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4d Border Control for export/import/transit of haz. /other wastes established
UN Region:	 Africa
Algeria
		Algeria is in a preparatory process to establish the border control for the purpose of 
	export/import/transit of hazardous wastes and other wastes. 
HS	The Harmonized System on customs control of the World Customs Organization is 
	used.
Botswana
		The border control for the purpose of export/import/transit of hazardous wastes and
	other wastes is established.
HS	The Harmonized System on customs control of the World Customs Organization is 
	used.
Remarks	Harmonized System has been in use since 1998.
Cameroon
		The border control for the purpose of export/import/transit of hazardous wastes and
	other wastes is established.
HS	The Harmonized System on customs control of the World Customs Organization is 
	used.
Remarks	Customs need more training on the use of the Harmonized System to control illegal 
	movement of hazardous waste across our vast and quite often permeable border.
Egypt
		The border control for the purpose of export/import/transit of hazardous wastes and
	other wastes is established.
HS	The Harmonized System on customs control of the World Customs Organization is 
	used.
Ethiopia
		The border control for the purpose of export/import/transit of hazardous wastes and
	other wastes is not established.
HS	The Harmonized System on customs control of the World Customs Organization is 
	used.
Remarks	Although there is no specific legislation on the export, import or transit of hazardous
	wastes, the Customs Authority will not allow such transaction or movements 
	without the prior consent of the relevant governmental agencies. The Harmonized 
	System on customs is applicable in connection to restricted goods, such as, ozone 
	depleting substances. Therefore, same system can be made applicable in implementing the 	Basel Convention.
Gambia
		Gambia is in a preparatory process to establish the border control for the purpose of
	export/import/transit of hazardous wastes and other wastes. 
HS	Gambia is in a preparatory process to use the Harmonized System on customs 
	control of the World Customs Organization. 
Kenya
		The border control for the purpose of export/import/transit of hazardous wastes and
	other wastes is established.
HS	The Harmonized System on customs control of the World Customs Organization is 
	not used.
Remarks	Capacity to monitor transboundary movement is being developed.
Madagascar
		The border control for the purpose of export/import/transit of hazardous wastes and
	other wastes is established.
HS	The Harmonized System on customs control of the World Customs Organization is 
	not used.
Morocco
		The border control for the purpose of export/import/transit of hazardous wastes and
	other wastes is established.
HS	Morocco is in a preparatory process to use the Harmonized System on customs 
	control of the World Customs Organization. 
Mozambique
		The border control for the purpose of export/import/transit of hazardous wastes and
	other wastes is not established.
HS	There is no information concerning the use of the Harmonized System on customs 
	control of the World Customs Organization provided for Mozambique. 
Niger
		The border control for the purpose of export/import/transit of hazardous wastes and
	other wastes is not established.
HS	Niger is in a preparatory process to use the Harmonized System on customs control
	of the World Customs Organization. 
Remarks	Norms and standardization are currently being developed in the l’Union Economique
	et Monétaire ouest-africaine (UEMOA).
Seychelles
		The border control for the purpose of export/import/transit of hazardous wastes and
	other wastes is established.
HS	The Harmonized System on customs control of the World Customs Organization is 
	used.
Remarks	Good control exists for import and export. Goods are controlled through the 
	customs system of import and export permits, and also through additional 
	authorizations in the case of specific products such as pesticide, refrigerants and others.
South Africa
		The border control for the purpose of export/import/transit of hazardous wastes and
	other wastes is established.
HS	The Harmonized System on customs control of the World Customs Organization is 
	not used.
Remarks	There is border control. Each shipment is accompanied by an import/export permit.
	Like any other developing country, South Africa uses the Customs and Excise at the
	border control for monitoring transboundary movement of hazardous waste. These
	officials have no technical capacity and expertise to be  detect illegal traffic of 	export/import/transit of hazardous waste.
Tanzania (United Republic of)
		Tanzania (United Republic of) is in a preparatory process to establish the border 
	control for the purpose of export/import/transit of hazardous wastes and other 
HS	There is no information concerning the use of the Harmonized System on customs 
	control of the World Customs Organization provided for Tanzania (United Republic 
	of). 
