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Applied by Kenya on the entire world for 1207.2: - Cotton seeds :, 2306.10.00: - Of cotton seeds and 5201.00.00: Cotton, not carded or combed.
The measure came into effect on 01 January 1992
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- F73: Taxes and charges for sensitive product categories
- Date when the measure came into force
- 01 January 1992
- Publication where the measure is specified
- The Republic Of Kenya, Laws of Kenya ,CHAPTER 335 COTTON ACT
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- The Cotton Act 3 of 1988
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Kenya
- Coded list of objectives
- X: For purposes n.e.s.
- Description of the measure
- 32. Imposition of levies
(1) The Board may, from time to time, with the approval of the Minister, by notice in the Gazetteimpose one or more of the following levies—
(a)a ginning levy payable by the ginner on all raw cotton ginned by him;
(b)a cotton lint levy payable by the purchaser on all lint purchased from the ginner;
(c)a cotton import levy payable by the importer on all cotton imported (whether as raw cotton, cotton lint or cotton seed), on cotton oil and seed cake;
(d)a cotton export levy payable by the exporter on all cotton exported (whether as raw cotton or cotton lint).
(2) The rate of any levy shall be specified in the notice under subsection (1) and shall not exceed five per cent of the value of the cotton on which the levy is payable.
(3) Different rates of levy may be imposed for different types or grades of raw cotton, cotton lint, cotton seed, cotton oil or cotton cake.
(4) The time (being not earlier than three months’ after the date of publication of the notice under subsection (1)) and the manner of payment of the levy shall be specified in that notice.
(5) All moneys due on account of a levy are recoverable by the Board as a civil debt due to it from the person by whom it is payable.
(6) No cotton produced in Kenya shall be exported unless the export levy payable in respect thereof has been paid and any person who exports or attempts to export any such cotton in respect of which any money is owing in respect of export levy shall be guilty of an offence.
(7) No cotton produced outside Kenya shall be imported unless the import levy based on a proforma invoice has been paid and any person who imports or attempts to import any such cotton in respect of which any money is owing in respect of import levy shall be guilty of an offence.
33. Use of levies
The proceeds of any levy imposed under section 32 shall form part of the general funds and property of the Authority and may be used by the Authority in the furtherance or exercise of any function or power of the Authority.
[Act No. 7 of 2006, s. 34.] - Reference of the measure
- Part VI section 23 (1) (C) & (7), part VII section 33
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 1207.2 - Cotton seeds : No 2306.10.00 - Of cotton seeds No 5201.00.00 Cotton, not carded or combed. No - Description
- (whether as raw cotton, cotton lint or cotton seed), on cotton oil and seed cake;
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world 01 January 1992 -
Applied by Mauritius on the entire world
The measure came into effect on 05 September 2002
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- F73: Taxes and charges for sensitive product categories
- Date when the measure came into force
- 05 September 2002
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Act No. 19/2002
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Environment Protection Act 2002
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Mauritius
- The rationale of the measure
- Not specified
- Coded list of objectives
- X: For purposes n.e.s.
- Description of the measure
- 69C. Charge of advance recycling fee
(1) Subject to this section, there shall be charged a fee to be known as the advance
recycling fee on electrical and electronic equipment in the case of –
(a) imports for home consumption, at the time of importation; or
(b) local manufacture or assembly, at the time the equipment are put on the
local market.
(2) Any electrical and electronic equipment manufactured or assembled locally shall
be under customs control.
(3) The advance recycling fee shall be payable to the Director-General at such rates
and at such time as may be prescribed. - Reference of the measure
- Article 69C
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
- Description
- Electrical and electronic equipment
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 2701: Coal; briquettes, ovoids and similar solid fuels manufactured from coal., 2710: Petroleum oils and oils obtained from bituminous minerals, other than crude; preparations not elsewhere specified or included, containing by weight 70% or more of petroleum oils or of oils obtained from bituminous minerals, these oils being the basic cons, 2711: Petroleum gases and other gaseous hydrocarbons. 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 17 June 1994
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- F73: Taxes and charges for sensitive product categories
- Date when the measure came into force
- 17 June 1994
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Excise Act of 1994
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Excise Act of 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
- 3A CHARGE TO MID LEVY
(1) A MID levy shall be chargeable on the excisable goods specified in Part II of the First Schedule,where they are for home consumption.
