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Applied by Mauritius on the entire world for
The measure came into effect on 18 June 1994
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- C4: Import monitoring, surveillance and automatic licensing measures
- Date when the measure came into force
- 18 June 1994
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Government Notice No. 102 of 1994
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Excise Regulations 1994
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Mauritius
- The rationale of the measure
- No specific objective stated
- Coded list of objectives
- X: For purposes n.e.s.
- Description of the measure
- 88. No person shall bottle liquor imported or purchased in bulk otherwise than in a liquor depot or a bonded warehouse.
89. Every liquor depot which contains liquor imported or purchased in bulk shall be kept under both customs locks and the manufacturer's locks.
90. (1) Every bottler of liquor shall keep a register in which he shall record the quantity of liquor received, bottled and delivered by him.
(2) Every consignment of imported liquor and every type of liquor shall be recorded separately in the register. - Reference of the measure
- Articles 88, 89 & 90
- Measure also domestic
- No
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out PG: 20 Alcoholic Beverages No - Description
- Liquor
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 Mauritius on the entire world for 2208.90.29: ---- Other, 2208.90.31: ---- In bulk for bottling purposes, 2208.20.29: ---- Other, 2208.20.90: --- Other, 2208.30.10: --- In bulk for bottling purposes:, 2208.30.90: --- Other, 2208.40.10: --- Agricultural rum, 2208.40.20: --- Island recipe rum, 2208.40.90: --- Other, 2208.50.20: --- London gin, 2208.50.90: --- Other, 2208.60.10: --- Vodka produced from alcohol obtained by treating fermented mash of cereals or potato, 2208.60.90: --- Other, 2208.70.00: - Liqueurs and cordials, 2208.90.11: ---- In bulk for bottling purposes, 2208.90.19: ---- Other, 2208.90.21: ---- In can, 2208.90.29: ---- Other, 2208.90.31: ---- In bulk for bottling purposes, 2208.90.39: ---- Other, 2208.90.40: --- Spirits obtained by redistilling alcohol obtained from molasses, sugar cane or its derivatives and by flavouring, sweetening, or further treating the redistilled alcohol, 2208.90.50: --- Spirits obtained by compounding or flavouring alcohol obtained from molasses,sugar cane or its derivatives, 2208.90.60: --- Admixed spirits, 2208.90.90: --- Other, 2402.20.00: - Cigarettes containing tobacco and 2402.90.90: --- Other
The measure came into effect on 18 June 1994
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- C4: Import monitoring, surveillance and automatic licensing measures
- Date when the measure came into force
- 18 June 1994
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Government Notice No. 102 of 1994
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Excise Regulations 1994
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Mauritius
- The rationale of the measure
- No specific objective stated
- Coded list of objectives
- X: For purposes n.e.s.
- Description of the measure
- 99A. (1) For the purposes of section 25 (2) (d) of the Act, no excisable goods specified in the Twelfth Schedule shall, subject to paragraph (3), be manufactured in, or imported into, Mauritius unless the goods are affixed with an excise stamp.
(2) The excise stamp under paragraph (1) shall be affixed in the manner specified in Column 2 of the Twelfth Schedule corresponding to the excisable goods specified in Column 1 of that Schedule.
(4) Every excise stamp shall –
(a) be of such size and colour applicable to the type of excisable goods, as the Director-General may approve;
(b) have a printed ultraviolet background, making any falsification by mechanical or chemical means apparent to the eye;
(c) bear the words ― Mauritius Revenue Authority‖ and the logo thereof;
(d) bear the name of the printer or a mark by which the printer can be identified and a serial number by which it can be identified;
(e) include a reference that the printer has been approved by the Director-General. - Reference of the measure
- Article 90A
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 2208.90.29 ---- Other No 2208.90.31 ---- In bulk for bottling purposes No 2208.20.29 ---- Other No 2208.20.90 --- Other No 2208.30.10 --- In bulk for bottling purposes: No 2208.30.90 --- Other No 2208.40.10 --- Agricultural rum No 2208.40.20 --- Island recipe rum No 2208.40.90 --- Other No 2208.50.20 --- London gin No 2208.50.90 --- Other No 2208.60.10 --- Vodka produced from alcohol obtained by treating fermented mash of cereals or potato No 2208.60.90 --- Other No 2208.70.00 - Liqueurs and cordials No 2208.90.11 ---- In bulk for bottling purposes No 2208.90.19 ---- Other No 2208.90.21 ---- In can No 2208.90.29 ---- Other No 2208.90.31 ---- In bulk for bottling purposes No 2208.90.39 ---- Other No 2208.90.40 --- Spirits obtained by redistilling alcohol obtained from molasses, sugar cane or its derivatives and by flavouring, sweetening, or further treating the redistilled alcohol No 2208.90.50 --- Spirits obtained by compounding or flavouring alcohol obtained from molasses,sugar cane or its derivatives No 2208.90.60 --- Admixed spirits No 2208.90.90 --- Other No 2402.20.00 - Cigarettes containing tobacco No 2402.90.90 --- Other No - Description
- Packet of cigarettes, and goods falling under Heading 2208 of an alcoholic strength of not less than 20 per cent and in containers holding 200ml and above (HS Codes included in the said schedule: 2208.2011
2208.2019
2208.2021
2208.2029
2208.209
2208.301
2208.309
2208.401
2208.402
2208.409
2208.501
2208.502
2208.509
2208.601
2208.609
2208.70
2208.9011
2208.9019
2208.9021
2208.9029
2208.9031
2208.9039
2208.904
2208.905
2208.906
2208.909
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world - Description
- Entire world
-
Applied by Malawi on the entire world for
The measure came into effect on 28 October 1968
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- C4: Import monitoring, surveillance and automatic licensing measures
- Date when the measure came into force
- 28 October 1968
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Control of Goods Act
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Control of Goods Act
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Malawi
- The rationale of the measure
- No specific objective stated
- Coded list of objectives
- X: For purposes n.e.s.