Remarks	It will be instituted once the Environmental Management Act comes into force in 
	early 2005.
Tunisia
		The border control for the purpose of export/import/transit of hazardous wastes and
	other wastes is established.
HS	The Harmonized System on customs control of the World Customs Organization is 
	used.
Zambia
		Zambia is in a preparatory process to establish the border control for the purpose of
	export/import/transit of hazardous wastes and other wastes. 
HS	Zambia is in a preparatory process to use the Harmonized System on customs 
	control of the World Customs Organization. 
UN Region:	 Asia and Pacific
Azerbaijan
		There is no information concerning the establishment of a border control for the 
	purpose of export/import/transit of hazardous wastes and other wastes provided for
	Azerbaijan. 
HS	The Harmonized System on customs control of the World Customs Organization is 
	used.
Bahrain
		The border control for the purpose of export/import/transit of hazardous wastes and
	other wastes is not established.
HS	The Harmonized System on customs control of the World Customs Organization is 
	not used.
Bangladesh
		The border control for the purpose of export/import/transit of hazardous wastes and
	 other wastes is not established.
HS	The Harmonized System on customs control of the World Customs Organization is 
	used.
Cambodia
		The border control for the purpose of export/import/transit of hazardous wastes and
	other wastes is not established.
HS	The Harmonized System on customs control of the World Customs Organization is 
	used.
Cyprus
		The border control for the purpose of export/import/transit of hazardous wastes and
	other wastes is established.
HS	The Harmonized System on customs control of the World Customs Organization is 
	used.
Indonesia
		The border control for the purpose of export/import/transit of hazardous wastes and
	other wastes is established.
HS	The Harmonized System on customs control of the World Customs Organization is 
	used.
Iran (Islamic Republic of)
		The border control for the purpose of export/import/transit of hazardous wastes and
	other wastes is established.
HS	There is no information concerning the use of the Harmonized System on customs 
	control of the World Customs Organization provided for Iran (Islamic Republic of). 
Remarks	According with national export and import regulation based on WCO-HS and Basel 
	Convention.
Japan
		The border control for the purpose of export/import/transit of hazardous wastes and
	other wastes is established.
HS	The Harmonized System on customs control of the World Customs Organization is 
	used.
Jordan
		Jordan is in a preparatory process to establish the border control for the purpose of 
	export/import/transit of hazardous wastes and other wastes. 
HS	The Harmonized System on customs control of the World Customs Organization is 
	used.
Remarks	There is a need for qualified personnel, well trained and specialized laboratories to 
	serve this purpose.
Malaysia
		The border control for the purpose of export/import/transit of hazardous wastes and
	other wastes is established.
HS	The Harmonized System on customs control of the World Customs Organization is 
	used.
Micronesia (Federated States of)
		The border control for the purpose of export/import/transit of hazardous wastes and
	other wastes is not established.
HS	The Harmonized System on customs control of the World Customs Organization is 
	not used.
Philippines
		The border control for the purpose of export/import/transit of hazardous wastes and
	other wastes is established.
HS	Philippines is in a preparatory process to use the Harmonized System on customs 
	control of the World Customs Organization. 
Qatar
		The border control for the purpose of export/import/transit of hazardous wastes and
	other wastes is not established.
HS	There is no information concerning the use of the Harmonized System on customs 
	control of the World Customs Organization provided for Qatar. 
Republic of Korea
		The border control for the purpose of export/import/transit of hazardous wastes and
	other wastes is established.
HS	The Harmonized System on customs control of the World Customs Organization is 
	used.
Singapore
		There is no information concerning the establishment of a border control for the 
	purpose of export/import/transit of hazardous wastes and other wastes provided for
	Singapore. 
HS	The Harmonized System on customs control of the World Customs Organization is 
	used.

Sri Lanka
		Sri Lanka is in a preparatory process to establish the border control for the purpose 
	of export/import/transit of hazardous wastes and other wastes. 