3C. CO2 levy or CO2 rebate on motor cars
(1) Subject to this section, a CO2 levy shall be chargeable, or a CO2 rebate shall be granted, as the case may be, on the motor cars specified in Sub-Part A of Part III of the First Schedule when removed for home consumption.
(2) (a) Where the CO2 gramme per kilometre of a motor car exceeds the CO2 threshold, a CO2 levy shall be computed in accordance with the formula.
(b) The rate applicable in the formula shall correspond to the CO2 gramme per kilometre of the motor car as specified in Sub-Part C of Part III of the First Schedule.
(3) The CO2 levy computed under subsection (2) shall, in addition to the excise duty chargeable on the motor car, be chargeable on the motor car and shall be payable to the Director-General at the time specified in column 3 of Sub-Part A of Part III of the First Schedule. - Reference of the measure
- Articles 3(A)(1) and 3(C)
- Measure also domestic
- No
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 2701 Coal; briquettes, ovoids and similar solid fuels manufactured from coal. No 2710 Petroleum oils and oils obtained from bituminous minerals, other than crude; preparations not elsewhere specified or included, containing by weight 70% or more of petroleum oils or of oils obtained from bituminous minerals, these oils being the basic cons No 2711 Petroleum gases and other gaseous hydrocarbons. No 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
- 2701 Coal; briquettes, ovoids and similar solid fuels manufactured from coal.
2710 Petroleum oils and oils obtained from bituminous minerals, other than crude; preparations not elsewhere specified or included, containing by weight 70% or more of petroleum oils or of oils obtained from bituminous minerals, these oils being the basic constituents of the preparations; waste oils.
2711 Petroleum gases and other gaseous hydrocarbons.
8703 Motor cars and other motor vehicles principally designed for the transport of persons (other than those of heading No. 87.02), including station wagons and racing cars
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
The measure came into effect on 10 September 2010
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- F73: Taxes and charges for sensitive product categories
- Date when the measure came into force
- 10 September 2010
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Government Gazette No. 33518 of 10 September 2010
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Notice on Levies on Fish and Fish Products payable under the Marine Living Resources Act
- Country/Region applying the measure
- South Africa
- The rationale of the measure
- None specified
- Coded list of objectives
- X: For purposes n.e.s.
- Description of the measure
- I, Tina Joemat-Pettersson, Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries, acting with the
concurrence of the Minister of Finance, under Section 29 of the Sea Fisheries Act, 1988 (Act No.
12 of 1988) hereby impose the levies on fish and fish products as set out in the Schedule hereto. - Reference of the measure
- Preamble of the Notice
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
- Notes
- The schedule annexed to the Notice provides the rate of levy per species of fish.
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 - Description
- Fish and fish products
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world - Description
- Entire world
-
Applied by Zambia on the entire world for 87: Vehicles other than railway or tramway rolling- stock,and parts and accessories thereof
The measure came into effect on 01 July 1955
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- F73: Taxes and charges for sensitive product categories
- 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
- 77. (1) there shall be charged, levied, collected, and paid in respect of
(a) Goods which are imported into, manufactured or produced, in Zambia; or
(b) Carbon emissions from motor vehicles, excluding ambulances, Prison vans and vehicles propelled by non-pollutant energy sources: surtax at the rates specified in the surtax tariff set out in the Fourth Schedule.
(2) A carbon emission surtax shall be payable on a motor vehicle-
(a) on importation;
(b) in transit through Zambia;
(c )on temporary importation; and
(d) annually.
(3) The Commissioner-General shall issue a carbon emission tax certificate upon payment of surtax.
(4) T he Commissioner-General may appoint, in writing, an agent for the purpose of exercising the powers under subsection (3).
