English
FrançaisNon-tariff Measures
Showing items 6821 to 6840 of 7642
-
Applied by Tanzania on the entire world for
The measure came into effect on 25 December 1998
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- F69: Additional charges n.e.s.
- Date when the measure came into force
- 25 December 1998
- Publication where the measure is specified
- GOVERNMENT NOTICE NO. 672 published on 25/12/98 THE STANDARDS ACT, 1975 (No. 3 of 1975)
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- the Standards (Compulsory Batch Certification of Imports) Regulations, 1998
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Tanzania
- Coded list of objectives
- X: For purposes n.e.s.
- Description of the measure
- FEES AND PENALTIES
12. – (1) An importer or his agent shall have the duty to pay fees to the Bureau.
(2) The fees charged under sub-regulation (1) shall include:
(a) a non-refundable application fee payable upon filling the application forms;
(b) transport, board and lodging costs of the Bureau's inspectors during the inspection and sampling of the shipment;
(c) testing fees which include all expenses pertaining to testing of samples by the Bureau or any other accredited
laboratory as clearly recalled in the schedule of fees available from the Bureau; and
(d) batch certificate fee or fees equivalent to 0.2 percent of the Cost and Freight (“C” and “F”) value which covers guarantee costs as well as random market surveillance samples after release of the consignment to the market. - Reference of the measure
- Part V para 12 d
- Measure also domestic
- No
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out PG: 7 Food products No 25 December 1998 - Description
- Food and Food Products
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world 25 December 1998 - Description
- All countries
-
Applied by Tanzania on the entire world for 3808: Insecticides, rodenticides, fungicides, herbicides, anti-sprouting products and plant-growth regulators, disinfectants and similar products, put up in forms or packings for retail sale or as preparations or articles (for example, sulphur-treated bands, wi
The measure came into effect on 01 January 1984
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- F69: Additional charges n.e.s.
- Date when the measure came into force
- 01 January 1984
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Pestcides control regulations. The united republic of Tanzania, The pestcides control regulations . 1984
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- The pesticides control regulations, 1984
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Tanzania
- Coded list of objectives
- X: For purposes n.e.s.
- Description of the measure
- (3) Every importer of a pesticide shall pay a cess of 0.5% of the FOB value to the pesticide to be imported.
(4) Any cess paid under this Regulation shall be refunded by the institute where it is shown to the satisfaction of the Registrar that the pesticide in respect of which the cess was paid, was not, for any reason subsequently imported. - Reference of the measure
- Section 7 (3&4)
- Measure also domestic
- No
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 3808 Insecticides, rodenticides, fungicides, herbicides, anti-sprouting products and plant-growth regulators, disinfectants and similar products, put up in forms or packings for retail sale or as preparations or articles (for example, sulphur-treated bands, wi Yes pesticide - Description
- Pestcide
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world 01 January 1984 - Description
- All countries
-
Applied by Tanzania on the entire world for 3808: Insecticides, rodenticides, fungicides, herbicides, anti-sprouting products and plant-growth regulators, disinfectants and similar products, put up in forms or packings for retail sale or as preparations or articles (for example, sulphur-treated bands, wi
The measure came into effect on 01 January 1984
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- F69: Additional charges n.e.s.
- Date when the measure came into force
- 01 January 1984
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Pestcides control regulations. The united republic of Tanzania, The pestcides control regulations . 1984
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- The pesticides control regulations, 1984
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Tanzania
- Coded list of objectives
- X: For purposes n.e.s.
- Description of the measure
- 8. Every person who for commercial purposes or disposal in any way for use by the public imports, manufactures, formulates or compound any pesticide shall register that pesticide in accordance with the Act and these
Regulations
Procedure for registration of a pesticide
9. Every application for pesticide registration or renewal of registration shall be on a form specified in Schedule I to these Regulations and shall unless otherwise advised, be accompanied by: -
(a)a dossier containing additional information to determine the suitability of the pesticides as to its use and including technical data sheet and direction on how to detect and quantitative the active ingredient:
(b)the appropriate application fee;
(c)a representative sample of the pesticide, certificate or analysis, if already issued and a written declaration that the pesticide has or has not been banned or restricted in the country of origin.
Submission and analysis of samples
10. – (1) A sample submitted for analysis for the purposes of registration shall be accompanied by appropriate standards.
(2) A sample submitted for analysis shall not be ... than 0.5 kilogram in case of solids, or not less than 0.5. liters in case of liquids.
(3) The container in which a sample for analysis is packed shall be sealed and adequately labeled.
(4) Every sample submitted or analysis shall be accompanied with the specifications of the sample and other relevant information
11. – (1) Every pesticide submitted for registration shall be submitted for testing by the Registrar or by a person authorized by him, and the Registrar or the authorized person as the case may be shall carry out such field and/or laboratory tests as are necessary to determine the suitability for use of the pesticide.
(2) Where the testing is carried out by a person other than the Registrar, that person shall submit, as soon as the test is completed the results of the test of the pestcide
12. The Person applying for registration of a pesticide shall satisfy the Registrar that-
(a) the premises for the storage of the pesticide are adequate and well equipped with proper storage accommodation for avoiding any hazards and for preserving the properties of the pesticide in respect of which a registration certificate is sought;
(b)there will be a person or persons on the technical staff of the person applying who is or are qualified or experienced in handling the pesticide
13. – (1) If the Registrar as satisfied that a person applying for registration of a pesticide has complied with the provisions of the Act and these Regulations he may register the pesticide.
(2) On registration the person applying for registration of a pesticide shall pay such fees as are provided under these Regulations.
(3) The Registrar may refuse to register a pesticide if he is not satisfied in terms of sub-paragraph (1).
(4) An appeal from a decision of the Registrar refusing to register a pesticide under sub-Regulation (1) shall lie to the Minister and the Minister’s decision shall be final.
(5) Every appeal under sub-Regulation (4) shall be made within sixty days from the date of the decision of the Registrar.
14. – (1) If the Registrar approves registration be shall issue a certificate of registration in a form prescribed in Schedule VI in respect of the pesticide whose registration is sought.
(2) Every certificate for registration shall expire after five years.
15. _ (1) Where by reason of non-compliance with any provisions of these Regulations or any direction given by him the Registrar is unable to register a pesticide but is satisfied that steps can be taken with diligence by the applicant to comply with such provision or direction, as the case may, he may in his absolute direction, by notice in writing (hereinafter referred to as a notice of determent), defer registration of that pesticide pending compliance with such provision or direction.
(2) The Registrar shall transmit the notice of deferment to the person who applies for registration of the pesticide.
(3) A notice of determent shall, subject to the provisions of this Regulation and any condition specified in that notice, entitle the person applying for the registration of a pesticide to use or dispose for use by the public the pesticide.
(4) Every provisional registration shall expire after two years.
16. – (1) Where a pesticide is highly toxic persistent, biologically cumulative or where that pesticide may cause poisoning of which no effective antedate is know and available the Registrar may register that pesticide subject to such conditions and restrictions as to its use or the quantity to be disposed of and other conditions that he may deem necessary.
(2) Every registration of pesticide for restricted use shall expire after two years.
18. – (1) The fees payable for registration of a pesticide shall be-
(a)full registration: shillings 3,000/=
(b)provisional registration: shillings 2,000/=
(c)pesticide use registration: shillings 2,000/=
(d)registration for experimental use: shilling 300/=
(2) A fee of shillings 1,000/= shall be charged for analysing a sample submitted for analysis as required under these Regulations.
