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Applied by Tanzania on the entire world
The measure came into effect on 31 July 2015
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B9: TBT Measures n.e.s.
- Date when the measure came into force
- 31 July 2015
- Publication where the measure is specified
- The Tanzania Food, Drugs and Cosmetics (Registration of Premises, Importation and Exportation of Pharmaceutical Products and Raw Materials) Regulations, 2015 GN. No. 312
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Tanzania Food, Drugs and Cosmetics (Importation and Exportation of Pharmaceutical Products and Raw materials) Regulations, 2015.
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Tanzania
- Coded list of objectives
- A: Protection of human life and health
- Description of the measure
- 10.-(1) Every importer or exporter shall, in respect to his premises, make available the following information:
(a) an appropriate inventory control system; (b) inspection reports file; (c) complaints handling book; (d) unfit medicines register; (e) controlled drugs register;(f) recall register; (g) register for customers detailed with the name of the customer, physical, postal and electronic address, Registration number, name and registration number of the superintendent;
(2) Subject to the conditions provided in sub regulation (1), an importer shall maintain the following documents:
(a) final invoices with corresponding import permits; (b) copies of delivery notes; (c) sales invoices.
12. Subject to the provisions of these Regulations, an importer shall sell pharmaceutical products in bulk to wholesalers. 17 (5) The import or export permit shall be used for a single consignment and not transferable to any other person.
17 (6) In the shipping of the consignment takes more than one shipment, three shipments shall be allowed to be covered by one import permit.
14(2) Notwithstanding sub regulations (1) importation of raw materials or packaging materials shall be restricted to pharmaceutical manufacturers.
23.-(1) Subject to other conditions set in these Regulations, application for importation of free of charge pharmaceutical products shall be accompanied by the proforma invoice indicating the unit price of each product. - Reference of the measure
- Part II Regulations 10 (1) & (2) ; Regulation 12; Regulation 14 (2)
Part III Regulation 17 (5) & (6) ; Regulation 23 (1) - Measure also domestic
- No
Products affected by the measure.
- Description
- Pharmaceutical products
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world -
Applied by Tanzania on the entire world
The measure came into effect on 30 January 2015
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B9: TBT Measures n.e.s.
- 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
- 5. Notwithstanding section 28 of the Act, an importer or exporter of hazardous, highly hazardous or corrosive chemical shall:
(a) maintain records of imports or export of hazardous, highly hazardous or corrosive chemical;
(b) submit information on the imported or exported chemical to the Registrar after every three months.;
(c) provide sufficient information to enable a dealer to take necessary measures as regards safety and protection of human health and the environment;
(d) provide a contingency plan for approval by the Registrar; and
(e) comply with the storage requirements as set out in the Seventh Schedule to these Regulations. - Reference of the measure
- Part II Regulation 5
- Measure also domestic
- No
Products affected by the measure.
- Description
- Hazardous, highly hazardous or corrosive chemical
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world -
Applied by Tanzania on the entire world
The measure came into effect on 05 May 2017
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B9: TBT Measures n.e.s.
- Date when the measure came into force
- 05 May 2017
- Publication where the measure is specified
- GOVERNMENT NOTICE NO. 198 published on 05/05/2017 The Petroleum (Bulk Procurement) Regulations 2017
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- The Petroleum (Bulk Procurement) Regulations, 2017
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Tanzania
- Coded list of objectives
- X: For purposes n.e.s.
- Description of the measure
- 14.-(1) A person shall not import a petroleum product unless the importation is conducted through efficient procurement.
- Reference of the measure
- Part III Regulation 14 (1)
- Measure also domestic
- No
Products affected by the measure.
- Description
- Petroleum products
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world - Description
- Petroleum products
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Applied by Tanzania on the entire world for
The measure came into effect on 01 July 2010
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B9: TBT Measures n.e.s.
- Date when the measure came into force
- 01 July 2010
- Publication where the measure is specified
- East African Community Customs Management Act, 2004,Regulations, 2010
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- The East African Community Customs ManagementRegulations, 2010
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Tanzania
- Coded list of objectives
- X: For purposes n.e.s.
- Description of the measure
- 104. (1) Goods in transit to a foreign port shall be entered at the port of importation using Form C. 17.
(2) An owner of the goods in transit shall at the time of entering the goods produce documents relating to the goods to a proper officer
(3) An owner of goods to be entered for transit shall furnish a bond using the Customs Bond Form. or any other security in such amounts as the Commissioner may require.
(10) A vehicle shall not be used in the transportation of goods in transit unless the vehicle is licensed by the Commissioner using Form.C. 38 or by a competent authority in the COMESA or SADC Member States and approved by the Commissioner using Form. C29.
105. (1) Goods reported for transhipment shall be entered using Form C. 17 and a bond in respect of the goods shall be executed using the Customs Bond Form.
(2) Goods which are not reported for transhipment and are unloaded, may be entered for transhipment in accordance with the provisions of this regulation where –
(a)they have not been entered under the Act; or
(b)the master or agent applies for and obtains the permission of a proper officer to amend the inward report of the importing aircraft or vessel.