- Description of the measure
- "4 Registration
(1) Any person wishing to be registered as an importer or an exporter under this Act shall make application in writing addressed to the Minister, and shall supply such additional information as the Minister may require.
(2) The Minister may, at his discretion, register the applicant as an importer or exporter, as the case may be, and if he does so register the applicant shall issue him with a certificate of registration in the prescribed form.
(3) The production of a certificate of registration as an importer or exporter, as the case may be, issued under subsection (2) shall be prima facie evidence that the person named therein is so registered." - Reference of the measure
- Paragraph 4
- 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
- All products
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world - Description
- Entire world
-
Applied by Tanzania on the entire world for
The measure came into effect on 01 July 2010
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- C4: Import monitoring, surveillance and automatic licensing measures
- 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
- 179. (1) All goods destined to a free port through the Customs territory, shall be entered using Form C.17.
(2) A person conveying goods under sub-regulation (1) shall execute a security bond using the Customs Bond Form.
(3) A declaration shall not be required by the Customs in respect of goods destined to a free port directly from a foreign port where the information is already available on the documents accompanying the goods which may include commercial invoices, airway bills, bills of lading, dispatch notes, or any other simplified document identifying the goods.
(4) To control the circulation of goods, a free port operator shall maintain proper records of the goods which may include registers, relevant declarations and computer records.
(5) Where goods are destined in a sealed container, box or vehicle, except in the case of exceptionally bulky goods which may not conveniently be contained in a container, box or vehicle, goods intended to be delivered to a freeport shall be consigned to the licensee operating the free port.
(6) The proper officer may at any time enter the premises of a licensee within a freeport to examine any goods and may take measures necessary to prevent loss of revenue, including carrying out audits and physical verification of the goods.
(7) The proper officer may require a licensee to provide any information relevant to a licensee’s operations within the free port, as the proper officer may require.
(8) A person or a vehicle entering or leaving a free port shall use designated entry and exit points and shall comply with the laid down securityrequirements including specified hours of business.
(9) The proper officer may carry out spot checks and search any person or vehicle entering or leaving a free port.
(10) The proper officer shall return a duly certified copy of Form. C. 17 to the licensee for presentation at the port of importation.
(11) The proper officer shall record goods imported from the Customs territory to be used inside a free port for consumption by the persons working in the free port. - Reference of the measure
- part XV Section 179 (6) , (8) & (9)
- 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 2010 - Description
- imports
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world 01 July 2010 -
Applied by Uganda on the entire world
The measure came into effect on 28 March 2014
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- C4: Import monitoring, surveillance and automatic licensing measures
- Date when the measure came into force
- 28 March 2014
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Statutory Instruments 2014, No. 34
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- The National Drug Policy And Authority (Importation And Exportation of Drugs) Regulations, 2014.
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Uganda
- Coded list of objectives
- A: Protection of human life and health
- Description of the measure
- 6(3) An application for a verification certificate, for each drug to be imported shall state
(a) the generic name of the drug and its strength, and in the case of a drug containing more than one active ingredient,
the name and strength of each active ingredient;
(b) the pharmacopoeial specification of the ingredient such as the B.P. U.S.P;
(c) the total quantity of the drug to be imported;
(d) the name of the manufacturer or supplier of the drugs;
(e) the country of origin of the drug;
(f) the proprietary name of the drug, where applicable; and
(g) the registration number of the drugs. - Reference of the measure
- Part II Regulation 6 (3)
- Measure also domestic
- No
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 Zambia on the entire world for
The measure came into effect on 01 July 1955
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- C4: Import monitoring, surveillance and automatic licensing measures
- 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)
85.(1) Every person who makes entry of goods imported or to be imported shall, on making entry, assess the customs value of the goods determined in accordance with the Fifth Schedule of this Act.
(2)Every importer or agent of an importer who makes an assessment pursuant to subsection (1) shall
(a) keep the documents, records and information in respect of that entry in such manner and for such period as is required by or under this Act; and
(b)when required by the Customs Services Division, produce documents, records and information kept under paragraph (a) for the purpose of establishing the accuracy of the assessment.
(Act No. 4 of 1999)
86 (1) If the Commissioner-General is satisfied, that an assessment made under section eighty-five or eighty-eight is
(a) inconsistent with the Fifth Schedule to this Act; or
(b) for any other reason, incorrect; the Commissioner-General may amend that assessment, and that amended assessment shall be the customs value for the purpose of this Act.
(2)The Commissioner-General shall give notice in writing to the importer of
(a)an amended assessment made pursuant to subsection (1); and
(b)the basis for the amended assessment, and where applicable, the provisions of the Fifth Schedule to this Act that are relevant to the amended assessment.
(3)Subsection (1) of this section applies whether or not any duty assessed has been paid.
(4) An importer who is dissatisfied with a decision of the Commissioner-General under this section may, within twenty days after the date on which notice of the decision is given, appeal to the Revenue Appeals Tribunal against that decision.
(Act No. 4 of 1999, Act No 16 of 2013)
87. (1) Where an amount that is required under this Act to be taken into
account for the purpose of assessing duty or for any other purpose is not in Zambian currency, the amount to be so taken into account shall be the equivalent amount in Zambian currency in accordance with a rate of
exchange determined by the Commissioner-General.
(2)Where an amount is required to be converted into Zambian currency Pursuant to subsection (l), the amount shall be converted
(a)in the case of goods in respect of which an entry shall be made, at the rate applying as at the date of importation or the date of the making of the first entry for those goods, whichever is the later date;
(b) in the case of other goods, at the rate applying as at the date of the first assessment of duty on those goods.