HS	Sri Lanka is in a preparatory process to use the Harmonized System on customs 
	control of the World Customs Organization. 
Thailand
		The border control for the purpose of export/import/transit of hazardous wastes and
	other wastes is established.
HS	The Harmonized System on customs control of the World Customs Organization is 
	used.
Uzbekistan
		The border control for the purpose of export/import/transit of hazardous wastes and
	other wastes is not established.
HS	The Harmonized System on customs control of the World Customs Organization is 
	not used.
Viet Nam
		Viet Nam is in a preparatory process to establish the border control for the purpose 
	of export/import/transit of hazardous wastes and other wastes. 
HS	The Harmonized System on customs control of the World Customs Organization is 
	not used.
Remarks	Detailed information could be obtained from the Competent Authority.
UN Region:	 Western Europe and Others
Andorra
		The border control for the purpose of export/import/transit of hazardous wastes and
	other wastes is established.
HS	The Harmonized System on customs control of the World Customs Organization is 
	used.
Remarks	Andorra uses the Harmonized System on customs control of the World Customs 
	Organization since 1991 and it is currently preparing its accession to the Organization.
Australia
		The border control for the purpose of export/import/transit of hazardous wastes and
	other wastes is established.
HS	The Harmonized System on customs control of the World Customs Organization is 
	used.
Austria
		The border control for the purpose of export/import/transit of hazardous wastes and
	other wastes is established.
HS	The Harmonized System on customs control of the World Customs Organization is 
	used.
Remarks	Within the EU Area there is no border control anymore. There are controls within 
	the country and to the neighboring non EU Countries.
Belgium
		The border control for the purpose of export/import/transit of hazardous wastes and
	other wastes is established.
HS	The Harmonized System on customs control of the World Customs Organization is 
	used.
Canada
		The border control for the purpose of export/import/transit of hazardous wastes and
	other wastes is established.
HS	The Harmonized System on customs control of the World Customs Organization is 
	used.
Remarks	Canada uses the HS codes for customs purposes but not specifically on the waste 
	manifest.
Denmark
		The border control for the purpose of export/import/transit of hazardous wastes and
	other wastes is not established.
HS	The Harmonized System on customs control of the World Customs Organization is 
	not used.
Remarks	Simultaneous controls are arranged in co-operation with other EU countries.
Finland
		The border control for the purpose of export/import/transit of hazardous wastes and
	other wastes is established.
HS	The Harmonized System on customs control of the World Customs Organization is 
	used.
Remarks	Border control on transboundary movements of wastes is performed by the 
	Customs authorities. Due to the Common Market regulations in the European 
	Community, regular border controls are performed only at the external borders of 
	the European Community. Within the European Community shipments of waste are 
	controlled with random checks by the customs authorities and the police. 
	Environment authorities work in co-operation with the customs, take occasionally 
	part in border checks and give necessary expert advice.
France
		The border control for the purpose of export/import/transit of hazardous wastes and
	other wastes is established.
HS	The Harmonized System on customs control of the World Customs Organization is 
	used.
Germany
		The border control for the purpose of export/import/transit of hazardous wastes and
	other wastes is established.
HS	The Harmonized System on customs control of the World Customs Organization is 
	used.
Iceland
		The border control for the purpose of export/import/transit of hazardous wastes and
	other wastes is established.
HS	The Harmonized System on customs control of the World Customs Organization is 
	used.
Israel
		Israel is in a preparatory process to establish the border control for the purpose of 
	export/import/transit of hazardous wastes and other wastes. 
HS	The Harmonized System on customs control of the World Customs Organization is 
	used.
Italy
		The border control for the purpose of export/import/transit of hazardous wastes and
	other wastes is not established.
HS	The Harmonized System on customs control of the World Customs Organization is 
	 not used.
Luxembourg
		The border control for the purpose of export/import/transit of hazardous wastes and
	other wastes is established.
HS	The Harmonized System on customs control of the World Customs Organization is 
	not used.