(3) Goods reported for transhipment shall be entered and reshipped within twenty-one days after the commencement of the discharge of the importing aircraft or vessel or within such further period as a proper officer may allow.
106. Goods entered for transhipment may, with the permission of a proper officer and subject to any conditions he or she may impose,be transhipped direct from an importing aircraft, vessel or vehicle to the exporting aircraft, vessel or vehicle, if the goods are reported by the importing aircraft or vessel or vehicle for transhipment.
(11) A licence for a vehicle to convey goods in transit issued by the Commissioner shall be recognized in all other Partner States for the purpose for which the licence was issued.
124. Where cargo is loaded in an aircraft or vessel for carriage coastwise to more than one port or place, separate transires shall be prepared for each port or place.
125. (1) Coastwise cargo shall not be loaded on an aircraft or vessel for carriage coastwise or removed from a Customs area or a transit shed after it is unloaded or landed, without the prior permission of a proper officer.
(2) Any person who contravenes this regulation commits an offence.
126. Where a master of a coasting aircraft or vessel intends to proceed to a
sufferance wharf to load or unload coastwise cargo, he or she shall apply to a proper officer for permission using Form. C. 10.
128. Except with the written permission of a proper officer, coastwise cargo or goods for transfer shall not be loaded on or unloaded from a vessel of less than two hundred and fifty tons register, until the master delivers to a proper officer the transire relating to the cargo to be loaded or unloaded. - Reference of the measure
- Part V section 104 (1)-(3),(10),(11) & sections 105, 106 and Part X sections 124, 126,125 &128
- Measure also domestic
- No
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out PG: 1 All products No - Description
- Imports
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world 01 July 2010 -
Applied by Tanzania on the entire world for
The measure came into effect on 01 July 2010
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B9: TBT Measures n.e.s.
- Date when the measure came into force
- 01 July 2010
- Publication where the measure is specified
- East African Community Customs Management Act, 2004,Regulations, 2010
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- The East African Community Customs ManagementRegulations, 2010
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Tanzania
- Coded list of objectives
- X: For purposes n.e.s.
- Description of the measure
- 104. (1) Goods in transit to a foreign port shall be entered at the port of importation using Form C. 17.
(2) An owner of the goods in transit shall at the time of entering the goods produce documents relating to the goods to a proper officer
(3) An owner of goods to be entered for transit shall furnish a bond using the Customs Bond Form. or any other security in such amounts as the Commissioner may require.
(10) A vehicle shall not be used in the transportation of goods in transit unless the vehicle is licensed by the Commissioner using Form.C. 38 or by a competent authority in the COMESA or SADC Member States and approved by the Commissioner using Form. C29.
105. (1) Goods reported for transhipment shall be entered using Form C. 17 and a bond in respect of the goods shall be executed using the Customs Bond Form.
(2) Goods which are not reported for transhipment and are unloaded, may be entered for transhipment in accordance with the provisions of this regulation where –
(a)they have not been entered under the Act; or
(b)the master or agent applies for and obtains the permission of a proper officer to amend the inward report of the importing aircraft or vessel.
(3) Goods reported for transhipment shall be entered and reshipped within twenty-one days after the commencement of the discharge of the importing aircraft or vessel or within such further period as a proper officer may allow.
106. Goods entered for transhipment may, with the permission of a proper officer and subject to any conditions he or she may impose,be transhipped direct from an importing aircraft, vessel or vehicle to the exporting aircraft, vessel or vehicle, if the goods are reported by the importing aircraft or vessel or vehicle for transhipment.
(11) A licence for a vehicle to convey goods in transit issued by the Commissioner shall be recognized in all other Partner States for the purpose for which the licence was issued.
119(1) where goods are imported through a registered courier, the Commissioner may, in his or her discretion, accept the Customs declaration on the form provided by the courier in the country of origin, for the purpose of assessing the duty on the goods, in lieu of the entry required under the provisions of the Customs laws.
(2) Where goods are exported through a registered courier, a declaration from the sender regarding the description of the contents of the package and the value of the goods shall be affixed to the courier article and shall be deemed to be the entry required under the Act.
(3) Sub-regulations (1) and (2) shall not apply to goods where an individual package exceeds seventy kilograms or a value of one thousand dollars.
(4) A licensed courier shall present all the imported goods to a proper officer for examination and assessment of duty. Customs declaration on courier articles.
124. Where cargo is loaded in an aircraft or vessel for carriage coastwise to more than one port or place, separate transires shall be prepared for each port or place.
125. (1) Coastwise cargo shall not be loaded on an aircraft or vessel for carriage coastwise or removed from a Customs area or a transit shed after it is unloaded or landed, without the prior permission of a proper officer.
(2) Any person who contravenes this regulation commits an offence.
126. Where a master of a coasting aircraft or vessel intends to proceed to a
sufferance wharf to load or unload coastwise cargo, he or she shall apply to a proper officer for permission using Form. C. 10.
