Non-tariff Measures
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Applied by Tanzania on the entire world
The measure came into effect on 18 December 2014
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B7: Product quality, safety or performance requirements
- Date when the measure came into force
- 18 December 2014
- Publication where the measure is specified
- TZS 353: 2014- EAS 11: 2013
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- TZS 353: 2014- EAS 11: 2013 Galvanized plain and corrugated steel sheets — Specification
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Tanzania
- Coded list of objectives
- X: For purposes n.e.s.
- Description of the measure
- Specifies requirements and methods of sampling, testing and marking for galvanized plain and corrugated steel sheets for roofing, cladding, fencing, fabrication and general use.
- Reference of the measure
- Clause 1- 9.
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
- Description
- Galvanized plain and corrugated steel sheets
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world -
Applied by Tanzania for 1508.90.00: - Other
The measure came into effect on 18 December 2014
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B7: Product quality, safety or performance requirements
- Date when the measure came into force
- 18 December 2014
- Publication where the measure is specified
- TZS 49: 2014
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- TZS 49: 2014 Edible groundnut oil — Specification
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Tanzania
- Description of the measure
- This measure specifies the requirements and methods of sampling and test for edible groundnut oil derived from seeds of Arachis hypogaea L. (groundnuts, peanuts). The standard does not apply to groundnut oil intended for further processing in order to render it suitable for human consumption
- Reference of the measure
- Clause 4, 5, 6, 7,8, 9 and 10
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 1508.90.00 - Other No - Description
- TZS 49: 2014
Edible groundnut oil — Specification
Clause 4, 5, 6, 7,8, 9 and 10
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
- Description
- Entire World
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Applied by Tanzania on the entire world for 9609.90.00: - Other
The measure came into effect on 12 August 1980
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B7: Product quality, safety or performance requirements
- Date when the measure came into force
- 12 August 1980
- Publication where the measure is specified
- TZS 70:1980
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- TZS 70: 1980, Coloured chalks – Moulded – Specification
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Tanzania
- The rationale of the measure
- The objective of this measure is to prescribe the requirements and the methods of sampling and test
for coloured moulded chalks, intended primarily for writing on boards with a smooth surface. - Description of the measure
- This standard prescribes the requirements and the methods of sampling and test for coloured moulded chalks, intended primarily for writing on boards with a smooth surface.
- Reference of the measure
- Reference clause, 4, 5 and 6
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 9609.90.00 - Other Yes Coloured moulded chalk - Description
- Coloured moulded chalk
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world - Description
- Entire World
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Applied by Tanzania on the entire world
The measure came into effect on 17 November 2009
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B7: Product quality, safety or performance requirements
- Date when the measure came into force
- 17 November 2009
- Publication where the measure is specified
- TZS 417:2009
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- TZS 417:2009 Roasted and ground coffee – Specification
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Tanzania
- Coded list of objectives
- A: Protection of human life and health
- Description of the measure
- Prescribes the requirements and methods of sampling, testing, packaging, marking and labelling for roasted and ground coffee.
- Reference of the measure
- Clause 4 and 5
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
- Description
- Roasted and ground coffee
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world -
Applied by Tanzania on the entire world for 09: Coffee, tea, mate and spices and 2103.90.00: - Other
The measure came into effect on 06 July 2012
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B7: Product quality, safety or performance requirements
- Date when the measure came into force
- 06 July 2012
- Publication where the measure is specified
- TZS 1536: 2012
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- TZS 1536: 2012 Spices and condiments – Cumin specification
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Tanzania
- The rationale of the measure
- The objective of this measure is to ensure the safety and quality of cumin produced and/ or traded in the country.
- Description of the measure
- This measure prescribes the requirements and methods of sampling and test for fruits of cumin (Cuminum cyminum L.).