Payments of fee by non resident in foreign currency
19. A person who in non-resident and applies for registration of a pesticide shall pay any registration fee required to be paid in equivalent but negotiable foreign currency. - Reference of the measure
- Section 13, 18 -19
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 3808 Insecticides, rodenticides, fungicides, herbicides, anti-sprouting products and plant-growth regulators, disinfectants and similar products, put up in forms or packings for retail sale or as preparations or articles (for example, sulphur-treated bands, wi Yes pesticide - Description
- Pesticide
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world 01 January 1984 - Description
- All countries
-
Applied by Tanzania on the entire world for
The measure came into effect on 01 July 2010
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- F69: Additional charges n.e.s.
- 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
- 216. The services and certificates in the first column of table 2 shall be performed or issued by Customs to the public, for which fees in the second column shall be paid.
Service or certificate Fees
(a) Certification of a copy of any document US $ 5.00
(b) Issuance of a landing certificate, for each original entry in which goods are entered US $ 10.00
(c) Transshipment US $ 10.00
(d) Transfer of ownership US $ 10.00
(e) Issuance of certificate of weight for a consignment US $ 5.00
(f) Approval of alterations in the marks, numbers or other particulars in any document submitted to Customs, other than an inward manifest US $ 5.00
(g) Cancellation of entries US $ 10.00
(h) Issuance or certification of any other certificate or document issued by Customs US $ 3.00
(i) Amendment of an inward report US $ 10.00 - Reference of the measure
- Part XVIII Section 216
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
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
- All products
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world 01 July 2010 -
Applied by Tanzania on the entire world for
The measure came into effect on 04 August 1997
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- F69: Additional charges n.e.s.
- Date when the measure came into force
- 04 August 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
- X: For purposes n.e.s.
- Description of the measure
- 41. For the avoidance of doubt, it is hereby declared that-
21(a) any removal, treatment, reshipment, or destruction of things to which this Act applies in accordance with the requirements of this Act, shall be carried out at the expense of the owner, importer, occupier or any person in-charge of the thing concerned, as the case may be; and
(b) the Government shall not be liable for any costs or losses resulting directly or indirectly from actions taken under this Act. - Reference of the measure
- Part V section 41
- 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 -
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- F69: Additional charges n.e.s.
- Date when the measure came into force
- 04 August 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
- X: For purposes n.e.s.
- Description of the measure
- 41. For the avoidance of doubt, it is hereby declared that-
21(a) any removal, treatment, reshipment, or destruction of things to which this Act applies in accordance with the requirements of this Act, shall be carried out at the expense of the owner, importer, occupier or any person in-charge of the thing concerned, as the case may be; and
(b) the Government shall not be liable for any costs or losses resulting directly or indirectly from actions taken under this Act. - Reference of the measure
- Part V section 41
- 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.
-
Applied by Tanzania for 10: Cereals
The measure came into effect on 01 January 2005
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- F69: Additional charges n.e.s.
- Date when the measure came into force
- 01 January 2005
- Publication where the measure is specified
- The Merchant shipping Act No 21 of 2003
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- The merchant shipping ( fees) regulations
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Tanzania
- Coded list of objectives
- A: Protection of human life and health
- Description of the measure
- 22. The following charges are payable for the services referred to, provided in terms of the Merchant Shipping (Dangerous Goods) Regulations:
(a) Granting of an exemption - US$ 15
(b) Inspection of a ship in which explosives or other dangerous goods are
proposed to be carried, to determine –
(i) Before loading, whether she ship is equipped and in all other respects suitable to carry such goods - US$ 30 per visit;
(ii)Whether the proposed stowage complies with the applicable requirements - US$ 30 per visit;
(iii)During loading and upon completion of loading, whether the goods have been handled and stowed in accordance with the applicable requirements – US$ 30 per visit.
(c) Inspection of a magazine or container – The travel and subsistence
expenses of the officer concerned and US$ 30 per inspection of not more than five magazines or containers, or, if more than five magazines or containers are to be inspected, US$ 30 plus 30 per surveyor-hour or part thereof;
(d) Inspection of a ship for a document of compliance - US$ 55 for two visits to the ship by a surveyor, and for additional visits - US$ 30 per surveyor-hour or part thereof.
Grain cargoes
23. The following charges are payable for the services
referred to, provided in terms 14Of the Merchant Shipping (Carriage of Grain in Bulk) Regulations
Item Examination or Inspection Charge
1Initial examination and approval of a grain loading plan for a ship. US$ 120
2Examination and approval of a grain loading, plan for a sister ship-having arrangements similar to those in a ship referred to in item 1. US$ 45
3Examination and approval of a grain-loading plan that has been altered as a result of alterations to the ship or to the arrangements thereof made after the approval of the original plan. US $ 80
4Inspection on first installation of fittings required by a grain-loading plan.Us $ 35
24.A charge of US$ 30 per surveyor-hour or part thereof is payable for the inspection
Of the stowage plans, fittings, stowage and securing of timber deck cargoes, subject to a
minimum charge of US$ 60 per ship. Partial
25. (1) In the case of a ship required to hold a safety certificate, the following Charges are payable for a partial inspection, other than a surveyor otherwise provided for in this Part, and for the issue, where applicable,
of a certificate of inspection or for the endorsement of a record of safety equipment:
5Initial inspection of a ship for a certificate of suitability to load grain, and the final inspection for a grain-loading certificate US $ 25 each 1000 tons of cargo or part thereof, subject to a maximum of US $ 160
Item Tonnage of ship Charge
1 less than 25 tones US $ 10
2 25 tons to 100 tons US $ 15
3 Over 100 tons to 500 tones US $20
4 Over 500 tons US $ 25
(2) Where a ship is inspected to determine whether minor defects that were found in the course of a routine inspection have been remedied, the charges specified in subparagraph (1) are payable.
(3) Where a ship is inspected in order to obtain an extension of a safety certificate or of a load line certificate, a charge equal to 50% of the charge payable in terms of the various applicable provisions of this Part for the full survey required for the issue of such safety certificate or load line certificate or for the extension of an annual hull survey, is payable.
(4) Where plans or drawings, in respect of construction or alterations, not otherwise
covered by this Part are presented for scrutiny or approval, a charge of US$30 per surveyor-hour or part thereof is payable.
(5) (a) The following charges are payable on the inspection and approval of a ship's stability book or stability statement:
Item Tonnage of aship charge
1 up to 100 US $ 25
2 over 100 to 500 tons US $ 35
3 Over 500 to 1600 tons US $ 60
4 Over 1600 tons US $ 120
b) The said charges cover the original submission and inspection of the book or statement and one re-submission and inspection. If further re-submissions and inspections are required before approval, an additional charge of US$30 per re-submission and inspection is payable.
(6) A charge of US$30 per surveyor-hour or part thereof is payable for the services of a surveyor to witness and verify an inclining experiment.
A charge of Us$ 500 shall be payable when a Certificate of high speed Craft Safety Certificate is issued.
A charge of Us$ 200 shall be payable when a permit to operate a high speed craft is issued.
A charge of Us$ 500 shall be payable when a special purpose ship safety Certificate is issued.
A charge of Us $ 50 shall be payable when a diving system safety certificate is issued
16
Permit to Operate a High Speed Craft.
A charge of Us$ 200 shall be payable when a permit
to operate a high speed craft is
issued.
Special Purpose Ship Safety Certificate.
A charge of Us$ 500 shall be payable when a special
purpose ship safety Certificate is
issued.
Diving System Safety Certificate.
A charge of Us $ 50 shall be payable when a diving
system safety certificate is issued.
26. (1) The following charges are payable for examination for the certificates of competency referred to:
(a) Rating forming part of a navigational watch - US$ 10;
(b) Rating forming part of an engineering watch - US$ 10;
(c) Able Bodied Seaman - US$ 15;
(d) Motorman - US$ 15.
