G/MA/QR/N/URY/1  
15 July 2014  
(14-4063)  Page: 1/8  
Committee on Market Access  Original: Spanish  
 
  NOTIFICATION PURSUANT TO TH E DECISION ON NOTIFICATION 
PROCEDURES FOR QUANTITATIVE RESTRICTIONS 
(G/L/59/REV.1) 
URUGUAY  
The following communication, dated 5 June 2014, is being circulated at the request 
of the delegation of Uruguay. 
 
A. Notifying Member: Uruguay 
B. Date of notification: 8 January 2014 
C.  First time notification: 
 Yes 
 No, last notification was made in (doc. symbol):  
D. Type of notification: 
 1. Complete (i.e. notification of al l 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 maintained by (Member):  
E. The notification provides information for the following biennial period 2014-2016  
and relates to restrictions in force as of 8 January 2014  
F. This notification contains information1 relating to: 
 Section 1: List of quantitative restrictions that are currently 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, incl uding a description of the elimination 
of restrictions notified under D.2.2 and the date they ceased to be in force. 
 
 
 
                                               
1 In Spanish only.   
  G/MA/QR/N/URY/1  
- 2 - Section 1: List of quantitative rest rictions that are currently in force 
 
QR 
No. General description 
of the restriction Type of 
restriction 
(symbol in 
Annex 2 
to the 
Decision)  Tariff line code(s) 
affected, based 
on HS(2012) Detailed product 
description 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 Import restriction 
on asbestos P NCM ex 6811 and 
ex 6812.50 Products containing asbestos Article XX(b) 
of the GATT; 
International Labour 
Convention No. 162 
and Recommendation 
No. 172 adopted by the 
72nd ILO International 
Labour Conference Decree No. 154 
of 30 April 2002  
2 Import restriction 
on wine P NCM ex 2204.21, 
ex 2204.29 and 
ex 2204.30 Wine in containers exceeding 
1-litre capacity Article XX(d) 
of the GATT; 
MERCOSUR regulations 
on grape-growing 
and wine production Decree No. 325 
of 3 September 1997;  
of 1996; Decree No. 356 
of 4 July 1991  
3 Import restriction on 
electronic devices for smoking P NCM 8543.70.99 Electronic devices for 
smoking, such as "electronic 
cigarettes", "e-cigarettes", 
"e-ciggies" and "e-cigars", 
including those presented 
as an alternative to smoking 
and their accessories Article XX(b) 
of the GATT  Decree No. 534 
of 23 November 2009; 
Law No. 17.793 
of 16 July 2004  
4 Import restriction 
on vaccines 
(rabbit disease) P NCM 3002.30.90 Vaccines for immunization 
against rabbit 
haemorrhagic disease Article XX(b) 
of the GATT Decree No. 388 
of 15 October 2007  
5 Import restriction 
on medicines containing Triazolam P NCM 3003.90.74 
and 3004.90.64 Pharmaceutical preparations 
that contain Triazolam 
as an active ingredient Article XX(b) 
of the GATT Ministry of Public Health 
(MSP) Resolution 
of 4 June 1992     
  G/MA/QR/N/URY/1  
- 3 - QR 
No. General description 
of the restriction Type of 
restriction 
(symbol in 
Annex 2 
to the 
Decision)  Tariff line code(s) 
affected, based 
on HS(2012) Detailed product 
description 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 
6 Restriction on the import 
of aerosol containers, foams, refrigerated cabinets, solvents and sterilizers, central air-conditioning units containing prohibited ozone-depleting substances P NCM: ex 3814.00, 
ex 3907, 3909.50, 
ex 3917, ex 3920/21, 
ex 3925/26, 8414.30, 
ex 8415, ex 8418/19, 
8424.10, ex 8479, 
ex 8509/10 Aerosol containers, foams, 
refrigerated cabinets, solvents 
and sterilizers, central 
air-conditioning units Article XX(b), (g) 
of the GATT; 
Vienna Convention for 
the Protection of the 
Ozone Layer (1985); 
Montreal Protocol on 
Substances that Deplete 
the Ozone Layer (1987) Decree No. 345 
of 23 September 2004; 
Law No. 15.986 
of 16 November 1988; 
Law No. 16.157 
of 12 November 1990  
7 Import restriction on 
leaded gasoline P NCM 2710.12.4 
 Naphtha with a total lead 
content exceeding 13 mg/l Article XX(b), (g) 
of the GATT Law No. 17.775 
of 20 May 2004  
8 Import restriction 
on insecticides P NCM ex 3808 Organochloride-based 
insecticides for all 
agricultural uses Article XX(b), (g) 
of the GATT Ministry of Livestock, 
Agriculture and Fisheries 
(MGAP) Resolution 
of 23 September 1997  
9 Import restriction on 
phytosanitary products P NCM ex 38 Methyl parathion-based 
phytosanitary products for all 
agricultural uses Article XX(b), (g) 
of the GATT Ministry of Livestock, 
Agriculture and Fisheries 
(MGAP) Resolution 
of 30 January 2002  
10 Import restriction on 
potassium bromate P NCM 2827.51.00 Potassium bromate intended 
for use in foods, 
including beverages Article XX(b) 
of the GATT Decree No. 27 
of 22 January 2004    
  G/MA/QR/N/URY/1  