- Reference of the measure
- Clause 3, 4, 5, 6, and 7
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 09 Coffee, tea, mate and spices Yes Spices 2103.90.00 - Other Yes Condiments - Description
- Spices and condiments
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world -
Applied by Tanzania for 9001.40.00: - Spectacle lenses of glass and 9001.50.00: - Spectacle lenses of other materials
The measure came into effect on 06 July 2012
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B7: Product quality, safety or performance requirements
- Date when the measure came into force
- 06 July 2012
- Publication where the measure is specified
- TZS 1548-1: 2012
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- TZS 1548-1: 2012 Ophthalmic optics – Semi-finished spectacle lens blanks – Part 1: Specifications for single-vision and multifocal lens blanks
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Tanzania
- Description of the measure
- This measure specifies requirements for the optical and geometrical properties of semi-finished
single-vision and multifocal spectacle lens blanks. - Reference of the measure
- Clause 5 and 7
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 9001.40.00 - Spectacle lenses of glass Yes Semi-finished spectacle lens blanks 9001.50.00 - Spectacle lenses of other materials Yes Semi-finished spectacle lens blanks - Description
- TZS 1548-1: 2012
Ophthalmic optics – Semi-finished spectacle lens blanks – Part 1: Specifications for single-vision and multifocal lens
blanks
Clause 5 and 7
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
- Description
- Entire World
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Applied by Tanzania on the entire world for 2306.90.00: - Other
The measure came into effect on 06 July 2012
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B7: Product quality, safety or performance requirements
- Date when the measure came into force
- 06 July 2012
- Publication where the measure is specified
- TZS 1535: 2012
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- TZS 1535: 2012 Roasted cashew kernels – Specification
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Tanzania
- The rationale of the measure
- The objective of this measure it to guide processors/exporters/importer in achieving safety and quality of roasted cashew kernels required for domestic, export and import market.
- Description of the measure
- This measure specifies requirements and methods of sampling and test for roasted cashew kernels obtained from nuts of cashew tree (Anacardium occidentale, L)
- Reference of the measure
- Clause 4, 5, 6, 7, and 8
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 2306.90.00 - Other Yes Roasted cashew kernels - Description
- Roasted cashew kernels
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world -
Applied by Tanzania for 9001.40.00: - Spectacle lenses of glass and 9001.50.00: - Spectacle lenses of other materials
The measure came into effect on 06 July 2012
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B7: Product quality, safety or performance requirements
- Date when the measure came into force
- 06 July 2012
- Publication where the measure is specified
- TZS 1548-2: 2012
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- TZS 1548-2: 2012 Ophthalmic optics – Semi-finished spectacle lens blanks – Part 2: Specifications for progressive power lens blanks
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Tanzania
- Description of the measure
- This measure specifies requirements for the optical and geometrical properties of semi-finished
progressive power spectacle lens blanks. - Reference of the measure
- Clause 5, 7 and 8
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 9001.40.00 - Spectacle lenses of glass Yes Semi-finished spectacle lens blanks 9001.50.00 - Spectacle lenses of other materials Yes Semi-finished spectacle lens blanks - Description
- TZS 1548-2: 2012
Ophthalmic optics – Semi-finished spectacle lens blanks –Part 2: Specifications for progressive power lens blanks
Clause 5, 7 and 8
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
- Description
- Entire World
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Applied by Tanzania on the entire world
The measure came into effect on 10 September 2015
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B7: Product quality, safety or performance requirements
- Date when the measure came into force
- 10 September 2015
- Publication where the measure is specified
- TZS 446: 2015
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- TZS 446: 2015 Smoked fish — Specification
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Tanzania
- Coded list of objectives
- A: Protection of human life and health and G: Protection of national security
- Description of the measure
- Specifies requirements, methods of sampling, testing, hygiene, food additives, packaging, marking and labelling for smoke flavoured fish, smoked fish and smoke dried fish intended for human consumption or for further processing. The standard covers all fish species.
- Reference of the measure
- Clause 4, 5, 6, 7 and 9
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
- Description
- Smoked fish
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world -
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B7: Product quality, safety or performance requirements
- Date when the measure came into force
- 06 November 2015
- Publication where the measure is specified
- TZS 1571:2015
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- TZS 1571:2015 Rural and urban addressing
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Tanzania
- The rationale of the measure
- The objective of this measure was to develop rural and urban addressing to be used by addressing authorities in order to fulfill their custodial responsibilities and maintenance, accuracy and quality addressing in a manner that is consistent across the country. It is also intended to be used by other stakeholders as guidance for maintenance of quality addressing.
