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Comité de l'accès aux marchés  Original:  anglais  
 
  
NOTIFICATION PRÉSENTÉE CONFORMÉMENT À LA DÉCISION  
SUR LES PROCÉDURES DE NOTIFICATION DES  
RESTRICTIONS QUANTITATIVES  
MA URICE  
La communication ci -après, datée du 3  septembre 2018, est distribuée à la demande de la 
délégation de Maurice.  
 
A. Membre notifiant: Maurice  
B. Date de la notification: 3 septembre 2018  
C. Première notification:  
 Oui 
 Non, dernière notification présentée dans le document (cote du document): 
 G/MA/QR/N/MUS/3  
D. Type de notification:  
 1. Complète (c'est -à-dire notification de toutes les restrictions quantitatives en vigueur ) 
 2. Modifications apportées à une notification faite précédemment (cote du document) qui 
sont de la nature suivante:  
  2.1 Introduction de nouvelles restrictions, telles qu'énumérées dans la section 1. 
  2.2 Suppression de restrictions, tel qu'indiqué plus bas dans la section G . 
  2.3 Modification d'une restriction notifiée précédemment, tel qu'indiqué dans la 
section  1. 
 3. Notification inverse des restrictions maintenues par (Membre ):  
E. La notification contient des renseignements pour la période biennale: 2018-2020 et 
concerne des  restrictions en vigueur en août  2018  
F. La présente notification contient les renseignements1 ci-après:  
 Section 1:  Liste des restrictions quantitatives en vigueur . 
  Section 2:  Renvoi à d'aut res notifications adressées à l'OMC et contenant des 
renseignements sur des restrictions quantitatives actuellement en vigueur, et 
renseignements additionnels . 
G. Observations générales, y compris description de la suppression de restrictions 
notifiées au  titre du point D.2.2 et date à laquelle elles ont cessé d'être appliquées  
  
 
                                              
1 En anglais seulement.   
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- 2 - Section  1: List of quantitative restrictions that are currently in force  
 
QR
No General description 
of the restriction  Type of 
restriction  
(Symbol in 
Annex 2 of 
the 
Decision)  Tariff line 
code(s) 
affected, 
based on HS  
2018  Detailed Product 
Description  WTO Justification and 
Grounds for Restriction, 
e.g., Other International 
Commitments  National legal 
basis and entry 
into f orce  
 Administration, 
modification of 
previously 
notified 
measures, and 
other comments  
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1. Quota system on the 
importation of dry 
whole onions  GQ 0703.10.00 Dry Whole Onions  Article XI  (2) (a) : General 
Elimination of Quantitative 
Restrictions of the GATT: To 
restrict the quantities of the 
like domestic product 
permitted to be marketed or 
produced.  Mauritius 
Agricultural 
Marketing Act 
1963 and 
Regulations as 
amended in 
November 2013.  A Licensing system 
is in place to allow 
private i mporters to 
import a specified 
quantity over a 
given period of 
time.  
2 Quota system on the 
importation of fresh 
whole potatoes  GQ 0701. 90.00 Fresh whole potato  Article XI  (2) (a) : General 
Elimination of Quantitative 
Restrictions of the GATT - To 
restrict the quantities of the 
like domestic product 
permitted to be marketed or 
produced.  Mauritius 
Agricultural 
Marketing Act 
1963 and 
Regulations as 
amended in 
November 2013.  A Licensing system 
is in place to allow 
private importers to 
import a specified 
quantit y over a 
given period of 
time.  
3 Import and export a re 
limited through a 
system of permits  for 
orchids under CITES             NAL 
NAL-X 0603 .13.00 Orchids under CITES  Article XX(b) of GATT -
General Exceptions - 
Necessary to protect 
human, animal or plant life 
or health  
 