128. Except with the written permission of a proper officer, coastwise cargo or goods for transfer shall not be loaded on or unloaded from a vessel of less than two hundred and fifty tons register, until the master delivers to a proper officer the transire relating to the cargo to be loaded or unloaded. - Reference of the measure
- Part V section 104 (1)-(3),(10),(11) & sections 105, 106 , part IX section 119 (2) & (3) Part X sections 124, 126,125 &128
- Measure also domestic
- No
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out PG: 1 All products No - Description
- Imports
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world 01 July 2010 -
Applied by Tanzania on the entire world for 87: Vehicles other than railway or tramway rolling- stock,and parts and accessories thereof
The measure came into effect on 01 July 2010
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B9: TBT Measures n.e.s.
- Date when the measure came into force
- 01 July 2010
- Publication where the measure is specified
- East African Community Customs Management Act, 2004,Regulations, 2010
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- The East African Community Customs ManagementRegulations, 2010
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Tanzania
- Coded list of objectives
- X: For purposes n.e.s.
- Description of the measure
- 138. (1) A motor vehicle imported into the Community under regulations 132, 133 or 134 shall not be-
(a)lent, sold, pledged, hired, given away, exchanged or otherwise disposed of without the prior permission of the Commissioner; or
(b)used within the Community for the transport of persons for remuneration or of goods, other than the bona fide personal possessions of the owner and his or her passengers, either free or for remuneration.
(2) The conditions prescribed under sub regulation (1) (b) of this regulation shall not apply to the motor vehicles imported under regulation 132(1) (c) and 135(1) (c - Reference of the measure
- Part XI section 138
- Measure also domestic
- No
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 87 Vehicles other than railway or tramway rolling- stock,and parts and accessories thereof Yes Motor Vehicle - Description
- Motor Vehicle
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world 01 July 2010 -
Applied by Tanzania on the entire world for
The measure came into effect on 01 July 2010
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B9: TBT Measures n.e.s.
- Date when the measure came into force
- 01 July 2010
- Publication where the measure is specified
- East African Community Customs Management Act, 2004,Regulations, 2010
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- The East African Community Customs ManagementRegulations, 2010
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Tanzania
- Coded list of objectives
- X: For purposes n.e.s.
- Description of the measure
- 174. A security bond shall be furnished using the Customs Bond to cover movement of goods from one export processing zone to another or between the enterprises within a particular export processing zone, or between the export processing zones and the ports of importation or exportation.
- Reference of the measure
- Part XIV Section 174
- Measure also domestic
- No
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out PG: 1 All products No 01 July 2010 - Description
- imports
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world 01 July 2010 -
Applied by Tanzania on the entire world for
The measure came into effect on 06 June 2015
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B9: TBT Measures n.e.s.
- Date when the measure came into force
- 06 June 2015
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Value added Tax ( General) regulations, 2015
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- The vaue added tax Act No 5 of 2014
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Tanzania
- Coded list of objectives
- X: For purposes n.e.s.
- Description of the measure
- 3. For the purpose of section 8(1) (b) of the Act, Value added tax on goods imported for permanent and temporary into mainland Tanzania shall be treated in the manner described under the East Africa Community Customs management Act
4 (1) an Importer of capital goods may apply to the commissioner General to defer payment of tax due in respect of imported capital goods.
(2) An application for deferment of value added tax shall be in form ITX247.02E as prescribed in the schedule and shall incorporate a declaration by the applicant that goods are for use in the business of the applicant.
5. Subject to Section II of the Act, the commissioner Genera shall not approve an application for deferment of value added tax in respect if each unit of capital goods is twenty million shillings or above.
6. The commissioner Genera may at any time during the period of deferment, inspect the capital goods in respect of which the value added tax was deferred to ascertain whether its duly installed or utilized for the purpose specified in the application.
7 (1) The period of deferment of value added tax shall be ten years from the date of importation
(2) Notwithstanding the provisions of any written law, the period of record keeping in respect of importation of capital goods in which tax is deferred shall be ten years.
8.The deferred tax on imported capital goods shall be treated as output tax and input tax of an importer, and shall be accounted for the same value added tax return of the tax period in which the capital goods are imported
9.Where the period of deferred lapses, the value added tax deferred on capital goods shall not become payable - Reference of the measure
- Part II sections 3-9
- Measure also domestic
- No
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out PG: 1 All products Yes 06 June 2015 - Description
- Imports of capital goods
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world 06 June 2015 -
Applied by Tanzania on the entire world for 8523: Discs, tapes, solid-state non-volatile storage devices, "smart cards" and other media for the recording of sound or of other phenomena, whether or not recorded, including matrices and masters for the production of discs, but excluding products of Chapter
The measure came into effect on 01 January 2013
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B9: TBT Measures n.e.s.
- Date when the measure came into force
- 01 January 2013
- Publication where the measure is specified
- The excise (management & Tariffs ) Act Cap 147,
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Films and Music (tax Stamps) regulations, 2013
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Tanzania
- Coded list of objectives
- X: For purposes n.e.s.
- Description of the measure
- 10 (1) The approved person shall notify the authority of the quantities of tax stamp supplied to foreign manufacturers or foreign suppliers of films and music products.