(2) A charge of US$ 12 is payable for the issue of a certified copy of a lost, mutilated or damaged certificate of competency, unless the certificate was lost, mutilated or damaged due to shipwreck or fire on board ship.
27. (1) The following charges are payable for examination for the certificates of competency referred to:
(a) Marine Engineer Officer Class 4 or endorsement:
(i)Whole examination for the certificate (steam, motor or combined steam and motor) - US$ 25;
(ii)Part of the examination - US$ 15;
(iii)Endorsement (steam or motor) examination - US$ 15.
(b) Officer in charge of an engineering watch or endorsement:
(i) Whole examination for the certificate (steam,
motor or combined steam and motor) - US$ 32;
(ii) Part of the examination - US$ 20;
(iii) Endorsement (steam or motor) examination - US$ 20;
(c) Second Engineer or endorsement:
(i) Whole examination for the certificate (steam, motor or combined steam and motor) - US$ 45;
(ii) Part A or B or a portion of either Part - US$ 25;
(iii) Endorsement (steam or motor) examination - US$ 25.
(d) Chief Engineer Officer or endorsement:
(i) Whole examination for the certificate (steam, motor of combined steam and motor) - US$ 55;
(ii) Part A or B or a portion of either Part - US$ 30;
(iii) Endorsement (steam or motor) examination - US$ 65;
(e) Chief Engineer Officer (Special Grade): Part A or B - US$ 65.
(2) (i) A candidate holding an exempting qualification for part of the examination must pay the full charge at the first attempt for part of such examination and, if that attempt is unsuccessful, he or she is, on re-examination, required to pay the charge for part of the examination only.
(ii) For examination for credit subjects, re-examination in the oral
examination, or examination in a deferred subject -50% of the specified charge.
(3) A charge of US$ 7 shall be payable for a dangerous cargo endorsement on a certificate of competency.
(4) A charge of US$ 10 shall be payable for the revalidation of a certificate of competency.
(5) A charge of US$ 12 shall be payable for the issue of a certified copy of a lost, mutilated or damaged certificate of competency or service, unless the certificate was lost, mutilated or damaged due to shipwreck or fire on board ship. Certificates of competency for deck officer
28. (1) The following charges are payable for examination for the certificates of competency referred to:
(a) Deck Officer Glass 5: Whole examination - US$ 25;
(b) Deck Officer Class 4: Whole examination - US$ 25;
(c) Officer in charge of a navigational watch: Whole examination - US$ 32;
(d) Master near coastal: Whole examination - US$ 30;
(e) Chief mate: Whole examination - US$ 45;
(f) Master: Whole examination - US$ 60;
(g) Master up to 3000 GT - US$ 30;
(2) (a) The charges specified in subparagraph (1 )(a) to (g) cover the examination in signaling if it is taken at the same time as the examination for a certificate of competency.
(b) Where a candidate takes the examination in signaling separately from one or both parts of the examination for a certificate of competency, a charge of A85 is payable for each examination.
(3) A charge of A55 shall be payable for a dangerous cargo endorsement on a certificate of competency.
(4) A charge of US$ 12 shall be payable for the revalidation of a certificate of competency.
(5) A charge of US$ 12 shall be payable for the issue of a certified copy of a lost, mutilated or damaged certificate of competency or service, unless the certificate was lost, mutilated or damaged due to shipwreck or fire on board ship.
29. The following charges shall be payable for examination for a certificate of competency for a small vessel:
(a) For examination for a certificate of competency as a skipper of a small vessel - US$ 10;
(b) For the issue of a certified copy of a lost, mutilated or damaged certificate of competence - US$ 3.
30. (1) The following charges shall be payable for examination for the certificates of qualification referred to:
(a) Proficiency in survival craft - US$ 10;
(b) Efficient deck hand or rating forming part of a navigational watch-US$ 10;
(c) Engine-room rating or rating forming part of an
engineering watch - US$ 10;
(d) Efficient cook - US$ 6;
(e) For an endorsement of an additional qualification - US$ 5.
(2) A charge of - US$ 5 shall be payable for the issue of a certified copy of a lost, mutilated or damaged certificate of qualification, unless the certificate was lost, mutilated or damaged due to shipwreck or fire on board ship.
31. (1) The following charges shall be payable for the examination and licensing of compass adjusters.
(a) Compass Adjuster (Restricted) - US$ 15;
(b) Compass Adjuster (Unrestricted) - US$ 15;
(c) For the written and oral parts of the examination if attempted concurrently - US$ 15;
(d) For the practical part of the examination - US$ 15;
(e) For re-examination in the oral examination - US$ 15.
(2) A charge of US$ 5 shall be payable for the issue of a certified copy of a lost, mutilated or damaged license, unless the license was lost, mutilated or damaged due to shipwreck or fire on board ship.
32. (1) The following charges shall be payable for dispensations granted in terms of Regulation 5 of the Merchant Shipping Act, 2003.
(a) If the foreign certificate is recognized - US$ 50;
(b) If the foreign certificate has to be evaluated before dispensation can be granted - US$ 100 - Reference of the measure
- Part II section 22, 23, 24,25, 26, 27.28,29,30,31, 32
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 10 Cereals Yes Grains - Description
- Grains
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
-
Applied by Tanzania on the entire world for
The measure came into effect on 01 January 2005
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- F69: Additional charges n.e.s.
- Date when the measure came into force
- 01 January 2005
- Publication where the measure is specified
- The Merchant shipping Act No 21 of 2003
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- The merchant shipping ( fees) regulations
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Tanzania
- Coded list of objectives
- E: Protection of the environment and X: For purposes n.e.s.
- Description of the measure
- 35.The following charges shall be payable for the survey of a ship for an IBC Code certificate:
(a) Initial or renewal survey where the period of validity of the certificate is five years- US$ 600;
21(b) Intermediate, annual or additional survey US$ 30 per surveyor-hour or part thereof.
36. The following charges are payable for the survey of a ship for a BCH Code certificate:
(a) Initial or renewal survey where the period of validity of the certificate is five years - US$ 600.
(b) Intermediate, annual or additional survey - US$ 30 per surveyor-hour or part thereof.
37. The following charges are payable for the survey of a ship for a IGC Code certificate:
(a) Initial or renewal survey where the period of validity of the certificate is five years - US$ 600.
(b) Intermediate, annual or additional survey - US$ 30 per surveyor-hour or part thereof
38.A charge of US$ 700 and the travel and subsistence expenses of the surveyor concerned are payable in respect of the survey of an offshore installation for a pollution safety certificate
Record book and official logbook
45. (1) A charge of US$ 25 shall be payable for a seaman's record book, whether the
application is made at a place where there is a proper officer or at a place where there is no proper officer or to replace a lost, mutilated or damaged or full record book, unless the record book has been lost, mutilated or damaged due to shipwreck or fire on board ship.
(2) A charge of US$ 15 shall be payable for an official logbook - Reference of the measure
- Part II sections 35,36, 37 &38, part 3 section 45
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out PG: 1 All products No 01 January 2005 - Description
- All products
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world 01 January 2005 -
Applied by Uganda on the entire world for
The measure came into effect on 29 June 2007
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- F69: Additional charges n.e.s.
- Date when the measure came into force
- 29 June 2007
- Publication where the measure is specified
- ACTS SUPPLEMENT No. 3 29th June, 2007. ACTS SUPPLEMENT to The Uganda Gazette No. 32 Volume C dated 29th June, 2007
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- THE SEEDS AND PLANT ACT, 2006
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Uganda
- Coded list of objectives
- C: Protection of life and health of plants
- Description of the measure
- 9.Variety testing, release and registration.
(1)All imported and domestic varieties shall undergo testing in variety performance trials for at least two main growing seasons before their release.
(2)For imported varieties, data from advanced yield trials shall serve as supportive evidence regarding the performance of a variety.