And CITES Convention  In accordance with 
Section 39(1) of 
the Native 
Terrestrial 
Biodiversity of the 
National Parks Act 
2015.  Administered by 
National Parks & 
Conservation 
Service under the 
aegis of the 
Ministry of Agro -
Industry & Food 
Security  
Permits from the 
Director of National 
Parks and 
Conservation 
Services are 
needed for Imp ort 
and Export in 
accordance with 
Section 39(1) of 
the Native  
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No General description 
of the restriction  Type of 
restriction  
(Symbol in 
Annex 2 of 
the 
Decision)  Tariff line 
code(s) 
affected, 
based on HS  
2018  Detailed Product 
Description  WTO Justification and 
Grounds for Restriction, 
e.g., Other International 
Commitments  National legal 
basis and entry 
into f orce  
 Administration, 
modification of 
previously 
notified 
measures, and 
other comments  
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Terrestrial 
Biodiversity of the 
National Parks Act 
2015.  
4 Import and export a re 
limited through  a 
system of permits  for 
endangered plant a nd 
animal species  NAL 
NAL-X Various 
chapters  Endemic plant varieties and 
endangered species  Article XX(b) of GATT -
General Exceptions - 
Necessary to protect 
human, animal or plant life 
or health  
 
And CITES Convention  
 In accordance with 
Section 39(1) of 
the Native 
Terrestrial 
Biodiversity of the 
National Parks Act 
2015.  Administered by 
National Parks & 
Conservation 
Service under the 
aegis of the 
Ministry of Agro -
Industry & Food 
Security  
Permits from the 
Director of National 
Parks and 
Conservation 
Services are 
needed for Imp ort 
and Export in 
accordance with 
Section 39(1) of 
the Native 
Terrestrial 
Biodiversity of the 
National Parks Act 
2015.  
5 Prohibition to import  
items containing 
Chlorofluorocarbons 
(CFCs) and 
hydrochlorofluorocarbo
ns (HCFCs)  P Various 
chapters  The following items containing 
Chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs) 
and Hydrochlorofluorocarbons 
(HCFCs) as refrigerant or 
blowing agent Refrigerators, 
freezers, refrigerating 
cabinets, showcases, counters 
and other refrigerating or 
freezing furnitures, chilling Article XX(b)  of GATT -
General Exceptions - 
Necessary to protect 
human, animal or plant life 
or health  
 
Article XX( g) of GATT - 
General Exceptions - 
relating to the conversation The Consumer 
Protection (Control 
of Imports) 
Regulations 20 17   
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No General description 
of the restriction  Type of 
restriction  
(Symbol in 
Annex 2 of 
the 
Decision)  Tariff line 
code(s) 
affected, 
based on HS  
2018  Detailed Product 
Description  WTO Justification and 
Grounds for Restriction, 
e.g., Other International 
Commitments  National legal 
basis and entry 
into f orce  
 Administration, 
modification of 
previously 
notified 
measures, and 
other comments  
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units, coolers, air conditioners 
(including motor vehicle air 
conditioners), automatic 
beverage -vending machines,  
 incorporating r efrigerating 
devices, cold -room 
equipment, refrigerated 
transport vehicles, refrigerator 
insulation, freezer insulation, 
foam packings, dehumidifiers, 
fishing boat refrigeration 
equipment, and styrofoam  of exhaustible natural 
resources if such measures 
are made effective in 
conjunction with restrictions 
on domestic production and 
consumption  
 
And commitment to 
Montreal Proto col 
 
6 Administrative control 
on the import and 
export of 
Hydrochlorofluorocarbo
ns (HCFCs) since 2013  GQ Various 
chapters  HCFCs refrigerants are 
administratively controlled 
through a quota system. 
Importers are required to 
seek a clearance from the 
Ministry of Environment, 
SD&DBM (Focal Point for 
Montreal Protocol). An import 
permit, under the Dang erous 
Chemicals Control Act,  is 
granted once clearance is 
secured.  
 Article XX(b) ) of GATT -
General Exceptions - 
Necessary to protect 
human, animal or plant life 
or health  
 
Article XX( g) of GATT - 
General Exceptions - 
relating to the conserv ation 
of exhaustible natural 
resources if such measures 
are made effective in 
conjunction with restrictions 
on domestic production and 
consumption  
 
And c ommitment to 
Montreal Proto col 
 Dangerous 
Chemical Control 
Act 2004  
(Importers are 
required to seek a  
clearance from the 
Ministry of 
Environment , 
SD&DBM (Focal 
Point for Montreal  
Protocol). An 
import permit, 
under the 
Dangerous 
Chemicals Control 
Act, is granted 
once clearance is 
secured)   
7 Administrative ban on 
halons, carbon 
tetrachloride, methyl 
chloroform and methyl CP Various 
chapters  There is an administrative ban 
on halons, carbon 
tetrachloride, methyl 
chloroform. Methyl bromide is  Article XX(b)  of GATT -
General Exceptions - 
Necessary to protect 
human, animal or plant life Arrangements a re 
made immediately 
with stakeholders  
following decision   
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No General description 
of the restriction  Type of 
restriction  
(Symbol in 
Annex 2 of 
the 
Decision)  Tariff line 
code(s) 
affected, 
based on HS  
2018  Detailed Product 
Description  WTO Justification and 
Grounds for Restriction, 
e.g., Other International 
Commitments  National legal 
basis and entry 
into f orce  
 Administration, 
modification of 
previously 
notified 
measures, and 
other comments  
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bromide  also banned, except for 
certain critical uses during 
preshipment and quarantine.  
 or health  
 
