G/MA/QR/N/MUS/3  
 
15 March  2017 
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Committee on Market Access  Original: English  
 
  NOTIFICATION PURSUAN T TO THE DECISION ON  NOTIFICATION  PROCEDURE S 
FOR QUANTITATIVE RES TRICTIONS  
MAURITIUS  
The following communication, dated 9 March 201 7, is being circulated at the request of the 
delegation of Mauritius . 
 
A. Notifying Member :  Mauritius  
B. Date of notification :  09 March 2017  
C. First time notification:  
 Yes 
 No, last notification was made in (doc. symbol ): G/MA/QR/N/MUS/2  
D. Type of notification:  
 1. Complete (i.e. notification of all q uantitative restrictions in force ) 
 2. Changes to a notification previously made in (doc symbol)  which are of the following 
nature : 
  2.1 Introduction of new restrictions, as listed in Section 1. 
  2.2 Elimination of restrictions, as described in G below . 
  2.3 Modification of a previously notified restriction, as described in Section 1. 
 3. Reverse notification of restrictions maintained by (Member ):  
E. The notification provides information for the follo wing biennial period 2016-2018 
and relates to restrictions in force as of 28 February  2017  
F. This notification contains information* relating to:  
 Section  1: List of quantitative restrictions that are c urrently in force . 
 Section  2: Cross -reference to other WTO notifications with information on quantitative 
restrictions that are currently in force and additional information . 
G. Comments of a general nature, including a description of th e elimination of 
restrictions notified under D.2.2 and the date they ceased to be in force.  
 The item refined table salt is no longer under restriction at import and has been delisted 
since 02 June 2015 in document GN 122 OF 2015.  
 
 
                                                
* In English  only.  
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- 2 - Section  1: List of qu antitative 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 
Description  WTO Justification 
(e.g. Articl e 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 o f 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 
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 
domestic product 
permitted to b e 
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  
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- 3 - 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 
Description  WTO Justification 
(e.g. Articl e 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 
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.  
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  
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- 4 - 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 
Description  WTO Justification 
(e.g. Articl e 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 
Section 39(1) of 
the Native 
Terrestrial 
Biodiversity of 
the National 
Parks Act 2015.  
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, showcases, 
count ers 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, refrigerated 
transport vehicles, 
refrigerator insulation, 
freezer insulation, foam 
packings, dehumidifiers, 
fishing boat refrigeration 
equipment, and styrofoam  Commitment to 
Montreal Protocol  Regulations: 
Consumer Protection    
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- 5 - 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 
Description  WTO Justification 
(e.g. Articl e 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 
6 Administrative control on 
the import and export o f 
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 Pro tocol). An import 
permit, under the Dangerous 
Chemicals Control Act, is 
granted once clearance is 
secured.  Commitment to 
Montreal Protocol  Administrative 
decision   
7 Administrative ban on 
halons, carbon 
tetrachloride, methyl 
chloroform and methyl 
bromi de  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  Administrative 
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 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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- 6 - 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 
Description  WTO Justification 
(e.g. Articl e 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 
market, a fair and a hawker.  
However, the import or  
manufacture of biodegradable 
and compostable plastic bags 
has to be in conformity with 
standards prescribed in the 
Third Schedule of the 
Regulations  
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, Endrin, 
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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- 7 - Section  2: Cross -reference to other WTO notifications with information on quantitative re strictions 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 restric tion?   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  inform ation 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 notifica tion 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 docu ment symbol and include any information element missing in the notification : 
 
 
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