(3)The certification service shall advise the breeder on the appropriate method and period of test for—
(a)agricultural value in an approved number of sites in their appropriate ecological zones;
(b)agricultural value for ratoons, forest and fruit trees, fibres, ornamentals, beverage crops and other plants and zones for which a system of evaluation is not practicable.
(4)The naming of new varieties shall be the responsibility of the relevant plant breeders and shall be subject to approval by the Variety Release Committee.
(5)The Board may grant breeders rights for a variety of seeds on the recommendation of the National Variety Release Committee.
(6)The certification service shall be responsible for undertaking variety testing as required for the granting of plant breeders rights in accordance with relevant law.
(7)All plant breeders, both local and foreign shall apply to the certification service for the release of their varieties.
(8)A variety released under subsection (7) shall be eligible for certification and shall be entered on the National Variety List and East African Common Catalogue.
(9)The maintenance and supply of breeders seed shall be the responsibility of the breeders concerned and a reference sample shall be deposited with the certification service on initial release.
(10)All plant breeders of public or private institutions and importers of varieties for seed production in Uganda shall be registered with the certification service on payment of the prescribed fee.
(11)The breeder or applicant shall provide data for advanced yield, multi-locational trials for at least one main growing season from relevant agro-ecological zones.
(12)The breeder or applicant shall conduct on farm trials for one main growing season concurrently with variety performance trials.
(13)The certification service shall be responsible for conducting variety performance trials in a number of representative locations, but may delegate suitable organisations to carry out this function.
(14)Vegetatively propagated materials shall be evaluated for their genetic and agricultural values.
10. Multiplication and licensing.
(1)Subject to the provisions of this Act, there shall be recognised classes of seeds as may be set out in regulations made under this Act.
(2)All seed merchants and dealers shall be licensed on application to the certification service and shall pay a prescribed annual fee.
(3)The Minister may, by statutory instrument, declare any area as a segregated area and may, by that instrument, prohibit the planting and movement of any type of seed or plant within that area either for a specific period or until the revocation of the instrument.
12.Seed marketing.
(1)All seed offered for sale shall be properly labelled and sealed in accordance with the specifications set out in regulations made under this Act.
(2)A person who intends to import or export seed shall apply to the certification service for a licence in the manner prescribed by regulations made under this Act.
(3) Only seed of approved varieties and which—
(a) meets the standards established by the National Seed Certification Services for domestic seed trade; and
(b) are accompanied by a declaration of minimum certification standards on an ISTA certificate or domestic certificates and a phytosanitary certificate as provided in the Plant Protection and Plant Health Act, shall be imported into Uganda.
(4)All seed intended for export shall comply with the requirements of the importing country.
(5)Genetically modified seeds will be regulated in accordance with the Uganda National Council of Science and Technology Act or any relevant law - Reference of the measure
- Part II para 10(3)
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out PG: 3 Seeds for sowing No 29 June 2007 - Description
- Seeds
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world 29 June 2007 - Description
- All countries
-
Applied by Uganda on the entire world for 31: Fertilisers and 3808: Insecticides, rodenticides, fungicides, herbicides, anti-sprouting products and plant-growth regulators, disinfectants and similar products, put up in forms or packings for retail sale or as preparations or articles (for example, sulphur-treated bands, wi
The measure came into effect on 01 January 2015
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- F69: Additional charges n.e.s.
- Date when the measure came into force
- 01 January 2015
- Publication where the measure is specified
- The control of agricultural chemicals Act, statutory Instrument 29-1
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- The control of Agricultural Chemicals (regulations control) regulations
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Uganda
- Coded list of objectives
- X: For purposes n.e.s.
- Description of the measure
- 10. Duration and renewal of certificate of registration.
(1) A certificate of registration issued under regulation 9 of these Regulations, unless earlier suspended or cancelled, is valid for three years from the date of issue and may be renewed for a further period not exceeding two years upon payment by the holder of a renewal fee of 250,000 shillings.
(2) An application for renewal shall be in writing and accompanied by five copies of the current label for the agricultural chemical.
14. Testing of agricultural chemicals.
(1) Candidate agricultural chemicals shall be tested by competent scientists in institutions such as universities, research institutes and companies authorised by the board, for efficacy, suitability and safety.
(2) Applications for testing candidate agricultural chemicals shall be made to the board.
(3) A fee shall be charged for covering the costs of testing and for partial registration as determined, from time to time, by the board but not less than two million shillings. A temporary certificate for registration shall be issued to the applicant in Form C of the First Schedule to these Regulations.
(4) The company applying for the tests shall submit samples to the board in quantities enough to complete the tests.
(5) The samples shall be submitted by the company in code numbers, and trade names and generic (common) names for the formulation, accompanied by a sample of 100 percent technical material.
(6) The company responsible for the agricultural chemical shall not canvass, influence or seek to know or deal directly with the research staff team or personnel testing the candidate agricultural chemical.
(7) The board shall appoint a researcher or researchers to test the candidate agricultural chemical following specified guidelines.
(8) The agricultural chemical shall be tested for a minimum of three crop growing seasons or six months for animals, both in the laboratory and different field locations in Uganda to cover all the appropriate ecological zones.
(9) The company submitting the candidate agricultural chemical shall provide all technical information necessary to guide the testing process, that is, toxicity, environment, LD, MRLs and tolerance levels and any other relevant information.
(10) The researcher shall gather, analyse and compile test data into a
technical report.
(11) The technical report shall be submitted to the board through the agricultural chemicals control technical committee.
(12) The decision of the board on the report shall be communicated to the company responsible for the candidate agricultural chemical and to the office of the registrar for necessary action.
(13) The researcher shall prepare technical communications and recommendations in respect of the approved chemicals.
(14) Agricultural chemicals, such as pesticides, shall be recommended for the control of specific pests on all host crops rather than being recommended for use on specific crops except for phytotoxity and residue considerations. - Reference of the measure
- Part II Section 10, part III 14(3)
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 31 Fertilisers No 3808 Insecticides, rodenticides, fungicides, herbicides, anti-sprouting products and plant-growth regulators, disinfectants and similar products, put up in forms or packings for retail sale or as preparations or articles (for example, sulphur-treated bands, wi Yes Agricultural Chemicals - Description
- Agricultural chemicals
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world 01 January 2015 - Description
- All countries
-
Applied by Uganda on the entire world for 8701: Tractors (other than tractors of heading 87.09)., 8704: Motor vehicles for the transport of goods., 8711: Motorcycles (including mopeds) and cycles fitted with an auxiliary motor, with or without side-cars; side-cars. and 8716: Trailers and semi-trailers; other vehicles, not mechanically propelled; parts thereof.
The measure came into effect on 01 July 2009
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- F69: Additional charges n.e.s.
- Date when the measure came into force
- 01 July 2009
- Publication where the measure is specified
- ACTS SUPPLEMENT No. 8 6th November, 2009. ACTS SUPPLEMENT
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- The Finance Act, 2009
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Uganda
- Coded list of objectives
- X: For purposes n.e.s.
- Description of the measure
- 5.Amendment of Finance Act, 2006.