- 4 - QR 
No. General description 
of the restriction Type of 
restriction 
(symbol in 
Annex 2 
to the 
Decision)  Tariff line code(s) 
affected, based 
on HS(2012) Detailed product 
description 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 
11 Import restriction on 
medicines containing Furazolidone, Nitrofurazone, etc. P NCM ex 3003, ex 3004 
and ex 3006 Medicines, growth promoters 
and foods intended for 
animals whose meat 
or by-products, milk, eggs 
or honey are used for human 
consumption and containing 
in their formulas: 
Furazolidone, Nitrofurazone, 
Nitrofurantoin, Furaltadone, 
Nifurprazine, Nifuraldezone 
and their different salts Article XX(b) 
of the GATT Directorate-General 
of Livestock 
Services (DGSA) 
and Directorate-General 
of Agricultural Services 
(DGSSAA) Resolution 
dated 23 May 1998, 
Ministry of Livestock, 
Agriculture and 
Fisheries (MGAP)  
12 Import restriction 
on growth promoters for bovine species, sheep, pigs, horses 
and poultry, containing 
arsenic or antimony substances P NCM ex 3003, ex 3004 
and ex 3006 Growth promoters or fattening 
products for bovine species, 
sheep, pigs, horses and 
poultry, subsequently to be 
used for human consumption 
and containing arsenic 
or antimony substances 
in their formulas Article XX(b) 
of the GATT Decree No. 219 
of 10 May 1989  
13 Import restriction 
on veterinary medicines 
containing substances 
with oestrogenic hormonal effect P NCM ex 3003, ex 3004 
and ex 3006 Veterinary medicines used 
to boost growth or fatten 
bovine species, sheep, pigs, 
horses or poultry 
and containing substances 
with oestrogenic hormonal 
effect in their formulas Article XX(b) 
of the GATT Decree No. 915 
of 28 December 1988  
14 Import restriction on 
protein concentrates 
and bone meal from mammals P NCM ex 05 Protein concentrates and bone 
meal from mammals for 
feeding ruminants and canine 
and feline animals Article XX(b) 
of the GATT Decree No. 139 
of 17 April 1996    
  G/MA/QR/N/URY/1  
- 5 - QR 
No. General description 
of the restriction Type of 
restriction 
(symbol in 
Annex 2 
to the 
Decision)  Tariff line code(s) 
affected, based 
on HS(2012) Detailed product 
description 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 
15 Import restriction on 
Chloramphenicol base and its salts P NCM 2941.40 Chloramphenicol base and its 
salts, either alone or 
combined with other chemical 
products, in the raw material 
state, finished products or 
products incorporated in 
animal feed Article XX(b) 
of the GATT Ministry of Livestock, 
Agriculture and Fisheries 
(MGAP) Resolution 
of 27 November 1986  
16 Import restriction on 
hazardous waste P NCM: 2710.91, 
2710.99, 2713.90, 
3006.92, 
3825.10/20/30/41/49/
50/61/69/90 Hazardous waste Article XX(b), (g) 
of the GATT, Basel 
Convention on 
the Control 
of Transboundary 
Movements of 
Hazardous Wastes and 
their Disposal (1989)  Law No. 17.220 
of 11 November 1999  
17 Import restriction on 
used vehicles P NCM ex 87 Used vehicles: automobiles 
and light goods vehicles (up to 
1,500 kg load capacity); 
buses; trucks; semi-trailer 
tractors; chassis with or 
without engines; trailers 
or semi-trailers; coach-work 
and/or cabins; motorcycles 
(including motorized bicycles) 
and bicycles equipped with 
auxiliary motors, with or 
without sidecars, sidecars, as 
well as used spare parts and 
accessories for such vehicles 
(temporary ban) Article XX(b), (g) 
of the GATT Law No. 17.887 
of 19 August 2005    
  G/MA/QR/N/URY/1  
- 6 - QR 
No. General description 
of the restriction Type of 
restriction 
(symbol in 
Annex 2 
to the 
Decision)  Tariff line code(s) 
affected, based 
on HS(2012) Detailed product 
description 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 
18 Import restriction on 
paints and varnishes P NCM: 
ex 3208.10/20/90 
ex 3209.10/90 
ex 3210.00 
ex 3213.10/90 
ex 3215.11/19/90 
3407.00.10 Paints and varnishes, printers' 
inks and masterbatches 
containing 600 ppm or more 
of lead Article XX(b), (g) 
of the GATT Law No. 17.775/2004 
and Decree No. 69/011 
of 15 February 2011  
19 Import restriction on 
persistent organic pollutants P NCM 2903.82 and 
NCM 2903.92 Persistent organic pollutants: 
aldrine or aldrin, chlordane, 
dieldrine or dieldrin, endrine 
or endrin, heptachlor or 
hexachlorobenzene, mirex, 
toxaphene and DDT Article XX(b), (g) 
of the GATT, 
Stockholm Convention 
on Persistent Organic 
Pollutants (2003) Decree No. 375/005 
of 3 October 2005  
20 Import restriction on 
persistent organic pollutants P NCM 2903.81 Persistent organic pollutants: 
alpha-hexachlorocyclohexane, 
beta-hexachlorocyclohexane 
and chlordecone Article XX(b), (g) 
of the GATT, 
Stockholm Convention 
on Persistent Organic 
Pollutants (2003) Decree No. 68/011 
of 15 February 2011  
   