Monaco
		There is no information concerning the establishment of a border control for the 
	purpose of export/import/transit of hazardous wastes and other wastes provided for
	Monaco. 
HS	There is no information concerning the use of the Harmonized System on customs 
	control of the World Customs Organization provided for Monaco. 
Remarks	Due to Custom Agreement with France, transboundary movements of wastes and 
	their final disposal and recovery are controlled by French and European Union 
	policies. The border control is under the French Custom Authority.
Netherlands
		The border control for the purpose of export/import/transit of hazardous wastes and
	other wastes is established.
HS	The Harmonized System on customs control of the World Customs Organization is 
	used.
New Zealand
		The border control for the purpose of export/import/transit of hazardous wastes and
	other wastes is established.
HS	The Harmonized System on customs control of the World Customs Organization is 
	used.
Norway
		The border control for the purpose of export/import/transit of hazardous wastes and
	other wastes is established.
HS	There is no information concerning the use of the Harmonized System on customs 
	control of the World Customs Organization provided for Norway. 
Spain
		The border control for the purpose of export/import/transit of hazardous wastes and
	other wastes is established.
HS	The Harmonized System on customs control of the World Customs Organization is 
	used.
Sweden
		The border control for the purpose of export/import/transit of hazardous wastes and
	other wastes is established.
HS	The Harmonized System on customs control of the World Customs Organization is 
	used.
Switzerland
		The border control for the purpose of export/import/transit of hazardous wastes and
	other wastes is established.
HS	The Harmonized System on customs control of the World Customs Organization is 
	not used.
Remarks	Usually not used, National and international (Basel Convention, OECD, EU) 
	Classification of hazardous wastes is used for the purpose of implementing the 
	relevant legislation for waste.
Turkey
		Turkey is in a preparatory process to establish the border control for the purpose of
	export/import/transit of hazardous wastes and other wastes. 
HS	The Harmonized System on customs control of the World Customs Organization is 
	used.
Remarks	The following is necessary for controlling the transboundary movements of waste 
	at an appropriate level:
	The training of the custom bodies performing border control and other related 
	controls; and
	Ensuring quick and direct flow of information between the concerned bodies.
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
		The border control for the purpose of export/import/transit of hazardous wastes and
	other wastes is established.
HS	The Harmonized System on customs control of the World Customs Organization is 
	used.
Remarks	The use of the Harmonized System on customs control of the World Customs 
	Organization is optional for exports and imports from and to the United Kingdom.
UN Region:	 Central and Eastern Europe
Albania
		The border control for the purpose of export/import/transit of hazardous wastes and
	other wastes is established.
HS	The Harmonized System on customs control of the World Customs Organization is 
	not used.
Armenia
		The border control for the purpose of export/import/transit of hazardous wastes and
	other wastes is established.
HS	The Harmonized System on customs control of the World Customs Organization is 
	used.
Belarus
		The border control for the purpose of export/import/transit of hazardous wastes and
	other wastes is established.
HS	The Harmonized System on customs control of the World Customs Organization is 
	used.
Remarks	Not all types of waste have their corresponding codes in the Harmonized System, it 
	makes custom control more difficult.
Bosnia & Herzegovina
		The border control for the purpose of export/import/transit of hazardous wastes and
	other wastes is established.
HS	The Harmonized System on customs control of the World Customs Organization is 
	used.
Bulgaria
		      The border control for the purpose of export/import/transit of hazardous wastes and
	other wastes is established.
HS	The Harmonized System on customs control of the World Customs Organization is 
	used.
Remarks	The customs authorities and the border control authorities of the Committee of 
	Standardization and Metrology control the conformity of shipment with the 
	accompanying documents and the conformity with the requirements for import, 
	export and transit transportation of waste, to the extent of their competencies under
	the effective legislation.
Croatia
		The border control for the purpose of export/import/transit of hazardous wastes and
	other wastes is established.
HS	The Harmonized System on customs control of the World Customs Organization is 
	used.
Remarks
Estonia
		The border control for the purpose of export/import/transit of hazardous wastes and
	other wastes is established.