The Finance Act, 2006 is amended—
(a) by substituting for the First Schedule the following—
SCHEDULE
“FIRST SCHEDULE
FEES FOR SERVICES AND VARIOUS DOCUMENTS UNDER THE TRAFFIC AND ROAD SAFETY ACT,1998
Item Fees (Shillings
1.Registration fees on new registration
(a)Sedan cars, saloon cars, estate cars but excluding
dual purpose goods passenger vehicles 1,000,000
(b) Passenger vehicles,including light omnibuses
having seating accomodation not exceeding 28
passengers 1,100,000
(c)Estate and station wagon vehicles with 3500 c c,
engine capacity and above 1,500,000
(d) Medium omnibuses and heavy omnibuses
having seating accomodation for more than 28
passengers 1,100,000
(e) Ambulances, prisons vans 300,000
(f) Hearses 800,000
Goods vehicles (including dual purpose vehicles/passenger vehicles), light goods vehicles
Type of vehicle
(g) Agricultural tractors 250,000
(h)Goods vehicles with less than two tonnes
loading capacity 900,000
(i)Goods vehicles with two tonnes or more of
loading capacity and less than seven ton L/C 1,000,000
(j) Goods vehicles with seven tonnes or more and
less than ten tonnes loading capacity 1,050,000
(k)Goods vehicles with ten tonnes or more of
loading capacity 1,250,000
(l)Prime movers/ Tractor heads 1,250,000
(m)Engineering plant and other related vehicles 1,500,000
(n)Agricultural trailers 300,000
(o)Trailers and semi trailer with gross weight less
seven tonnes 700,000
(p)Trailers and semi trailer with gross weight of
seven tonnes or more 1,000,000
2.Re-registration fees for motor vehicles 200,000
3.Registration fees for motor cycles 210,000
4.Re-registration fees for motor cycles 100,000
5.Registration fees for personalised number plate
Vehicles 6,000,000
6.Registration fees for personalised number plate
for motor cycles 1,500,000
7.Alteration of particulars motor vehicles (each
item) 20,000
8.Certified copies of record 20,000
9.Search fees 20,000
10.Dealers motor vehicle licence per year 200,000
11.Duplicate number plate 20,000
12.OTV Licence
(a)Commercial vehicles not exceeding two tons
loading capacity 70,000
(b) Commercial vehicles exceeding two tons
loading capacity 180,000
13.Transfer fees
(a)Motor Cycle 50,000
(b)Motor cars and other dual purpose vehicles, 60,000
(c )Other motor vehicles, trailers,tractors or
Engineering 80,000
14.Duplicate receipt and other licence certificate 20,000
15Duplicate registration book 20,000
16Duplicate driving permit 35,000
17Vehicle examination fees( Inspection fees)
(a) Motor Cycles 7,000
(b)Motor cars and other dual purpose light goods
vehiclesvehicles,excluding light goods vehicles 12,000
(c)Other motor vehicles, trailers, tractors or
Engineering 10,000
(d)Agricultural tractors 10,000
18.Driving permits(Original)
(a)one year 50,000
(b)three years 60,000
Driving permit(renewal)
(a)one year 40,000
(b)three years 50,000
19.Driving permit exchange
(a)one year 50,000
(b)three years 60,000
20.Driving permit provisional 18,000
22.Accident report 60,000
22.Sketch plan 25,000
23.Test fees(per class) 25,000
24.Endorsement of third party interest 50,000
25.Extention(per class) 35,000
26.Duplicate order form 20,000
27.Form fees(per form) 6,000
28.Order form (set) 5,000
29.Cancellation fees
ENVIRONMENTAL LEVY
(a) Motor vehicles (excluding goods vehicles) which are 20% of CIF 8 years old and above value
(b)Cookers Shs. 50,000/=
(c) Radios Shs. 50,000/=
(d) Other household appliances Shs. 50,000/=
(e) Used motorcycles, scooters, mopeds, bicycles and used spare parts of motor vehicles or of any of the items mentioned in this paragraph 20%
(f)Used clothing, used shoes and other used art 10% of CIF value - Reference of the measure
- Section 5
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 8701 Tractors (other than tractors of heading 87.09). No 8704 Motor vehicles for the transport of goods. No 8711 Motorcycles (including mopeds) and cycles fitted with an auxiliary motor, with or without side-cars; side-cars. No 8716 Trailers and semi-trailers; other vehicles, not mechanically propelled; parts thereof. Yes Trailers and semi trailer - Description
- Goods vehicles (including dual purpose vehicles/passenger vehicles), light goods vehicles.Prime movers/ Tractor heads,Engineering plant ,Trailers and semi trailer ,motor cycles
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world 01 July 2009 - Description
- All countries
-
Applied by Uganda on the entire world for 9503.00.00: Tricycles, scooters, pedal cars and similar wheeled toys; dolls' carriages; dolls; other toys; reduced-size ("scale") models and similar recreational models, working or not; puzzles of all kinds., 85: Electrical machinery and equipment and parts thereof; sound recorders and reproducers, television image and sound recorders and reproducers, and parts and accessories of such articles, 39: Plastics and articles thereof, 40: Rubber and articles thereof, 42: Articles of leather; saddlery and harness; travel goods, handbags and similar containers; articles of animal gut (other than silk- worm gut), 48: Paper and paperboard; articles of paper pulp, of paper or of paperboard, 49: Printed books, newspapers, pictures and other products of the printing industry; manuscripts, typescripts and plans, 87: Vehicles other than railway or tramway rolling- stock,and parts and accessories thereof, 94: CHAPTER and 64: Footwear, gaiters and the like; parts of such articles
The measure came into effect on 17 April 2015
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- F69: Additional charges n.e.s.
- Date when the measure came into force
- 17 April 2015
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Statutory Instrument 2015 N0 11,To the Uganda Gazette No 19 Volume CVIII dated 17th /04/2015,(Import inspection and clearance) regulations, 2015
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- The Uganda National Bureau of standards (Import inspection and clearance) regulations 2015
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Uganda
- Coded list of objectives
- X: For purposes n.e.s.
- Description of the measure
- Section 3: Goods to be accompanied by a certificate of conformity or a certificate of road worthness
(1) The bureau shall carry out conformity assessment of all goods covered by compulsory standards destined for Uganda.
(2) The Bureau may appoint an inspection agency or agencies to acrry out conformity assessment of goods covered by compulsory stnadards destined for Uganda.
(3) An importer of a product covered by a compulsory standard specified in schedule 2 shall ensure that the supplier of the imported goods subjects them to inspection for conformity to standards in the country of origin and a certificate of conformity is issued before the goods are shipped to Uganda.
Schedule 2- Regulations 3(3),3(8) and 4(1)
1. Group I- Toys
2. Group II-Electrical Electronics
3. Group III- Automatic products and inputs
4. Group IV-Chemical products
5. Group V- Mechanical Materials and gas appliances
6. Group VI –Textile leather, plastic and rubber
7. Group VII--Furniture ( wood and Metal articles
8. Group VIII- Paper and stationary
9. Group IX protrctive safety equipments
10. Group X- food and food products
11. Group XI- Used products including motor vehicles
(4) An importer of a used motor vehicle into Uganda shall ensure that the motor vehicle is subjected to PVOC to ensure conformity to the prescribed Uganda standards and that a certificate of road worthness is used in respect of the motor vehicle
(5) The authorized officer of the inspection agency shall carry out conformity of the goods or motor vehicle to assess its compliance to the relevant standards upon receipt of an application from the exporter or importer.
(6) The application for acertificate of conformity or certificate of roadworthness shall be made in the prescribed form and shall be accompanied by the relevant documents.
(7) The application for a certificate of conformity or certificate of roadworthness shall pay the inspection fees and charges prescribed in schedule 1.
Schedule 1: regulation 3(7)
1 Where a sample is subjected to laboratory tests analysis, the importer shall be required to pay for the fee test charges as billed by the relevant laboratory
2 The fees and charges referred to in regulation (7) shall be as follows and shall be based on the value of import shipment.
(a) The applicable verification fees depend on the route, subject to the minimum and maximum detailed below;
the fees are payable by the exporter or manufacturer and payable in advance.
