Non-tariff Measures
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Applied by Tanzania on the entire world for
The measure came into effect on 30 January 2004
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- P14: Product quality, safety, or performance requirements
- Date when the measure came into force
- 30 January 2004
- Publication where the measure is specified
- REPUBLIC OF TANZANIA,THE SEEDS ACT, 2003
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- The seeds act No 18 of 2003
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Tanzania
- Coded list of objectives
- C: Protection of life and health of plants
- Description of the measure
- 15.-(1) Any seed importer, exporter, producer, processor, distributor or seller shall, before operating, register with the Director or any other person appointed by him in that behalf
(2) Any owner or operator of a seed processing factory or seed testing laboratory shall be required to obtain registration of his factory or laboratory from the Director.
(3) Every application for registration under subsection (1) shall be, submitted to the Director in the prescribed manner and shall be accompanied by the prescribed registration fee.
(4) The Director may, after receiving an application for registration-
(a) grant registration if he is satisfied with the contents of application; or
(b) refuse an application.
16.-(l) The Director shall after granting the registration, issue a certificate of registration to a seed dealer subject to such terms and conditions as may be determined by the Minister.
(2) A registration certificate granted shall be conspicuously displayed on the business premises of a registered seed dealer.
17.-(l) The Director may, if he is satisfied that any conditions subject to which a seed dealer was registered have not been complied with, cancel the certificate of registration issued to a seed dealer.
(2) The Director shall not cancel the registration of a seed dealer under this section unless the dealer has been given an opportunity to show cause as to why the registration should not be cancelled.
18.Any person who is not satisfied by the decision of the Director for refusal of registration, cancellation of registration or permit under the provisions of this Act may, within thirty days appeal to the Minister whose decision shall be final
19.-(1) No person shall-
(a) import, export, produce, process, distribute or sell seeds unless he is registered as such under this Act; or
(b) test, process or multiply seeds otherwise than in a registered laboratory seed processing factory or, as the case may be, a seed multiplication farm.
(2) Notwithstanding subsection (1), nothing in this Act shall, be construed as preventing the sale of quality declared seeds as such to a neighbour fanner, whereby such seeds are grown by a smallholder fanner for use as seeds in his own farm.
(3) Where a registered Seed Dealer contracts any person to import, export, produce, process, distribute or sell seeds, that person shall be bound by the terms and conditions provided for under this Act. - Reference of the measure
- Part IV section 15 &19
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out PG: 3 Seeds for sowing No 30 January 2004 - Description
- Seeds
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world 30 January 2004 -
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- P14: Product quality, safety, or performance requirements
- 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
- 94. (1) Where under section 76 of the Act the proper officer permits exportation prior to entry of goods, whether liable to or free of export duty, application shall be made by the exporter using Form C22
- Reference of the measure
- Part V section 94
- 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
- exports
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Tanzania 01 July 2010 -
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- P14: Product quality, safety, or performance requirements
- 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
- 102. Goods entered under bond for exportation or use as stores or for transhipment shall not, unless the Commissioner otherwise directs, be deemed to have been put on board such aircraft or vessel unless they are-
(a) entered using Form C.17;
(b) produced to a proper officer for examination immediately prior to loading;
(c) loaded on the exporting aircraft or vessel immediately after examination;
(d) produced to a proper officer, if he or she requires, after loading;
(e) certified on the appropriate form by the master or other principal officer of the aircraft or vessel as having been received on board; and
(f) except in the case of aircrafts or ships’ stores, included in the outward manifest of the aircraft or vessel
103. (1) Vehicles and goods, other than vehicles and goods to which the provisions of regulations 132, 133, 134 and135 apply, which are exported overland shall be entered using Form C 17.
(2) A person in charge of a vehicle, whether or not the vehicle is conveying goods, shall report to a proper officer, the full particulars of the vehicle and the goods, if any, using Form C2.