(5) A carbon emission tax certificate issued under this section shall expire on 31st December in the year in which it is issued: Provided that where the certificate is issued in respect of a motor vehicle in transit or imported on temporary basis, the certificate shall be valid for ninety days from the date it is issued.(As amended by G.N. No.407 of 1963, G.N. No.143 of 1964, Acts No.16 of 1964,No.6 of 2006,and Act No. 28 of 2009)
79. (1) Subject to the provisions of subsection (2), the duties imposed Under this Act shall be subject to all of the provisions of this Act, relative to agreements, suspensions, rebates, refunds, drawbacks, or remission of duty, or to the warehousing of goods.
(2)The provisions of this Act relative to agreements, suspensions, rebates, refunds, drawbacks or remissions of duty shall not apply to any dumping or countervailing duties imposed by the Minister pursuant to sections seventy-five or seventy-five B unless such application is, in each case, specifically approved by the Minister by statutory instrument. (Act No. 4 of 1999) - Reference of the measure
- Part VII para 77 & 79
- Measure also domestic
- No
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 87 Vehicles other than railway or tramway rolling- stock,and parts and accessories thereof Yes motor vehicles, excluding ambulances, Prison vans and vehicles propelled by non-pollutant energy sources - Description
- motor vehicles, excluding ambulances, Prison vans and vehicles propelled by non-pollutant energy sources
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world 01 July 1955 - Description
- All importing countries
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Applied by Kenya on the entire world
The measure came into effect on 31 December 2011
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- F79: Internal taxes and charges levied on imports n.e.s.
- Date when the measure came into force
- 31 December 2011
- Publication where the measure is specified
- The Republic Of Kenya, Laws of Kenya
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- THE SUGAR ACT, 2001
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Kenya
- Coded list of objectives
- A: Protection of human life and health
- Description of the measure
- 27.(1). Subject to such regional and international trade
agreements to which Kenya is a party, all sugar imports into
the country shall be subject to the prevailing import duties,
taxes and other tariffs and such imports shall be controlled by
the Board. - Reference of the measure
- 27. Safeguard measures
- Measure also domestic
- No
Products affected by the measure.
- Description
- Sugar
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world 31 December 2001 -
Applied by Kenya on the entire world
The measure came into effect on 01 January 2018
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- F79: Internal taxes and charges levied on imports n.e.s.
- Date when the measure came into force
- 01 January 2018
- Publication where the measure is specified
- THE CROPS ACT, 2013
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- THE CROPS (SUGAR) (GENERAL) REGULATIONS, 2018
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Kenya
- Coded list of objectives
- X: For purposes n.e.s.
- Description of the measure
- 39. (1) A sugar development levy of 4% of the ex-factory price and
imports shall be charged on all sugar sales. This levy shall be collected by
the Kenya Revenue Authority on behalf of the Authority - Reference of the measure
- PART IV: FINANCIAL PROVISIONS
- Measure also domestic
- No
Products affected by the measure.
- Description
- Sugar and by-products of sugar
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world 01 January 2018 -
Applied by Kenya on the entire world for 87: Vehicles other than railway or tramway rolling- stock,and parts and accessories thereof
The measure came into effect on 13 August 1963
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- F79: Internal taxes and charges levied on imports n.e.s.
- Date when the measure came into force
- 13 August 1963
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Act No: CAP. 484 : SECOND-HAND MOTOR VEHICLES PURCHASE TAX
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Second-hand Motor Vehicles Purchase Tax Act, 1963
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Kenya
- Coded list of objectives
- X: For purposes n.e.s.
- Description of the measure
- 3. Imposition of purchase tax
(1) Any person who buys a second-hand motor vehicle shall pay a purchase tax in respect of that purchase.
(2) The purchase tax shall be at the rate specified in the Schedule, according to the type of motor vehicle purchased.
(3) The purchase tax shall be paid by the purchaser, within fourteen days of the date of the purchase, to the Registrar of Motor Vehicles or a person appointed by him in writing for that purpose
7. Transfer of motor vehicle not to be registered until tax paid
Where a second-hand motor vehicle is purchased, the Registrar of Motor Vehicles shall refuse to register the purchaser as the owner thereof under section 9 of the Traffic Act (Cap. 403) until the purchase tax payable in respect of the purchase has been paid, but such refusal shall not exempt any person from compliance with subsection (1) of that section. - Reference of the measure
- Section 3 & 7
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 87 Vehicles other than railway or tramway rolling- stock,and parts and accessories thereof Yes Second Hand Motor Vehicles - Description
- Second hand motor vehicles
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world 13 August 1963 - Description
- All countries
-
Applied by Uganda on the entire world for 0301: Live fish.