(2) Registered importers of films and music products shall maintain records on monthly basis for tax stamps received, tax stamps affixed and stock balance on hand.
(3) The authority shall maintain record of tax stamps received from the approved person - Reference of the measure
- Part III section 10
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 8523 Discs, tapes, solid-state non-volatile storage devices, "smart cards" and other media for the recording of sound or of other phenomena, whether or not recorded, including matrices and masters for the production of discs, but excluding products of Chapter Yes Imports for Films and or music products - Description
- Imports for Films and or music products
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world 01 January 2013 -
Applied by Tanzania on the entire world for
The measure came into effect on 08 July 2011
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B9: TBT Measures n.e.s.
- Date when the measure came into force
- 08 July 2011
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Legal Supplement (Part I) to the Zanzibar Government Gazette Vol. CXX No. 6417 of 8th July, 2011
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Zanzibar standards Act, 2011
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Tanzania
- Description of the measure
- 12. (1) Subject to the provisions of subsections (2) of this section, bureau shall, by notice published in the Gazette, declare any mark which has been approved by the Bureau for any commodities or the manufacturing, production, processing or treatment of any commodities, to be a standard mark in respect of it and may, in like manner, cancel or, amend that mark.
(2) The notice shall contain information with regard to the relevant standard or its amendment which the Bureau may considers necessary.
(3) Notwithstanding the existence of any other standard, the standards declared by the Bureau shall prevail over any other existing standards.
13. (1) A person who intends to use a standard mark in connection with any commodities shall make application to the bureau in such manner as may be described in the Regulations.
(2) The Bureau may, if satisfied that the commodities conform to a standard, grant a licence to the applicant to use a standard mark upon such terms and conditions, as may be described in the Regulations - Reference of the measure
- Part III section 12 & 13
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out PG: 1 All products No 08 July 2011 - Description
- All products
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world 08 July 2011 -
Applied by Tanzania on the entire world for
The measure came into effect on 08 July 2011
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B9: TBT Measures n.e.s.
- Date when the measure came into force
- 08 July 2011
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Legal Supplement (Part I) to the Zanzibar Government Gazette Vol. CXX No. 6417 of 8th July, 2011
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Zanzibar standards Act, 2011
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Tanzania
- Coded list of objectives
- A: Protection of human life and health
- Description of the measure
- 13. (1) A person who intends to use a standard mark in connection with any commodities shall make application to the bureau in such manner as may be
described in the Regulations.
(2) The Bureau may, if satisfied that the commodities conform to a standard, grant a licence to the applicant to use a standard mark upon such terms and conditions, as may be described in the Regulations.
(3) A person who:-
(a)Applies a standard mark to any receptacle or cover of any commodities or to any label attached to any commodities or any receptacle or its cover; or
(b)Places or encloses any commodities in a receptacle or cover to which a
Standards mark has been applied or in a receptacle or cover to which is attached a label to which that mark has been applied, Shall, for the purposes of subsection (2) of this section be deemed to have applied that standard mark to that commodities.
(4) The issuance of licence under subsection (2) of this section shall be in the discretion of the Bureau and license may be issued subject to conditions to be specified in it and subject to the payment of any fees which may be prescribed by the Board in the Regulations.
(5) The Bureau may as its discretion revoke or suspend any license issued under this section or vary any condition attached to any license.
(6) Any person who is contravenes the provisions of subsection (2) of this section or any other conditions specified in a licence issued to him commits an offence.
14. (1) Any person who is aggrieved by:-
(a)The refusal of the Bureau to issue a licence; or
(b)Any condition attached to a licence; or
(c)The variation, cancellation or suspension of any licence, May within fourteen days of the notification of act complained of being received by him, appeal in writing to the Minister who shall, within thirty days, either confirm, set aside or
vary the decision complained.
(2) Any person who is dissatisfied by the decision of the Minister may refer the matter to the High court of Zanzibar.
15. (1) Every person to whom a license has been issued under this Act shall furnish within a period which may be specified the samples of any commodities to which the license relates and all such information with regards to such commodities or its manufacturing, production, processing or treatment as may be specified in the request.
(2) Every person to whom a license has been issued to offer a calibration service shall be required to submit such samples of any commodities to the Bureau for calibration against the national measurement standard of this equipment or instrument.
(3) Every person who has been licensed to undertake a scientific or industrial measurement or use of such measurement equipment shall submit, from time to time, the equipment to the Bureau for calibration or recalibration against the Nation Measurement Standard or National Standard.
(4) Any person who contravenes any of the provisions of this section commits an offence.
16. (1) A standard which is intended primarily to:-
(a)Protect the consumer or user against danger to health or safety;
(b)Protect public or industrial health, welfare or safety;
(c)Protect the environment;
(d)Ensure acceptable quality in products imported for domestic use or re-export;
(e)Ensure acceptable quality in products imported for domestic use or re –export;
(f)Ensure acceptable quality in any case where there is restriction in choice of source of supply;
(g)Require adequate information to be given to the consumer or user;
(h)Prevent fraud or misrepresentation arising from misleading advertising
or labeling, Shall, on the recommendation of the Bureau, be declared by order of the Minister to be compulsory standard.