(3) A person who contravenes this regulation commits an offence
103. (1) Vehicles and goods, other than vehicles and goods to which the provisions of regulations 132, 133, 134 and135 apply, which are exported overland shall be entered using Form C 17.
(2) A person in charge of a vehicle, whether or not the vehicle is conveying goods, shall report to a proper officer, the full particulars of the vehicle and the goods, if any, using Form C2.
(3) A person who contravenes this regulation commits an offence.
107. The certificate of clearance of a vessel departing to a foreign port shall be in accordance with Form C. 14.
108. (1) The outward manifest of a vessel shall be in accordance with Form C. 2, and shall contain particulars of all cargo shipped in accordance with the description of the cargo in the relevant bill of lading or freight note, together with the weight or cubic measurement of such cargo in the manner specified in regulations 18 and 19
(2) Each page of the outward manifest, 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 outward manifest in the presence of the proper officer.
(3) The outward manifest referred to in sub-regulation (1), may be in an electronic form.
(4) Where an outward manifest is made in an electronic form in accordance with sub-regulation (3), the proper officer may require the master to submit the transcript in such time as the proper officer may determine.
(5) A transcript submitted under sub-regulation (4), shall be initialed in the manner specified in regulation 14.Clearance and general declaration for aircraft.
109. (1) Before departing to a foreign port, a master of an aircraft shall deliver to a proper officer a general declaration for the aircraft using Form. C. 4.
(2) The proper officer shall return one copy of a signed Form. C. 4 to the master, which shall be the certificate of clearance of the aircraft.
(3) A report of the cargo shall be made using Form. C. 2, which shall be attached to Form. C. 4.
(2) The declaration referred to in sub-regulation
(1) shall give an accurate description of the quantity or weight, the country of origin and value of the contents of the parcel or consignment.
(3) Where the parcel referred to in sub-regulation
(1) contains goods of a commercial nature, an invoice or a statement showing full particulars of the goods shall be enclosed in the parcel; and where the goods are enclosed in two or more parcels, an invoice or a statement showing full particulars of the goods shall be enclosed in one of the parcels, which shall be clearly marked "invoice or statement enclosed".
(4) Where the invoice or statement cannot be conveniently enclosed inside the parcel, it shall be securely attached to it. - Reference of the measure
- Part V section 102 (a) &103 and part VII sections 107-109
- 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
- exports
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Tanzania 01 July 2010 -
Applied by Tanzania on the entire world
The measure came into effect on 03 July 2015
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- P14: Product quality, safety, or performance requirements
- Date when the measure came into force
- 03 July 2015
- Publication where the measure is specified
- The Tanzania Food, Drugs and Cosmetics ACT, 2003
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Tanzania, Food, Drugs and Cosmetics (Control of Medical Devices) Regulations, 2015
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Tanzania
- Coded list of objectives
- A: Protection of human life and health
- Description of the measure
- 6. A person shall not sell, manufacture, import or export, distribute, provide as a grant or gift or offer for sale any medical device unless it is registered by the Authority.
13.-(1) An medical device in Class A, may be exempted from registration due to the low risk associated with their use as provided for in the Classification Rules for Medical devices in the FirstSchedule and their specific intended purpose as prescribed in the third column of the Second Schedule to these Regulations; - Reference of the measure
- Part III Regulations 6; Regulation 13 ( 1)
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
- Description
- Medical devices
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 27 June 2011
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- P14: Product quality, safety, or performance requirements
- Date when the measure came into force
- 27 June 2011
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Tanzania Food, Drug and Cosmetics (Registration of Foods); Government Notice No. 207
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- The Tanzania Food, Drugs and Cosmetics ( Registration of Foods) Regulations , 2011
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Tanzania
- Coded list of objectives
- A: Protection of human life and health
- Description of the measure
- 4. Save for emergency food, food donations and occasional foods, no person shall sell, manufacture, import or export, grant, distribute, provide as gift or offer for sale any pre-packaged food unless it is registered by the Authority.
