Non-tariff Measures
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Applied by Tanzania on the entire world
The measure came into effect on 13 May 2015
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B14: Authorization requirements for importing certain products
- Date when the measure came into force
- 13 May 2015
- Publication where the measure is specified
- The Drug Control and Enforcement Act , 2015
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- The Drug Control and Enforcement Act , 2015
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Tanzania
- Coded list of objectives
- A: Protection of human life and health
- Description of the measure
- 12.-(1) The Authority may, by regulations, (a) permit and regulate:
(vii) importation in the Mainland Tanzania and transshipment of narcotic drugs and psychotropic substances.
(2) Regulations made by the Authority may provide for regulating licensing, permits or otherwise the production, manufacture, possession, transport, import into and export from the Mainland Tanzania, sale, purchase, consumption, use, storage, distribution, disposal or acquisition of any narcotic drug or psychotropic substances. - Reference of the measure
- Regulation 12 (1)(a)(vii) ; Regulation 12(2)
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
- Description
- Psychotropic substances
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
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Applied by Tanzania on the entire world
The measure came into effect on 30 January 2015
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B14: Authorization requirements for importing certain products
- Date when the measure came into force
- 30 January 2015
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Industrial and Consumer ( Chemicals Management and Control ) Regulations Government Notice No. 25published on 30/1/2015
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- The Industrial and Consumer ( Chemicals Management and Control) Regulations , 2015
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Tanzania
- Coded list of objectives
- A: Protection of human life and health and E: Protection of the environment
- Description of the measure
- 3 (1) Any person who imports or exports a chemical shall:
(c) apply for chemical importation or exportation permit for every imported chemical consignment prior to importation or exportation.
( 7) The Registrar shall issue a chemical import or export permit as prescribed in the Fifth and Sixth Schedule to these regulations respectively.
(8) The import or export permit shall be valid for a period of four months - Reference of the measure
- Part II Regulation 3 (1) (c ) ; Third Schedule - ICC6
Regulation 3 (7) ; (8) ; Fifth Schedule - ICC 8 and Sixth Schedule ICC 9 - Measure also domestic
- No
Products affected by the measure.
- Description
- Chemicals
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
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Applied by Tanzania on the entire world
The measure came into effect on 05 April 2003
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B14: Authorization requirements for importing certain products
- Date when the measure came into force
- 05 April 2003
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Industrial and Consumer ( Chemicals Management and Control ) Act , 2003
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Industrial and Consumer Chemicals Short (Management and Control) Act, 2003,
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Tanzania
- Coded list of objectives
- A: Protection of human life and health and E: Protection of the environment
- Description of the measure
- 21.-(]) Notwithstanding the provisions of section 11 of this Act, the Board may authorize the importation, exportation, production, dealing in and use of a chemical which has not been registered or provisionally cleared if the chemical is to be applied solely for public consumption, scientific and educational purposes.
- Reference of the measure
- Part III Regulation 21 (1)
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
- Description
- Chemicals
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
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Applied by Tanzania on the entire world
The measure came into effect on 09 December 2011
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B14: Authorization requirements for importing certain products
- Date when the measure came into force
- 09 December 2011
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Electronic and Postal Communication (Licensing) G.N. No. 430
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- The Electronic and Postal Communications (Licensing ) Regulations, 2011
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Tanzania
- Coded list of objectives
- X: For purposes n.e.s.
- Description of the measure
- 34.-(1) The Authority may issue class licences for the following services:
(i) importation, distribution or selling of electronic communications equipment.
