G/MA/QR/N/SGP/ 6 
 
14 April 2023 
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Committee on Market Access  Original: English  
 
NOTIFICATION PURSUANT TO THE DECISION ON NOTIFICATION  PROCEDURE S 
FOR QUANTITATIVE RESTRICTIONS (G/L/59/REV.1)  
SINGAPORE  
The following communication, dated 11 April  2023, is being circulated at the request of the 
delegation of Singapore . 
 
A. Notifying Member:  Singapore  
B. Date of notification: 11 April  2023 
C. First time notification:  
 Yes 
 No, last notification was made in (doc. symbol ): G/MA/QR/N/SGP/ 5 
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 ma intained by (Member ):  
E. The notification provides information for the follo wing biennial period 
(e.g.  2012 -2014): 2022-2024 and relates to restrictions in force as of 31 January 
2023. 
F. This notification contains information* relating to:  
 Section 1:  List of quantitative restrictions that are currently in force . 
 Section 2:  Cross -reference to other WT O 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.  
 
* In English  only.  
  G/MA/QR/N/SGP/ 6 
 
- 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 (20 22) 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 2505.10  
2505.90  
2516.11  
2517.10  
2517.20  
2517.49  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 Singapor e; 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, 
street works or railway works in 
Singapore.  
 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 (20 22) 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 specific product coverage is 
available in TradeNet HS/CA 
Product Code Search Engine:  
 
https://www.tradenet.gov.sg/trad
enet/portlets/search/searchHSCA/
searchInitHSCA.do  
2 Non-automatic 
license on 
Strategic goods 
and technology  NAL-X Various  "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 mate rials. Detailed 
descriptions of strategic goods 
can be found in the Strategic 
Goods (Control) Order.  
 
The specific product coverage is 
available in:  
 
https://sso.a gc.gov.sg/SL -
Supp/S786 -
2020/Published/20200915?DocD
ate=20200915  
 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 delivering such 
weapons; and for purposes 
connected therewith.  
 
Administered by Singapore 
Customs (SC).   
  G/MA/QR/N/SGP/ 6 
 
- 4 - QR 
No. General 
description of 
the restriction  Type of 
restriction  
 Tariff line code(s) 
affected, based on 
HS (20 22) 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.customs.gov.sg/bus
inesses/strategic -goods -
control /strategic -goods -control -
list/list -of-military -goods  
 
https://www.customs.gov.sg/bus
inesses/strategic -goods -
control/strategic -goods -control -
list/list -of-dual-use-goods  
3 Prohibition on 
the import of 
chewing gum 
(except for 
chewing gum 
with therapeutic 
value)  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 
base of vegetable  or synthetic 
origin and intended for chewing.  Article XX(b) of the 
GATT Regulation of 
Imports and 
Exports Act and 
its Regulations, 
1995 Administered by SC.  
4 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, P 
P-X Various, including 
chapter 93  Any item, material, equipment, 
goods and 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 XXI(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.   
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- 5 - QR 
No. General 
description of 
the restriction  Type of 
restriction  
 Tariff line code(s) 
affected, based on 
HS (20 22) 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 
related to 
nuclear 
programmes, 
ballistic missile 
programmes and 
other weapons 
of 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/Corr
.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  
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No. General 
description of 
the restriction  Type of 
restriction  
 Tariff line code(s) 
affected, based on 
HS (20 22) 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 
prohibitions set 
out by the UNSC 
in its resolutions 
on the DPRK;  
 
(b)(i) the import 
from Iran of 
arms and related 
materiel, 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 qual ify for 
exceptions listed 
under Annex B 
of UNSCR 2231 
(2015); and (iii) 
any items,  
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No. General 
description of 
the restriction  Type of 
restriction  
 Tariff line code(s) 
affected, based on 
HS (20 22) 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 
materials, 
equipment, 
goods and 
technology that 
could contribute 
to the 
development of 
nuclear weapon 
delivery 
systems; and  
 
(c) the import 
into and export 
from, 
transshipment 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  
5 Prohibition of 
imports and 
exports of 
Scheduled 
Chemicals under 
the Chemical 
Weapons 
Convention 
(CWC)  CP 
CP-X 2811.12  
2812.11  
2812.12  
2812.13  
2812.14  
2812.15  
2812.16  
2812.17  
2812.19  "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;  Article XXI(b)(ii) of 
the GATT; 
Chemical Weapons 
Convention  Chemical 
Weapons 
(Prohibition) Act, 
and its 
Regulations, 
2000 The Chemical Weapons 
(Prohibition) Act and its 
subsidiary regulations give 
effect to the Convention 
on the Prohibitio n of the 
Development, Production, 
Stockpiling and Use of 
Chemical Weapons and on 
their Destruction.   
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No. General 
description of 
the restriction  Type of 
restriction  
 Tariff line code(s) 
affected, based on 
HS (20 22) 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 
2853.10  
2903.59  
2904.91  
2905.19  
2918.17  
2920.21  
2920.22  
2920.23  
2920.24  
2921.12  
2921.13  
2921.14  
2921.19  
2922.15  
2922.17  
2922.18  
2922.19  
2929.90  
2930.10  
2930.60  
2930.70  
2930.90  
2931.41  
2931.42  
2931.43  
2931.44  
2931.45  
2931.46  
2931.47  
2931.48  
2931.49  
2931.51  
2931.52  
2931.53  
2931.59  
2931.90   
(b) a munition or device, 
specifi cally designed to cause 
death or other harm through the 
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 d irectly in 
connection with the employment 
of a munition or device referred to 
in paragraph (b).  
 
Detailed product description 
available from the link in column 
3. 
 
The specific product coverage is 
available in:  
 
www.customs.gov.sg   
Administered by National 
Authority (Chemical 
Weapons Convention) 
(NA(CWC)).   
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- 9 - QR 
No. General 
description of 
the restriction  Type of 
restriction  
 Tariff line code(s) 
affected, based on 
HS (20 22) 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 
2933.35  
2933.39  
3002.90  
3824.99  
6 Non-automatic 
import licensing 
on Natural Gas 
and Liquefied 
Natural Gas  NAL Various  "Piped Natural Gas " refers to the 
supply of natura gas from the 
pipelines of Malaysia and 
Indonesia.  
 
"Liquefied Natural Gas " refers to 
natural gas that is stored and 
transported in liquid form at 
atmospheric pressure and at a 
temperature of -162 degrees 
Celsius.  
 
The specific product coverage is 
available in:  
 
www.customs.gov.sg  Article  XX(b) of the 
GATT Gas Act, 2001  The Gas Act is an act to 
create a competitive 
market framework for the 
gas industry, to make 
provision for the safety, 
technical and economic 
regulation of the 
transportation and retail of 
gas, and for other matters 
connect ed therewith.  
 