HS	There is no information concerning the use of the Harmonized System on customs 
	control of the World Customs Organization provided for Estonia. 
Remarks
Georgia
		The border control for the purpose of export/import/transit of hazardous wastes and
	other wastes is established.
HS	The Harmonized System on customs control of the World Customs Organization is 
	not used.
Hungary
		The border control for the purpose of export/import/transit of hazardous wastes and
	other wastes is established.
HS	The Harmonized System on customs control of the World Customs Organization is 
	used.
Remarks	On the consignment of hazardous waste reaching the border station, the customs 
	agencies shall check the undamaged condition of the identification marks and the 
	customs seal on the means of transportation, as well as the existence and contents 
	of the required certificates. In the case of any irregularity in transportation or the 
	suspicion thereof, the environmental protection authority competent for the location 
	of the border crossing shall be notified. The National Headquarters of the Customs 
	and Finance Guard ("VPOP") shall provide for the temporary guarding of the 
	consignment until the environmental protection authority takes the necessary 
	measures.
	
	Depending upon the nature of the irregularity, the environmental protection authority
	may prescribe the termination of the irregularity, may open the consignment in the 
	interest of an on-site inspection or laboratory analysis, or may require the customs 
	agencies to hold the consignment up in justified cases, and shall, without delay, 
	inform KFf and shall initiate the returning of the consignment to the exporter.
	
	On the importation of hazardous waste, a consignment deemed to be adequate at the
	border station may be opened on the premises of the party effecting recuperation 
	only in the presence of the customs authority and the regionally competent 
	environmental protection authority.
	
	The hazardous waste referred to in subsection (3) may be cleared through customs 
	after the environmental protection authority identified the hazardous waste with the 
	contents of the permit. In the case of any irregularity, the consignment shall be 
	sealed and KFf shall be notified, which shall proceed in accordance with the 
	provisions of Article 29 of Governmental Decree No. 102/1996 (VII.12.).
Latvia
		The border control for the purpose of export/import/transit of hazardous wastes and
	other wastes is not established.
HS	The Harmonized System on customs control of the World Customs Organization is 
	used.
Lithuania
		The border control for the purpose of export/import/transit of hazardous wastes and
	other wastes is established.
HS	The Harmonized System on customs control of the World Customs Organization is 
	used.
Poland
		The border control for the purpose of export/import/transit of hazardous wastes and
	other wastes is established.
HS	The Harmonized System on customs control of the World Customs Organization is 
	used.
Remarks
Republic of Moldova
2002	The border control for the purpose of export/import/transit of hazardous wastes and
	other wastes is established.
HS	The Harmonized System on customs control of the World Customs Organization is 
	used.
Remarks
Romania
2002	The border control for the purpose of export/import/transit of hazardous wastes and
	other wastes is established.
HS	Romania is in a preparatory process to use the Harmonized System on customs 
	control of the World Customs Organization. 
Remarks	The border control of the import of wastes is carried out in accordance with 
	provisions of the Governmental Decision no. 340/92 (amended as Governmental 
	Decision no. 437/92) on import regime of any kind of dangerous waste and residues.
Russian Federation
		The border control for the purpose of export/import/transit of hazardous wastes and
	other wastes is established.
HS	The Harmonized System on customs control of the World Customs Organization is 
	used.
Serbia and Montenegro
	Serbia and Montenegro is in a preparatory process to establish the border control 
	for the purpose of export/import/transit of hazardous wastes and other wastes. 
HS	The Harmonized System on customs control of the World Customs Organization is 
	used.
Remarks	Border inspection for transboundary waste movement control is formulated in 
	Federal Law on the Basis of Environmental Protection (1998), but still not 
	physically established.
Slovakia
		The border control for the purpose of export/import/transit of hazardous wastes and
	other wastes is established.
HS	The Harmonized System on customs control of the World Customs Organization is 
	used.
Remarks	Whenever possible, the code number of the Harmonized Commodity Description 
	and Coding System established by the Brussels Convention of 14 June 1983 under 
	the auspices of the Customs Cooperation Council (Harmonized System) is listed.