39. The importer, distributor or seller of electronic communications equipment shall not import for sale or, distribute any equipment without warranty of not less than twelve months. - Reference of the measure
- Part IV Regulation 34 (1)( i); Regulation 39
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
- Description
- Electronic communications equipment
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
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Applied by Tanzania on the entire world
The measure came into effect on 10 April 2015
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B14: Authorization requirements for importing certain products
- Date when the measure came into force
- 10 April 2015
- Publication where the measure is specified
- GOVERNMENT NOTICE NO. 155 published on 10/4/2015; THE PYRETHRUM INDUSTRY RULES, 2015
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- The Pyrethrum Industry Rules, 2015
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Tanzania
- Coded list of objectives
- C: Protection of life and health of plants
- Description of the measure
- 17.-(1) A pyrethrum dealer shall not-
(a) import or plant in the country any pyrethrum planting materials without getting an approval of the Director - Reference of the measure
- Part III Regulation 17 (1)
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
- Description
- Pyrethrum planting material
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
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Applied by Tanzania on the entire world
The measure came into effect on 24 December 1963
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B14: Authorization requirements for importing certain products
- Date when the measure came into force
- 24 December 1963
- Publication where the measure is specified
- The Explosives Act , 1963
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- The Explosives Act 1963
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Tanzania
- Coded list of objectives
- G: Protection of national security
- Description of the measure
- 3.-(l) Notwithstanding any other provisions of this Act, no person shall import, manufacture, possess, acquire or dispose of any explosive substance unless that substance has been approved by the Commissioner for use in Tanganyika.
14.-(1) No person shall-
(a) import any explosives unless he has first applied for in the permit prescribed form and obtained from the Commissioner an import permit in respect of such explosives, or
(b) unload any explosives from any aircraft, boat, train or vehicle unless the importer of such explosives has prior to such unloading applied for in the prescribed form and obtained from the Commissioner an import permit in respect of such explosives. consider desirable in the interests of safety and security.
16.-(l) The Commissioner may, if he thinks fit, issue to the owner of a magazine or store on application being made therefor in the prescribed form an import permit in the form of a general authority to import explosives and convey them to the magazine or store. - Reference of the measure
- Part II Regulation 14(1) ; Regulation 16 (1)
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
- Description
- Explosives
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
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Applied by Tanzania on the entire world
The measure came into effect on 21 October 2011
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B14: Authorization requirements for importing certain products
- Date when the measure came into force
- 21 October 2011
- Publication where the measure is specified
- GOVERNMENT NOTICE NO. 350 , The Fertiliser Act CAP 378
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Fertiliser Regulations , 2011
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Tanzania
- Coded list of objectives
- X: For purposes n.e.s.
- Description of the measure
- 48.-( I ) Every fertilizer dealer before importing fertilizer or fertilizer supplement, shall submit to the Director a notice of intention to import such fertilizer or fertilizer supplement in a form as shown in the Sixteenth Schedule to these Regulations.
(4) Upon receipt of such notice, the Director shall issue an Import Permit in a form as shown in the Seventeenth Schedule to these Regulations upon being satisfied with the compliance of the not ice of the intention to import. - Reference of the measure
- Part VIII Regulation 48 (1; 4)
Sixteenth Schedule; Seventeenth Schedule - Measure also domestic
- No
Products affected by the measure.
- Description
- Fertilizer
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
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Applied by Tanzania on the entire world
The measure came into effect on 21 October 2011
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B14: Authorization requirements for importing certain products
- Date when the measure came into force
- 21 October 2011
- Publication where the measure is specified
- GOVERNMENT NOTICE NO. 350 , The Fertiliser Act CAP 378
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Fertiliser Regulations , 2011
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Tanzania
- Coded list of objectives
- X: For purposes n.e.s.
- Description of the measure
- 48.-( I ) Every fertilizer dealer before importing fertilizer or fertilizer supplement, shall submit to the Director a notice of intention to import such fertilizer or fertilizer supplement in a form as shown in the Sixteenth Schedule to these Regulations.
(4) Upon receipt of such notice, the Director shall issue an Import Permit in a form as shown in the Seventeenth Schedule to these Regulations upon being satisfied with the compliance of the not ice of the intention to import. - Reference of the measure
- Part VIII Regulation 48 (1; 4)
Sixteenth Schedule; Seventeenth Schedule - Measure also domestic
- No
Products affected by the measure.
- Description
- Fertilizer supplement
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
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Applied by Tanzania on the entire world
The measure came into effect on 25 April 2015
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B14: Authorization requirements for importing certain products
- Date when the measure came into force
- 25 April 2015
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Firearms and Ammunition Control Act, 2015
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Firearms and Ammunition Control Act, 2015
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Tanzania
- Coded list of objectives
- G: Protection of national security
- Description of the measure
- 45.-(l) A person shall not import into or export from or carry on transit any firearms or ammunition through the United Republic of Tanzania without a permit.