Article XX(g) of GATT - 
General Exceptions - 
relating to the con servation  
of exhaustible natural 
resources if such measures 
are made effective in 
conjunction with rest rictions 
on domestic production and 
consumption  
 
And c ommitment to 
Montreal Proto col at international 
level.  
8 Ban on import of 
plastic bags, including 
non-woven 
polypropylene bags  P 3923.21.10  
3923.21.20  
3923.21.90  
3923.29.10  
3923.29.20  
3923.29.90  
4202.92.11  The import, manufacture, sale 
or supply of a plastic bag, 
with or without handles or 
gussets, and irrespective of 
their size or type is  b anned, 
and includes a non -woven 
polypropylene bag. The 
regulations specifically target 
plastic bags designed to carry 
goods purchased at a point of 
sale such as a wholesale or 
retail outlet, a market, a  fair 
and a hawker.  
However, the import or 
manufacture of biodegradable 
and compostabl e plastic b ags 
has to be in conformity with 
standards prescribed in the 
Third Schedule of the 
Regulations  Article XX(b)) of GATT -
General Exceptions - 
Necessary to protect 
human, animal or plant life 
or health  
 
Article XX(g) of GATT - 
General Exceptions - 
relating to the con servation 
of exhaustible natural 
resources if such measures 
are made effective in 
conjunction with restrictions 
on domestic production and 
consumption  Regulations: 
Environment 
Protection 
(Banning of Plastic 
Bags) Regulations 
2015    
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No General description 
of the restriction  Type of 
restriction  
(Symbol in 
Annex 2 of 
the 
Decision)  Tariff line 
code(s) 
affected, 
based on HS  
2018  Detailed Product 
Description  WTO Justification and 
Grounds for Restriction, 
e.g., Other International 
Commitments  National legal 
basis and entry 
into f orce  
 Administration, 
modification of 
previously 
notified 
measures, and 
other comments  
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9 Prohibition to import 
the 12 POPs of the 
Stockholm Convention 
are prohibited.  
 P Various 
chapters  • Dioxins, Furans and PCBs 
for the Industrial 
Chemicals;  
• Aldrin, Chlordane, DDT, 
Dieldrin, Endrin, 
Heptachlor, HCB, Mirex 
and Toxaphene  for the 
Agricultural Chemicals  Article XX(b) of GATT -
General Exceptions - 
Necessary to protect 
human, animal or plant life 
or health  
 