(Act No. 4 of 1999) - Reference of the measure
- Part IV para 84,85,86 & 87
- 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
- All imports
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world 01 July 1955 - Description
- All importing countries
-
Applied by Zambia on the entire world for
The measure came into effect on 01 April 2015
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- C4: Import monitoring, surveillance and automatic licensing measures
- Date when the measure came into force
- 01 April 2015
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Statutory Instruments no.54 of 2000, the customs and excise Act Cap 322
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Regulations Sl. S4 of 2000. Updated in April 2015: The customs and excise (General) regulations, 2000
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Zambia
- Description of the measure
- 20. (1) Entry of visitor’’s motor vehicle when imported temporarily in accordance with paragraph (a) of subsection (2) of section thirty-four of the Act shall be made in Form CE 5 set out in the Eighth Schedule. Provided that at ports where facilities are provided for the electronic Form CE5 ( customs import permit), such facility shall be used.
(2) Except with the written permission of the Commissioner-General, any vehicle imported temporarily into Zambia shall be required to make exit within the authorized period.
(3) There shall be charged, levied, collected and paid in respect of any vehicle which is temporarily imported and remains in Zambia in contravention of sub-regulation (2) a fee at the rate set out in part 11 of the first Schedule.
21. A passenger entering Zambia shall not remove any baggage or any other goods accompanying that passenger from customs control, or cause such to be removed until release has been authorised by an officer, and the baggage or goods shall not be delivered by any person responsible for their carriage or safe keeping until the release has been authorized by an officer.
22. (1) Subject to the other provisions of this regulation, entry of goods, not being goods for commercial use, imported by passengers in baggage accompanying them on the same ship, aircraft, train or vehicle other than a train, in accordance with paragraph (b)of subsection (2) of section thirty-four of the Act shall be made by declaration in Form CE 6 set out in the Eighth Schedule - Reference of the measure
- Part III para 20 to 22
- 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 April 2015 - Description
- All imports
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world 01 April 2015 -
Applied by Kenya on the entire world for
The measure came into effect on 23 November 1990
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- C9: Other formalities, n.e.s.
- Date when the measure came into force
- 23 November 1990
- Publication where the measure is specified
- The Republic Of Kenya, Laws of Kenya,Export Processing Zones CAP. 517 [Rev. 2012]
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Export processing Zone Act 1990
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Kenya
- Coded list of objectives
- X: For purposes n.e.s.
- Description of the measure
- 24. Goods deemed to be exported and imported into Kenya Unless otherwise provided under this Act or under any other written law—
(a) goods which are taken out from any part of the customs territory and brought into the export processing zone or services provided from part of the customs territory to an export processing zone shall be deemed to have been exported from Kenya and shall be paid for in convertible currency; and
(b) goods which are brought out of an export processing zone and taken into any part of the customs territory for use therein or services provided from an export processing zone to any part of the customs territory shall be deemed to be imported into Kenya. - Reference of the measure
- Part VII para 24 (b)
- 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 22 November 1990 - Description
- Imports
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world 23 November 1990 -
Applied by Mauritius on the entire world for 8702: Motor vehicles for the transport of ten or more persons, including the driver. and 8703: Motor cars and other motor vehicles principally designed for the transport of persons (other than those of heading 87.02), including station wagons and racing cars.
The measure came into effect on 26 August 1999
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- C9: Other formalities, n.e.s.
- Date when the measure came into force
- 26 August 1999
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Consumer Protection (Control of Imports) Regulations 1999
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Consumer Protection (Control of Imports) Regulations 1999
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Mauritius
- The rationale of the measure
- No specific objective stated
- Coded list of objectives
- X: For purposes n.e.s.
- Description of the measure
- 4(f) Specialised motor vehicle designed for passengers in need of special support for embarkation and disembarkation at Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport.
(i) be covered by an inspection certificate issued by a registered mechanical engineer prior to its shipment, certifying the suitability of the vehicle for embarkation and disembarkation of passengers in need of special support; - Reference of the measure
- Fifth Schedule (regulation 5(6) and 10) (Conditions under which the goods should be imported); para. 4(f)(I)
- Measure also domestic
- No
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 8702 Motor vehicles for the transport of ten or more persons, including the driver. Yes Specialised motor vehicle designed for passengers in need of special support for embarkation and disembarkation at Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport 8703 Motor cars and other motor vehicles principally designed for the transport of persons (other than those of heading 87.02), including station wagons and racing cars. Yes Specialised motor vehicle designed for passengers in need of special support for embarkation and disembarkation at Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport - Description
- Specialised motor vehicle designed for passengers in need of special support for embarkation and disembarkation at airports
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world - Description
- Entire world
-
Applied by Mauritius on the entire world for 8702: Motor vehicles for the transport of ten or more persons, including the driver., 8703: Motor cars and other motor vehicles principally designed for the transport of persons (other than those of heading 87.02), including station wagons and racing cars., 8704: Motor vehicles for the transport of goods., 8705: Special purpose motor vehicles, other than those principally designed for the transport of persons or goods (for example, breakdown lorries, crane lorries, fire fighting vehicles, concrete-mixer lorries, road sweeper lorries, spraying lorries, mobile work and 8701: Tractors (other than tractors of heading 87.09).
The measure came into effect on 26 August 1999
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- C9: Other formalities, n.e.s.
- Date when the measure came into force
- 26 August 1999
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Consumer Protection (Control of Imports) Regulations 1999
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Consumer Protection (Control of Imports) Regulations 1999
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Mauritius
- The rationale of the measure
- No specific objective stated
- Coded list of objectives
- X: For purposes n.e.s.
- Description of the measure
- 4A. Second-hand (used/reconditioned)motor vehicles originating from Japan shall, in addition to the conditions specified for the types of motor vehicles referred to in item 4(a) to (g) –(iv) be covered by an auction sheet specifying the grade of the vehicle which shall not be below the grade of 3.5 on a scale of 1 to 5
- Reference of the measure
- Fourth Schedule; Para. 4A.