(2) Minister shall publish in Gazette give at least compulsory standard and
Shall there by indicate the date on which it is intended that the compulsory
Standard and shall come into effect and having regard to paragraphs (a) to (h)
of subsection (1) of this section, the order shall state the purposes for which the standard is intended.
.(3) Whenever the Minister has declared a standard to be a compulsory standard a person shall not sell a commodity unless it complies with that standard or has been manufactured, produced or treated in accordance with the standard.
17. The Minister may upon recommendation of the Bureau and subject to the provisions of this Act, by notice published in the Gazette declare any standard, specification, code of practice prescribed by the Bureau, person shall not carry on business or perform any function under a name which contain the word “standard”.
18. (1) Except with consent of the bureau, a person shall not carry on business or perform any function under a name which contain the word “Standard”.
(2) Any person who contravenes the provisions of subsection (1) of this section, commits an offence. - Reference of the measure
- Part III section 13-18
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out PG: 1 All products No 08 July 2011 - Description
- All products
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world 08 July 2011 -
Applied by Tanzania on the entire world for
The measure came into effect on 04 July 1997
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B9: TBT Measures n.e.s.
- Date when the measure came into force
- 04 July 1997
- Publication where the measure is specified
- THE UNITED REPUBLIC OF TANZANIA Acts Supplement to the Gazette ISSN 0856-0331X
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Plant protection ACt No 13 of 1997
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Tanzania
- Coded list of objectives
- A: Protection of human life and health, C: Protection of life and health of plants and E: Protection of the environment
- Description of the measure
- 27.-(1) Plant protection substances and plant resistance improvers shall be used only in accordance with good professional practice.
(2)The Minister shall issue or cause to be issued a Code of Conduct for the proper use of plant protection substance, plant resistance improvers and equipment, which shall include, but not limited to, the following-
(a) measures to minimise or discourage the use of plant protection substances, plant resistance improvers and equipment, and other measures which do not attach priority to biological, biotechnological, plant breeding, cultivation and cropping measures,
(b) discouraging or prohibiting the use of plant protection substances, plant resistance improvers and equipment in cases where it is expected that their use will have harmful effects on health of man, animals, ground water or the natural environment;
(c) compulsory requirements to the users of plant protection substances, plant resistance improvers and equipment to observes directions for use;
(d) requirements to any person who applies plant protection substance, plant resistance improvers and equipment within the framework of this Act or instructs or supervises persons who apply the plant protection substances, plant resistance improver and equipment, to have necessary degree of reliability and possess necessary specialist knowledge and skills and to ensure that, the use of plant protection substances and equipment does not result in any avoidable harmful effects on the health of man, animals and the natural environment;
(e) requirements to a person using plant protection substance or plant resistance improvers to furnish proof that he possesses such specialist knowledge and skills for use of the plant protection substance as he is required;
(f) Prohibition. of the marketing of the plant protection substances or plant resistance improvers in retails trade by means of vending machines or other forms of self service;
(g) prohibition of retail selling of plant protection substances, plant resistance improvers and equipment, wholly or in part, if certain facts justify the assumption that the trader or person selling plant protection substances and equipment for him does not possess specialist knowledge necessary for properly informing the purchaser about the use of the plant protection substances, plant resistance improvers and equipment and the risk involved;
(h) requirements to traders or persons selling the plant protection substances, plant resistance improvers and equipment on their behalf to furnish proof that they possess the necessary specialist knowledge;
(i) prohibition of all kinds of handling of plant protection substances, plant resistance improver and equipment by minors, people of unsound mind and people in any other proven state or condition, who when handling plant protection substances, plant resistance improver and equipment, may be predisposed to harmful effects;
(j) Provisions for punitive measures, including the cancellation of registration, to any person who contravenes the Code of Conduct - Reference of the measure
- Part III section 27 (e), (h)
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out PG: 4 Plants and plant products No 04 July 1997 - Description
- Plant and plant products
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world 04 July 1997 -
Applied by Tanzania on the entire world for 31: Fertilisers and 8479.89.00: -- Other
The measure came into effect on 12 May 2009
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B9: TBT Measures n.e.s.
- Date when the measure came into force
- 12 May 2009
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Republic of Tanzania,Fertilizers Act 2009
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Fertilizers Act no 9 of 2009
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Tanzania
- Coded list of objectives
- B: Protection of life and health of animals
- Description of the measure
- 30.-(1) A person shall not sell or distribute an adulterated or sub- standard fertilizer or fertilizer supplements.
(2) A fertilizer or fertilizer supplements shall be deemed to be adulterated if-
(a) it contains any deleterious or harmful substance in an amount that renders injurious to plant life, animals, humans, aquatic life, soil, air, water or environment in general when applied in accordance with directions for use provided for in the Regulations;
(b) adequate warning statements or directions for use which may be necessary to protect plant life, animals, humans, aquatic life, soil, air, water or environment in general are not shown on the label or shipping bills and certificate of analysis, as the case may be;
(c) its composition falls below or differs from that which is purported to possess by its labeling or shipping bills and certificate of analysis as the case may be ; or
(d) it contains foreign material other than fertilizer or fertilizer supplement.
