Suriname Member profile
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Trade policy review
Latest Trade Policy Review (Report by the WTO Secretariat): WT/TPR/S/391/Rev.1
A. Import prohibitions and restrictions and import licensing
3.37.
The Law on the Movement of Goods, which entered into force in October 2003, declared that goods may be brought into Suriname free of non-tariff restrictions, except those restrictions that protect public order, public morality, national security, public safety, international law and order, the health and life of persons, animals, plants, or the environment, national artistic possessions, and industrial and commercial property.
3.38.
Suriname maintains import prohibitions for reasons of environmental protection, natural security, and public morality (Table 3.5). Goods affected include chemicals, certain pesticides, and second-hand vehicles. Source: Suriname authorities.
3.39.
Import restrictions are in place for firearms, fireworks, narcotic drugs, animals and animal products, and used tyres (Table 3.6). Import licences for these products are issued by the MTIT free of charge.
3.40.
In addition, certain goods, including plants and waste, are subject to certification requirements when imported (Table 3.7). Source: Suriname authorities. .. Not available.
B. Export prohibitions and restrictions
3.51.
The Negative List Decision, adopted under the Law on the Movement of Goods, lists all products that are subject to an export prohibition or non-automatic licensing requirements. Export prohibitions are in place for certain cultural goods and chemical weapons (Table 3.9). Source: Suriname authorities.
3.52.
Export licences are in place for certain plants and animals, firearms, narcotics, and logs (Table 3.10). Licences are issued by the MTIT. Source: Suriname authorities.
WTO's environmental database (EDB)
The EDB contains environment-related measures that may qualify as QRs and therefore should be notified under the QR Decision.