- Measure also domestic
- No
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 8702 Motor vehicles for the transport of ten or more persons, including the driver. Yes Second-hand (used/reconditioned)motor vehicles 8703 Motor cars and other motor vehicles principally designed for the transport of persons (other than those of heading 87.02), including station wagons and racing cars. Yes Second-hand (used/reconditioned)motor vehicles 8704 Motor vehicles for the transport of goods. Yes Second-hand (used/reconditioned)motor vehicles 8705 Special purpose motor vehicles, other than those principally designed for the transport of persons or goods (for example, breakdown lorries, crane lorries, fire fighting vehicles, concrete-mixer lorries, road sweeper lorries, spraying lorries, mobile work Yes Second-hand (used/reconditioned)motor vehicles 8701 Tractors (other than tractors of heading 87.09). Yes Second-hand (used/reconditioned)motor vehicles - Description
- Second-hand (used/reconditioned)motor vehicles
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world - Description
- Japan
-
Applied by Mauritius on the entire world for
The measure came into effect on 26 August 1999
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- C9: Other formalities, n.e.s.
- Date when the measure came into force
- 26 August 1999
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Consumer Protection (Control of Imports) Regulations 1999
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Consumer Protection (Control of Imports) Regulations 1999
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Mauritius
- The rationale of the measure
- No specific objective stated
- Coded list of objectives
- X: For purposes n.e.s.
- Description of the measure
- 24. Rough diamonds (other than those imported from Liberia)
(a) A valid Kimberley Process Certificate issued by the appropriate authority of the exporting country shall be submitted to the Ministry, prior to the clearance of the diamonds from the Customs.
(b) The certificate specified at paragraph (a) shall be a forgery-resistant document that meets the requirements of the Kimberley Process International Certification Scheme for rough diamonds.
(d) The relevant invoice from the supplier abroad shall inter-alia bear the following note -
The rough diamonds herein invoice have been purchased from legitimate source/s not involved in funding armed conflict and in compliance with relevant United Nations resolutions. - Reference of the measure
- Fifth Schedule (regulation 5(6) and 10) (Conditions under which the goods should be imported); para. 24(a),24(b) & 24(d)
- Measure also domestic
- No
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out PG: 46 Rough diamonds No - Description
- Rough diamonds (other than those imported from Liberia)
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world - Description
- Entire world, except Liberia
-
Applied by Mauritius on the entire world for
The measure came into effect on 01 January 1989
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- C9: Other formalities, n.e.s.
- Date when the measure came into force
- 01 January 1989
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Customs Act
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Customs Act
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Mauritius
- The rationale of the measure
- No specific objective stated
- Coded list of objectives
- X: For purposes n.e.s.
- Description of the measure
- 26. Minimum size of ships
Except with the permission in writing of the Director-General, no goods shall be imported into or exported from Mauritius in any ship of less than 50 tons net tonnage. - Reference of the measure
- Article 26
- 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
- All products
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world - Description
- Entire world
-
Applied by Mauritius on the entire world for 8702: Motor vehicles for the transport of ten or more persons, including the driver.
The measure came into effect on 26 August 1999
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- C9: Other formalities, n.e.s.
- Date when the measure came into force
- 26 August 1999
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Consumer Protection (Control of Imports) Regulations 1999
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Consumer Protection (Control of Imports) Regulations 1999
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Mauritius
- The rationale of the measure
- No specific objective stated
- Coded list of objectives
- X: For purposes n.e.s.
- Description of the measure
- Used buses shall be covered by a document issued by the appropriate authority in the exporting country and/or in the country of origin, acceptable by the Permanent Secretary as an evidence that the vehicle is not a stolen one;
- Reference of the measure
- Fifth Schedule (regulation 5(6) and 10) (Conditions under which the goods should be imported); Para. 4(d)(x)
- Measure also domestic
- No
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 8702 Motor vehicles for the transport of ten or more persons, including the driver. Yes Used buses - Description
- Used buses
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world - Description
- Entire world
-
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- C9: Other formalities, n.e.s.
- Date when the measure came into force
- 04 May 1999
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Regulation on the Exercise of the Pharmaceutical Profession
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Regulation on the Exercise of the Pharmaceutical Profession
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Mozambique
- Coded list of objectives
- X: For purposes n.e.s.
- Description of the measure
- Producers, importers, wholesalers, commercial pharmacies, health facilities of the National Health Service, and private health care network are required to provide or dispense medicines whenever requested, according to the legal and regulatory conditions in force
- Reference of the measure
- Article 3(3)
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
- Description
- Medicines
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
-
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- C9: Other formalities, n.e.s.
- Date when the measure came into force
- 01 February 2012
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Regulation on Customs Clearance of Goods
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Regulation on Customs Clearance of Goods
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Mozambique
- Coded list of objectives
- X: For purposes n.e.s.
- Description of the measure
- The entry or exit of trains at customs offices must first be communicated to the competent Customs authorities, by authorized railway authorities and can only continue their journey to another customs office or any other place, with the permission of Customs, according to the submitted manifest or under the consignment note
- Reference of the measure
- Article 11
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
- Description
- Trains
Railway units
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
-
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- C9: Other formalities, n.e.s.
- Date when the measure came into force
- 30 January 2002
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Diploma Ministerial n.° 15/2002, de 30 de Janeiro
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Regulation on Temporary Importation of Vehicles
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Mozambique
- Description of the measure
- Article 4
Temporary import license models
1. Temporary importation of vehicles is authorized upon declaration by the person concerned and issued by the Customs of an approved model license. There are two models of temporary importation:
A. Model 10c (M10c) - as per Annex I
B. Model 23c (M23c) - as per Annex II
2. Vehicles that are not eligible for the temporary importation regime will be given Road Circulation Guides for their presentation in the Customs of the guardianship of the customs stay of entry.
