  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 
(commonly called a crossbow) 
consisting of a bow fitted 
transversely on a stock that has 
a groove or barrel, designed to 
direct an arrow or a bolt; a bow 
with a draw weight of more than 
27.215 kilograms; and such 
weapon, acc essory, or other 
article or thing, as the Minister 
may, by notification in the 
Gazette, specify to be arms for 
the purposes of this Act or any 
part thereof;  
 
“explosive” refers to: gunpowder, 
nitro-glycerine, dynamite, gun - 
cotton, blasting powder, etc.  
 
54 Non-automatic 
license for the 
import and 
export of 
handcuffs; 
articles of 
clothing 
intended as 
protection 
against attack, 
including bullet -
proof vests; 
steel helmets; 
toy or replica 
guns; toy or 
replica 
explosives, NAL 
NAL-X Various including:  
 
8301.40  
6211.33  
6211.43  
7019.90  
6506.10  
9503.00  
3604.90  
 Handcuffs; Articles of clothing 
intended as protection against 
attack, including bullet proof 
vests; Various, including steel 
helmets; Toy or replica 
explosives, grenades, 
ammunitions or improvised 
explosive devices (IED), toy 
guns, including pistols and 
revolvers; Various including 
miniature pyrotechnic munitions 
and signal ling flares and rockets  Article XX(b) of 
the GATT  
 Regulation of Imports  
and Exports Act and its 
Regulations, 1995  
 Administered by 
SPF.  
  G/MA/QR/N/SGP/5  
 
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No. General 
description of 
the restriction  Type of 
restriction  
 Tariff line code(s) 
affected, based 
on HS (2017)  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 
grenades, 
ammunitions or 
improvised 
explosive 
devices (IED)  
 
55 Non-automatic 
license for the 
import of 
Amusement 
games machines 
for Public 
Entertainment 
purposes  NAL Various, including:  
 
9504.30  
9508.90  
  Amusement machines, coin - or 
disc- operated, including 
pintables, shooting galleries, and 
cinematography machines.  Article XX(a) of 
the GATT  
 Regulation of Imports 
and Exports Act (1995) 
and its First Schedule  
 Administered by 
SPF. 
56 Non-automatic 
license for the 
import of fruit or 
jackpot 
machines  
 NAL 9504.30  All types of fruit machines, 
jackpot machines or electronic 
gaming machines.  
 
“Fruit machine” means any 
machine  — 
(a) operated by the use of  a coin, 
a token, a stored value card or 
any other thing; and  
(b) by the manipulation of which 
chances are given of obtaining  
prizes in money,  and includes 
jackpot machines .  Article XX( a) of 
the GATT  Regulation of Imports 
and Exports Act (1995) 
and its Fi rst Schedule  
 Administered by 
Ministry of Home 
Affairs (MHA).   
  G/MA/QR/N/SGP/5  
 
- 39 - 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 Pro cedures, 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 quant itative 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:  
 
__________