The measure came into effect on 19 May 2003
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- F79: Internal taxes and charges levied on imports n.e.s.
- Date when the measure came into force
- 19 May 2003
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Statutory Intruments, 2003 No.81
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Fish (Aquaculture} rules, 2003
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Uganda
- Coded list of objectives
- X: For purposes n.e.s.
- Description of the measure
- (1) No person shall export or import live fish for purposes of aquaculture Without a permit issued by the Chief Fisheries Officer.
(2) No person shall import live fish into Uganda for purposes of aquaculture Without certificate of import of live fish into Uganda as prescribed in the Sixth Schedule to these Rules.
(3) The fish species that may be exported or imported under sub rule (l) are those specified in the Eighth Schedule to these Rules.
(4) A fish transfer permit specified in the Tenth Schedule shall be issued on Payment of the fee set out in the twelveth Schedule to these Rules.
(5) A person or establishment intending to transfer fish within Uganda for aquaculture purposes shall apply to the Chief Fisheries Officer for a permit in the form set out in Form C of the Ninth Schedule to these Rules.
(6) A fish export or import permit specified in the Seventh Schedule shall be issued on payment of fees set out in twelveth Schedule to these Rules.
As 1. Live Fee import permit, Ugshs 20,000. 2 Live Export permit Ugshs 20,000
(7) The Chief Fisheries Officer may refuse to give permission for transfer of any fish if the fish to be transferred—
(a) presents danger of genetic contamination of native or existing gene pools through hybridisation;
(b) Presents danger of degradation of native species through the influx of exotic genes that are less fit either by means of hybridization or, hypothetically by gene transfer;
(c) Presents a danger of loss of native species or change in species Composition through competition, predation and habitat degradation.
22. Refusal by the Chief Fisheries Officer to issue Permit
The Chief Fisheries Officer may refuse to issue a permit for import, export production or sale of aquaculture inputs in form of genetic materials and technologies for use in aquaculture if inputs pose an unacceptable risk. - Reference of the measure
- Section 16 (6,3) & section 22
- Measure also domestic
- No
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 0301 Live fish. No - Description
- Live fish
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world 19 May 2003 - Description
- All countries from outside East Africa Community region ( Kenya, Burundi, Tanzania and Rwanda)
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Applied by Uganda on the entire world for 26: Ores, slag and ash and 27: Mineral fuels, mineral oils and products of their distillation; bituminous substances; mineral waxes
The measure came into effect on 05 November 2004
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- F79: Internal taxes and charges levied on imports n.e.s.
- Date when the measure came into force
- 05 November 2004
- Publication where the measure is specified
- STATUTORY INSTRUMENTS SUPPLEMENT No. 38 5th November, 2004 STATUTORY INSTRUMENTS SUPPLEMENT to The Uganda Gazette No. 57 Volume XCVII dated 5th November, 2004 Printed by UPPC, Entebbe, by Order of the Government. STATUTORY INSTRUMENTS 2004 No. 71.
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- THE MINING REGULATIONS, 2004.
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Uganda
- Coded list of objectives
- X: For purposes n.e.s.
- Description of the measure
- 81.(1) In accordance with section 71 of the Act, every holder of mineral dealer’s licence shall be liable for the due payment to the Commissioner of all royalties due on any minerals bought, received or exported by the holder of a mineral dealer’s licence.