(3) Any fertilizer whose standard does not conform to the requirement of this Act shall be seized and disposed of at the cost of the fertilizer dealer in accordance with procedures prescribed in the Regulations made under this Act or other written law. - Reference of the measure
- Part IV Section 30
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 31 Fertilisers No 8479.89.00 -- Other Yes sterilizing Plant - Description
- Fertilizers or sterilizing Plant
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world 12 May 2009 -
Applied by Tanzania on Uganda, Tanzania, Kenya, Burundi and Rwanda for
The measure came into effect on 17 March 2008
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B9: TBT Measures n.e.s.
- Date when the measure came into force
- 17 March 2008
- Publication where the measure is specified
- EAST AFRICAN COMMUNITY CUSTOMS MANAGEMENT (DUTY REMISSION) REGULATIONS, 2008
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- East African Community Customs Management (Duty Remission) Regulations, 2008.
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Tanzania
- The rationale of the measure
- Promote local exports
- Coded list of objectives
- X: For purposes n.e.s.
- Description of the measure
- 7. (1) A manufacturer of goods for export shall -
(a) pay duty on any imported goods that are not used in the manufacture of goods for export or where the goods so manufactured are not exported;
(b) submit returns quarterly, to the Commissioner giving relevant information as the Commissioner may require.
(2) A manufacturer of goods for home use shall-
(a) pay duty on any imported goods that are not used in the manufacture of goods for which such goods were approved;
(b) submit returns quarterly, to the Commissioner giving relevant information as the Commissioner may require.
(3) Where a manufacturer is liable to pay duty under sub regulation (1)
(a) sub regulation 2(a), the manufacturer shall, in addition to paying the
duty applicable, be liable to pay a penalty of ten percent of the dutiable value.
(4) A person who fails to submit returns as required under this regulation
commits an offence and shall be liable on conviction to a fine of two thousand dollars.
8.(1) Imported goods to which these Regulations apply shall be entered
using Form C 17.
(2) A manufacturer of goods imported for use in the manufacture of goods for export under these regulations shall execute a bond in accordance with sections 106 and 107 of the Act using Form CBR 1.
(3) A bond executed under sub regulation (2) shall cover the entire quantity approved and published in the Gazette by the Council.
9.A security bond shall be cancelled upon –
(a) proof of exportation of the manufactured goods;
(b) payment of duty and the penalty under regulation 7;
(c) proof of transfer of goods under regulation 11;
(d) proof of destruction of the goods. .
10.Where a by-product, scrap or waste of commercial value results from a process of manufacture or production utilizing goods subject to duty remission, duty shall be payable on the prevailing value of the by- product, scrap or waste in accordance with the Act,unless the by-product, scrap or waste is exported
or destroyed under the supervision of the proper officer.
11.(1) Manufactured goods resulting from approved imported goods under these Regulations may be transferred to another manufacturer, with the approval of the Commissioner, to another manufacturer for use in the manufacture of goods for export.
(2) The transfer of goods under sub regulation (1) shall-
(a) be in Form R 2;
(b) be secured by a bond executed using Form CBR 2by the recipient of the transferred goods and shall be in such amount as may be determined by the Commissioner.
12.The Commissioner may authorize re-exportation of goods on which
duty remission is granted under these Regulations.
13.A manufacturer shall maintain separate books and records relating
to-
(a) locally sourced goods;
(b) goods imported by the manufacturer;
(c) goods received by a manufacturer by way of transfer under regulation 11.
14.A proper officer may inspect and verify books and records, production facilities of a manufacturer and examine any goods or materials within the production facility or any storage place relating thereto.
15.The ouncil may for reasons to be communicated to the applicant revoke a grant of duty remission. - Reference of the measure
- Section 7-15
- Measure also domestic
- No
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out PG: 1 All products No 03 March 2008 - Description
- Imports for Manufacture of exports
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Uganda 03 March 2008 Inclusion Tanzania 03 March 2008 Inclusion Kenya 03 March 2008 Inclusion Burundi 03 March 2008 Inclusion Rwanda 03 March 2008 - Description
- East African Community Member states
-
Applied by Tanzania on the entire world for
The measure came into effect on 01 July 2010
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B9: TBT Measures n.e.s.
- Date when the measure came into force
- 01 July 2010
- Publication where the measure is specified
- East African Community Customs Management Act, 2004,Regulations, 2010
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- The East African Community Customs ManagementRegulations, 2010
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Tanzania
- Coded list of objectives
- X: For purposes n.e.s.
- Description of the measure
- 16. Where an aircraft or vessel calls at more than one port or place in the Community, a separate report shall be made at each port or place of call.
- Reference of the measure
- Part I Section 16
- Measure also domestic
- No
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out PG: 1 All products No - Description
- Imports
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world 01 July 2010 -
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B9: TBT Measures n.e.s.
- Date when the measure came into force
- 01 July 2010
- Publication where the measure is specified
- East African Community Customs Management Act, 2004,Regulations, 2010
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- The East African Community Customs ManagementRegulations, 2010
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Tanzania
- Coded list of objectives
- X: For purposes n.e.s.