(3) A person importing or exporting firearms or ammunition on transit through the United Republic of Tanzania, whether for trade or personal use, shall obtain a separate permit for each consignment that is imported or exported. - Reference of the measure
- Part V Regulation 45(1); (3)
- Measure also domestic
- No
Products affected by the measure.
- Description
- Firearms
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
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Applied by Tanzania on the entire world
The measure came into effect on 25 April 2015
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B14: Authorization requirements for importing certain products
- Date when the measure came into force
- 25 April 2015
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Firearms and Ammunition Control Act, 2015
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Firearms and Ammunition Control Act, 2015
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Tanzania
- Coded list of objectives
- G: Protection of national security
- Description of the measure
- 45.-(l) A person shall not import into or export from or carry on transit any firearms or ammunition through the United Republic of Tanzania without a permit.
(3) A person importing or exporting firearms or ammunition on transit through the United Republic of Tanzania, whether for trade or personal use, shall obtain a separate permit for each consignment that is imported or exported. - Reference of the measure
- Part V Regulation 45(1); (3)
- Measure also domestic
- No
Products affected by the measure.
- Description
- Ammunition
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
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Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B14: Authorization requirements for importing certain products
- Date when the measure came into force
- 19 May 1995
- Publication where the measure is specified
- The National Environment Act Chapter 153.
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- The National Environment Act Chapter 153
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Uganda
- Coded list of objectives
- E: Protection of the environment
- Description of the measure
- 54. Illegal traffic in waste.
2) No person shall import into Uganda any waste not determined
under section 53, except under a licence issued by the authority. - Reference of the measure
- Part VII, Section 54 (2)
- Measure also domestic
- No
Products affected by the measure.
- Description
- Waste
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
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Applied by Uganda on the entire world
The measure came into effect on 01 October 2004
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B14: Authorization requirements for importing certain products
- Date when the measure came into force
- 01 October 2004
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Statutory Instruments 2004 No. 73.
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Animal Diseases (Control of Bee Diseases) Rules, 2004.
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Uganda
- Coded list of objectives
- A: Protection of human life and health
- Description of the measure
- 20. Import permit
(1) A person shall not import bees or bee equipment unless he or she is in possession of a valid import permit in the form set out in the Fourth Schedule to these Rules issued by the Commissioner. - Reference of the measure
- Rule 20 (1) ; Fourth Schedule
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
- Description
- Bee Equipment
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
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Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B14: Authorization requirements for importing certain products
- Date when the measure came into force
- 19 May 1995
- Publication where the measure is specified
- The National Environment Act Chapter 153.
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- The National Environment Act Chapter 153
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Uganda
- Coded list of objectives
- E: Protection of the environment
- Description of the measure
- 54 (2) No person shall import into Uganda any waste not determined under section 53, except under a licence issued by the authority.
- Reference of the measure
- Section 54 (2)
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
- Description
- Harzadous waste
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
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Applied by Uganda on the entire world
The measure came into effect on 02 September 2004
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B14: Authorization requirements for importing certain products
- Date when the measure came into force
- 02 September 2004
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Statutory Instruments 2004 No. 71.
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- The Mining Regulations, 2004
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Uganda
- Coded list of objectives
- E: Protection of the environment
- Description of the measure
- 77. (1) A declaration under section 117 of the Act by a person seeking to import any mineral(s) into Uganda shall be in Form XXXIX in the First Schedule to these Regulations.
(2) A permit to import minerals shall be in Form XXXVIII in the First Schedule to these Regulations and shall be issued only after payment of the applicable fee specified in the Third Schedule to these Regulations. - Reference of the measure
- Part XIII para 77 (1) and (2)
First Schedule - Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
- Description
- Minerals
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
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Applied by Uganda on the entire world
The measure came into effect on 24 March 2014
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B14: Authorization requirements for importing certain products
- Date when the measure came into force
- 24 March 2014
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Statutory Instruments 2014, No. 34
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- The National Drug Policy And Authority (Importation And Exportation of Drugs) Regulations, 2014.
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Uganda
- Coded list of objectives
- A: Protection of human life and health
- Description of the measure
- 3 (1) A person shall not import drugs into Uganda, without an import licence issued by the Authority.
(2) An import licence shall be in the format prescribed in Form 22 in the Schedule to these Regulations.