- Description of the measure
- This measure provides requirements for assigning addresses in urban and rural areas; naming roads, streets, buildings and localities; recording and mapping the related information; assigning postcodes; and signage related to the above issues
- Reference of the measure
- Clause 4, 5, 6 and 7
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
- Description
- TZS 1571:2015
Rural and urban addressing
Clause 4, 5, 6 and 7
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
- Description
- Entire World
-
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B7: Product quality, safety or performance requirements
- Date when the measure came into force
- 07 August 2015
- Publication where the measure is specified
- THE UGANDA GAZETTE Vol. CVIII No. 43 of 7 August 2015
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- US ISO 8217:2012, Petroleum products — Fuels (class F) — Specifications of marine fuels
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Uganda
- Description of the measure
- This Uganda Standard specifies the requirements for petroleum fuels for use in marine diesel engines and boilers, prior to appropriate treatment before use. The specifications for fuels in this standard can also be applicable to fuels for stationary diesel engines of the same or similar make and type as those used for marine purposes. This standard specifies four categories of distillate fuel, one of which is for diesel engines for emergency purposes. It also specifies six categories of residual fuel.
- Reference of the measure
- US ISO 8217:2012
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
- Description
- marine fuels
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
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Applied by Uganda for 3405.20.00: - Polishes, creams and similar preparations for the maintenance of wooden furniture, floors or other woodwork
The measure came into effect on 21 April 2015
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B7: Product quality, safety or performance requirements
- Date when the measure came into force
- 21 April 2015
- Publication where the measure is specified
- UGANDA GAZETTE Vol. CVIII No. 20 of 21 April 2015
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- US 1565:2014, Standard specification for water emulsion floor polish
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Uganda
- Description of the measure
- This Uganda Standard covers floor polish intended for use on all non-wood floors and on sealed-wood floors.
- Reference of the measure
- US 1565:2014
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 3405.20.00 - Polishes, creams and similar preparations for the maintenance of wooden furniture, floors or other woodwork Yes water emulsion floor polish - Description
- water emulsion floor polish
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
-
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B7: Product quality, safety or performance requirements
- Date when the measure came into force
- 07 August 2015
- Publication where the measure is specified
- THE UGANDA GAZETTE Vol. CVIII No. 43 of 7 August 2015
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- US ISO 13085:2014, Petroleum and natural gas industries — Aluminium alloy pipe for use as tubing for wells
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Uganda
- Description of the measure
- This Uganda Standard specifies the technical delivery condition, manufacturing process, material requirements, configuration and dimensions, and verification and inspection procedures for aluminium alloy pipes for use as tubing for wells in petroleum and natural gas industries.
- Reference of the measure
- US ISO 13085:2014
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
- Description
- Aluminium alloy pipe
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
-
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B7: Product quality, safety or performance requirements
- Date when the measure came into force
- 07 August 2015
- Publication where the measure is specified
- THE UGANDA GAZETTE Vol. CVIII No. 43 of 7 August 2015
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- US ISO 15546:2011, Petroleum and natural gas industries — Aluminium alloy drill pipe
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Uganda
- Description of the measure
- This Uganda Standard specifies the technical delivery conditions, manufacturing process, material requirements, configuration and dimensions, and verification and inspection procedures for aluminium alloy drill pipes with or without attached steel tool joints, for use in drilling and production operations in the petroleum and natural gas industries.
- Reference of the measure
- US ISO 15546:2011
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
- Description
- Aluminium alloy drill pipe
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
-
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B7: Product quality, safety or performance requirements
- Date when the measure came into force
- 07 August 2015
- Publication where the measure is specified
- THE UGANDA GAZETTE Vol. CVIII No. 43 of 7 August 2015
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- US ISO 27627:2014, Petroleum and natural gas industries — Aluminium alloy drill pipe thread connection gauging
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Uganda
- Description of the measure
- This Uganda Standard specifies the technical delivery condition, manufacturing process, material requirements, configuration and dimensions, and verification and inspection procedures for aluminium alloy drill pipes manufactured in accordance with US ISO 15546.