Administered by Energy 
Market Authority (EMA).  
7 Non-automatic 
import licensing 
on Electricity  NAL Various  Low-carbon electricity  
 
The specific product coverage is 
available in:  
 
www.customs.gov.sg  Article XX(b) of the 
GATT Electricity Act, 
2001 The Electricity Act is an act 
to create a competitive 
market framework for the 
electricity industry, to 
make provision for the 
safety, technical and 
economic regulation of the 
transportation and retail of 
gas, and for other matters 
connected therewith.  
Administered by EMA.  
8 Non-automatic 
import licensing 
on Rice  NAL 
 1006.10  
1006.20  
1006.30  
1006.40  Stockpile grade rice includes 
White Rice, Basmati Rice, Ponni 
Rice and Parboiled Rice. Non -
stockpile grade rice includes Article  XXI(b)(ii) of 
the GATT  Price Control Act, 
1990 The Rice Stockpile Scheme 
(RSS) is  operated under 
the Price Control (Rice) 
Order in the Price Control  
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- 10 - QR 
No. General 
description of 
the restriction  Type of 
restriction  
 Tariff line code(s) 
affected, based on 
HS (20 22) 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 
glutinous rice, husked rice and 
rice in husk.  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 an d 
stockpile obligations by 
importers.  
 
Administered by Enterprise 
Singapore (ESG).  
9 Non-automatic 
export licensing 
on Rubber  NAL-X 4001.10  
4001.21  
4001.22  
4001.29  "Rubber " means marketable 
rubber prepared from the leaves, 
bark or latex of any rubber plant, 
but does not include any 
manufactured article made wholly 
or partly of rubber.  
 
Specific product coverage is 
available in TradeNet HS/CA 
Product Code Search Engine:  
 
https://www.tradenet.gov.sg/trad
enet/portlets/search/searchHSCA/
searchInitHSCA.do  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.  
10 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).  
11 Non-automatic 
license for the 
import of NAL 1207.91  
2707.20  
2841.61  As specified in the Third 
Schedule of the Misuse of Drugs 
Act. Article  XX(b) of the 
GATT; United 
Nations Convention Misuse of Drugs 
Act, 1973  The Misuse of Drugs Act is 
an Act for the control of 
dangerous or othe rwise  
  G/MA/QR/N/SGP/ 6 
 
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No. General 
description of 
the restriction  Type of 
restriction  
 Tariff line code(s) 
affected, based on 
HS (20 22) 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 
Controlled 
materials or 
substances used 
for the 
manufacturing of 
controlled drugs  2902.30  
2909.11  
2914.11  
2914.12  
2914.31  
2915.24  
2916.34  
2922.43  
2924.23  
2926.40  
2932.91  
2932.92  
2932.93  
2932.94  
2933.32  
2939.41  
2939.42  
2939.43  
2939.44  
2939.61  
2939.62  
2939.63  
3003.41  
3003.42  
3003.43  
3004.41  
3004.42 , 3004.43   
Specific product coverage 
available in TradeNet HS/CA 
Product Code Search Engine:  
 
https://www.tradenet.gov.sg/trad
enet/portlets/search /searchHSCA/
searchInitHSCA.do  Against Illicit Traffic 
in Narcotic Drugs 
and Psychotropic 
Substances, 1988  harmful drugs and 
substances and for 
purposes connected 
therewith.  
 
Administered by CNB.  
12 Non-automatic 
export licensing 
on Precursor 
substances  NAL-X 2707.20  
2806.10  
2807.00  
2841.61  
2902.30  
2909.11  
2914.11  
2914.12  Precursor substances as specified 
under the Third Schedule of the 
Misuse of Drugs Act. 
 
Specific product coverage 
available in TradeNet HS/CA 
Product Code Search Engine:  
 Article XX(b) of the 
GATT Misuse of Drugs 
Act, 1973  Administered by CNB.   
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No. General 
description of 
the restriction  Type of 
restriction  
 Tariff line code(s) 
affected, based on 
HS (20 22) 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 
2914.31  
2915.24  
2916.34  
2922.43  
2924.23  
2926.40  
2932.91  
2932.92  
2932.93  
2932.94  
2933.32  
2939.41  
2939.42  
2939.43  
2939.44  
2939.61  
2939.62  
2939.63  
3003.41  
3003.42  
3003.43  
3004.41  
3004.42  
3004.43  https://www.tradenet.gov.sg/trad
enet/portlets/search/searchHSCA/
searchInitHSCA.do  
13 Non-automatic  
licence for the  
import of  
Therapeutic 
Products 
(chemical &  
biologic drugs)  NAL Chapter  30 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 
(Therapeuti c Products) 
Regulations 2016.  
 
More information can be 
found at:  
https://www.hsa.gov.sg/t 
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No. General 
description of 
the restriction  Type of 
restriction  
 Tariff line code(s) 
affected, based on 
HS (20 22) 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 
herapeutic -
products/dealers -licence .  
 
Administered by HSA.  
14 Non-automatic 
licence for the 
import of 
Chinese 
proprietary 
medicines 
(CPMs)  NAL Chapter 12, 13 and 
30 (Chinese 
proprietary 
medicines)  Chinese proprietary medicines 
(CPMs) refer 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, CPM s will 
continue to be regulated 
under the Medicines Act 
for now.  
 
More information can be 
found at: 
https://www.hsa.gov.sg/ . 
 
Administered by HSA.  
15 Non-automatic 
licence for the 
import of Cell, 
Tissue, and 
Gene Therapy 
Products  NAL Chapter 30 (Cell 
and Tissue Therapy 
Products)  Cell, tissue, and gene therapy 
products refer to cellular -, tissue - 
or gene -based therapeutic 
products . Article XX(b) of the 
GATT Health Products 
Act, 2007  
 
Health Products 
(Cell, Tissue, and 
Gene Therapy 
Products) 
Regulations, 
2021 The regulation of cell, 
tissue and gene therapy 
products is under the 
Health Products (Cell, 
Tissue and Gene Therapy_ 
Regulations 2021.  
 
More information can be 
found at: 
https://www.hsa.gov.sg/c
tgtp/dealers -licence . 
 
Administered by HSA.   
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No. General 
description of 
the restriction  Type of 
restriction  
 Tariff line code(s) 
affected, based on 
HS (20 22) 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 
16 Non-automatic 
license for 
import of 
Clinical Research 
Materials  NAL Chapter 30  "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.  
17 Non-automatic 
license for 
import and 
export of 
therapeutic 
products 
containing 
psychotropic 
substances  NAL 
NAL-X Chapter 30  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 Health Products 
Act, 2007  
 
Health Products  
(Therapeutic 
Products) 
Regulations, 
2016 More information can be 
found at:  
https://www.hsa.gov.sg/c
ontrolled -drugs -
psychotropic -substances .  
 