3. For each temporary import license and for each extension will be charged at the time of processing of the respective document, the Customs Service Tax (TSA)
Article 5
Issuance of temporary import licenses for light vehicles, ambulances, hearses and commercial vehicles for transport
1. A temporary import license of model 10c shall be issued for vehicles listed in Article 26 (1) (a), (b) and (c) of the IPP (Preliminary Customs Tariff Instructions)
2. For the purpose of issuing the temporary importation permit, the driver of the vehicle must complete the model form 10c in duplicate, sign it and present it with the carbooklet or equivalent document and other relevant documents together with the vehicle, to the authorities of the customs office of entry.
A. The license shall contain, where applicable, the particulars of the means of transport towed or loaded, and shall be duly identified by the license plates, marks, models, serial number, engine and other signals for future confrontations, as well as the probable values;
B. At the exit, the temporary importation permit must be returned by Customs to the customs office of entry, and the official who controls it must confirm that the goods declared at the entrance confer with those described in the respective license, conferring for this the marks, models, numbers series and other confrontations;
C. The exit of the goods imported temporarily, outside the term granted, will be considered tax transgression, under the terms of the customs legislation;
D. When vehicles at the entrance, transport objects subject to duties and other charges that can not be dispatched at the customs office of entry, they will be passed a Guide for Road Traffic Circulation of Merchandise which will show, duly itemized, the volumes containing the objects and goods captive of the impositions, destined to the Customs for its clearance.
3. The officials of the customs office of entry, who is responsible for issuing the temporary importation permit, shall ensure that it is issued in accordance with the legislation in force, by signing it and by appointing the stamp in use at Customs.
4. When the official of the customs office of entry considers, on the basis of duly substantiated evidence, that fraud is committed, (s)he shall immediately inform the head of the customs office, for the purposes of competent tax or criminal procedure.
5. In the case of bilateral agreements, the Director-General of Customs shall change the format of the documents and the procedures for granting temporary admission of vehicles.
Article 6
Issuance of temporary importation license for vehicles, intended for works of the State, projects or contracted persons
1. A temporary import license of model 10c, valid for 30 days, shall be issued to the customs office of entry to commence the temporary importation procedure of the vehicles referred to in Article 26 (1) (d) and (e) of the which should be affixed a stamp with the following words: "For a period exceeding 30 days to request the DGA to issue the M23c"
2. The M10c license shall be issued only if the owner or the driver of the vehicle proves at the customs office of entry that the vehicle falls within the scope of paragraph 1 of this Article.
3. In the case where the vehicle is not eligible for the temporary importation procedure provided for in this Article, a Road Traffic Guide shall be issued for the presentation of the vehicle at the customs office of clearance.
4. In any of the cases referred to in paragraphs 1 and 2 of this Article, the carnet or equivalent and other relevant documents shall be presented together with the vehicle to the authorities of the customs office of entry.
5. The procedure for the temporary importation of the vehicles described in paragraph 1 of this article shall be completed by the issuance of Model 23c (M23c), contained in Annex II to this Regulation, which shall be authorized by the Director General of Customs, subject to the following formalities:
A. Application addressed to the Director General of Customs;
B. Presentation of the photocopy of the M10c if applicable;
C. Presentation of the M23c duly completed, in quadruplicate
D. Presentation of the duly authenticated copy of the contract or copy of the project authorization;
E. Presentation of proof that the vehicle is intended for the work of the State, issued by a competent entity;
F. Presentation of the copy of the vehicle's booklet and its respective title, duly authenticated;
G. Provision of the respective guarantee for vehicles to be imported temporarily;
H. Any other document considered relevant.
6. Pursuant to Article 25 (4) of the PPI, as amended by Decree No 19/2001 of 23 July, the security to be provided shall be 20% of the duties and other charges due.
7. If it is established that the requirements for temporary importation are fulfilled, the head of the DRA (Customs Regimes Department) shall authorize temporary importation in accordance with the rules set out in Schedule X of the IPP, as amended by Decree No 19 2001 of 23 July. Such authorization shall be granted by the authentication of the M23c, against delivery of the M10c.
8. When duly authorized by the Director General of Customs, the guarantees referred to in this article may be provided by a guarantee signed by the beneficiary and by the Project General Manager or by the person duly authorized to do so by the institution that supervises the project.
9. In the case of vehicles belonging to persons or entities that have a contract of employment in Mozambique, the necessary guarantee may be provided by a Statement of Responsibility drawn up by a company with sufficient assets in Mozambique to cover the rights and other charges due.
10. The original of the M23c is delivered to the interested party, the duplicate must be sent to the Regional Customs Directorate of the jurisdiction of the customs office of entry, triplicate to the Department of Information of the DGA and the quadruple filed at the place of issuance.
11. The M10c must be returned to the customs office of entry with the note that the respective M23c was issued.
12. The Director General of Customs may delegate the powers for the issuance of the temporary import license M23c to the Regional Directors or Directors of the Provincial Customs.
Article 7
International commercial transportation
For the purposes of this Regulation, the rules laid down in Articles 5 and 6 shall also apply to international commercial vehicles for which a license issued by a competent authority is also required.
Article 8
Cancellation of vehicle warranty and re-export
1. The vehicle shall be re-exported within the period of validity of the temporary importation permit.
2. The beneficiary shall return the original of the temporary importation permit - M23c - to the customs office of exit together with a legible photocopy. The Customs will register the movement, inspect the vehicle and certify the final re-export in the temporary import license and the respective photocopy.
3. The original license will be sent by the customs office of exit to the respective Regional Directorate of the Customs, for cancellation of the guarantee.
4. In case the guarantee has been provided by guarantee, the Regional Directorate shall make the repayment in the currency in which it was rendered.