And c ommitment to the 
Stockholm Convention  The Dangerous 
Chemicals Control 
Act 2004   
10 Prohibition to import 
Aerosol spray 
containing benzene  P 2902.20.00  - Article XX(b) of GATT -
General Exceptions - 
Necessary to protect 
human, animal or plant life 
or health  The Consumer 
Protection (Control 
of Imports) 
Regulations 2017   
11 Prohibition to import 
any jelly confectionery, 
including jelly mini 
cups or mini ca psules 
which are intended for 
human consumption 
and contain 
E425(konjac), 
including konjac gum 
or konjac 
glucomannane  P 1704.90.00  
2106.90.90  - Article XX(b) of GATT -
General  Exceptions - 
Necessary to protect 
human, animal or plant life 
or health  The Consumer 
Protection (Control 
of Imports) 
Regulations 2017   
12 Prohibition to import 
any jelly mini cup or 
mini capsule which is 
intended for human 
consumption and which 
contains food additives 
E400 (alginic acid), 
E401 (sodium 
alginate), E402 
(potassium alg inate), 
E403 (ammonium P 1704.90.00  
2106.90.90  - Article XX(b) of GATT -
General Exceptions - 
Necessary to protect 
human, animal or plant life 
or health  The Consumer 
Protection (Control 
of Imports) 
Regulations 2017    
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No General description 
of the restriction  Type of 
restriction  
(Symbol in 
Annex 2 of 
the 
Decision)  Tariff line 
code(s) 
affected, 
based on HS  
2018  Detailed Product 
Description  WTO Justification and 
Grounds for Restriction, 
e.g., Other International 
Commitments  National legal 
basis and entry 
into f orce  
 Administration, 
modification of 
previously 
notified 
measures, and 
other comments  
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alginate), E404 
(calcium alginate), 
E405 (propane -1,2 – 
diol alginate), E406 
(agar), E407 
(carrageenan), E407a 
(processed eucheuma 
seaweed), E410 (locust 
bean gum), E412 (guar 
gum), E 413 
(tragacanth), E414 
(acacia gum), E415 
(xantham gum), E417 
(tara gum) and E418 
(gellan gum)  
13 Prohibition to import 
batteries containing 
mercury  P 8506.30.00  - Article XX(b) of GATT -
General Exceptions - 
Necessary to protect 
human, animal or plant life 
or health  The Consumer 
Protection (Control 
of Imports) 
Regulations 2017   
14 Prohibition to import 
bull bars  P 8708.99.90  - Article XX(b) of GATT -
General Exceptions - 
Necessary to protect 
human, animal or plant life 
or health  The Consumer 
Protection (Control 
of Imports) 
Regulations 2017   
15 Prohibition to import 
containers performing 
the function of 
“aerosols” using 
C.F.C’s 
(chlorofluocarbons ) 
and HCFC’s 
(Hydrochlorofluorocarb
ons) as propellant with 
contents other than P Various 
chapters  - Article XX(b) of GATT -
General Exceptions - 
Necessary to protect 
human, animal or plant life 
or health  The Consumer 
Protection (Control 
of Imports) 
Regulations 2017    
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No General description 
of the restriction  Type of 
restriction  
(Symbol in 
Annex 2 of 
the 
Decision)  Tariff line 
code(s) 
affected, 
based on HS  
2018  Detailed Product 
Description  WTO Justification and 
Grounds for Restriction, 
e.g., Other International 
Commitments  National legal 
basis and entry 
into f orce  
 Administration, 
modification of 
previously 
notified 
measures, and 
other comments  
 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 
pharmaceutical 
products  
16 Prohibition to import 
cosmetic products 
containing vitamin K1 
(phytonadione)  P 3304.99.00  
3307.90.90  - Article XX(b) of GATT -
General Exceptions - 
Necessary to protect 
human, animal or plant life 
or health  The Consumer 
Protection (Control 
of Imports) 
Regulations 2017   
17 Prohibition to import 
crocidolite (blue 
asbestos) and its 
products  P 2524.10.00  
2524.90.00  - Article XX(b) of GATT -
General Exceptions - 
Necessary to protect 
human, animal or plant life 
or health  The Consumer 
Protection (Control 
of Imports) 
Regulations 2017   
18 Prohibition to import 
electric water heater 
with bare element a nd 
parts and acce ssories 
thereof  P 8516.10.00  
8516.90.00  - Article XX(b) of GATT -
General Exceptions - 
Necessary to protect 
human, animal or plant life 
or health  The Consumer 
Protection (Control 
of Imports) 
Regulations 2017   
19 Prohibition to import 
explosive caps for to y 
pistols and guns 
containing a mixture of 
potassium chlorate and 
red phosphorus  P 3604.90.90  - Article XX(b) of GATT -
General Exceptions - 
Necessary to protect 
human, animal or plant life 
or health  The Consumer 
Protection (Control 
of Imports) 
Regulations 2017   
20 Prohibition to import 
fire crackers of a  type 