Administered by HSA.  
18 Non-automatic 
license for 
import and 
export of clinical 
research 
materials 
containing 
psychotropic 
substances  NAL 
NAL-X Chapter 30  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 Health Products 
Act, 2007  
 
Health Products  
(Therapeutic 
Products as 
Clinical Research 
Materials) 
Regulations, 201  More information can be 
found at: 
https://www.hsa.gov.sg/c
ontrolled -drugs -
psychotropic -substances .  
 
Administered by HSA.  
19 Non-automatic 
license for the 
import of 
substances 
specified as 
poisons  NAL Chapters 05, 12, 
13, 29, 30, 38  "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 Health 
Sciences Authority.  
 
More information can be 
found at:  
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No. General 
description of 
the restriction  Type of 
restriction  
 Tariff line code(s) 
affected, based on 
HS (20 22) 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.hsa.gov.sg/p
oisons . 
 
Administered by HSA.  
20 Non-automatic 
license for the 
import of Medical 
Devices  NAL Chapters 30, 33, 
34, 37, 38, 39, 40, 
48, 59, 62, 63, 66, 
84, 85, 87, 90, 94  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 contr ols of medical 
devices in Singapore can 
be found at: 
https://www.hsa.gov.sg/ .  
 
Administered by HSA.  
21 Non-automatic 
license for the 
import and 
export of 
controlled drugs  NAL 
NAL-X Chapters  12, 13, 
29, 30, 38  As specified in the First Schedule 
of the Misuse of Drugs Act.  Article  XX(b) of the 
GATT; United 
Nations Single 
Convention on 
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 connected 
therewith. The need for 
import and export licences 
for controlled drugs is 
under the Misuse of Drugs 
Regulations, 1973.  
 
Administered by HSA.  
22 Non-automatic 
license for 
export of 
psychotropic 
substances  NAL-X Chapters 29, 30, 38  As specified in the Schedule of the 
Medicines (Export License for 
Psychotropic Substances) 
Regulations  Article  XX(b) of the 
GATT; the United 
Nations Convention 
on Psychot ropic 
Substances, 1971, 
and Table I and 
Table II of the 
United Nations 
Convention Against 
Illicit Traffic in Medicines (Export 
Licence for 
Psychotropic 
Substances) 
Regulations, 
1994  The psychotropic 
substa nces subjected to 
export licensing are 
specified in the Schedule of 
the Regulations.  
 
A valid export licence 
issued by the Health 
Sciences Authority is 
required and the export of  
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No. General 
description of 
the restriction  Type of 
restriction  
 Tariff line code(s) 
affected, based on 
HS (20 22) 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 
Narcotic Drugs and 
Psychotropic 
Substances, 1988.  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/c
ontrolled -drugs -
psychotropic -substances .  
 
Administered by HSA.  
23 Prohibition on 
the import of 
controlled 
telecommunicati
ons equipment 
such as 
scanning 
receivers, 
military 
communication 
equipment, 
telephone voice 
changing 
equipment and 
radio-
communication 
jamming devices  CP Various including:  
8517.11ex  
8517.62ex  Scanning Receivers; Military 
communication Equipment; 
Telephone Voice Changing 
Equipment; Radio -
communication Equipment 
operating in frequency bands 
880-915 MHz and 925 -960 MHz, 
1900-1980 MHz and 2110 -2170 
MHz except Cellular Mobile 
Phones or such other eq uipment 
approved by the Authority; 
Radio -communication Jamming 
Devices operating in any 
frequency band.  
 
The specific product coverage is 
available in:  
 
www.imda.gov.sg  Article XXI of the 
GATT Telecommunicati
ons Act 1 999, 
and its 
Regulations  Certain 
telecommunication 
equipment is prohibited 
from entry into Singapore 
unless prior approval by 
IMDA has been obtained. 
Equipment in this category 
includes voice scramblers, 
military equipment, 
scanning receivers / 
transmitter s which could 
be used by unauthorised 
persons for unlawful 
transmissions, 
interception and jamming 
of signals. For security 
purposes, the import of 
such equipment into 
Singapore is prohibited.  
 
Administered by Info -
communications Media  
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No. General 
description of 
the restriction  Type of 
restriction  
 Tariff line code(s) 
affected, based on 
HS (20 22) 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 Authori ty 
(IMDA).  
24 Non-automatic 
license for the 
import of 
Controlled 
telecommunicati
on equipment  NAL 8443.31  
8443.32  
8471.30  
8471.41  
8471.49  
8471.50  
8471.60  
8471.80  
8508.11  
8509.80  
8517.11  
8517.13  
8517.14  
8517.18  
8517.61  
8517.62  
8517.69  
8517.71  
8517.79  
8518.10  
8518.30  
8518.40  
8519.81  
8521.10  
8521.90  
8523.52  
8525.50  
8525.60  
8525.89  
8526.10  
8526.91  
8526.92  
8527.12  "Telecommunication equipment " 
means any appliance, apparatus 
or accessory used or intended to 
be used for telecommunications.  
 
Specific product available in 
TradeNet HS/CA Product Code 
Search Engine:  
 
https://www.tradenet.gov.sg/trad
enet/portlets/search/searchHSCA/
searchInitHSCA.do  Article XXI of the 
GATT Telecommunicati
ons Act 1999, 
and its 
Regulations  Administered by IMDA.   
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No. General 
description of 
the restriction  Type of 
restriction  
 Tariff line code(s) 
affected, based on 
HS (20 22) 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 
8527.13  
8527.19  
8527.99  
8528.71  
8528.72  
8529.10  
8530.80  
8531.10  
8531.80  
8543.70  
8802.60  
8806.21  
8806.22  
8806.23  
8806.24  
8806.29  
8806.91  
8806.92  
8806.93  
8806.94  
8806.99  
9015.10  
9029.10  
9102.12  
9102.19  
9503.00  
25 Non-automatic 
import licensing 
on merchandise 
or products 
containing:  
 
(a) any 
photograph of, 
or any drawing NAL  Merchandise or products 
containing a photograph, 
drawing or design in any size, 
scale or colour resembling, or 
any design or part thereof 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 (20 22) 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 
or design in any 
size, scale or 
colour, 
resembling; or 
(b) any design 
or part thereof 
used in or on,  
 
any Singapore 
currency note or 
coin. 
26 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(b) of the 
GATT Regulation of 
Imports and 
Exports Act 
(1995) and its 
First Schedule  Administ ered by Ministry 
of Home Affairs (MHA).  
27 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 2102.10 
3002.49 
3002.90 Biological agents that are capable 
of causing death, disease or other 
biological malfunction in a 
human; certain microbial toxins; 
and inactivated (Higher risk 
group) biological agents.  
 