Article 9
General conditions and obligations of owners of vehicles, drivers and transporters
1. Vehicles subject to temporary importation may not be sold, borrowed, rented, exchanged, donated, pledged, encumbered or otherwise disposed of in favor of third parties.
2. Owners or drivers of vehicles subject to temporary importation shall at all times be holders of supporting documents.
A. From temporary importation, upon submission of the M10c or M23c, as the case may be
B. The authorization to drive the vehicle, upon submission of the respective declaration, issued by a competent authority. - Reference of the measure
- Articles 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 and 9
- Measure also domestic
- No
Products affected by the measure.
- Description
- Vehicles
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
-
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- C9: Other formalities, n.e.s.
- Date when the measure came into force
- 28 November 2001
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Diploma Ministerial n.° 176/2001, de 28 de Novembro
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Regulation on Tobacco Promotion, Production and Marketing
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Mozambique
- Coded list of objectives
- X: For purposes n.e.s.
- Description of the measure
- Article 22
1. The importation of leaf tobacco or minced tobacco may only be carried out by tobacco manufacturers.
2. Samples of gutted or chopped tobacco of any quality or any other form of unmanufactured tobacco may only be imported by the persons referred to in the previous number or by the agents of the supplier companies in Mozambique.
Article 23
The industrialists are obliged to send to the National Directorate of Agriculture, by April 30 of each year, information on quantities of gutted or chopped tobacco to be imported in that same year. - Reference of the measure
- Article 22 and 23
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
- Description
- Tobacco
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
-
Applied by Tanzania on the entire world for
The measure came into effect on 04 July 1997
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- C9: Other formalities, n.e.s.
- Date when the measure came into force
- 04 July 1997
- Publication where the measure is specified
- THE UNITED REPUBLIC OF TANZANIA Acts Supplement to the Gazette ISSN 0856-0331X
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Plant protection ACt No 13 of 1997
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Tanzania
- Coded list of objectives
- A: Protection of human life and health, B: Protection of life and health of animals and E: Protection of the environment
- Description of the measure
- 29.-(1)Plant protection equipment shall only be marketed if it is designed such that when it is used correctly and in accordance with its intended purpose for the application of plant protection substances or plant resistance improvers it does not produce any harmful effects on human and animal health, ground water and natural environment, which, on the basis of the current state of art are avoidable.
(2) Subject to the provisions of subsection (1) of this section, before plant protection equipment is marketed for the first time, the manufacturer, the marketing firm or the importer shall, inter alia, declare to the Minister-
(a) the name and the address for the manufacturer, marketing firm or importer;
(b) the designation of the equipment type and the field of use; (c) the instructions for use accompanying the equipment;
(d) a description of equipment type; and
(e) any other document or information necessary for its evaluation.
(3) The document or information referred to in sub-section (2) above. shall be
re-submitted or supplemented in the event of modifications to the equipment type
which influence its performance in the application of plant protection substances or plant resistance improver.
(4) The Minister shall keep a list of equipment types for which a declaration has been submitted and shall publish in the Gazette, entries in the plant protection equipment list.
(5) The Minister may appoint a competent research institute to test the plant protection equipment to establish whether it fulfil the requiremerits of sub-section (1) above, especially in cases where the declaration or the accompanying documents give rise to doubts as to whether the equipment fulfil such requirements.
(6) If the testing under sub-section (5) reveals that the plant protection equipment or one of its items does not fulfil the requirements, the authorised research institute may advise the Minister, to delete the relevant entry from the plant protection equipment list or to order the manufacturer, marketing firm or importer, as the case
may be, to correct the identified imperfections within a specified period. - Reference of the measure
- Part III section 1-4
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out PG: 4 Plants and plant products No - Description
- Plant and plant products
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world 04 July 1997 -
Applied by Zambia on the entire world for
The measure came into effect on 01 July 1955
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- C9: Other formalities, n.e.s.
- 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
- 25 The nature and quantities of goods imported or exported through a pipeline shall be recorded and reported in such form as may be prescribed by the operator of the pipeline in such form as may be prescribed and in such manner as the Commissioner-General may direct, and, for the purpose of keeping such record and making such report, the operator shall, at his own expense, provide such apparatus and appliances as the Commissioner-General may specify.(Act No. 48 of 1968 as amended by Acts No. 16 of 1996 and No. 4of 1999)
26 If a report required in terms of section twenty-one, twenty-two, twenty-three,or twenty-fiveis found to be in any way incomplete or incorrect, an officer may, if satisfied that there was no fraudulent intention, permit the report to be amended by the person who made it.(As amended by Acts No. 48 of 1968, No. 16 of 1996 and No. 4 of 1999)
27(1) Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained in sections twenty-two, twenty-three,and twenty-five,the master of a ship, the pilot of an aircraft, or the operator of a pipeline, may appoint an agent to perform any act including the answering of questions under this Act, and any such act performed by the agent shall in all respects and for all purposes be deemed to be the act of the master, pilot or operator, as the case may be.
(2)Notwithstanding subsection (1), where the personal attendance of the master, pilot or operator is required by an officer, such person shall attend in person and answer any questions asked by an officer.
(Act No. 4 of 1999)
28 (1) The master of a ship, the pilot of an aircraft, the operator of a pipeline, or the owner or person in charge of any other vehicle as the case Report by operator of a pipeline Report may be amended Cargo may remain on board ships or aircraft Liability for duty Non application of section fifteen may be, shall be liable for the duty on all goods which are removed from the said ship, aircraft, pipeline or other vehicle at any place in Zambia other than
that to which they have been consigned or at which they are required to be entered, and such liability shall continue until the goods have been accounted for to the satisfaction of the Commissioner-General.