(2) The Commissioner may require the holder of a mineral dealer’s licence to furnish him or her with security in such form and amount as he or she may determine, for the due payment of any royalty referred to in sub-regulation (1) of this regulation. - Reference of the measure
- Part XIII section 81
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 26 Ores, slag and ash Yes Minerals 27 Mineral fuels, mineral oils and products of their distillation; bituminous substances; mineral waxes Yes Minerals - Description
- Minerals
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world 05 November 2004 - Description
- All countries
-
Applied by South Africa on the entire world for 0401: Milk and cream, not concentrated nor containing added sugar or other sweetening matter., 0402: Milk and cream, concentrated or containing added sugar or other sweetening matter., 0403: Buttermilk, curdled milk and cream, yogurt, kephir and other fermented or acidified milk and cream, whether or not concentrated or containing added sugar or other sweetening matter or flavoured or containing added fruit, nuts or cocoa, 0404: Whey, whether or not concentrated or containing added sugar or other sweetening matter; products consisting of natural milk constituents, whether or not containing added sugar or other sweetening matter, not elsewhere specified or included, 0405: Butter and other fats and oils derived from milk; dairy spreads. and 0406: Cheese and curd.
The measure came into effect on 23 December 2005
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- F79: Internal taxes and charges levied on imports n.e.s.
- Date when the measure came into force
- 23 December 2005
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Government Gazette No. 28329 of 23 December 2005
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Establishment of levies on milk and other dairy products and the determination of guideline prices in respect of milk and other dairy products
- Country/Region applying the measure
- South Africa
- The rationale of the measure
- None specified
- Coded list of objectives
- X: For purposes n.e.s.
- Description of the measure
- 2. The products subject to the levies and the levies are as follows:
4. The levies set out under 2, shall be paid by the persons listed in 3 to Milk SA not later than 15
days after the month in which the actions that created the levy liability, took place. - Reference of the measure
- Articles 2 and 4
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 0401 Milk and cream, not concentrated nor containing added sugar or other sweetening matter. No 0402 Milk and cream, concentrated or containing added sugar or other sweetening matter. No 0403 Buttermilk, curdled milk and cream, yogurt, kephir and other fermented or acidified milk and cream, whether or not concentrated or containing added sugar or other sweetening matter or flavoured or containing added fruit, nuts or cocoa No 0404 Whey, whether or not concentrated or containing added sugar or other sweetening matter; products consisting of natural milk constituents, whether or not containing added sugar or other sweetening matter, not elsewhere specified or included No 0405 Butter and other fats and oils derived from milk; dairy spreads. No 0406 Cheese and curd. No - Description
- 04.01 Milk and cream, not cdncentrated nor containing added sugar or other sweetening matter
04.02 Milk and cream, concentrated or containing added sugar or other sweetening matter
04.03 Buttermilk, curdled milk and cream, yoghurt, kephir and other fermented or acidified milk and
cream, whether or not concentrated or containing flavoured or containing added fruits, nuts or cocoa
added sugar or other sweetening matter or
04.04 Whey, whether or not concentrated or containing added sugar or other sweetening matter; Products
consisting of natural milk constituents, whether or not containing added sugar or other sweetening
matter, not elsewhere specified or included
04.05 Butter and other fats and oils derived from milk,
dairy spreads
04.06 Cheese and Curd
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
- F8: Decreed Customs Valuations
- 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
- 11. (1) A master of a vessel arriving from a foreign port shall make an inward report using Form. C.2,to a proper officer at the port or place of arrival
. (2) All packages for which a bill of lading has not been issued shall be declared on the parcels list using Form. C.3. Report of aircraft and cargo
12. (1) A master of an aircraft arriving from a foreign port shall make an inward report using Form. C.4, to the proper officer at the port or place of arrival.
(2) A report of the cargo shall be in Form C.2 which shall be attached to the general declaration in Form. C.4.
13. (1) The reports referred to under regulations 11 and 12 may be submitted
electronically.
(2) Where a report is submitted electronically in accordance with sub-regulation (1), a proper officer may require the master to submit the transcript within such time as the proper officer may determine.
(3) A transcript submitted under sub-regulation (2), shall be initialed in the manner specified in regulation 14.
14. Every page of the report submitted under regulation 13, other than that on which the declaration is signed, shall be initialed by the master or his or her agent, and the master or agent shall number and seal together the pages and shall, where required, sign the report in the presence of the proper officer. List of passengers, report of stores and crews' declaration
18. The contents of every package and of all cargo in bulk intended for discharge at a port or place in the Community shall be reported in accordance with the description in the relevant bill of lading or airway bill.
