WTO Quantitative Restrictions

New Zealand #4484 (v.5)

Base data

Notified in
Version validity
22/12/2022 - present
Current active version v.5
Reporting member
New Zealand
In force from
End date
In force
General description
Conditional prohibition on the exportation of severely restricted or banned hazardous chemicals
National legal basis
Imports and Exports (Restrictions) Prohibition Order (No 2) 2004
https://www.legislation.govt.nz/regulation/public/2004/0202/latest/DLM271701.html
Administrative mechanism
This measure implements the Rotterdam Convention, and requires those exporting hazardous chemicals to obtain an export permit. Permits may cover more than one shipment but are limited to one year. Administered by the Environmental Protection Authority.
Responsible entities
Environmental Protection Authority
HS version
HS 2022
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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) – necessary to protect human; animal or plant life or health.
Non-WTO commitments

Rotterdam Convention

Reported as: Rotterdam Convention
Affected partners
Non-affected partners

Measures

Reported restrictions
CP-X
Symbol
CP-X

Tariff lines
Various
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