(2)In all cases where under the provisions of subsection (1) liability for duty does not rest upon the master of the ship, the pilot of an aircraft, the operator of a pipeline, or the owner or person in charge of any other vehicle,
liability for duty on all imported goods or goods deemed to have been imported in terms of section thirty shall rest upon the importer or, in the case of goods consigned to Zambia, for transshipment to a place outside Zambia,
upon the person within Zambia who deals with the goods on behalf of the owner thereof.
(3) In all cases where under the provisions of subsection (1) liability for duty does not rest upon the master of the ship, the pilot of an aircraft, the operator of a pipeline , or the owner or person in charge of any other vehicle,
liability for duty on all exported goods or goods deemed to have been exported in terms of section forty-seven
shall rest upon the exporter or, in the case of goods consigned from Zambia upon the person within Zambia who
deals with the goods on behalf of the owner of the goods.
(4)If it can be shown before the delivery of any goods has been granted that such goods have been wrongly consigned or addressed to Zambia or have been imported through error or oversight on the part of the master of
the ship, the pilot of an aircraft, the operator of a pipeline or the owner or person in charge of any other vehicle, the Commissioner-General may allow the said goods to be exported without payment of duty under such conditions as he may impose.(As amended by G. N. No. 407 of 1963,No. 24 of 1973,Act No. 16 of 1996 & Act No. 4 of 20
30 All goods reported under the provisions of this Part or shown on the bill of lading, manifest, consignment note, waybill, or other document as having been consigned to Zambia shall be deemed to have been imported unless it is proved to the satisfaction of the Commissioner-General that they were not imported. (As amended by G.N. No. 407 of 1963 and Act No. 16 of 1996}
33 (1) All goods not entered within fifteen days after the time of their importation pursuant to section thirty-one shall be liable to seizure.
(2) Where such goods are not entered for customs purposes pursuant to The requirements of subsection (1) the goods shall be forfeited and may be sold or disposed of by the Commissioner-General in accordance with the provisions of sections two hundred and three to two hundred and five.
(3) Notwithstanding the provisions of sub section (2), where any goods not entered in accordance with subsection (1) are, in the opinion of the Commissioner-General unsuitable for storage or of a dangerous or perishable nature, the Commissioner-General may direct that they be forthwith sold or disposed of in accordance with the provisions of sections two hundred and three to two hundred and five.
(4) Any sale or disposal undertaken pursuant to subsection (2) or (3) shall be undertaken without compensation to any person or party who may, either before or after such sale or disposal, claim a financial or other interest in such goods.(As Amended by Act No 16 of 2013)
33A(1) Notwithstanding the provisions of sections thirty-two and thirty three, the Commissioner-General may, subject to such terms and conditions as the Commissioner-General impose, authorize a registered taxpayer on the declaration at registration to defer payment of duties due for a period not exceeding twelve months.
(2) The Commissioner General shall, where payment of duties on imported goods is deferred under subsection (1), make an assessment of the duties due inclusive of interest calculated in accordance with the provisions of section one hundred and seventy-one, and the goods upon which duties have been deferred shall be released to the registered taxpayers without payment of duty.
(3) If a taxpayer to whom goods are released under subsection (2) fails to comply with the terms and conditions imposed for the deferred payment under subsection (1), the Commissioner-General shall withdraw the authorization to defer payment and shall require the registered taxpayer to pay the duties due forthwith.
(4)Where the Commissioner-general withdraws the authorisation to defer payment under subsection (3) and the taxpayer concerned has outstanding duty to be paid, the outstanding duty shall constitute a debt due to Government which shall be dealt with in accordance with the provisions of this Act.(Acts No. 4 of 1999, No.4 of 2004, No.4 of 2005 and No.5 of 2007)
67.(1) An officer may permit
(a) the taking, subject to such conditions as may be prescribed, of samples of warehoused goods by the owner or importer of the goods; and
(b) the payment of duty on samples taken in terms of paragraph (a) to be deferred until the consignment of the goods from which the samples were taken is entered for consumption or for removal or export in bond.
(2) The Commissioner-General may remit the duty on samples taken in terms of subsection (1).(No. 18 of 1960 and No. 16 of 1996)
90. When any claim is made for exemption from or drawback, rebate, refund, or remission of any duty, fee, or charge in accordance with the provisions of this Act, the burden of proof shall lie upon the claimant to
show that he is entitled to such exemption, drawback, rebate, refund, or remission.
91. A rebate, remission, or refund of any duty shall be granted on goods imported into or acquired from duty-paid stocks or stocks in bond within Zambia for the use of the President.(As amended by G.N. No. 407 of 1963)
92. (1) Except as otherwise provided in this Act, refunds of duty shall only be made in accordance with the provisions of this section.
(2) Application for refund of duty overpaid shall be made to the Customs Services Division in the prescribed form.
(3) If the Commissioner-General is satisfied that the applicant has paid duty exceeding the amount due, he shall authorise refund to be made to the applicant of the amount overpaid: Provided that the Commissioner-
General may, before authorising any refund to be made to the applicant, require that the applicant should produce sufficient evidence or give satisfactory assurance that he has remitted or shall remit to the purchaser of the goods the amount of such refund.
(4)No refund of duty paid in excess or in error shall be granted in terms of this section unless the application therefor is received by the Customs Services Division within a period of two years from the date when such duty was paid.
(As amended by No 18 of 1960, Acts No. 2 of 1975, 7 of 1974, 1 of 1980, 16 of 1996 and 4 of 1999) - Reference of the measure
- part III para 25,26,27,28. 30, 33, 33A Part V para 67 B and Part X para 90,91 & 92
- 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
- Imports
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world 01 July 1955 - Description
- All countries
-
Applied by Zambia on the entire world for
The measure came into effect on 01 April 2015
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- C9: Other formalities, n.e.s.
- Date when the measure came into force
- 01 April 2015
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Statutory Instruments no.54 of 2000, the customs and excise Act Cap 322
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Regulations Sl. S4 of 2000. Updated in April 2015: The customs and excise (General) regulations, 2000
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Zambia
- Coded list of objectives
- X: For purposes n.e.s.