Route A (unregistered Products)
0.500% of FOB value subject to aminimum of US $ 220 and maximum US $ 2.375
Route B: (registered products)
0.45% of FOB value subject to aminimum of US $ 220 and Maximum of US $ 2,375
Rote C (Licensed products)
Licensed products (0.25% of FOB value subject toi a minimum of US $ 220 and maximum of US $ 2375.
(b) Used cars
Inspection fees
Fees payable upon inspection will vary depending on acountry of origin as specified below;
Japan (US $ 140)
Singapore ( US $ 180)
United Kingdom (BCP 125)
South Africa ( R 1685) and
United Arab Emirates (Dubai) (US $ 125)
Testing Fees: determined as a case by case basis
(8) A person who imports goods specified in schedule 2 withiout a certificated of conformity or certificate of roadworthness shall pay a surcharge of 15% of CIF value of goods and the goods shall be subjected to a destination inspection.
(9) The inspection agency shall issue the applicant with a certificate of conformity or certificate of roadworthness where the product complies with the requirements of the relevant standards
(10) The destination inspection agency shall issue non-conformity report for the goods or motor vehicles where the product does not conform to the requirements of the relevant standards and shall notify the Bureau.
Section 4 Application for import Clearance certificate
(1) The Importer of goods or motor vehicle covered by acompulsory standard specified in schedule 2 shall apply to the bureau for an import clearance certificate upon arrival of the goods at the port of entry.
(2) The application shall be made prior to or upon arrival of the goods or motor vehicle at the point of entry but prior to the release of the goods or motor vehicle to the importer by the Uganda revenue authority
(3) the application for an import clearance certificate shall be made in the prescribed form and shall be accompanied by acertificate of conformity or clearance of roadworthness together with the relevant customs documents.
Section 5. Handling of an application
(1) The authorized officer shall, upon receipt of an application verify the documents to ensure that the application is duly filled and accompanied by all necessary certificated of roadworthness.
(2) The authority officer shall verify the goods or motor vehicle to ensure that they match with the declaration in the application in the certificate of conformity or certificate of road worthness
(3) The authorized officer shall subject goods that are not accompanied by acertificate of conformity or certificate of roadworthness to destination inspection after payment of relevant surcharge fees.
(4) The authorized officer shall subject goods or motor vehicles that do not match with the certificate of conformity or certificate of roadworthness to destination inspection.
(5) The authorized officer shall issue an import clearance certificate in respect of goods or motor vehicles which have been verified and found to have been duly inspected from the country of origin and issued with certificate of conformity or a certificate of roadworthness and where the authorized officer finds finds no reason to doubt compliance with the relevant standards in Uganda.
(6) The authorized officer may subject the goods to destination inspection where he or she finds reason to doubt compliance with the relevant standards in Uganda.
(7) The authorized officer shall issue an import clearance certificate in respect of the goods where the goods have been subjected to destination inspection and have been determined to confirm to the relevant Uganda standards.
(8) In the case of goods, the inspector shall before issuing an import clearance certificate ensure that the products have adefined and marked shelf life of atleast-
(a) 75% of food stauff; and
(b) 50% of all non-food staffs
6. Release of goods withiout issue of certificate.
An authorized officer shall not release goods or motor vehicles from appoint of entry, other than to abonded warehouse, unless the importer of the goods or motor vehicle has been issued with an importer clearance certificate
7. Products with Uganda certification mark
An importer of a product manufactured outside East African Community (EAC) region in respect of which has has been issued a permit to use the Uganda certificate mark, shall not be subjected to PVOC.
8. Producs manufactured within the EAC partner states
An importer of a produc manufactured within EAC common market and which bear the certification marks of the respective EAC partner states shall be subjected to import clearance but shall be exempted from PVOC.
10. Absence of service providers
A person who imports goods or motor vehicles from a country that is not covered by a service provider shall have goods subjected to destination inspection fee but shall be exempted from 15% of CIF surcharge.
11. Handling of non-conforming goods or motor vehicles.
(1) Goods or motor vehicles which have been issued a seizure with a seizure notice shall be handled in accordance with the best practices and as recommended by the authorized officer at the expense of the importer.
(2) Goods or motor vehicles which have been issued with a seizure with a seizure , notice and have been deemed not to confirm to the applicable compulsory standard (s) shall either be destroyed or re-exported.
(3) Goods or motor vehicles which have been issued aseizure notice and determined by an authorized officer not to pose asignificant risk to the environment may be destroyed withiout re-exportation.
(4) Goods or motor vehicles which have been issued aseizure notice and determined by an authorized officer to pose asignificant risk to the environment shall be re-exported to the country of origin.
(5) Goods or motor vehicles which have been issued aseizure notice shall not be re-exported to another country other than the country of origin.
(6) The destruction of the goods or motor vehicles which have been issued aseizure notice shall be done in accordance with the relevant national regulations and guidelines
!2. Destination Inspection
(1) Goods or motor vehicles specified in schedule 2 which arrive at a point of entry withiout a certificate of conformity or certificate of roadworthness shall be subjected to asurcah of 15% of CIF in addition to the payment of the prescribed inspection fees before destination inspection is undertaken.
(2) All goods or motor vehicles subjected to destination inspection shall be subjected to payment of the prescribed inspection fees.
(3) The importer of goods or motor vehicles shall be responsible for the costs of storage, analysis and any other incidental charges incurred during destination inspection.
(4) The goods or motor vehicles subject to destination inspection shall be inspected and evaluated by the authorized officer or designated agency to determine conformity with relevant Uganda standards.
(5) The authorized officer or designated inspection agency may take a sample for laboratory analysis during the destination inspection to determine conformity with relevant Uganda standards.
(6) The authorized officer shall issue an import clearance certificate in respect of goods or motor vehicles where goods or motor vehicles have been determined to conform to relevant Uganda standards during destination inspection.
(7) The authorized officer shall issue aseizure notice and notify the relevant authorities including the designated inspection agency and where applicable the Uganda revenue authority and the goods or motor vehicles shall not be permitted entry into domestic market where goods or motor vehicles have been subjected to destination inspection and have been determined not to confirm to the relevant Uganda standards.
13.Release Under Seal
(1) An inspector may release goods under seal where the importer has cleared with the requirements of Uganda revenue authority but the bureau has subjected the goods to inspection, sampling, testing and evaluation.
(2) The release under seal is subject to payment of an administration fee prescribed in schedule 1 in addition to inspection fee.
Schedule 1 Release Under Seal fees regulation 12(2)
(3) A cash bond worth 15% of the CIF vakue of the goods shall be presented before the release under seal.
(4) The cahs bond shall be excuted when the goods do not meet the requirements of the standard so as to cate for the costs of destruction or re-exportation.
(5) The cahs bond shall be returned to the exporter once the importer is issued with an import clearance certificate.
14. Exemption
All goods specified in schedule 3 shall be exempted from PVOC programme.
Schedule 3. Exemptions regulation 13.
-General goods whose FOB does not exceed US 2000
-Prohobited goods according to the EAC customs management Act 2006 and the East Africa stanadards catalogue and quality assurance and testing Act (SQMT) 2006 and any other laws of the community
-Government project specific goods
-Raw materials which were brought in for manufacturing process and not for sale.
-Diplomatic cargo.