  G/MA/QR/N/URY/1  
- 7 - Section 2: Cross-reference to othe r WTO notifications with information on quantita tive 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 t he Agreement on Agriculture, 
the Understanding on Balance-of-Payments Provisions of the GATT 1994, the Agreement on Safeguards , the Agreement on Import Lice nsing 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.  Understanding on Balance-of-Payments Provisions of the GATT 1994 
 
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: 
    
  G/MA/QR/N/URY/1  
- 8 - 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 in the notification:  
Document 
symbol of 
notification General 
description Type of 
restriction Tariff line 
code(s) 
affected, based 
on HS(2012) 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 8 
G/LIC/N/3/URY/6/Add.1 Exemptions from 
import prohibition on diesel-powered engines and kits  CP NCM 8408.20.90 Diesel-powered 
engines and kits Permission to import 
diesel-powered engines 
and kits for vehicles 
intended for production 
purposes 
 
Article XI:2 of the GATT Law No. 18.172, 
Decrees Nos. 290/008 
and 277/009 Non-automatic import licence issued 
by the Ministry of Industry, Energy and Mining (MIEM). The National Directorate of Industry will issue a licence if the party concerned provides written proof that the goods to be imported are to be used 
for the purposes indicated 
in Decree No. 290/008. 
G/LIC/N/3/URY/6/Add.1 Import of acetic 
acid NAL NCM 2915.21.00 
and 2915.21.00 Acetic acid Protection of 
human health 
 
Article XX(b) of the GATT Decree No. 75/009 For food-grade acetic acid, 
the granting of a licence is subject to verification of the relevant food grade by the Uruguayan Technological 
Laboratory (LATU). For other acetic 
acids, a licence will only be granted if the application has been duly completed and it has been proved that previous imports by the applicant were used properly, as prescribed by Article 2 of Decree No. 75/009.  
 
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:  
__________