Non-Tariff Barriers

Complaint

Complaint number

NTB-000-135  

NTB Type

2.7. International taxes and charges levied on imports and other tariff measures  

Complaint

Botswana imposes ad- hoc import levies on fresh produce  

Status note

Botswana reported that the levies are no longer obtaining  

Progress update note

Botswana reported that they impose control measures such as the closing of border gates/ not allowing importation of fresh produce when we have a higher harvest. Ministry of Trade and Industry is undertaking consultations on the review of the Control of Goods, Prices and Other Charges Act.  

Policy or regulatory NTB

Yes 

Location

Botswana: Ministry of Agriculture (Non-government institution)  

Reporting Country or Region

South Africa  

Country specific trade issue

No  

Date of incident

2009-07-27  

Status

Resolved  

Date of resolution

2012-05-03  

Product Description

Fresh Produce

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• Arabic
• French
• Portuguese

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Total value

0  

Date reported

2009-07-27 00:00  

Modified

2012-05-03 09:10