5 (2) Applications for registration of pre-packaged food may either be made by the local manufacturer, importer or their recognized representatives. - Reference of the measure
- Part II Regulation 4 ; Regulation 5 (2)
Application Form , First schedule - Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
- Description
- Pre-packaged food
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world -
Applied by Tanzania for 5201.00.00: Cotton, not carded or combed.
The measure came into effect on 01 January 2011
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- P14: Product quality, safety, or performance requirements
- Date when the measure came into force
- 01 January 2011
- Publication where the measure is specified
- The Cotton Industry Act ( Cap 201)
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- The Cotton Industry Regulations, 2011
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Tanzania
- Coded list of objectives
- X: For purposes n.e.s.
- Description of the measure
- 4.-(1) The Board shall keep and maintain a register of cotton growers, traders, processors, exporters, importers and ginners for the purposes of-
(a)monitoring contract of farming;
(b)regulating cotton quality;
(c)establishing a basis for planning and making appropriate estimates of inputs;
(d)controlling import and export of cotton; and
(e)dealing with any other relevant matters in the cotton industry.
(2) The Board shall, upon registration, issue a registration number and Certificate prescribed in the First Schedule
(3) The Board shall not charge registration fee under this regulation
. - Reference of the measure
- Part II para 4(1d)
- Measure also domestic
- No
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 5201.00.00 Cotton, not carded or combed. No - Description
- Cotton
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
- Description
- Tanzania
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Applied by Uganda on the entire world
The measure came into effect on 01 January 2003
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- P14: Product quality, safety, or performance requirements
- Date when the measure came into force
- 01 January 2003
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Statutory Instruments No. 26 of 2003
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- The Dairy (Marketing and Processing of milk and milk products) Regulations , 2003.
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Uganda
- Coded list of objectives
- A: Protection of human life and health
- Description of the measure
- Certificate of registration for* Processing/Marketing/Storage/Transportation/Import/Export of milk or milk products or dairy equipment or starter cultures
- Reference of the measure
- Fifth Schedule
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
- Description
- Milk or milk products or dairy equipment or starter cultures
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world -
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- P14: Product quality, safety, or performance requirements
- Date when the measure came into force
- 17 November 1994
- Publication where the measure is specified
- The Uganda Gazette Extraordinary No. 51 volume LXXXVII dated 16th November, 1994.
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- The Coffee Regulations , 1994
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Uganda
- Coded list of objectives
- X: For purposes n.e.s.
- Description of the measure
- 10. (1) No person shall export coffee except under a certificate of registration issued by the Authority.
- Reference of the measure
- Part III: para 10 (1)
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
- Description
- Coffee
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
-
Applied by Uganda on the entire world
The measure came into effect on 24 March 2014
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- P14: Product quality, safety, or performance requirements
- Date when the measure came into force
- 24 March 2014
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Statutory Instruments 29 of 2014.
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- The National Drug Policy and Authority (Registration) Regulations, 2014.
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Uganda
- Coded list of objectives
- A: Protection of human life and health
- Description of the measure
- 4(2) Aperson who intends to manufacture, import or export a product shall, prior to the manufacture, importation or exportation of the product, apply to the Authority for registration of the product.
- Reference of the measure
- Part I Regulation 4 (2)
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
- Description
- Drugs
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 24 March 2014
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- P14: Product quality, safety, or performance requirements
- Date when the measure came into force
- 24 March 2014
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Statutory Instruments 29 of 2014.
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- The National Drug Policy and Authority (Registration) Regulations, 2014.
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Uganda
- Coded list of objectives
- A: Protection of human life and health
- Description of the measure
- 27 (1) A person who intends to manufacture, import or export a surgical instrument shall, prior to the manufacture, importation or exportation of the surgical instrument, apply to the Authority for registration of the surgical instrument.
