Non-Tariff Barriers

Complaint

Complaint number

NTB-000-911  

NTB Type

8.1. Government Policy and regulations  

Complaint

Zambia applies 0% tolerance on Gross Weight at all Weigh Bridge Stations when all the other counties on the North – South Corridor allows 2 – 5% tolerance on Gross Weight as allowance for weigh bridge weight variances, since weigh bridges give varying weights at any given time which results in fining transporters unnecessarily. The expectation is that Zambia should apply a 2% tolerance on gross weight thereby removing the current challenge faced by foreign operators in the country.  

Status note

During the 8th Meeting of NTBs Focal Points held on 8- 10 July 2020, Zambia reported that it applies a 5% tolerance on Gross Weight at all Weigh Bridges. Zimbabwe needs to clarify whether they are still experiencing challenges. If not it should be considered resolved  

Progress update note

1.On 17 October 2019, Zambia Focal Point reported that they were following up on the matter and would provide feedback as soon as possible  

Policy or regulatory NTB

Yes 

Location

Zambia: All Zambia Weighbridges (Weighbridge)  

Reporting Country or Region

Zimbabwe  

Country specific trade issue

No  

Date of incident

2019-10-15  

Status

Resolved  

Date of resolution

2020-07-10  

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Total value

0  

Date reported

2019-10-15 19:16  

Modified

2020-07-10 13:58