-Personal effects
-Goods that are not covered by compulsory standards
-Certified goods including those from the EAC partner states
-Industrial machinery and spare parts not for re-sale
-Re-exports from within the EAC that have undergone PVOC with relevant valid traceable certificates of conformity for the EAC partner states for re-export
-Classified military, police and prisons hardware and equipment - Reference of the measure
- Section 3(7) !-2)
- Measure also domestic
- No
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 9503.00.00 Tricycles, scooters, pedal cars and similar wheeled toys; dolls' carriages; dolls; other toys; reduced-size ("scale") models and similar recreational models, working or not; puzzles of all kinds. No 85 Electrical machinery and equipment and parts thereof; sound recorders and reproducers, television image and sound recorders and reproducers, and parts and accessories of such articles Yes electrical electronics PG: 7 Food products No PG: 32 Textile products No 39 Plastics and articles thereof No 40 Rubber and articles thereof No 42 Articles of leather; saddlery and harness; travel goods, handbags and similar containers; articles of animal gut (other than silk- worm gut) Yes leather 48 Paper and paperboard; articles of paper pulp, of paper or of paperboard No 49 Printed books, newspapers, pictures and other products of the printing industry; manuscripts, typescripts and plans No 87 Vehicles other than railway or tramway rolling- stock,and parts and accessories thereof Yes used 94 CHAPTER Yes wood and metal articles 64 Footwear, gaiters and the like; parts of such articles Yes leather - Description
- 1 Group I- Toys
2. Group II-Electrical Electronics
3. Group III- Automatic products and inputs
4. Group IV-Chemical products
5. Group V- Mechanical Materials and gas appliances
6. Group VI –Textile leather, plastic and rubber
7. Group VII--Furniture ( wood and Metal articles
8. Group VIII- Paper and stationary
9. Group IX protrctive safety equipments
10. Group X- food and food products
11. Group XI- Used products including motor vehicles
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world 17 April 2015 - Description
- All countries
-
Applied by Uganda on the entire world for 01: Live animals and 02: Meat and edible meat offal
The measure came into effect on 13 May 2005
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- F69: Additional charges n.e.s.
- Date when the measure came into force
- 13 May 2005
- Publication where the measure is specified
- STATUTORY INSTRUMENTS 2005 No. 38. THE ANIMAL DISEASES (QUARANTINE) (AMENDMENT) RULES, 2005
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- The Animal Diseases (Quarantine) (Amendment) Rules, 2005.
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Uganda
- Coded list of objectives
- B: Protection of life and health of animals
- Description of the measure
- These Rules may be cited as the Animal Diseases (Quarantine) (Amendment)
Rules, 2005, and shall be read as one with the Animal Diseases (Quarantine) Rules (S.I. 218-8, Vol. XIII of the laws of Uganda, 1964, page 3040).
2. Replacement of rule 2.
For rule 2 of the Animal Diseases (Quarantine) Rules, there is substituted the following rule—
"2. (1) An inspection fee of 0.05 currency points shall be paid in respect of every animal or carcass or part of any animal or carcass kept or detained in quarantine; except that the Minister may remit fee wholly or in part.
(2) For the purpose of this rule—
(a)‘quarantine’ means a place notified as such by the Minister by statutory instrument;
(b)‘currency point’ has a value of twenty thousand Uganda shillings. - Reference of the measure
- Section 1&2
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 01 Live animals No 02 Meat and edible meat offal Yes carcass - Description
- animal or carcass
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world 13 May 2005 - Description
- All countries
-
Applied by Uganda on the entire world for
The measure came into effect on 14 March 2008
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- F69: Additional charges n.e.s.
- Date when the measure came into force
- 14 March 2008
- Publication where the measure is specified
- STATUTORY INSTRUMENTS SUPPLEMENT No. 8 to The Uganda Gazette No. 15 Volume CI dated 14th March, 2008.
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- The Fish (Quality Assurance) Rules, 2008(Under section 35 of the Fish Act, Cap 197).
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Uganda
- Coded list of objectives
- X: For purposes n.e.s.
- Description of the measure
- 7.Fish sanitary certificate.(3)The fees to be charged for a fish sanitary certificate in respect of each batch or consignment of fish shall be twenty thousand shillings.
- Reference of the measure
- Part II para 7 (3)
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out PG: 16 Fish products and fresh or chilled fish No 14 March 2008 - Description
- Fish and Fish Products
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world 14 March 2008 - Description
- All countries
-
Applied by South Africa on the entire world for 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 19 January 2011
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- F69: Additional charges n.e.s.
- Date when the measure came into force
- 19 January 2011
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Government Gazette No. 33763, 19 November 2010
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Amendment To The Compulsory Specification For MotorVehicles Of Category M1
- Country/Region applying the measure
- South Africa
- The rationale of the measure
- 1.1 This specification covers the requirements for motor vehicle models of category M1, not previously registered or licensed in South Africa, and motor vehicle models assembled from new bodies and used parts from earlier designs of motor vehicle models, designed or adapted for operation on a public road.
1.2 The requirements of this specification shall, in so far as the parts already incorporated are concerned, apply in respect of an incomplete motor vehicle model supplied for further manufacture by one manufacturer to another, and the entire specification shall apply to the vehicle after
completion thereof by the last-mentioned manufacturer, In addition, the requirements shall apply to
designs of bodies sold for the purposes of incorporating new or used parts of motor vehicle models
previously homologated (or previously produced) by other manufacturers.
1.3 This specification does not apply to
a) experimental or prototype vehicles constructed or imported for the purpose of testing, assessment or development, or
b) a motor vehicle model that was manufactured before 1965, that was not previously registered or licensed in South Africa, and that is so certified by a motor club approved by the relevant Minister, or
c) motor vehicles designed or adapted principally for the purposes of motor sport competition, and which are homologated under the rules of the International Federation of the Automobile (FIA) and for which such homologation documentation is lodged with the Regulatory Authority, or d) motor vehicles for which Type Approval was granted under European Small (Low Volume) Series alternative according to article 8 of the Directive EC/70/156, provided:-
i) that not more than 10 such vehicles are registered in South Africa each year, and
ii) copies of all relevant approval and test documentation are lodged with the Regulatory Authority.
1.4 The relevant requirements of this specification shall take effect on the dates as specified in Schedule 1.
1.5 Except for the requirements of 3.7, which shall not be omitted or replaced, certain special category M1 motor vehicles designed or adapted for use as
a) mobile living accommodation (motor caravans),
b) ambulances and patient-transfer vehicles,
c) prisoner-conveyance vehicles,
d) hearses,
e) security and antiriot vehicles,
f) open sided passenger vehicles derived from vehicles other than category M1 vehicles may, alternatively, comply with the specific requirements of the relevant compulsory specification for another category of motor vehicle.
1.6 Vehicles that are sold with a category M2 seating configuration and with a category M1 seating configuration as an alternative, need not comply with the steering frontal impact requirements of 3.5.2.
1.7 Where a South African national standard, including an international standard or a UN ECE regulation adopted by South Africa as a national standard, is incorporated by reference into this specification, only the technical requirements/specification for the commodity and the tests to verify the compliance apply. - Coded list of objectives
- X: For purposes n.e.s.
- Description of the measure
- 3. The Applicant shall complete the application and provide the necessary requested supporting documentation, and forward it to the Regulatory Authority. The appropriate fee for the homologation, as determined by the Minister by Notice in the Government Gazette, shall be paid to the Regulatory Authority.
- Reference of the measure
- Annexure A 3
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 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. No - Description
- Motor vehicles in category M1
category M1 motor vehicle is one that is used for the carriage of passengers, that has at least four wheels, and that
has seating accommodation for not more than eight passengers in addition to the driver of the vehicle.
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world - Description
- All countries
-
Applied by South Africa on the entire world for 31: Fertilisers
The measure came into effect on 23 March 2007
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- F69: Additional charges n.e.s.
- Date when the measure came into force
- 23 March 2007
- Publication where the measure is specified
- GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 23 MARCH 2007
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- FERTILIZERS, FARM FEEDS, AGRICULTURAL REMEDIES AND STOCK REMEDIES ACT, 1947 (ACT No. 36 OF 1947 REGULATIONS REGARDING FERTILIZERS
- Country/Region applying the measure
- South Africa
- Coded list of objectives
- X: For purposes n.e.s.