- Reference of the measure
- US ISO 27627:2014
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
- Description
- Aluminium alloy drill pipe
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
-
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B7: Product quality, safety or performance requirements
- Date when the measure came into force
- 07 August 2015
- Publication where the measure is specified
- THE UGANDA GAZETTE Vol. CVIII No. 43 of 7 August 2015
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- US ISO 10424-1:2004, Petroleum and natural gas industries — Rotary drilling equipment — Part 1: Rotary drill stem elements
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Uganda
- Description of the measure
- This Uganda Standard specifies requirements for the following drill stem elements: upper and lower Kelly valves; square and hexagonal kellys; drill stem subs; standard steel and non-magnetic drill collars; drilling and coring bits.
- Reference of the measure
- US ISO 10424-1:2004
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
- Description
- Rotary drilling equipment
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
-
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B7: Product quality, safety or performance requirements
- Date when the measure came into force
- 07 August 2015
- Publication where the measure is specified
- THE UGANDA GAZETTE Vol. CVIII No. 43 of 7 August 2015
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- US ISO 10424-2:2007, Petroleum and natural gas industries — Rotary drilling equipment — Part 2: Threading and gauging of rotary shouldered thread connections
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Uganda
- Description of the measure
- This Uganda Standard specifies requirements on rotary shouldered connections for use in petroleum and natural gas industries, including dimensional requirements on threads and thread gauges, stipulations on gauging practice, gauge specifications, as well as instruments and methods for inspection of thread connections. These connections are intended primarily for use in drill-string components.
- Reference of the measure
- US ISO 10424-2:2007
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
- Description
- Rotary drilling equipment
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
-
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B7: Product quality, safety or performance requirements
- Date when the measure came into force
- 07 August 2015
- Publication where the measure is specified
- THE UGANDA GAZETTE Vol. CVIII No. 43 of 7 August 2015
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- US ISO 16070:2005, Petroleum and natural gas industries — Downhole equipment — Lock mandrels and landing nipples
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Uganda
- Description of the measure
- This Uganda Standard provides the requirements for lock mandrels and landing nipples within the production/injection conduit for the installation of flow control or other equipment used in the petroleum and natural gas industries. It includes the interface connections to the flow control or other equipment, but does not cover the connections to the well conduit.
- Reference of the measure
- US ISO 16070:2005
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
- Description
- Downhole equipment
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
-
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B7: Product quality, safety or performance requirements
- Date when the measure came into force
- 07 August 2015
- Publication where the measure is specified
- THE UGANDA GAZETTE Vol. CVIII No. 43 of 7 August 2015
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- US ISO 17842-2:2015, Safety of amusement rides and amusement devices — Part 2: Operation and use
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Uganda
- Description of the measure
- This Uganda Standard specifies the minimum requirements necessary to ensure the safe maintenance, operation, inspection and testing of the following: mobile, temporary or permanently installed machinery and structures, e.g. roundabouts, swings, boats, ferris wheels, roller coasters, chutes, grandstands, membrane or textile structures, booths, stages, side shows, and structures for artistic aerial displays.
- Reference of the measure
- US ISO 17842-2:2015
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
- Description
- amusement rides and amusement devices
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
-
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B7: Product quality, safety or performance requirements
- Date when the measure came into force
- 21 April 2015
- Publication where the measure is specified
- UGANDA GAZETTE Vol. CVIII No. 20 of 21 April 2015
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- US EAS 203:2014, Boxes for enclosure of electrical accessories — Specification (2nd Edition)
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Uganda
- Description of the measure
- This Uganda Standard specifies requirements for boxes intended to contain one or more electrical accessories and to be recessed into a wall, ceiling or similar flat-surfaced structure.
- Reference of the measure
- US EAS 203:2014
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
- Description
- Boxes for enclosure of electrical accessories
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
B7: Product quality, safety or performance requirements