19. A report of a vessel shall show the weight or cubic measurement of the cargo reported according to which freight has been charged, or, where freight has not been charged, the report shall show the weight or measurement normally chargeable for goods of like kind and quantity.
20. (1) Cargo intended for discharge at other ports or places in the Community, other than the first port or place of landing, shall be shown using Form. C.2 for vessels and using Form. C.5 for aircraft.
(2) Where a proper officer so requires, cargo intended for discharge at other ports or places in the Community shall be reported in the same manner as cargo to which regulation 18 applies
21. Cargo remaining on board a vessel or an aircraft for exportation shall be reported using Form. C.2 for vessels and Form. C.5 for aircraft, unless a proper officer otherwise directs.
22. Application to break bulk prior to making report and to unload goods prior to entry shall be made to a proper officer using Form C8. - Reference of the measure
- Part i section 11-14 & 18-20
- 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
- Imports
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 01 July 2010
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- F8: Decreed Customs Valuations
- 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
- 119(1) where goods are imported through a registered courier, the Commissioner may, in his or her discretion, accept the Customs declaration on the form provided by the courier in the country of origin, for the purpose of assessing the duty on the goods, in lieu of the entry required under the provisions of the Customs laws.
(2) Where goods are exported through a registered courier, a declaration from the sender regarding the description of the contents of the package and the value of the goods shall be affixed to the courier article and shall be deemed to be the entry required under the Act.
(3) Sub-regulations (1) and (2) shall not apply to goods where an individual package exceeds seventy kilograms or a value of one thousand dollars.
(4) A licensed courier shall present all the imported goods to a proper officer for examination and assessment of duty. Customs declaration on courier articles.
120. (1) A Customs declaration made by a sender of the goods imported through a registered courier shall accompany, or be securely attached to, each courier article or to one of the parcels where the goods are packed in more than one parcel.
(2) The declaration referred to in sub-regulation
(1) shall give a description of the quantity or weight, the country of origin and value of the contents of the parcel or consignment.
(3) Where a parcel contains goods of a commercial nature, an invoice or a statement showing full particulars of the goods shall be enclosed in the parcel; and where the goods are enclosed in two or more parcels, an invoice or a statement showing full particulars of the goods shall be enclosed in one of the parcels, which shall be clearly marked "invoice or statement enclosed".
(4) Where the invoice or statement cannot be conveniently enclosed inside the parcel, it may be securely attached to it.
(5) The courier bags under customs control shall not be dealt with in any manner by any person except as may be directed by a proper officer.
123. The transire for coastwise cargo carried by aircraft and vessels under section 98 of the Act, and the combined clearance and transire for coasting aircraft and vessels and their cargoes under section 100 of the Act shall be declared using Form. C 27.
197. (1) An importer of goods liable to duty advaloremor at an alternative specific rate shall, at the time of making an entry, produce in respect of the goods a declaration using Form C. 36 together with the invoices in his or her possession, relating to the goods.
(2) The declaration in Form C. 36 shall include all the particulars of the goods as detailed in the invoices produced and any other particulars of goods that are liable to duty at a specific rate or exempt or which are free of duty.
(3) The importer shall furnish, in such form as the proper officer may direct, such further particulars, as the proper officer may deem necessary for a correct valuation of the goods. Production of books of account and other documents.
198. The proper officer may require an owner, or any person concerned with the importation, exportation, carriage coastwise, manufacture, purchase or sale of goods, to produce at the premises of the owner or the person concerned with the importation or at any other place the Commissioner may require, all or any books of account or any other documents relating to the importation, exportation, carriage coastwise, manufacture, purchase or sale of the goods. General bonds. 199. Where, in accordance with section 107 of the Act,security may be accepted to cover any other transaction, the wordings of the form prescribed in the First Schedule to these Regulations may be varied to cover the transaction. Seizure notice. 200. A notice of seizure of any aircraft, vessel, vehicle, goods or things shall be in the Form C. 37.Forms. 201. (1) Where any reference is made in these Regulations to the number of a form, it shall be construed as a reference to the form bearing that number in the First Schedule to these Regulations.
(2) Reference to Form C. 17 includes reference to Forms C.17A and C.17B. Particulars on forms.