4 (1) An application for a licence to import drugs shall be made using Form 23 in the Schedule to these Regulations and shall be accompanied by the licence of the licensed person and the prescribed fees.
13(3) The Authority shall in writing, authorise the importation of the drug for donation and shall specify the conditions of the donation. - Reference of the measure
- Part II Regulation 3 (1)& (2); 13 (3)
Forms 22 and 23 - Measure also domestic
- No
Products affected by the measure.
- Description
- Drugs
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
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Applied by Uganda on the entire world
The measure came into effect on 28 March 2014
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B14: Authorization requirements for importing certain products
- Date when the measure came into force
- 28 March 2014
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Statutory Instruments 35 of 2014.
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- The National Drug Policy and Authority (Licensing) Regulations, 2014.
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Uganda
- Coded list of objectives
- A: Protection of human life and health
- Description of the measure
- 3 A person shall not without a licence issued by the Authority in accordance with the Act and these Regulations—
(a) operate as a licensed seller or import or export drugs; - Reference of the measure
- Part II Regulation 3 (a)
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
- Description
- Drugs
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
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Applied by Uganda on the entire world
The measure came into effect on 07 March 2013
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B14: Authorization requirements for importing certain products
- Date when the measure came into force
- 07 March 2013
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Good Distribution Practices for Pharmaceutical Products
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Good Distribution Practices for Pharmaceutical Products
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Uganda
- Coded list of objectives
- A: Protection of human life and health
- Description of the measure
- 5.3 Only persons or entities which are authorized to do so and/or which hold the appropriate licence should be entitled to import or export pharmaceutical products.
5.4 Distributors or their agents may only distribute a pharmaceutical product within or to a country or territory if a marketing authorization or similar authorization has been granted, which allows the use of that pharmaceutical product in that country or territory. - Reference of the measure
- Regulations 5.3 and 5.4
- Measure also domestic
- No
Products affected by the measure.
- Description
- Pharmaceutical products
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
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Applied by Uganda on the entire world
The measure came into effect on 07 January 2005
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B14: Authorization requirements for importing certain products
- Date when the measure came into force
- 07 January 2005
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Statutory Instruments No 23 of 2005
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Communications (Radio) Regulations, 2005.
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Uganda
- Coded list of objectives
- X: For purposes n.e.s.
- Description of the measure
- 20 (2) Except with the authority of the Commission, a person shall not manufacture, import, ship, sell or lease, offer for sale or lease, distribute, possess, install or in any way operate or use any devices referred to in regulation 2.
- Reference of the measure
- Regulation 20 (2)
Regulation 2 - Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
- Description
- Radio apparatus
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
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Applied by Uganda on the entire world
The measure came into effect on 07 January 2005
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B14: Authorization requirements for importing certain products
- Date when the measure came into force
- 07 January 2005
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Statutory Instruments 20 of 2005.
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- The Telecommunications (Licensing) Regulations, 2005.
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Uganda
- Coded list of objectives
- X: For purposes n.e.s.
- Description of the measure
- (2) In applying and implementing these Regulations, the Commission shall—
(a) have exclusive control over all telecommunications devices, equipment and parts or components capable in their operation or use, of providing telecommunications services;
(b) authorise the manufacture, importation, shipment, sale, lease, offer for sale or lease, distribution, possession, installation, way operation or use of any telecommunication device or equipment; - Reference of the measure
- Regulation 2 (2) (a) & (b)
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
- Description
- Telecommunications devices, equipment and parts or components
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
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Applied by Uganda on the entire world
The measure came into effect on 07 January 2005
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B14: Authorization requirements for importing certain products
- Date when the measure came into force
- 07 January 2005
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Statutory Instruments Supplement to The Uganda Gazette No. 14 Volume XCVIII
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Communications (Telecommunications and Radio Communications Equipment Type Approval) Regulations, 2005.
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Uganda
- Coded list of objectives
- X: For purposes n.e.s.
- Description of the measure
- 17 (1) The Commission shall authorise the sell or lease, or offer for sale or lease, or importation, shipment, or distribution for the purpose of selling, leasing or offering for sale or lease, any telecommunications or radio communications equipment.
- Reference of the measure
- Regulation 17(1)
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
- Description
- Telecommunications and radio communications equipment.
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world
B14: Authorization requirements for importing certain products



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