Macao, China #11661 (v.1)

Base data

Notified in
Version validity
01/09/2026 - present
Current active version v.1
Reporting member
Macao, China
In force from
End date
In force
General description
Prohibition of import of disposable, plastic cotton swabs, disposable, plastic balloon sticks and disposable, inflatable plastic batons
National legal basis
Chief Executive's Decision No.163/2025. Entry into force on 1 January 2026.
Administrative mechanism
On an MFN basis.

For pollution control and environmental reasons.

Measure implemented by: Environmental Protection Bureau.
Responsible entities
HS version
HS 2022
Referenced WTO document symbol

Meta data

WTO justifications

XX:(b) - (b) necessary to protect human, animal or plant life or health;

GATT 1994 (GATT 1947 provisions)

Reported as: Article XX:(b) of the GATT 1994
Non-WTO commitments
Affected partners
Non-affected partners

Measures

Reported restrictions
P
Symbol
P

Tariff lines

392690
ex. 3926.90.90
Disposable, plastic cotton swabs; disposable, plastic balloon sticks; and disposable, inflatable pla...
560121
ex. 5601.21.10
Disposable, plastic cotton swabs; disposable, plastic balloon sticks; and disposable, inflatable pla...