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Comité de Acceso a los Mercados  Original:  inglés  
 
  NOTIFICACIÓN DE CONFORMIDAD CON LA DECISIÓN  
SOBRE EL PROCEDIMIENTO DE NOTIFICACIÓN  
DE RESTRICCIONES CUANTITATIVAS  
MAURICIO  
La siguiente comunicación, de fecha 9 de marzo de 2017 , se distribuye a petición de la delegación 
de Mauricio . 
A. Miembro notificante : Mauricio  
B. Fecha de la notificación : 9 de marzo de 2017  
C. Primera notificación : 
 Sí 
 No, la última notificación se presentó con la signatura (signatura del documento ): 
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D. Tipo de notificación : 
 1. Completa (es decir, notificación de todas las restricciones cuantitativas en vigor ) 
 2. Cambios de una notificación presentada anteriormente con la signatura (signatura del 
documento) consistentes en lo siguiente : 
  2.1 Establecimiento de nuevas restricciones, enumeradas en la sección 1. 
  2.2 Eliminación de restricciones, como se describe en la casilla G infra. 
  2.3 Modificación de una restricción notificada anteriormente, como se indica en la 
sección 1. 
 3. Notificación inversa de restricciones mantenidas por (Miembro ): 
E. La notificación proporciona información sobre el siguiente período 
bienal : 2016-2018 y se refiere a restricciones en vigor al 28 de feb rero de 2017  
F. La presente notificación contiene información* relativa a : 
 Sección 1: Lista de restricciones cuantitativas actualmente en vigor . 
 Sección 2: Referencia a otras notificaciones presentadas a la OMC que cont engan 
información sobre restricciones cuantitativas actualmente en vigor e 
información adicional . 
                                                
* En inglés solamente.  G/MA/QR/N/MUS/3  
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  G. Observaciones de carácter general, con inclusión de una descripción de la 
eliminación de restricciones notificada en el apartado 2.2 de la casilla D y la fecha 
en que esas restricciones dejaron de estar en vigor . 
 La partida correspondiente a la sal de mesa refinada ya no es objeto de restricciones a la  
importación, por lo que fue suprimida de la lista contenida en el documento GN 122 de 2015  
el 2 de junio de 2015 . 
   
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Section 1 : List of quantitative restrictions that are currently in force  
 