Transshipment procedures can be 
found on:  
 
http://www.customs.gov.sg   Article XX(b) of the 
GATT Biological Agents 
and Toxins Act, 
2005 Administered by Ministry 
of Health (MOH).   
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No. General 
description of 
the restriction  Type of 
restriction  
 Tariff line code(s) 
affected, based on 
HS (20 22) 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 inactivated 
(Higher risk 
group) Biological 
agents.   
Updated list of biological agents 
and toxins:  
 
https://www.moh.gov.sg/biosafet
y/new supdate/newsdetail/Index/
Updated%20Biological%20Agents
%20and%20Toxins%20List  
28 Prohibition of the 
import, 
distribution and 
retail of Shisha 
Tobacco  P 2403.11 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 shisha 
tobacco will be prohibited 
from importing, 
wholesaling or retailing 
shisha tobacco.  
 
Administered by MOH.  
 
29 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 (20 22) 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:  
 
www.moh.gov.sg  
 
Administered by MOH.  
30 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 XX(b) of the 
GATT Tobacco (Control 
of 
Advertisements 
and Sale) 
(Prohi bited 
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 Advertisements and 
Sale) Act.  
Import for re -export is not 
allowed.  
 
Administered by MOH.  
31 Non-automatic 
license for the 
import of Power -
Assisted Bicycles 
(PABs) and 
motorised 
Personal Mobility 
Devices (PMDs)  NAL 87116092  
87116094  
87116095  All Power -Assisted Bicycles (PABs) 
and motorised Personal Mobility 
Devices (PMDs).  Article XX(b) of the 
GATT Small Motorised 
Vehicles (Safety) 
Act 2020 (SMVA)  The Small Motorised 
Vehicles (Safety) Act 2020 
control s the import of 
motorised personal 
mobility devices and 
power -assisted bicycles.  
 
Administered by Land 
Transport Authority (LT A). 
32 Prohibition on 
the import of 
PCB and its 
substitutes  P Various  Various, including aldrin, 
chlordane, DDT, dieldrin, endrin, 
heptachlor, mirex, and 
toxaphene, PC .Bs. Article XX(b) of the 
GATT; Rotterdam 
and or Stockholm 
Convention  Environmental 
Protection and 
Management Act 
and its The Environmental 
Protection and 
Management Act is an Act 
to consolidate the laws  
  G/MA/QR/N/SGP/ 6 
 
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No. General 
description of 
the restriction  Type of 
restriction  
 Tariff line code(s) 
affected, based on 
HS (20 22) 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 
 
Available in TradeNet  HS/CA 
Product Code Search Engine:  
 
https://www.tradenet.gov.sg/tra
denet/portlets/search/searchHSC
A/searchInitHSCA.do  Regulations, 
1999 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).  
33 Non-automatic 
license for the 
import and 
export of 
Hazardous 
Substances  NAL 
NAL-X Various  "Hazardous substance" does not 
include any ozone depleting 
substance specified in Part I of 
the Second Schedule of the Act 
other than methyl bromide . 
 
Available in TradeNet HS/CA 
Product Code Search Engine:  
 
https://www.tradenet.gov.sg/tra
denet/portlets/search/searchHSC
A/searchInitHSCA.do  Article  XX(b) of the 
GATT Environmental 
Protection and 
Management Act 
and its 
Regulations, 
1999 Administered by NEA.  
34 Non-automatic 
license for the 
import and 
export of 
hazardous 
substances  
 
(effective from 
12 Feb 2020)  NAL 
NAL-X 29242990  
29252900  
38089990  
38089130  
38089190  
29336900  
38089311  
38089319  
29215900  
29091900  
29089900  • Acetochlor  
• Amitraz  
• Atrazine  
• Benzidine and its salt  
• Bis(chloromethyl)ether  
• Dinoterb  
• Hexazinone  
• Lamba -cyhalothrin  
• Perfluorohexane sulfonic acid 
(PFHxS), its salts and PFHxS 
– related compounds  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.   
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No. General 
description of 
the restriction  Type of 
restriction  
 Tariff line code(s) 
affected, based on 
HS (20 22) 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 
38089130  
38089139  
29336900  
29269000  
38086140  
38086150  
38086190  
38086240  
38086250  
38086290  
38086990  
29049900  
29221990  
29359000  
29161490  
29333930  
 • Paraquat and its salt  
35 Non-automatic 
license for the 
import and 
export of 
hazardous 
substances  
 
(effective from 
22 Oct 2022)  NAL 
NAL-X PFOA, its salt and 
PFOA -related 
compounds, as well 
as products 
containing these 
chemicals  
29159090  
29055900  
29161900  
29199000  
29037800  
38220090  
38091000  
38099190 
38099200  
38099300  
34031111  
34031119  • PFOA, its salt and PFOA -
related compounds, as well 
as products containing these 
chemicals  
• Deca-brominated diphenyl 
ether/Decabromodiphenyl 
ether (decaBDE  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/ 6 
 
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No. General 
description of 
the restriction  Type of 
restriction  
 Tariff line code(s) 
affected, based on 
HS (20 22) 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 
34031190  
34031912  
34031919  
34039111  
34039119  
34039912  
34039919  
34039990  
32081019  
32081090  
32082090  
38112110  
38112190  
38112900  
32151110  
32151190  
32151990  
35069190  
35069900  
 
Deca-brominated 
diphenyl 
ether/Decabromodi
phenyl ether 
(decaBDE)  
29093000  
38229090  
36 Non-automatic 
license for the 
import and 
export of 
hazardous 
substances  
 NAL 
NAL-X 29339990  
29071300  
34024290  
39072990  
38249999  
29332100  
29038900  
29339990  • Amitrole  
• Nonylphenol and 
Nonylphenol Ethoxylates  
• Iprodione  
• Dechlorane Plus  
• UV-328 Article XX(b) of the 
GATT; Rotterdam 
Convention; 
Stockholm 
Convention  Environmental 
Protection and 
Management Act  
 
Environmental 
Protection and 
Management 
(Hazardous Administered by NEA.   
  G/MA/QR/N/SGP/ 6 
 
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No. General 
description of 
the restriction  Type of 
restriction  
 Tariff line code(s) 
affected, based on 
HS (20 22) 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 1 
Mar 2023)  Substances) 
Regulations  
37 Non-automatic 
license on the 
export of 
chemicals: 
Pesticides  
 NAL-X Various  Detailed product description 
available in the link provided in 
column 3.  
 
Available in TradeNet HS/CA 
Product Code Search Engine:  
 
https://www.tradenet.gov.sg/tra
denet/portlets/search/searchHSC
A/searchInitHSCA.do  Article XX(b) of t he 
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 
Convention)  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 con nected 
therewith.  
 