- Description of the measure
- 11. (1) A master of a vessel arriving from a foreign port shall make an inward report using Form. C.2,to a proper officer at the port or place of arrival
. (2) All packages for which a bill of lading has not been issued shall be declared on the parcels list using Form. C.3. Report of aircraft and cargo
12. (1) A master of an aircraft arriving from a foreign port shall make an inward report using Form. C.4, to the proper officer at the port or place of arrival.
(2) A report of the cargo shall be in Form C.2 which shall be attached to the general declaration in Form. C.4.
13. (1) The reports referred to under regulations 11 and 12 may be submitted
electronically.
(2) Where a report is submitted electronically in accordance with sub-regulation (1), a proper officer may require the master to submit the transcript within such time as the proper officer may determine.
(3) A transcript submitted under sub-regulation (2), shall be initialed in the manner specified in regulation 14.
14. Every page of the report submitted under regulation 13, other than that on which the declaration is signed, shall be initialed by the master or his or her agent, and the master or agent shall number and seal together the pages and shall, where required, sign the report in the presence of the proper officer. List of passengers, report of stores and crews' declaration
18. The contents of every package and of all cargo in bulk intended for discharge at a port or place in the Community shall be reported in accordance with the description in the relevant bill of lading or airway bill.
19. A report of a vessel shall show the weight or cubic measurement of the cargo reported according to which freight has been charged, or, where freight has not been charged, the report shall show the weight or measurement normally chargeable for goods of like kind and quantity.
20. (1) Cargo intended for discharge at other ports or places in the Community, other than the first port or place of landing, shall be shown using Form. C.2 for vessels and using Form. C.5 for aircraft.
(2) Where a proper officer so requires, cargo intended for discharge at other ports or places in the Community shall be reported in the same manner as cargo to which regulation 18 applies
21. Cargo remaining on board a vessel or an aircraft for exportation shall be reported using Form. C.2 for vessels and Form. C.5 for aircraft, unless a proper officer otherwise directs.
22. Application to break bulk prior to making report and to unload goods prior to entry shall be made to a proper officer using Form C8.
26. Where cargo reported for discharge at a port or place in the Community is found to be in excess or short of the cargo specified in the report, or where the master or his or her agent wishes to amend the destination, ownership or status of goods, he or she may apply to the proper officer for permission to amend the report stating reasons for the change using Form C9.
27. Before the proper officer permits the amendment of a report, the master or his or her agent shall satisfy the proper officer, in the case of cargo found to be short of the goods specified in the report, that the goods –
(a)were not shipped;
(b) were discharged and landed at a previous port;
(c) were over carried and landed at a subsequent port;
(d) having been over carried, have been returned to and landed at a port in the Community on the return voyage, or by some other aircraft or vessel which loaded the goods at the port to which they were over carried;
(e) were lost at sea; or
(f) were stolen or destroyed before the aircraft or vessel arrived in the Community:
30. Where the master of an aircraft or vessel intends to proceed to a sufferance wharf, or to any other place which is not a place approved for unloading, to unload cargo, he or she shall apply to the proper officer for permission using Form.C10. Accommodation and transport to be provided.
32. Goods shall not be unloaded at a sufferance wharf or at any place which is not approved for unloading until they have been entered: Provided that the Commissioner may, in regard to any particular sufferance wharf or place or in any particular case, waive or modify this requirement.
33. (1) Where goods are discharged from an importing aircraft or vessel into another vessel to be landed, the master, or his or her agent shall sign and transmit with each shipment an account of the goods.
(2) Before any goods are discharged from a vessel or aircraft under sub-regulation
(1), the account shall be delivered to the proper officer at the place at which the goods are to be landed:
Provided that the Commissioner may dispense with the furnishing of the account either generally or in any particular case.
34. (1) A vessel or aircraft to which regulation 32 applies and which has arrived at any place of unloading shall not depart except with the permission of the proper officer.
(2) Where goods remain on board a vessel or aircraft which is permitted to depart under sub-regulation (1), the person in charge shall observe such directions as the proper officer may give
37. Before any goods put into any aircraft or vessel are re-landed, the owner shall apply in writing to the proper officer for permission to unload the goods, and shall on approval land the goods and dispose of them as the proper officer may direct. Certificate of landing.
38. Where the authorities of any country require a certificate of landing, a proper officer may issue the certificate in Form C11 or in any other form, to a person who satisfies the proper officer that he or she is entitled to the certificate.
39.Imported goods other than goods to which the provisions of regulations 132, 133, 134 and 135 apply, shall be entered using FormC 17.
40. Where separate entries are made for goods contained in the same consignment, each entry shall contain a reference to the other.
41. (1) Where the master of an aircraft or vessel desires to land any surplus stores, he or she shall apply in writing to the proper officer stating the number of packages and quantity and description of the stores.
(2) Where an application is made under sub regulation (1), a proper officer may permit the surplus stores to be landed and entered for warehousing or for home consumption.