Slovenia
		The border control for the purpose of export/import/transit of hazardous wastes and
	other wastes is established.
HS	The Harmonized System on customs control of the World Customs Organization is 
	used.
The former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia
		The border control for the purpose of export/import/transit of hazardous wastes and
	other wastes is established.
HS	The former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia is in a preparatory process to use the 
	Harmonized System on customs control of the World Customs Organization. 
Ukraine
		The border control for the purpose of export/import/transit of hazardous wastes and
	other wastes is established.
HS	The Harmonized System on customs control of the World Customs Organization is 
	used.
UN Region:	 Latin America and the Caribbean
Antigua and Barbuda
		The border control for the purpose of export/import/transit of hazardous wastes and
	other wastes is established.
HS	The Harmonized System on customs control of the World Customs Organization is 
	used.
Argentina
		The border control for the purpose of export/import/transit of hazardous wastes and
	other wastes is established.
HS	The Harmonized System on customs control of the World Customs Organization is 
	used.
Remarks	Argentina has an additional Electronic System for customs control SIM (Sistema 
	Informatico Maria). New entries for waste streams in Annex VIII and IX to the 
	Basel Convention are being prepared.
Barbados
		The border control for the purpose of export/import/transit of hazardous wastes and
	other wastes is not established.
HS	Barbados is in a preparatory process to use the Harmonized System on customs 
	control of the World Customs Organization. 
Brazil
		The border control for the purpose of export/import/transit of hazardous wastes and
	other wastes is established.
HS	The Harmonized System on customs control of the World Customs Organization is 
	not used.
Chile
		Chile is in a preparatory process to establish the border control for the purpose of 
	export/import/transit of hazardous wastes and other wastes. 
HS	The Harmonized System on customs control of the World Customs Organization is 
	used.
Remarks	The Ministry of Health and the National Custom Service are developing procedures 
	of coordination to control more efficiently the exit and possible entry of hazardous 
	wastes/residues into the country.
Costa Rica
		The border control for the purpose of export/import/transit of hazardous wastes and
	other wastes is established.
HS	The Harmonized System on customs control of the World Customs Organization is 
	used.
Remarks	Costa Rica has established a custom control within the agricultural and health 
	authorities.
Cuba
		The border control for the purpose of export/import/transit of hazardous wastes and
	other wastes is established.
HS	The Harmonized System on customs control of the World Customs Organization is 
	used.
Dominican Republic
		The border control for the purpose of export/import/transit of hazardous wastes and
	other wastes is not established.
HS	The Harmonized System on customs control of the World Customs Organization is 
	not used.
Ecuador
		Ecuador is in a preparatory process to establish the border control for the purpose 
	of export/import/transit of hazardous wastes and other wastes. 
HS	The Harmonized System on customs control of the World Customs Organization is 
	used.
Honduras
		The border control for the purpose of export/import/transit of hazardous wastes and
	other wastes is not established.
HS	There is no information concerning the use of the Harmonized System on customs 
	control of the World Customs Organization provided for Honduras. 
Mexico
		The border control for the purpose of export/import/transit of hazardous wastes and
	other wastes is established.
HS	There is no information concerning the use of the Harmonized System on customs 
	control of the World Customs Organization provided for Mexico. 
Panama
		The border control for the purpose of export/import/transit of hazardous wastes and
	other wastes is established.
HS	The Harmonized System on customs control of the World Customs Organization is 
	used.
Peru
		The border control for the purpose of export/import/transit of hazardous wastes and
	other wastes is established.
HS	The Harmonized System on customs control of the World Customs Organization is 
	not used.
Remarks	Restricted coordination to the control and verification of the transboundary 
	movements between the involved authorities  and customs.
Saint Lucia
		The border control for the purpose of export/import/transit of hazardous wastes and
	other wastes is established.
HS	The Harmonized System on customs control of the World Customs Organization is 
	used.
Remarks	The current system is not being utilized to directly monitor the movement of 
	hazardous wastes, in particular exports.