(2) An application for registration of a surgical instrument shall be made to the Authority in the prescribed Form 7 of Schedule 6 to these Regulations. - Reference of the measure
- Part III Regulation 27 (1) & (2) ; Form 7
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
- Description
- Surgical instrument
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world -
Applied by South Africa on the entire world for
The measure came into effect on 17 September 2004
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- P14: Product quality, safety, or performance requirements
- Date when the measure came into force
- 17 September 2004
- Publication where the measure is specified
- GOVERNMENT GAZETIE, 17 SEPTEMBER 2004
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- MEAT SAFETY ACT, 2000 (ACT No. 40 OF 2000)
- Country/Region applying the measure
- South Africa
- Coded list of objectives
- X: For purposes n.e.s.
- Description of the measure
- 125. (1) Meat may only be exported from abattoirs or plants that are graded as high throughput and
are registered as export establishments.
(2) The owner who wants to export meat must apply for the registration of his or her abattoir or plant as an export establishment with the national executive officer.
(3) Meat intended for export must be marked according to the requirements of the importing country.
(4)The reefer in which meat is to be exported must be sealed at the time of its loading with a seal bearing a unique seal number - Reference of the measure
- Part IX Section 125
- Measure also domestic
- No
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out PG: 13 Meat products and Fresh or chilled meat No - Description
- Meat
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world 17 September 2004 - Description
- All countries
-
Applied by South Africa on the entire world for 1101.00: Wheat or meslin flour., 1102.20: - Maize (corn) flour, 1103.11: -- Of wheat, 1103.13: -- Of maize (corn), 1103.20.10: -- Of wheat, 1103.20.90: -- Other, 1104.23: -- Of maize (corn), 1104.29.90: --- Other, 1107.10.10: -- Of wheat, 1107.10.90: -- Other, 1107.20.10: -- Of wheat, 1107.20.90: -- Other, 1108.11: -- Wheat starch, 1108.12: -- Maize (corn) starch and 1109: Wheat gluten, whether or not dried.
The measure came into effect on 14 November 2014
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- P14: Product quality, safety, or performance requirements
- Date when the measure came into force
- 14 November 2014
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Government Gazette 14 November 2014
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- MARKETING OF AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS ACT, 1996 (ACT NO. 47 OF 1996); Establsiment of statutory measure-regulations in respect of manufacturers, importers and exporters of Maize products and wheaten products
- Country/Region applying the measure
- South Africa
- Coded list of objectives
- X: For purposes n.e.s.
- Description of the measure
- 5.(1) All Manufacturers, importers and exporters of maize or wheaten products shall register with SAGIS in the manner set out in clause 6. This shall also include any person who acts in the capacity of a aforementioned persons
(2) Each person who becomes a manufacturer, importer or exporter of maize products or wheatn products after the date at which this statutory measure comes into force shall register with SAGIS within 30 Days after he becomes such a manufacturer, importer or exporter;
(3) Upon registration of an applicant by SAGIS a certificate of registration is to be issued to him;
(4) The registration certificate issued in terms of sub-clause (3) shall expire when it is cancelled by SAGIS of when the statutory measure is revoked;
(5) The provisions of sub-cluase 4 shall apply mutatis mutandis to persons who are already registered with SAGIS at the time of this publication;
(6) Every manufacturer, importer and exporter of maize products or wheaten products, shall notify SAGIS in writing within 30 days after he has caused to act in that capacity where upon his registration will be cancelled - Reference of the measure
- section 5
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 1101.00 Wheat or meslin flour. Yes wheat flour 1102.20 - Maize (corn) flour No 1103.11 -- Of wheat No 1103.13 -- Of maize (corn) No 1103.20.10 -- Of wheat No 1103.20.90 -- Other Yes Of maize 1104.23 -- Of maize (corn) No 1104.29.90 --- Other Yes Of wheat 1107.10.10 -- Of wheat No 1107.10.90 -- Other Yes Of maize 1107.20.10 -- Of wheat No 1107.20.90 -- Other Yes Of maize 1108.11 -- Wheat starch No 1108.12 -- Maize (corn) starch No 1109 Wheat gluten, whether or not dried. No - Description
- maize or wheaten products