commonly known as 
petards rapés  P 3604.90.90  - Article XX(b) of GATT -
General Exceptions - 
Necessary to protect 
human, animal or plant life 
or health  The Consumer 
Protection (Control 
of Imports) 
Regulations 2017   
21 Prohibition to import 
fishing hook of small 
size, other than those 
meant for re -
exportation only a fter 
processing  P 9507.20.00  - Article XX(b) of GATT -
General Exceptions - 
Necessary to protect 
human, animal or plant life 
or health  The Consumer 
Protection (Control 
of Imports) 
Regulations 2017    
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No General description 
of the restriction  Type of 
restriction  
(Symbol in 
Annex 2 of 
the 
Decision)  Tariff line 
code(s) 
affected, 
based on HS  
2018  Detailed Product 
Description  WTO Justification and 
Grounds for Restriction, 
e.g., Other International 
Commitments  National legal 
basis and entry 
into f orce  
 Administration, 
modification of 
previously 
notified 
measures, and 
other comments  
 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 
22 Prohibition to import 
incandescent lamps of 
75 watts and above  P 8539.21.10  
8539.29.10 
8539.29.20 
8539.29.90  
8539.21.20  
8539.21.90  
8539.22.10  
8539.22.20  
8539.22.90  - Article XX(b) of GATT -
General Exceptions - 
Necessary to protect 
human, animal or plant life 
or health  The Consumer 
Protection (Control 
of Imports) 
Regulations 2017   
23 Prohibition to import 
ivory and Tortoise shell  
 P 
 0507.10.00  
0507.90.00  - Article XX(b) of GATT -
General Exceptions - 
Necessary to protect 
human, animal or plant life 
or health  The Consumer 
Protection (Control 
of Imports) 
Regulations 2017   
24 Prohibition to import 
kerosene stoves of a 
type commonly known 
as lampes vertes  and 
parts thereof  P 7321.12.00  
7321.90.00  - Article XX(b) of GATT -
General Exceptions - 
Necessary to protect 
human, animal or plant life 
or health  The Consumer 
Protection (Control 
of Imports) 
Regulations 2017   
25 Prohibition to import 
motor vehicle rubber 
tyres which have been 
remoulded, re capp ed 
or regrooved  P 4012.11.00  
4012.12.00  
4012.13.00  
4012.19.00  
4012.90.00  - Article XX(b) of GATT -
General Exceptions - 
Necessary to protect 
human, animal or plant life 
or health  The Consumer 
Protection (Control 
of Imports) 
Regulations 2017   
26 Prohibition to import 
polybrominated 
biphenyls (PBB) and its 
products  P 2710.91.00  
3824.82.00  - Article XX(b) of GATT -
General Exceptions - 
Necessary to protect 
human, animal or plant life 
or health  The Consumer 
Protection (Control 
of Imports) 
Regulations 2017   
27 Prohibition to import 
polychlorinated 
biphenyls (PCB) and its 
products  P 2710.91.00  
3824.82.00  - Article XX(b) of GATT -
General Exceptions - 
Necessary to protect 
human, animal or plant life 
or health  The Consumer 
Protection (Control 
of Imports) 
Regulations 2017    
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No General description 
of the restriction  Type of 
restriction  
(Symbol in 
Annex 2 of 
the 
Decision)  Tariff line 
code(s) 
affected, 
based on HS  
2018  Detailed Product 
Description  WTO Justification and 
Grounds for Restriction, 
e.g., Other International 
Commitments  National legal 
basis and entry 
into f orce  
 Administration, 
modification of 
previously 
notified 
measures, and 
other comments  
 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 
28 Prohibition to import 
polychlorinated 
terphenyls (PCT) and 
its products  P 
 2710.91.00  
3824.82.00  - Article XX(b) of GATT -
General Exceptions - 
Necessary to protect 
human, animal or plant life 
or health  The Consumer 
Protection (Control 
of Imports) 
Regulations 2017   
29 Prohibition to import 
portable electric lamps 
commonly known as 
laser penlights/torches 
of one MW (miliwatt) 
or more  P 8513.10.00  - Article XX(b) of GATT -
General Exceptions - 
Necessary to protect 
human, animal or plant life 
or health  The Consumer 
Protection (Control 
of Imports) 
Regulations 2017   
30 Prohibition to import 
sugar and chocolate 
confectionary and 
bubble/chewing gum in 
the form of cigarettes  P 1704.10.90  
1704.90.90  
1806.10.00  
1806.20.00  
1806.31.00  
1806.32.00  
1806.90.10  
1806.90.90  - Article XX(b) of GATT -
General Exceptions - 
Necessary to protect 
human, animal or plant life 
or health  The Consumer 
Protection (Control 
of Imports) 
Regulations 2017   
31 Prohibition to import 
toy known as Yoyo 
water ball  P 9503.00.99  - Article XX(b) of GATT -
General Exceptions - 
Necessary to protect 
human, animal or plant life 
or health  The Consumer 
Protection (Control 
of Imports) 