- Description of the measure
- Payment of fees
20.(1) The postal and delivery costs of an application or article submitted in terms of these regulations must be paid by the sender.
(2) Monies payable in terms of these regulations must be paid by cheque, postal order or money order in favor of the Director-General: of Agriculture: Provided that if such monies are delivered by hand, they may be paid in cash.
(3) Monies paid in terms of these regulations, except in terms of Section 6 of the Act, are not refundable Address for submission of items
21. An application or item or anything connected therewith that in of these regulations needs to be submitted to the Registrar, must:
(a) When sent by post, be addressed to the Registrar: Act No. 36 of 1947, Private Bag Pretoria, 0001 and
(b) When sent by rail or delivered by hand, be addressed to or delivered to the Registrar: Act No. 36 of 1947, Agriculture Place, 20 Beatrix Street, Pretoria. - Reference of the measure
- Part V section 20& 21
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 31 Fertilisers No - Description
- Fertilizers
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world 23 March 2007 - Description
- All countries
-
Applied by South Africa on the entire world for 8716: Trailers and semi-trailers; other vehicles, not mechanically propelled; parts thereof.
The measure came into effect on 05 April 2010
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- F69: Additional charges n.e.s.
- Date when the measure came into force
- 05 April 2010
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Government Gazette NO.32916, 5 February 2010
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Amendment To The Compulsory Specification For Motor Vehicles Of Category O1/O2(Caravans And Light Trailers)
- Country/Region applying the measure
- South Africa
- The rationale of the measure
- 1.1 This specification covers the requirements for vehicle models of categories 0 1 and O2 designed or adapted for operation on a public road at speeds greater than 40 kph, including new vehicle models and vehicle models that have not previously been registered or licensed in South Africa.
1.2 The requirements of this specification, in so far as the vehicle parts already incorporated are concerned, apply in respect of an incomplete vehicle supplied for further manufacture by one manufacturer to another and the entire specification applies to the vehicle after completion thereof by the last-mentioned manufacturer.
1.3 This specification does not apply to experimental vehicles or to prototype vehicles constructed or imported by the original manufacturer or importers for the purpose of testing, assessment or development, or to agricultural trailers, unless they are subsequently sold for use on a public road in South Africa.
1.4 The relevant requirements of this specification shall take effect on the dates as specified in schedule 1.
1.5 Where a South African National Standard, including an International Standard or a UN ECE regulation adopted by South Africa as a National Standard, is incorporated by reference into this specification, only the technical requirements of the specifications for the commodity, and the tests to verify compliance apply. - Coded list of objectives
- X: For purposes n.e.s.
- Description of the measure
- 3. The Applicant shall complete the application and provide the necessary requested supporting documentation, and forward it to the Regulatory Authority. The appropriate fee for the homologation, as determined by the Minister by Notice in the Government Gazette, shall be paid to the Regulatory Authority.
- Reference of the measure
- Annexure A3
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 8716 Trailers and semi-trailers; other vehicles, not mechanically propelled; parts thereof. Yes Caravans And Light Trailers in category O1/O2 - Description
- Caravans And Light Trailers in category O1/O2
Category O1 are single-axled trailers, other than semi-trailers, with a maximum mass not exceeding 0,75 t
Category O2 are trailers other than category OJ, with a maximum mass not exceeding 3,5 t
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world - Description
- All countries
-
Applied by South Africa on the entire world for 0102.2: - Cattle :, 0104: Live sheep and goats., 02: Meat and edible meat offal, 16: Preparations of meat, of fish or of crustaceans, molluscs or other aquatic invertebrates, 1601: Sausages and similar products, of meat, meat offal or blood; food preparations based on these products., 1602.4: - Of swine : and 41: Raw hides and skins (other than furskins) and leather
The measure came into effect on 11 November 2014
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- F69: Additional charges n.e.s.
- Date when the measure came into force
- 11 November 2014
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Government Gazette No. 38199 of 11 November 2014
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Establishment of Levy and Determination of Guideline Prices: Levy On Cattle, Sheep, Goats, Red Meat, Red Meat Products, Processed Pork, Hides and Skins
- Country/Region applying the measure
- South Africa
- The rationale of the measure
- To finance the above-mentioned functions ((a) consumer assurance;
(b) consumer communication and education; (c) transformation and development;
(d) research and development; (e) industry liaison; (f) production development;
(g) compliance to legislation; and (h) administration.) and the levy will be utilized in accordance with the levy application submitted to the Minister. - Coded list of objectives
- X: For purposes n.e.s.
- Description of the measure
- 5. Imposition of the levy
The following levies (VAT excluded) are hereby imposed in respect of
designated animals, red meat and red meat products, hides and skins and
processed pork, as contemplated in section 3- [long table with specifics and details] - Reference of the measure
- Article 5
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 0102.2 - Cattle : No 0104 Live sheep and goats. No 02 Meat and edible meat offal Yes Red meat 16 Preparations of meat, of fish or of crustaceans, molluscs or other aquatic invertebrates Yes Red meat products 1601 Sausages and similar products, of meat, meat offal or blood; food preparations based on these products. Yes Processed pork 1602.4 - Of swine : No 41 Raw hides and skins (other than furskins) and leather No - Description
- Cattle, sheep and goats, red meat and red meat products, hides and skins, processed pork
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world - Description
- Entire world
-
Applied by South Africa on the entire world for 31: Fertilisers, 2309: Preparations of a kind used in animal feeding. and 3808: Insecticides, rodenticides, fungicides, herbicides, anti-sprouting products and plant-growth regulators, disinfectants and similar products, put up in forms or packings for retail sale or as preparations or articles (for example, sulphur-treated bands, wi
The measure came into effect on 05 April 2013
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- F69: Additional charges n.e.s.
- Date when the measure came into force
- 05 April 2013
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Government Gazette No. 36345, 5 April 2013
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Regulations Relating To The Registration Of Fertilizers, Farm Feeds, Agricultural Remedies, Stock Remedies, Sterilizing Plants And Pest Control Operators, Appeals and Imports: Amendment
- Country/Region applying the measure
- South Africa
- Coded list of objectives
- X: For purposes n.e.s.
- Description of the measure
- Payable fees relating to the registration of fertilizers, farm feeds, agricultural remedies, stock Remedies and sterilizing plants as outlined in Table 1
- Reference of the measure
- Sections 1.1. 1.2, 4, 6.1, 6.2, 7.1, 7.2 and 7.3 of Table 1
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 31 Fertilisers No 2309 Preparations of a kind used in animal feeding. Yes agricultural remedies and stock remedies 3808 Insecticides, rodenticides, fungicides, herbicides, anti-sprouting products and plant-growth regulators, disinfectants and similar products, put up in forms or packings for retail sale or as preparations or articles (for example, sulphur-treated bands, wi Yes agricultural remedies and stock remedies - Description
- Fertilizers, farm feeds , agricultural remedies and stock remedies
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world - Description
- All countries
-
Applied by South Africa on the entire world for
The measure came into effect on 25 November 2015
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- F69: Additional charges n.e.s.
- Date when the measure came into force
- 25 November 2015
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Government Gazette No. 39451, 25 November 2015
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Department Of Agriculture, Forestry And Fisheries: Correction Notice
- Country/Region applying the measure
- South Africa
- Coded list of objectives
- X: For purposes n.e.s.
- Description of the measure
- Schedule B of fees determined in terms of section 25(1) and (2) of the Marine Living Resources Act, 18 of 1998. These include application fees and quota fees payable by successful applicants (see Schedule B)
- Reference of the measure
- Table on page 2 of the regulations
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out PG: 15 Fishery products No - Description
- Fisheries
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world - Description
- All countries
F69: Additional charges n.e.s.