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world 14 November 2014 - Description
- All countries
-
Applied by South Africa on the entire world for 0802.90: - Other and 2008.99.90: --- Other
The measure came into effect on 01 March 2016
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- P14: Product quality, safety, or performance requirements
- Date when the measure came into force
- 01 March 2016
- Publication where the measure is specified
- GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 6 November 2015
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- MARKETING OF AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS ACT, 1996 (ACT NO. 47 OF 1996) ESTABLISHMENT OF STATUTORY MEASURE: REGISTRATION OF PRODUCERS, PROCESSORS, IMPORTERS AND EXPORTERS OF PECAN NUTS AND PECAN NUT PRODUCTS
- Country/Region applying the measure
- South Africa
- The rationale of the measure
- The purpose and aims of the statutory measure is to compel the parties set out herein to register with the South African Pecan Nut Producers Association NPC (SAPPA). Registration is necessary to assist SAPPA in ensuring that continuous, timeous and accurate information relating to the products as defined, is available to all role players. Market information is deemed essential for all role players in order for them to make informed decisions. By combining compulsory registration with the keeping of information and the rendering of returns on an individual basis, market information for the whole of the industry can by processed and disseminated and will form the basis for the collection of levies where applicable and appropriate.
The establishment of the measure would assist in promoting the efficiency of the marketing of pecan nuts and pecan nut products. The viability of the pecan nut industry
will thus be enhanced. The measure will not be detrimental to the number of employment opportunities or fair labor practice.
The measure will be administered by SAPPA, a non-profit company established in terms of the Companies Act (as amended), 2008 (Act 71 of 2008). SAPPA will implement and administer the measure as set out in the Schedule - Coded list of objectives
- X: For purposes n.e.s.
- Description of the measure
- Registration of parties concerned
5.(1) All producers, growers, processors, packers, importers and exporters of pecan nuts and/or pecan nut products shall register with SAPPA in the manner prescribed in clause 6.
(2)Each person or entity who becomes a producer, grower, processor, packer, importer and/or exporter of pecan nuts and/or pecan nut products shall register with SAPPA.
(3)A person shall have a choice to register as either a producer or processor or importer or exporter.
(4) A person who is a producer as well as a processor or importer or exporter shall register as a producer and as processor or importer or exporter.
Application for registration
6. Application for registration shall –
(1) be made within thirty (30) days of the commencement of this statutory measure, and in the case of a person becoming a party as contemplated in clause 5 after such date of commencement, within thirty (30) days of becoming such a party;
(2) be made on the application form obtainable free of charge from SAPPA;
(3) be submitted, when forwarded by post, to – SAPPA
PO Box 32140 TOTIUSDAL 0127
(4) when delivered by hand, be delivered to – SAPPA
353 24th Avenue Villieria
Pretoria 0186
(5) when sent by telefax, be addressed to – 012 329 9869
(6) when sent by E-mail, addressed to – admin@sappamail.net
Commencement and period of validity
7.This statutory measure shall come into operation on 1 March 2016 and will lapse 4 years later. - Reference of the measure
- Section 5-6
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 0802.90 - Other Yes pecan nuts 2008.99.90 --- Other Yes pecan nut products - Description
- pecan nuts and pecan nut products
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world 01 March 2016 - Description
- All countries
-
Applied by South Africa on the entire world for 0701: Potatoes, fresh or chilled.
The measure came into effect on 12 June 2015
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- P14: Product quality, safety, or performance requirements
- Date when the measure came into force
- 12 June 2015
- Publication where the measure is specified
- GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 12 June 2015
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- MARKETING OF AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS ACT, 1996 (ACT NO. 47 OF 1996);Registration of certification bodies, exports, fresh produce markets, importers, market agents, packaging, pre-packaging, processors and traders
- Country/Region applying the measure
- South Africa
- Coded list of objectives
- X: For purposes n.e.s.