54. Entries may not be required for vehicles or goods imported in accordance with regulations 132, 133, 134 and 135, unless the vehicles or goods are not to be re-exported - Reference of the measure
- Part I section 22,26 , 27 32,33 , 34,37,38,39,40 , 41 & 54
- Measure also domestic
- No
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out PG: 1 All products No - Description
- Imports
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
-
Applied by Tanzania on the entire world for 28: Inorganic chemicals; organic or inorganic compounds of precious metals, of rare- earth metals, of radioactive elements or of isotopes, 29: Organic chemicals, 38: Miscellaneous chemical products, 93: Arms and ammunition; parts and accessories thereof, 2509.00.00: Chalk., 3602.00.00: Prepared explosives, other than propellent powders., 3604.10.00: - Fireworks, 0305: Fish, dried, salted or in brine; smoked fish, whether or not cooked before or during the smoking process; flours, meals and pellets of fish, fit for human consumption. and 3605.00.00: Matches, other than pyrotechnic articles of heading 36.04.
The measure came into effect on 01 July 2010
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B9: TBT Measures n.e.s.
- Date when the measure came into force
- 01 July 2010
- Publication where the measure is specified
- East African Community Customs Management Act, 2004,Regulations, 2010
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- The East African Community Customs ManagementRegulations, 2010
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Tanzania
- Coded list of objectives
- X: For purposes n.e.s.
- Description of the measure
- 64. The following goods shall not be warehoused-
(a) acids for trade and business;
(b) ammunition for trade and business;
(c) arms for trade and business;
(d) chalk;
(e) explosives;
(f) fireworks;
(g) dried fish;
(h) perishable goods;
(i) combustible or inflammable goods except petroleum products for storage in approved places;
(j) matches other than safety matches;
(k) any other goods which the Commissioner may gazette.
Owner to maintain packages in state of repair
67. Goods which have been warehoused shall be entered in accordance with
section 50 of the Act using Form. C.17; failure of which they shall be dealt with in accordance with section 66 of the Act. - Reference of the measure
- Part V section 64 & 67
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 28 Inorganic chemicals; organic or inorganic compounds of precious metals, of rare- earth metals, of radioactive elements or of isotopes Yes acids for trade and business 29 Organic chemicals Yes acids for trade and business 38 Miscellaneous chemical products Yes acids for trade and business 93 Arms and ammunition; parts and accessories thereof Yes Arms and ammunition for trade and business; 2509.00.00 Chalk. No 3602.00.00 Prepared explosives, other than propellent powders. No 3604.10.00 - Fireworks No 0305 Fish, dried, salted or in brine; smoked fish, whether or not cooked before or during the smoking process; flours, meals and pellets of fish, fit for human consumption. Yes Dried fish 3605.00.00 Matches, other than pyrotechnic articles of heading 36.04. No - Description
- (a) acids for trade and business;
(b) ammunition for trade and business;
(c) arms for trade and business;
(d) chalk;
(e) explosives;
(f) fireworks;
(g) dried fish;
(h) perishable goods;
(i) combustible or inflammable goods except petroleum products for storage in approved places;
(j) matches other than safety matches;
(k) any other goods which the Commissioner may gazette.
Owner to maintain packages in state of repa
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world 01 July 2010 -
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B9: TBT Measures n.e.s.
- Date when the measure came into force
- 03 February 2017
- Publication where the measure is specified
- The Uganda Gazette, Vol. CX No. 7
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- US ISO 24505:2016, Ergonomics — Accessible design — Method for creating colour combinations taking account of age-related changes in human colour vision
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Uganda
- Description of the measure
- This Uganda Standard provides a method for creating conspicuous colour combinations for use in visual signs and displays taking into account viewer age. It is based on the perceived similarity of colours at photopic and mesopic lighting conditions.
- Reference of the measure
- US ISO 24505:2016
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
- Description
- visual signs and displays
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
-
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B9: TBT Measures n.e.s.
- Date when the measure came into force
- 19 May 2003
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Statutory Instruments 2003 No. 81.
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Fish (Aquaculture) Rules, 2003
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Uganda
- Coded list of objectives
- B: Protection of life and health of animals
- Description of the measure
- (6) A fish export or import permit specified in the Seventh Schedule shall be issued on payment of fees set out in Twelveth Schedule to these Rules.
Twelveth Schedule - Fees charged on certificate and permits for aquaculture - Reference of the measure
- Rule 16 (6)
Twelveth schedule - Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
- Description
- Live fish
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world -
Applied by Uganda on the entire world
The measure came into effect on 29 June 2007
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B9: TBT Measures n.e.s.
- Date when the measure came into force
- 29 June 2007
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Acts Supplement No. 3 Seeds and Plant Act 2007
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- The Seed and Plant Act 2006
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Uganda
- Coded list of objectives
- X: For purposes n.e.s.
- Description of the measure
- (10) All plant breeders of public or private institutions and importers of varieties for seed production in Uganda shall be registered with the certification service on payment of the prescribed fee.
- Reference of the measure
- Regulation 9 (10)
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
- Description
- Seed
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world
B9: TBT Measures n.e.s.