Administered by NEA.  
 
38 Non-automatic 
license for the 
import and 
export of 
hazardous waste  NAL 
NAL-X 262019  
262021  
262029  
262030  
262060  
262099  
271091  
271099  
300692  
382510  
382520  
382530  
382541  
382549  
382550  
382561  
382569  
382590  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 
possess any of the characteristics 
in Annex III to that Convention.  
 
The specific product coverage is 
available in:  
 Article XX(b) of the 
GATT; Basel 
Convention for the 
Control of Tr ans-
boundary 
Movements of 
Hazardous Waste 
and their Disposal  Hazardous Waste 
(Control of 
Export, Import 
and Transit) Act, 
1997 Administered by NEA.   
  G/MA/QR/N/SGP/ 6 
 
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No. General 
description of 
the restriction  Type of 
restriction  
 Tariff line code(s) 
affected, based on 
HS (20 22) 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 
391510  
391520  
391530  
391590  
400400  
401211  
401212  
401219  
401220  
740400  
811252  
844331  
844332  
844399  
847130  
847141  
847149  
847150  
847160  
847170  
847180  
847190  
847330  
847340  
847350  
851711  
851713  
851714  
851718  
851762  
851779  
851890  
851920  
851930  
851981  
851989  https://www.tradenet.gov.sg/tra
denet/portlets/search/searchHSC
A/searchInitHSCA.do  
 
https://www.nea.gov.sg/docs/de
fault-source/our -
services/pollution -
control/hazardous -waste/ccmd -
basel-prod-code-(20062022).pdf   
  G/MA/QR/N/SGP/ 6 
 
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No. General 
description of 
the restriction  Type of 
restriction  
 Tariff line code(s) 
affected, based on 
HS (20 22) 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 
852190  
852210  
852290  
852852  
852862  
852871  
852872  
852873  
853210  
853221  
853222  
853223  
853224  
853225  
853229  
853310  
853321  
853329  
853331  
853339  
853340  
853390  
853400  
854231  
854232  
854233  
854239  
854800  
854911  
854912  
854913  
854914  
854919  
854921  
854929  
854931   
  G/MA/QR/N/SGP/ 6 
 
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No. General 
description of 
the restriction  Type of 
restriction  
 Tariff line code(s) 
affected, based on 
HS (20 22) 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 
854939  
854991  
854999  
39 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.  
40 Prohibition on 
the import and 
export of certain 
ozone -depleting 
substances 
(including 
chlorofluorocarb
ons) P 
P-X 
NAL 
NAL-X 2903.14  
2903.19  
2903.41  
2903.42  
2903.43  
2903.44  
2903.45  
2903.46  
2903.47  
2903.48  
2903.61  
2903.71  
2903.72  
2903.73  
2903.74  
2903.75  
2903.76  
2903.77  Specific product coverage 
available in TradeNet HS/CA 
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enet/portlets/search/searchHSCA/
searchInitHSCA.do  Article XX(b) of the 
GATT; Montreal 
Protocol on 
Substances that 
Deplete the Oz one 
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 A ct 
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.  
 
Imports are prohibited 
from non -signatories, in 
accord ance with the 
obligations under the  
  G/MA/QR/N/SGP/ 6 
 
- 29 - QR 
No. General 
description of 
the restriction  Type of 
restriction  
 Tariff line code(s) 
affected, based on 
HS (20 22) 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 
2903.79  
3808.99  
3827.11  
3827.12  
3827.13  
3827.14  
3827.20  
3827.32  
3827.39  
3827.40  
3827.51  
3827.61  
3827.62  
3827.63  
3827.64  
3827.65  
3827.68  
3907.29  Montreal Protocol and its 
Amendments.  
 
Administered by NEA.  
41 Non-automatic 
license for the 
import and 
export of 
Radioactive 
materials, 
ionising radiation 
irradiating 
apparatus and 
non-ionising 
radiation 
irradiating 
apparatus  NAL 
NAL-X 2612.10  
2612.20  
2613.10  
2613.90  
2614.00  
2615.10  
2615.90  
2616.10  
2616.90  
2617.10  
2617.90  
2618.00  
2619.00  
2844.10  
2844.20  
2844.30  
2844.41  "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 . 
 
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A/searchInitHSCA.do  
 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 of 
nuclear weapons and to 
establish a system for the 
imposition and 
maintenance of nuclear 
safeguards, and to provide  
  G/MA/QR/N/SGP/ 6 
 
- 30 - QR 
No. General 
description of 
the restriction  Type of 
restriction  
 Tariff line code(s) 
affected, based on 
HS (20 22) 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 
2844.42  
2844.43  
2844.44  
2844.50  
8456.11  
8456.12  
8456.20  
8456.90  
8479.89  
8486.10  
8486.20  
8486.40  
8511.80  
8514.39  
8515.11  
8515.19  
8515.80  
8516.50  
8543.10  
9007.20  
9011.80  
9012.10  
9013.20  
9015.10  
9015.30  
9018.12  
9018.13  
9018.14  
9018.19  
9018.20  
9018.49  
9018.50  
9018.90  
9022.12  
9022.13  
9022.14  for matters connected 
therewith.  
 
Administered by NEA.   
  G/MA/QR/N/SGP/ 6 
 
- 31 - QR 
No. General 
description of 
the restriction  Type of 
restriction  
 Tariff line code(s) 
affected, based on 
HS (20 22) 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 
9022.19  
9022.21  
9022.29  
9022.30  
9022.90  
9026.10  
9027.20  
9027.30  
9027.50  
9027.81  
9027.89  
9031.49  
9031.80  
9504.50  
42 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 
Framework  
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  
43 Prohibition on 
the production, 
import, export, 
use of 
polychlorinated 
naphthalenes P 
P-X PCN 
29039900  
38220090  
 
SCCP  
29031990  Polychlorinated naphthalenes 
(PCN) and short -chained 
chlorinated paraffins (SCCP)  Article XX(b) of the 
GATT; Rotterdam 
Convention; 
Stockholm 
Convention  Environmental 
Protection and 
Management Act  
 
Environmental 
Protection and Administered by NEA.   
  G/MA/QR/N/SGP/ 6 
 
- 32 - QR 
No. General 
description of 
the restriction  Type of 
restriction  
 Tariff line code(s) 
affected, based on 
HS (20 22) 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 
(PCN) and 
short-chained 
chlorinated 
paraffins (SCCP)  32081019  
32081090  
32082090  
34031111  
34031912  
34031919  
34039111  
34039119  
34039912  
34039919  
38112110  
38112190  
38112900  
38122000  
38220090  
27101943  
38122000  Management 
(Hazardous 
Substances) 
Regulations  
44 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/ 6 
 