QRNo  General description of 
the restriction  Type of 
restriction  
(Symbol in 
Annex 2 of 
the 
Decision)  Tariff line 
code(s) 
affected, 
based on HS  Detailed Product 
Descriptio n WTO Justification 
(e.g. Article  XX(g) of 
the GATT, etc.) and 
Grounds for 
Restriction, e.g., 
Other International 
Commitments ( e.g. 
Montreal Protocol, 
CITES, etc.)  National legal basis 
and entry into force  
(i.e. Law, regulation 
or administrative 
decision)  Administration, 
modification of 
previously 
notified 
measures, and 
other comments  
 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 
1. Quota system on the 
importation dry whole 
onions  Quota 07030.1000  Dry Whole Onions  Article XI : 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 spe cified 
quantity over a 
given period of 
time. 
2 Quota system on the 
importation of fresh whole 
potatoes  Quota  0701 9000  Fresh whole potato  Article XI : General 
Elimination of 
Quantitative 
Restrictions of the 
GATT - To restrict the 
quantities of the like 
dome stic product 
permitted to be 
marketed or produced.  Mauritius Agricultural 
Marketing Act 1963 
and Regulations as 
amended in 
November  2013.  A Licensing 
system is in place 
to allow private 
importers to 
import a specified 
quantity over a 
given period of 
time. 
3 Import and export  are 
limited through a system 
of permits for  orchids 
under CITES  NAL-I 
NAL X  060313  Orchids under CITES  As per 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   
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QRNo  General description of 
the restriction  Type of 
restriction  
(Symbol in 
Annex 2 of 
the 
Decision)  Tariff line 
code(s) 
affected, 
based on HS  Detailed Product 
Descriptio n WTO Justification 
(e.g. Article  XX(g) of 
the GATT, etc.) and 
Grounds for 
Restriction, e.g., 
Other International 
Commitments ( e.g. 
Montreal Protocol, 
CITES, etc.)  National legal basis 
and entry into force  
(i.e. Law, regulation 
or administrative 
decision)  Administration, 
modification of 
previously 
notified 
measures, and 
other comments  
 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 
needed for Import 
and Export in 
accordance with 
Section 39(1) of 
the Native 
Terrestrial 
Biodiversity of the 
National Parks 
Act 2015.  
4 Import and export  are 
limited through a system 
of permits for endangered 
plant and animal species  NAL-I 
NAL-X Various 
chapters  Endemic plant varieties and 
endangered species  As per 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 Import 
and Export in 
accordance with 
Section 39(1) of 
the Native 
Terrestrial 
Biodiversity of the 
National Parks 
Act 2015.    
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QRNo  General description of 
the restriction  Type of 
restriction  
(Symbol in 
Annex 2 of 
the 
Decision)  Tariff line 
code(s) 
affected, 
based on HS  Detailed Product 
Descriptio n WTO Justification 
(e.g. Article  XX(g) of 
the GATT, etc.) and 
Grounds for 
Restriction, e.g., 
Other International 
Commitments ( e.g. 
Montreal Protocol, 
CITES, etc.)  National legal basis 
and entry into force  
(i.e. Law, regulation 
or administrative 
decision)  Administration, 
modification of 
previously 
notified 
measures, and 
other comments  
 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 
5 Prohibition to import of 
appliances containing 
Chlorofluorocarbons 
(CFCs) and 
hydrochlorofluorocarbons 
(HCFCs) since 2013  P Various 
chapters  The following items containing 
Chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs) 
and Hydrochlorofluorocarbons 
(HCFCs) as refrigerant or 
blowing agent  Refrigerators, 
freezers, refrigerating 
cabinets, show cases, counters 
and other refrigerating or 
freezing furnitures, chilling 
units, coolers, air conditioners 
(including motor vehicle air 
conditioners), automatic 
beverage -vending machines, 
incorporating refrigerating 
devices, cold -room equipment, 
refrigerate d transport vehicles, 
refrigerator insulation, freezer 
insulation, foam packings, 
dehumidifiers, fishing boat 
refrigeration equipment, and 
styrofoam  Commitment to 
Montreal Protocol  Regulations : Consumer 
Protection   
6 Administrative control on 
the import and export of 
Hydrochlorofluorocarbons 
(HCFCs) since 2013  GQC 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 Dangerous 
Chemicals Control Act, is 
granted once clearance is 
secured.  Commitment to 
Montreal Protocol  Administrative decision     
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QRNo  General description of 
the restriction  Type of 
restriction  
(Symbol in 
Annex 2 of 
the 
Decision)  Tariff line 
code(s) 
affected, 
based on HS  Detailed Product 
Descriptio n WTO Justification 
(e.g. Article  XX(g) of 
the GATT, etc.) and 
Grounds for 
Restriction, e.g., 
Other International 
Commitments ( e.g. 
Montreal Protocol, 
CITES, etc.)  National legal basis 
and entry into force  
(i.e. Law, regulation 
or administrative 
decision)  Administration, 
modification of 
previously 
notified 
measures, and 
other comments  
 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 
7 Administrative ban on 
halons, carbon 
tetrachloride, methyl 
chloroform and m ethyl 
bromide  CP Various 
chapters  There is an administrative ban 
on halons, carbon 
tetrachloride, methyl 
chloroform . Methyl bromide is 
also banned, except for certain 
critical uses during 
preshipment and quarantine.  Commitment to 
Montreal Protocol  Admin istrative decision   
8 Ban on import of plastic 
bags, including non -woven 
polypropylene bags  P 3923.211  
3923.212  
3923.291  
3923.292  
4202.921  The import, manufacture, sale 
or supply of a plastic bag, with 
or without handles or gussets, 
and irrespective of their size or 
type is banned, 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, th e import or 
manufacture of biodegradable 
and compostable plastic bags 
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  Regulations : 
Environment Protection 
(Banning of Plastic 
Bags) 
Regulations  2015    
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QRNo  General description of 
the restriction  Type of 
restriction  
(Symbol in 
Annex 2 of 
the 
Decision)  Tariff line 
code(s) 
affected, 
based on HS  Detailed Product 
Descriptio n WTO Justification 
(e.g. Article  XX(g) of 
the GATT, etc.) and 
Grounds for 
Restriction, e.g., 
Other International 
Commitments ( e.g. 
Montreal Protocol, 
CITES, etc.)  National legal basis 
and entry into force  
(i.e. Law, regulation 
or administrative 
decision)  Administration, 
modification of 
previously 
notified 
measures, and 
other comments  
 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 
9 The 12 POPs of the 
Stockholm Convention are 
prohibited.  P Various 
chapters   Dioxins, Furans and PCBs 
for the Industrial 
Chemicals;  
 Aldrin, Chlordane, DDT, 
Dieldrin, E ndrin, 
Heptachlor, HCB, Mirex 
and Toxaphene for the 
Agricultural Chemicals  Commitment to the 
Stockholm Convention  Regulations:  
The Dangerous 
Chemicals Control 
Act 2004  
 
 
   
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Section  2: Cross-reference to other WTO notifications with information on quantit ative restrictions that are currently in force  
 
This section shall be filled by Members in case a notification made pursuant to another notification requirement ( por ejemplo  set in the Agreement on 
Agriculture, Agreement on Balance of Payments, Agreement o n 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 quantita tive 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 in formation 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 notificatio n 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 Pr ocedures (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 i n 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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