- Description of the measure
- Registration of parties Concerned
5(1) The following parts must register as such with the administrator in the manner set out in clause 6
(a) Importers
(b)Prepackaging material importers
(c) Exporters
(2) A person who is required to register for more than one category listed in subclause (1) must complete a separate application registration for each category
(6) Application Form
(1) An application for registration in the case of person becoming a party in terms of clause 5(1) , must be submitted within 30 days after such a party.
(2) An application for registration must be made on application form obtainable free of charge from the administrator;
(3) The application form must be completed and signed by a person duly authorised thereto - Reference of the measure
- Section 5 & 6
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 0701 Potatoes, fresh or chilled. No - Description
- Potatos
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world 06 June 2015 - Description
- All countries
-
Applied by South Africa for 2710.91: -- Containing polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs), polychlorinated terphenyls (PCTs) or polybrominated biphenyls (PBBs)
The measure came into effect on 10 July 2014
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- P14: Product quality, safety, or performance requirements
- Date when the measure came into force
- 10 July 2014
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Government Gazette No. 37818, 10 July 2014
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Regulations To Phase-Out The Use Of Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCBs) Materials And Polychlorinated Biphenyl (PCBs) Contaminated Materials
- Country/Region applying the measure
- South Africa
- Coded list of objectives
- X: For purposes n.e.s.
- Description of the measure
- 3. (1) Subject to the provisions of these Regulations and unless a person complies with regulation 5
and 6 of these Regulations, no person may -
(a) use, process, or produce PCB materials or PCB contaminated materials;
(b) import PCB materials or PCB contaminated materials into the Republic of South Africa, or export PCB materials or PCB contaminated materials from South Africa; or
(c) sell PCB materials or PCB contaminated materials in South Africa.
(2) The provisions of sub-regulation (1) do not apply to persons who import PCB waste from a State which is a member of South African Development Community, for the purpose of treatment or safe disposal at a facility authorised in terms of section 20 of Environmental Conservation Act, 1989 (Act No. 73 of 1989) or section 49 of National Environmental Management: Waste Act, 2008 (Act No. 59 of 2008).
Registration
5. (1) Any person who possesses articles must register with the Director-General within 90 days of promulgation of these Regulations.
(2) A person contemplated in sub regulation (1) must register in a form obtainable from the Department.
(3) The Director-General must acknowledge receipt and issue the registration number within 30 days of receipt.
(4) The Director-General may on receipt of the registration form, request incomplete information to be furnished in writing or amendments to be effected on the registration form and the amended registration form to be resubmitted within a specified time frame.
(5) A person who is registered in accordance with sub-regulation (1) must notify the Director-General of any changes in any material detail which has been provided as part of the registration within 30 days of such change taking place. - Reference of the measure
- Regulations 3 and 5
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 2710.91 -- Containing polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs), polychlorinated terphenyls (PCTs) or polybrominated biphenyls (PBBs) Yes Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCBs) materials and Polychlorinated Biphenyl (PCBs) contaminated materials - Description
- Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCBs) materials and Polychlorinated Biphenyl (PCBs) contaminated materials
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
- Description
- All countries
-
Applied by South Africa on the entire world for 0802.90: - Other and 2008.19: -- Other, including mixtures
The measure came into effect on 06 November 2015
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- P14: Product quality, safety, or performance requirements
- Date when the measure came into force
- 06 November 2015
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Government Gazatte 6/11/2015
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- MARKETING OF AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS ACT, 1996 (ACT NO. 47 OF 1996)REGISTRATION OF PRODUCERS, PROCESSORS, IMPORTERS AND EXPORTERS OF PECAN NUTS AND PECAN NUT PRODUCTS
- Country/Region applying the measure
- South Africa
- Coded list of objectives
- X: For purposes n.e.s.
