Non-Tariff Barriers

Complaint

Complaint number

NTB-000-619  

NTB Type

8.1. Government Policy and regulations  

Complaint

This complaint is registered by FESARTA.
South African-registered trucks are required to be escorted by the Mozambique authorities, from the Cuchamano border post, along the Tete Corridor, to their destinations. They are charged US$100 to the Zobue border post and US$150 to the Calomue border post.
Transporters have confirmed that they would prefer not to be escorted, as it delays their trips.
If the Mozambique authorities insist on escorting the vehicles, then the cost should be covered by Mozambique. Transporters should not have to pay for something that they do not want and it should be included in the Mozambique authorities' budget.  

Status note

On 03 July 2014 FESARTA reported that they had received communication from the Mozambique authorities that escorts are only required under exceptional cases, and no charges can be made. This NTB is therefore resolved.  

Progress update note

On 10 January 2014, Mozambique Focal point reiterated that escort fees are illegal.Circular nº09/GD/DRC/2013, of 1st July, published in all customs branches, states that (i) The Fiscal Escort happens only and uniquely in the case of customs transit of high risk merchandise in terms of loss of revenue (i) In this case, Mozambique Revenue Authority will have to support the Escort expenses, (iii) it was prohibited to collect any escort fee.

The authorities are investigating what is really hapenning with regards to this complaint.

Inthe meantime, can FESARTA confirm whether this problem is still being encountered?  

Policy or regulatory NTB

No 

Location

Mozambique: Tete Corridor (Other)  

Reporting Country or Region

South Africa  

Country specific trade issue

No  

Date of incident

2014-01-10  

Status

Resolved  

Date of resolution

2014-07-02  

Product Description

All products

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Total value

0  

Date reported

2014-01-10 11:08  

Modified

2014-07-03 13:34