- Description of the measure
- 8. The inward report of ships, aircraft, trains and vehicles other than railway trains as required by sections twenty, twenty-one, twenty-two, twenty-three and twenty-four of the Act shall be made in Form CE 1 as set out in the Eight Schedule.
9.All sealable goods in a ship, aircraft, train or vehicle other than a railway train which are not or cannot be entered for consumption shall be placed under seal by an officer and the master of the ship, pilot of the
aircraft or the person in charge of the train or other vehicle shall afford every facility for the sealing.
15A. (1) Subject to the provisions of section thirty-two of the Act, entry of goods prior to their arrival at a customs port shall be made to the Customs Services Division not later than five days before the expected date of arrival of the goods.
(2) The description of goods made under paragraphs (a)and (b) of subsection (1) of section thirty-two B of the Act shall be in Form CE 20 as set out in the Eighth Schedule;
(3) The Commissioner ––General may specify goods to be entered for pre-clearance, subject to such conditions as the Commissioner General may prescribe.
(4) Except in such circumstances as the Commissioner-General may permit, a separate bill of entry shall be delivered in respect of each consignment of goods imported, which, in the opinion of the Commissioner-General, constitutes a separate consignment.
(5) If an importer is unable when effecting entry of goods to present an invoice or other documents required to be produced in terms of subsection (1) of section thirty-four of the Act, an officer may, pending the production of such invoice or other documents, accept a monetary deposit sufficient to safeguard the revenue and shall thereafter allow entry of the goods to be made.
(6) If any entry made in terms of this regulation is incorrect, the Customs Division may, subject to such conditions as the Commissioner-General may impose, accept a request made in Form CE 120, set out in the Eighth Schedule to amend the entry.(7) Except in such circumstances as the Commissioner-General may permit, no entry of goods shall be made without a taxpayer identification number.
15B.Subject to the other provisions of these Regulations, no goods may be taken or delivered from a customs area other than in accordance with delivery instructions contained in a duly completed release order in Form CE 4 set out in the Eighth Schedule.
16. (1)Aship, aircraft, train or vehicle other than railway train, engaged in the carriage of freight, cargo or persons to Zambia and thereafter within Zambia shall be deemed to be entered on the lodgment with, and acceptance by, the Customs Division of a duly completed report in Form CE 1 set out in the Eighth Schedule.
(2) Except with the written permission of the Commissioner-General, any foreign ship, aircraft, train or vehicle engaged in the carriage of freight cargo or persons to Zambia shall be required to make exit within ten days from the date of entry.
(3)There shall be charged, levied, collected and paid in respect of any foreign ship, aircraft, train or vehicle that remain in Zambia in contravention of sub-regulation (2) a fee at the rate set out in the First Schedule. (4)A foreign ship, aircraft, train or vehicle that remains in Zambia beyond ten days after the authorised period shall be liable to seizure: Provided that any ship, aircraft, train or other vehicle that engage in the carriage of goods or persons within Zambia beyond that sanctioned by the terms of any Customs carrier’s licence or otherwise than with the written permission of the Commissioner-General and which remain in Zambia beyond a period of thirty days from the date of first arrival, shall be required at the direction of the Commissioner General, to be entered for consumption in accordance with the provisions of sub-section (2) of section thirty-two of the Act.
17. A military ship, aircraft or vehicle visiting Zambia at the invitation of the Republic shall be deemed to be entered on the lodgment of a duly completed inward report in Form CE 1 set out in the Eighth Schedule.
18.A ship, aircraft, or vehicle visiting Zambia in or during the course of emergency or disaster relief activities shall be deemed to be entered on the lodgment of a duly completed inward report in Form CE 1 set out in the Eighth Schedule.
19.Where duty is not paid within a period of five days (exclusive of Saturdays and Sundays and any public holiday) from the date of issue of the assessment notice, the person liable to pay that duty or fine shall pay an additional duty or fine consisting of interest on the unpaid amount, calculated at the prevailing discount rate by the Bank of Zambia plus two per centum per annum for the period that the duty or fine thereafter remains unpaid: Provided that where the assessment notice remains outstanding for the period of thirty days from the date of issue, the goods in respect of which the assessment notice was issued shall be liable to seizure
135. (1) The working hours of the Customs Division pursuant to section one hundred and ninety-nine of the Act shall be those hours advised from time to time for each port and place in the Ports and Routes Order issued under section thirteen of the Act and otherwise shall be from 08: 00 to 17: 00 hours.
(2)No person shall be engaged in executing transit operations without a Customs Bond Certificate issued by the competent authority in the member state where that person is resident or established, except that the competent authority shall inform all member states of all persons so licensed.
(3)Pursuant to sub-section (3) of section forty-three of the Act, a Customs Bond Certificate shall be issued to principal sureties that fulfill the requirements as set out in the treaty under which the goods are imported and the customs bond agreement: Provided that the Customs Services Division shall -
(a)determine the general bond amount for either single transit or multiple transit operations; and
(b) upon notification by the principal surety decide on the admission of the designated surety.
(4)The Customs Services Division shall issue a certificate of approval to the means of transport in accordance with the Act.
(5)For the purpose of this regulation- ““carrier” ”means the person actually transporting goods in transit or in charge of or responsible for the operation of the respective means of transport; and ““Certificate of guarantee” ”means a customs transit guarantee Certificate which is issued to the principal by the customs office of guarantee - Reference of the measure
- Part III (8&9, 15-19) and XIV para 138 (1), (2)
- 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 April 2015 - Description
- Imported goods
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world 01 April 2015 - Description
- All importing countries
C4: Import monitoring, surveillance and automatic licensing measures
C9: Other formalities, n.e.s.