- Description of the measure
- Registration of parties concerned
5.(1) All producers, growers, processors, packers, importers and exporters of pecan nuts and/or pecan nut products shall register with SAPPA in the manner prescribed in clause 6.
(2) Each person or entity who becomes a producer, grower, processor, packer, importer and/or exporter of pecan nuts and/or pecan nut products shall register with SAPPA.
(3) A person shall have a choice to register as either a producer or processor or importer or exporter.
(4) A person who is a producer as well as a processor or importer or exporter shall register as a producer and as processor or importer or exporter.
Application for registration
6. Application for registration shall –
(1) be made within thirty (30) days of the commencement of this statutory measure, and in the case of a person becoming a party as contemplated in clause 5 after such date of commencement, within thirty (30) days of becoming such a party;
(2) be made on the application form obtainable free of charge from SAPPA;
(3) be submitted, when forwarded by post, to – SAPPA
PO Box 32140 TOTIUSDAL 0127
(4) when delivered by hand, be delivered to – SAPPA
353 24th Avenue Villieria
Pretoria 0186
(5) when sent by telefax, be addressed to – 012 329 9869
(6) when sent by E-mail, addressed to – admin@sappamail.net
Commencement and period of validity
7.This statutory measure shall come into operation on 1 March 2016 and will lapse 4 years later. - Reference of the measure
- Section 5-7
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 0802.90 - Other Yes pecan nuts 2008.19 -- Other, including mixtures Yes pecan nut products - Description
- pecan nuts and/or pecan nut products
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world 06 November 2015 - Description
- All countries
-
Applied by South Africa on the entire world for 1209.21: -- Lucerne (alfalfa) seeds and 1214.90: - Other
The measure came into effect on 01 May 2013
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- P14: Product quality, safety, or performance requirements
- Date when the measure came into force
- 01 May 2013
- Publication where the measure is specified
- 12 No. 36393 GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 26 APRIL 2013
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- the Marketing of Agricultural Products Act, 1996 (Act No. 47 of 1996)
- Country/Region applying the measure
- South Africa
- Coded list of objectives
- B: Protection of life and health of animals
- Description of the measure
- 5.(1) Any Lucerne seed or Lucerne hay dealer, Lucerne hay processor or Lucerne producer shall register with the National Lucerne Trust.
(2) Registration shall be done immediately upon receipt of a registration form obtainable free of charge for this purpose from the National Lucerne Trust, and must -
(a) be submitted, when forwarded by post, to -
The Manager National Lucerne Trust P.O. Box 185 OUDTSHOORN 6620
(b) when delivered by hand, be delivered to -
The Manager National Lucerne Trust 152 St John Street OUDTSHOORN 6625
(c) when sent by telefax, be addressed to -044 - 2792838 - Reference of the measure
- Section 5
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 1209.21 -- Lucerne (alfalfa) seeds No 1214.90 - Other Yes Lucerne hay - Description
- Lucerne seed and Lucerne hay
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world 01 May 2013 - Description
- All countries
-
Applied by Zambia on the entire world
The measure came into effect on 01 July 2015
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- P14: Product quality, safety, or performance requirements
- Date when the measure came into force
- 01 July 2015
- Publication where the measure is specified
- The Mines and Minerals Development Act, 2016 (Act No. 11 of 2015)
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- The Mines and Minerals Development Act 2015
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Zambia
- Coded list of objectives
- E: Protection of the environment
- Description of the measure
- 13 (2) The following non-mining rights may be granted under this Act—
(d) mineral export permit - Reference of the measure
- DIVISION 1 : Section 13(2d)
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
- Description
- Minerals
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world -
Applied by Zambia on the entire world
The measure came into effect on 01 April 1968
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- P14: Product quality, safety, or performance requirements
- Date when the measure came into force
- 01 April 1968
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Tobacco Act.