- 33 - QR 
No. General 
description of 
the restriction  Type of 
restriction  
 Tariff line code(s) 
affected, based on 
HS (20 22) 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 
45 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.  
46 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.  
47 Prohibition on 
the production, 
import, export 
of Dicofol and 
PFOA, its salts 
and PFOA -
related 
compounds, as 
well as products 
containing these 
chemicals  
(effective from 
12 Feb 2020)  P, P-X Dicofol  
38089130  
38089190  
38089990  
38220090  
 
PFOA, its salt and 
PFOA -related 
compounds, as well 
as products 
containing these 
chemicals  
29159090  • Dicofol  
• PFOA, its salts 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/ 6 
 
- 34 - QR 
No. General 
description of 
the restriction  Type of 
restriction  
 Tariff line code(s) 
affected, based on 
HS (20 22) 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 
29055900  
29161900  
29199000  
29037800  
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  
48 Prohibition on 
the production, 
import, export 
of lead P 
P-X 
NAL 
NAL-X 32081020  
32081090  
32082040  
32082090  
32089030  Paints exceeding 90ppm total 
lead concentration  Article XX(b) of the 
GATT  Environmental 
Protection and 
Management Act  Administered by NEA.   
  G/MA/QR/N/SGP/ 6 
 
- 35 - QR 
No. General 
description of 
the restriction  Type of 
restriction  
 Tariff line code(s) 
affected, based on 
HS (20 22) 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 
compounds in 
paints  
 
(effective from 3 
Jan 2022)  32089090  
32091050  
32091090  
32099000  
32100091  
32100099  
49 Prohibition on 
the production, 
import, export 
of PFHxS, its 
salts and 
PFHxS -related 
compounds, as 
well as products 
containing these 
chemicals  
 
(effective from 
17 Jun 2023)  P, P-X 29049900  
29221990  
29359000  
29161490  PFHxS, its salts and PFHxS -
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.  
50 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 fish into, within 
and from Singapore; for 
the preventi on of cruelty 
to animals, birds or fish; 
for measures pertaining to 
the general welfare and 
improvement of animals, 
birds or fish in Singapore  
  G/MA/QR/N/SGP/ 6 
 
- 36 - QR 
No. General 
description of 
the restriction  Type of 
restriction  
 Tariff line code(s) 
affected, based on 
HS (20 22) 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 for purposes 
incidental thereto.  
 
Administered by National 
Parks Board (NParks).  
51 Non-automatic 
license for the 
import and 
export of 
specific plants, 
plant products 
and other 
materials 
(insects, micro -
organisms and 
soil) NAL 
NAL-X 0106.49  
0106.90  
0307.60  
0511.99  
0601.10  
0601.20  
0602.10  
0602.20  
0602.30  
0602.40  
0602.90  
0603.11  
0603.12  
0603.13  
0603.14  
0603.15  
0603.19  
0604.20  
0604.90  
0701.10  
0703.10  
0703.20  
0703.90  
0713.10  
0713.20  
0713.31  
0713.32  
0713.33  
0713.39  
0713.40  Specific plants, plant products and 
other materials.  
 
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enet/portlets/search/searchHSCA/
searchInitHSCA.do  Article XX(b) of the 
GATT Control of Plants 
Act, 1993  The Control of Plants Act is 
an Act to consolidate and 
amend the law relating to 
the cultivation, import, 
transshipment and export 
of plants and plant 
products, the protection of 
plants and plant 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.   
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- 37 - QR 
No. General 
description of 
the restriction  Type of 
restriction  
 Tariff line code(s) 
affected, based on 
HS (20 22) 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 
0713.50  
0713.90  
1005.10  
1201.10  
1202.30  
1209.10  
1209.21  
1209.22  
1209.23  
1209.24  
1209.25  
1209.29  
1209.30  
1209.91  
1209.99  
1212.29  
1212.92  
1212.93  
1404.90  
2530.90  
2703.00  
3002.90  
3101.00  
3824.99  
52 Non-automatic 
licence on the 
import and 
export of 
endangered 
animal and plant 
species (CITES 
specimens and 
products)  NAL 
NAL-X 0106.20  
0106.49  
0106.90  
0506.90  
0507.10  
0507.90  
0508.00  
0510.00  
0511.91  
0511.99  
1211.20  "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, exportation, 
re-exportation and 
introduction from the sea  
  G/MA/QR/N/SGP/ 6 
 
- 38 - QR 
No. General 
description of 
the restriction  Type of 
restriction  
 Tariff line code(s) 
affected, based on 
HS (20 22) 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 
1211.90  
1506.00  
3301.29  
4103.20  
4103.90  
4106.40  
4113.30  
4113.90  
4301.6 0 
4301.80  
4403.21  
4403.22  
4403.23  
4403.24  
4403.25  
4403.26  
4403.42  
4403.49  
4403.91  
4403.99  
4407.11  
4407.12  
4407.13  
4407.14  
4407.19  
4407.21  
4407.27  
4407.29  
4407.91  
4407.95  
4407.99  
4408.39  
4408.90  
4412.41  
4412.42  
4412.49  Specific product coverage 
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enet/portlets/search/searchHSCA/
searchInitHSCA.do  of certain animals and 
plants, and parts and 
derivatives of such 
animals and plants, and 
for matters connected 
therewith.  
 
Administered by NParks.   
  G/MA/QR/N/SGP/ 6 
 
- 39 - QR 
No. General 
description of 
the restriction  Type of 
restriction  
 Tariff line code(s) 
affected, based on 
HS (20 22) 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 
4412.91  
4412.92  
4412.99  
4414.10  
4414.90  
4418.11  
4418.21  
5105.40  
7117.90  
9201.10  
9201.20  
9201.90  
9202.10  
9202.90  
9205.10  
9205.90  
9206.00  
9207.10  
9207.90  
9403.30  
9403.40  
9403.50  
9403.60  
9504.20  
9601.10  
9601.90  
9705.22  
9705.29  
53 Non-automatic 
license for the 
import and 
export of 
animals and 
animal products 
(including NAL 
NAL-X Animals:  
0101.21  
0101.29  
0106.11  
0106.12  
0106.13  
0106.14  "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 wit hin a class of 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  
  G/MA/QR/N/SGP/ 6 
 
- 40 - QR 
No. General 
description of 
the restriction  Type of 
restriction  
 Tariff line code(s) 
affected, based on 
HS (20 22) 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 
ornamental fish 
and livestock), 
animal products, 
eggs, veterinary 
biologics and 
vaccines, animal 
feed 0106.19  
0106.31  
0106.32  
0106.33  
0106.39  
0106.90  
0502.10  
0505.10  
0505.90  
0506.10  
0506.90  
0507.90  
0510.00  
0511.99  
1505.00  
1506.00  
1516.10  
1518.00  
2202.10  
2301.10  
2309.10  
2309.90  
3002.42  
3002.49  
3002.90  
3006.30  
3101.00  
4101.20  
4101.50  
4101.90  
4102.10  
4102.21  
4102.29  
4103.30  
4103.90  
4301.10  animals that is prescribed for 
those purposes.  
 
