WTO Quantitative Restrictions

Australia #3380 (v.3)

Base data

Notified in
Version validity
28/09/2022 - present
Current active version v.3
Reporting member
Australia
In force from
End date
In force
General description
Anzac goods
National legal basis
Regulation 4V of the Customs (Prohibited Imports) Regulations 1956. Protection of Word “Anzac” Regulations (Anzac Regulations).
Administrative mechanism
Importation into Australia of goods the description of which includes or bears the word "Anzac", or advertising matter relating to those goods, is prohibited unless: the person importing the goods is the holder of a written permit granted by the Minister for Veterans' Affairs or an authorised officer; and the permit is produced at or before the time of importation.

In addition, the Anzac Regulations prohibit the use of the word "Anzac" or any word resembling the word "Anzac" in connection with any trade, business, calling, or profession without the Minister or an authorised officer's written approval.
Responsible entities
Minister for Veterans’ Affairs or an authorised officer
HS version
HS 2022
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Meta data

WTO justifications

XX:(f) - (f) imposed for the protection of national treasures of artistic, historic or archaeological value;

GATT 1994 (GATT 1947 provisions)

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

Measures

Reported restrictions
NAL
Symbol
NAL

Tariff lines
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Various
Goods the description of which includes or bears the word "Anzac".