Regulations 2017   
32 Prohibition to import 
toy motorcyclists 
helmets  P 9503.00.99  - Article XX(b) of GATT -
General Exceptions - 
Necessary to protect 
human, animal or plant life 
or health  The Consumer 
Protection (Control 
of Imports) 
Regulations 2017   
33 Prohibition to import 
toy pistols and guns 
with projectiles  P 9503.00.99  - Article XX(b) of GATT -
General Exceptions - 
Necessary to protect 
human, animal or plant life 
or health  The Consumer 
Protection (Control 
of Imports) 
Regulations 2017    
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No General description 
of the restriction  Type of 
restriction  
(Symbol in 
Annex 2 of 
the 
Decision)  Tariff line 
code(s) 
affected, 
based on HS  
2018  Detailed Product 
Description  WTO Justification and 
Grounds for Restriction, 
e.g., Other International 
Commitments  National legal 
basis and entry 
into f orce  
 Administration, 
modification of 
previously 
notified 
measures, and 
other comments  
 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 
34 Prohibition to import 
underwater fishing 
guns  
 P 9303.00.00  - Article XX(b) of GATT -
General Exceptions - 
Necessary to protect 
human, animal or plant life 
or health  The Consumer 
Protection (Control 
of Imports) 
Regulations 2017   
35 Prohibition to import 
white phosphorous 
matches  
 P 3605.00.00  - Article XX(b) of GATT -
General Exceptions - 
Necessary to protect 
human, animal or plant life 
or health  The Consumer 
Protection (Control 
of Imports) 
Regulations 2017   
36 Prohibition to import 
PVC Teether and 
electric  
lamp  P 3926.90.90  
8513.10.00  
Heading 
94.05 
excluding 
parts  - Article XX(b) of GATT -
General Exceptions - 
Necessary to protect 
human, animal or plant life 
or health  The Consumer 
Protection (Control 
of Imports) 
Regulations 2017    
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No General description 
of the restriction  Type of 
restriction  
(Symbol in 
Annex 2 of 
the 
Decision)  Tariff line 
code(s) 
affected, 
based on HS  
2018  Detailed Product 
Description  WTO Justification and 
Grounds for Restriction, 
e.g., Other International 
Commitments  National legal 
basis and entry 
into f orce  
 Administration, 
modification of 
previously 
notified 
measures, and 
other comments  
 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 
37 Ban on import of a 
tobacco product for use 
in connection with a 
water pipe.  P 2403.11.00  As per the provisions of the 
Public Health  (Restrictions on 
Tobacco Products) Regulations 
2008, Tobacco Product means 
any cigarette, cigar or a 
product composed in whole or 
in part of tobacco, including 
tobacco leaves or any extract 
of tobacco leaves or any 
mixture containing tobacco 
and also inclu des pipe 
tobacco, green tobacco , leaf 
tobacco, manufactured 
tobacco, cigarette papers, 
tubes or filters b ut e xcludes 
any product prescribed by a 
medical practitioner as a 
nicotine replacement therapy; 
and  
Waterpipe means a device 
from which smoke of a 
tobacco product is drawn 
through water and a long tube 
and also includes a hookah.  Article XX(b) of GATT -
General Exceptions - 
Necessary to protect 
human, animal or plant life 
or health  
 
And WHO Framework 
Convention on Tobacco 
Control (WHO FCTC )  
 In accordance with 
Regulations 6(d) 
of the Public 
Health 
(Restrictions on 
Tobacco Products ) 
Regulations 2008  
   
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- 13 - 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 notificati on: 
 
 
2.  Agreement on Balance of Payments  
 
A.  Was a notification made with  information on a quantitative restriction?   Yes     No   
B.  If yes, then list below the relevant document symbol and include any information element missing in the notificati on: 
 
3.  Agreement on Safeguards  
 
A.  Was a notification made with information on a quantitative restriction?   Yes     No    
B.  If yes, then list below the relevant document symbol and include any information element missing in the notification : 
 
 
4.  Agreement on Import Licensing Procedures (non -automatic licences)  
 
A.  Was a notification made with information on a quantitative restriction?   Yes     No   
B.  If yes, then list below the relevant document symbol and include any information element missing in the notification : 
 
 
5. Other notifications  
 
A. Was a notification made with information on a quantitative restriction  in other notifications ?   Yes     No    
B. If yes, then list below the relevant document symbol and include any information element missing in the notification : 
 
 
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