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denet/portlets/search/searchHSC
A/searchInitHSCA.do  movement of animals, 
birds or fish into, within 
and from Singapore; for 
the preventi on 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 NParks.   
  G/MA/QR/N/SGP/ 6 
 
- 41 - QR 
No. General 
description of 
the restriction  Type of 
restriction  
 Tariff line code(s) 
affected, based on 
HS (20 22) 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 
4301.30  
4301.60  
4301.80  
5101.11  
5101.19  
5101.21  
5101.29  
5101.30  
5102.11  
5102.19  
5102.20  
5103.10  
5103.20  
5103.30  
5105.10  
5105.21  
5105.29  
5105.31  
5105.39  
5105.40  
 
Ornamental Fish:  
0106.20  
0106.90  
0301.11  
0301.19  
0306.33  
0306.36  
0306.39  
0307.51  
0307.91  
0308.11  
0308.21  
0308.90  
0508.00   
  G/MA/QR/N/SGP/ 6 
 
- 42 - QR 
No. General 
description of 
the restriction  Type of 
restriction  
 Tariff line code(s) 
affected, based on 
HS (20 22) 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 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 
Terrier, the 
American 
Bulldog) , 
Neapolitan 
Mastiff, Tosa, 
Akita, Dogo 
Argentino, 
Boerboel, Fila 
Brasileiro, and 
Perro de Presa 
Canario  P 
P-X 0106.19  
 
Specific product 
coverage available 
in:  
 
https://www.nparks
.gov.sg/avs/resourc
es/legislation/ -
/media/avs/legislati
ons/(1e) -animals -
and-birds-(dog-
licensing -and-
control) -rules.pdf  Specific breeds of dogs and the ir 
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.  
55 Prohibition on 
the import & 
export of Bengal 
and Savannah 
cat crosses 4th 
generation 
crosses and P 
P-X 0106.19  
 
Specific product 
coverage available 
in: 
 Specific breeds of cats and their 
crosses: Bengal and Savannah cat 
crosses 4th generation crosses 
and below from the ances tral 
stock of Prionailurus bengalensis 
and Leptailurus serval 
respectively  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 (20 22) 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 
below from the 
ancestral stock 
of Prionailurus 
bengalensis and 
Leptailurus 
serval 
respectively.  https://www.nparks
.gov.sg/ -
/media/avs/legislati
ons/(1a) -animals -
and-birds-
act.pdf?la=en&hash
=495667C0694C53
EF7A6A493061E2C6
0F3C8E817A   
 
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  
56 Non-automatic 
license for the 
import of 
Petroleum and 
flammable 
materials  NAL 2207.10  
2207.20  
2707.10  
2707.20  
2707.30  
2707.99  
2709.00  
2710.12  
2710.19  
2710.20  
2711.11  
2711.12  
2711.13  
2711.14  
2711.19  • "Flammable material" 
means any substance 
specified in the Schedule.  
• Petroleum  
 
Specific product coverage 
available in TradeNet HS/CA 
Product Code Search Engine:  
 
https://www.tradenet.gov.sg/trad
enet/portlets/search/searchHSCA/
searchInitHSCA.do  Article XX(b) of the 
GATT Fire Safety Act, 
1993 Administered by Singapore 
Civil Defence Force (SCDF).   
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No. General 
description of 
the restriction  Type of 
restriction  
 Tariff line code(s) 
affected, based on 
HS (20 22) 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 
2711.21  
2711.29  
2712.10  
2712.20  
2712.90  
2804.10  
2804.70  
2805.11  
2805.12  
2805.19  
2813.10  
2813.90  
2827.39  
2830.10  
2830.90  
2831.10  
2831.90  
2835.10  
2843.29  
2845.90  
2846.10  
2846.90  
2849.10  
2849.90  
2850.00  
2853.90  
2901.10  
2901.21  
2901.22  
2901.23  
2901.24  
2901.29  
2902.11  
2902.19  
2902.20  
2902.30   
  G/MA/QR/N/SGP/ 6 
 
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No. General 
description of 
the restriction  Type of 
restriction  
 Tariff line code(s) 
affected, based on 
HS (20 22) 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 
2902.41  
2902.42  
2902.43  
2902.44  
2902.50  
2902.60  
2903.11  
2903.19  
2903.21  
2903.29  
2903.42  
2903.43  
2903.44  
2903.48  
2903.69  
2903.74  
2903.78  
2903.99  
2904.20  
2905.11  
2905.12  
2905.13  
2905.14  
2905.19  
2905.29  
2905.59  
2906.19  
2908.99  
2909.11  
2909.19  
2909.30  
2909.49  
2910.20  
2910.90  
2911.00  
2912.12   
  G/MA/QR/N/SGP/ 6 
 
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No. General 
description of 
the restriction  Type of 
restriction  
 Tariff line code(s) 
affected, based on 
HS (20 22) 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 
2912.19  
2914.11  
2914.12  
2914.13  
2914.19  
2914.22  
2914.29  
2914.40  
2915.13  
2915.31  
2915.32  
2915.33  
2915.39  
2915.50  
2915.60  
2915.90  
2916.12  
2916.14  
2916.19  
2916.39  
2918.11  
2918.99  
2920.90  
2921.11  
2921.19  
2921.29  
2921.30  
2921.42  
2922.29  
2924.19  
2926.10  
2926.90  
2927.00  
2928.00  
2929.10  
2929.90   
  G/MA/QR/N/SGP/ 6 
 
- 47 - QR 
No. General 
description of 
the restriction  Type of 
restriction  
 Tariff line code(s) 
affected, based on 
HS (20 22) 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 
2930.90  
2931.90  
2932.11  
2932.19  
2932.99  
2933.31  
2933.39  
2933.99  
2934.99  
2942.00  
3505.10  
3606.90  
3815.90  
3907.30  
3912.20  
7205.29  
7603.10  
7603.20  
7903.10  
7903.90  
8104.11  
8104.30  
8108.20  
8109.21  
8112.92  
57 Non-automatic 
license for the 
import, export 
and 
transshipment of 
meat and fish 
products  NAL 
NAL-X Available in:  
 
https://www.sfa.gov
.sg/docs/default -
source/tools -and-
resources/product -
codes -for-
tradenet/product -
code-list-for-meat-"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, Article XX(b) of the 
GATT Wholesome Meat 
and F ish 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, 
transshipment and export 
of meat products and fish  
  G/MA/QR/N/SGP/ 6 
 
- 48 - QR 
No. General 
description of 
the restriction  Type of 
restriction  
 Tariff line code(s) 
affected, based on 
HS (20 22) 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-meat-
products.pdf   
 
https://www.sfa.gov
.sg/docs/default -
source/tools -and-
resources/product -
codes -for-
traden et/product -
code-for-fish-and-
fish-products -
(updated -1-oct-
2019).pdf  echinoderm, mollusc, and the 
young and eggs thereof;  
 
"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.  products and for matters 
connected there with.  
 