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Tobacco Act
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Zambia
- Coded list of objectives
- A: Protection of human life and health
- Description of the measure
- 30. Any grower who-
(b) exports on consignment or otherwise any class of tobacco for which he is not registered;
shall be guilty of an offence. - Reference of the measure
- Regulation 30(b)
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
- Description
- Tobacco
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world -
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- P14: Product quality, safety, or performance requirements
- Date when the measure came into force
- 01 July 1955
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Customs and excise Act as at January 2015
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Customs and excise Act as amended by G.N No 407 of 1963 and Act No. 4 of 1999
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Zambia
- Coded list of objectives
- X: For purposes n.e.s.
- Description of the measure
- 84 A. Any person who makes an entry for imported goods or goods which are to be imported or exported, shall, on making the entry, classify such goods in accordance with the First Schedule (Act No. 2 of 2008)
84B If the Commissioner General is satisfied that a tariff classification made under section eighty-four A-
(a) is inconsistent with the First Schedule; or
(b) is for any reason incorrect; the Commissioner-General shall amend such tariff classification, and the tariff classification as amended shall apply for purposes of this Act. (Act No. 2 of 2008)
84C. (1) An application for an advance tariff ruling in respect of imported goods, or goods to be imported or exported, may be made, by any person, to the Commissioner-General.
(2) An application for an advance tariff ruling referred to in subsection (1) shall be in the prescribed form and shall-
(a) contain a detailed description of the goods in question;
(b) state the suggested tariff classification of the goods in question;
(c) state the basis for the suggested tariff classification of the goods;
(d) where possible, be accompanied by a sample of the goods in question; and
(e) contain such other information as the Commissioner-General may require.
(3) Where the information provided by an applicant under subsection
(2) is not sufficient to enable the Commissioner-General to make a ruling on the tariff classification of the goods in question, the Commissioner-General shall require additional information from the applicant, prior to processing the application.
(4) The Commissioner-General shall, within ten working days from the date of receipt of a complete application, issue an advance tariff ruling, in accordance with the First Schedule, if the Commissioner-General is satisfied-
(a) that the application relates to an importation or exportation of goods actually envisaged;
(b) that the goods in respect of which the application is made are not the subject of litigation; or
(c) where the goods have already been imported, that the goods are not the subject of a dispute between the applicant and the Authority:Provided that if the Commissioner-General, fails to issue an advance
tariff ruling within the period specified in this subsection, the Commissioner - General shall notify the applicant in writing stating the reasons for the failure and advise the applicant when a ruling shall be made
(5) The Commissioner-General may refuse to issue an advance tariff ruling under this section if the Commissioner-General is not satisfied with respect to any of the matters specified in paragraphs (a), (b) and (c) of
subsection (4).
(6) Where the Commissioner-General refuses to issue an advance tariff ruling under this section, the Commissioner-General shall notify the applicant in writing of the refusal to J: issue an advance tariff ruling and shall state the reasons for the refusal.
(7) An advance tariff ruling issued under this section shall -
(a) describe the particular goods in respect of which itis issued; and
(b) be valid for such period as the Minister may, on the recommendation of the Authority, by statutory instrument, prescribe.
(Act No. 2 of 2008)
84E. An advance tariff ruling issued under section eighty-four C shall be applied solely-
(a) in respect of particular goods where it is established to the satisfaction of the Commissioner-General that the goods in question conform in all material respects to those described in the advance tariff ruling so issued; and
(b) for the purpose of determining-
(i) import or export duties; and
(ii) rebates, remissions or refunds.
(Act No. 2 of 2008)
84F Where an entry is made on the basis of an advance tariff ruling issued by the Commissioner-General under this Act, and a question arises concerning the tariff classification of the goods, the burden of proof shall be on the person claiming that the advance tariff ruling was made by the Commissioner-General.(Act No. 2 of 2008) - Reference of the measure
- Part III A Para 84 A to F
- 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 1955 - Description
- All exports
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Zambia 01 July 1955 - Description
- Zambia
P14: Product quality, safety, or performance requirements



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