Afghanistan #14 (v.2)

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Notified in
Version validity
01/10/2020 - present
Current active version v.2
Reporting member
Afghanistan
In force from
End date
In force
General description
Non-Automatic Export Licensing on all minerals
National legal basis
Minerals Law; Official Gazette No 1143 of 16 August 2014; entered into force on 16 August 2014
Administrative mechanism
Pursuant to Article 104 of the Law, export is subject to holding an Exploitation Licence; Small-Scale Mining Licence or Artisanal Mining Licence. For the sale or export of restricted minerals; a special authorization may be required.
Responsible entities
Cadastre Department under the Ministry of Mines and Petroleum
HS version
HS 2017
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Meta data

WTO justifications

XX:(g) - (g) relating to the conservation of exhaustible natural resources if such measures are made effective in conjunction with restrictions on domestic production or consumption;

GATT 1994 (GATT 1947 provisions)

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

Measures

Reported restrictions
NAL-X
Symbol
NAL-X

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