Administered by 
Singapore Food Agency 
(SFA).  
58 Non-automatic 
license for the 
import and 
transshipment of 
fresh fruits and 
vegetables  NAL Available in:  
 
https://www.sfa.gov
.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.  
59 Non-automatic 
license for the 
import of 
processed food  NAL Available in:  
 
https://www.sfa.gov
.sg/docs/default -
source/tools -and-
resources/product -
codes-for-
tradenet/23 -july-
2019-product -
codes -(processed -
food)51c49f32929e"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) Article XX(b) of the 
GATT Sale of Food Act, 
1973 Administered by SFA.   
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No. General 
description of 
the restriction  Type of 
restriction  
 Tariff line code(s) 
affected, based on 
HS (20 22) 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 
4098be2c765f9d16b
503.pdf  articles or substances used only 
as drugs;  
60 Non-automatic 
export licensing 
on fish and 
fishery products  NAL-X Various  Freshwater and marine live food 
fish (including invertebrates)  
 
The specific product coverage is 
available in:  
 
https://www.sfa.gov.sg/docs/def
ault-source/tools -and-
resources/product -codes -for-
tradenet/product -code-for-fish-
and-fish-products.pdf  Article  XX(b) of the 
GATT Animals and 
Birds Act, 1965  Administered by SFA  
61 Prohibition on 
the import of 
fireworks  CP 3604.10  Fireworks  Article XX(b) of the 
GATT Dangerous 
Fireworks Act, 
1972 Administered by SPF.  
 
62 Non-automatic 
license for the 
import and 
export of 
explosives, 
explosive 
precursors (Eps) 
and arms (guns, 
noxious 
substances and 
bladed weapons 
such as swords; 
daggers; 
bayonets; spears 
and spearheads)  NAL 
NAL-X 2811.19  
2829.11  
2829.19  
2829.90  
2834.10  
2834.21  
2834.29  
2847.00  
2904.20  
2925.29  
3102.29  
3102.30  
3102.40  
3102.50  
3102.60  
3102.80  
3105.10  
3105.90  
3402.90  "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 no xious 
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 fis hing 
arrow tip; heavy Bows such as 
(a) an arbalest; (b) a device 
(commonly called a crossbow) 
consisting of a bow fitted 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. It will be 
replaced by the Guns, 
Explosives & Weapons 
Control Act 2021 when it 
comes into effect in 2023 
(actual date of 
operationalisation to be 
confirmed).  
 
Administered by 
Singapore Police Force 
(SPF).   
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No. General 
description of 
the restriction  Type of 
restriction  
 Tariff line code(s) 
affected, based on 
HS (20 22) 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 
3601.00  
3602.00  
3603.10  
3603.20  
3603.30  
3603.40  
3603.50  
3603.60  
3604.10  
3604.90  
3824.99  
3912.20  
3926.90  
6211.33  
6211.43  
6506.10  
7019.90  
7326.90  
8211.93  
8301.40  
8708.21  
8708.29  
8708.94  
8708.95  
8710.00  
9005.10  
9005.80  
9013.10  
9023.00  
9301.10  
9301.20  
9301.90  
9302.00  
9303.10  
9303.20  
9303.30  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 
27.21 5 kilograms; and such 
weapon, accessory, 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.  
 
"Explosive precursors" refers to 
any substance specified in the 
Second Schedule of the Arms 
and Explosives Act.  
 
Specific product coverage 
available in TradeNet HS/CA 
Product Code Search Engine:  
 
https://www.tradenet.gov.sg/tra
denet/portlets/search/searchHSC
A/searchInitHSCA.do   
  G/MA/QR/N/SGP/ 6 
 
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No. General 
description of 
the restriction  Type of 
restriction  
 Tariff line code(s) 
affected, based on 
HS (20 22) 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 
9303.90  
9304.00  
9305.10  
9305.20  
9305.91  
9305.99  
9306.21  
9306.29  
9306.30  
9306.90  
9307.00  
9503.00  
9505.10  
9613.10  
9613.20  
9613.80  
63 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, 
grenades, 
ammunitions or 
improvised 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 signaling flares and rockets  Article XX(b) of the 
GATT  Regulation of 
Imports a nd 
Exports Act and 
its Regulations, 
1995 Administered by SPF.   
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No. General 
description of 
the restriction  Type of 
restriction  
 Tariff line code(s) 
affected, based on 
HS (20 22) 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 
explosive 
devices (IED)  
64 Non-automatic 
license for the 
import of 
Amusement 
games machines 
for Public 
Entertainment 
purposes  NAL Various, including:  
 
95043040  
95083000  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.  
 
   
  G/MA/QR/N/SGP/ 6 
 
- 53 - Section 2: Cross -reference to other WTO notifications with information on quantitative restrictions that are currently in force  
This section shall be filled by Members in case a notification made pursuant to another notification requirement (e.g. set in  the Agreement on Agriculture, 
Agreement on  Balance of Payments, Agreement on Safeguards, and the Agreement on Import Licensing Procedures, etc.) contains information on  a 
quantitative restriction in force and which is not listed in Section 1.   
 
1.  Agreement on Agriculture  
 
A.  Was a notification made with information on a quantitative restriction?   Yes     No   
B.  If yes, then list below the relevant document symbol and include any information element missing in the notification:  
 
2.  Agreement on Balance of Payments  
 
A.  Was a notification made with information on a quantitative restriction?   Yes     No   
B.  If yes, then list below the relevant document symbol and include any information element missing in the notification:  
 
3. Agreement on Safeguards  
 
A.  Was a notification made with information on a quantitative restriction?   Yes     No   
B.  If yes, then list below the relevant document symbol and include any information element missing in the notification:  
 
4.  Agreement on Import Licensing Procedures (non -automatic licences)  
 
A.  Was a notification made with information on a quan titative restriction?   Yes     No   
B.  If yes, then list below the relevant document symbol and include any infor mation element missing in the notification:  
 
Document 
symbol of 
notification  General 
description  Type of 
restr.  
 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 
prev. notified 
measures; and 
other comments  
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 
G/LIC/N/3/SGP/18  See Section 1  §      
 
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 notificatio n: 
__________