202. (1) Where in any customs form or other document, a person is required to furnish certain particulars, the particulars shall be printed, typed or written indelibly and legibly.
(2) An alteration on a form or document made prior to its acceptance shall be made in such manner as to leave the error as well as the alteration legible and the alteration shall be initialed and dated by the person who makes it. Incorrect form may not be accepted.
203. An officer may refuse to accept or act upon any form or document submitted to him or her unless the requirements of the Act in relation to the document are duly observed. - Reference of the measure
- Part IX section 119 91), (3) & section i23, Part X section 123, part XVIII Sections 197-203
- 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
- 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 for 26: Ores, slag and ash and 27: Mineral fuels, mineral oils and products of their distillation; bituminous substances; mineral waxes
The measure came into effect on 01 January 2003
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- F8: Decreed Customs Valuations
- Date when the measure came into force
- 01 January 2003
- Publication where the measure is specified
- THE MINING BILL, 2003
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- THE MINING ACT, 2003
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Uganda
- Coded list of objectives
- X: For purposes n.e.s.
- Description of the measure
- 117. (1) The Commissioner may grant to any person an import permit to import minerals into Uganda on conditions prescribed by or under this section and specified in the permit.
(2) A person who imports any minerals into Uganda under this section shall make a declaration before a customs officer regarding the type and quantity of minerals imported, after which the customs officer shall certify the import permit.
(3) An import permit under subsection (1) of this section shall be issued only on payment of the prescribed fee.
(4) Before any minerals are re-exported from Uganda, the relevant import permit shall be surrendered to a customs officer who shall submit it to the Commissioner.
(5) Any person who imports any minerals into Uganda without complying with the requirements of this section commits an offence and is liable, on conviction, to a fine of not less than two hundred and fifty currency points or to imprisonment for a term of not less than two years, or both. - Reference of the measure
- Part XIII section 117(2)
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 26 Ores, slag and ash Yes Minerals 27 Mineral fuels, mineral oils and products of their distillation; bituminous substances; mineral waxes Yes Minerals - Description
- Minerals
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world 01 January 2003 - Description
- All countries
-
Applied by Zambia on the entire world for
The measure came into effect on 01 July 1955
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- F8: Decreed Customs Valuations
- 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
- 30 (1) The Commissioner –General shall,subject to such rules as the Commissioner-General may prescribe—
(a) require a person intending to import goods to make a declaration, in the prescribed manner and form,the goods intended to be imported, for duty assessment purposes, at least seven days before the goods arrive at a port of entry where customs formalities are to be conducted;
(b) where a person accompanies any imported goods, for which a description has not been made under paragraph (a),require the person to make a declaration, in the prescribed manner and form for duty assessment purposes, within twenty-four hours of the arrival of the goods at the port of entry where customs formalities are to be conducted; and
(c) accept the entry of any goods for customs purposes five days prior to the arrival of the goods at a customs port Entry of ships, aircraft and other vehicles Entry of goods prior to importation on condition that the importer undertakes to present to the Customs Services Division, within twenty-four hours of the arrival of the goods at the port of entry,goods which match the goods so declared in all material particulars.
(2) The Commissioner-General shall,subject to section eighty-seven,where goods are entered under subsection
(1)make an assessment of the duties due on the goods and the importer of the goods or the agent of the
importer shall pay the duties so assessed within five days of such assessment unless the goods are entered to be warehoused or removed in bond.
(3)The importer of the goods or the agent of the importer may, prior to the examination of the goods, request the Customs Services Division to amend the declaration made under subsection (1) and where the declaration is
amended the Commissioner –General shall make an assessment of the duties due and the importer of the goods or the agent of the importer shall pay the duties so assessed within the period specified in subsection (2) unless the goods are entered to be warehoused or are removed in bond.
(4)Where no request to amend a declaration is received or where the request is received after the examination of the goods has commenced, and if the reasons given by the importer or the agent of the importer for not amending the declaration or for submitting the request late are treated as invalid, the goods shall be liable to seizure.
(5) Subject to the provisions of sections thirty-one, thirty-two, thirty -four and thirty–seven, goods entered under this section shall be released from Customs control on the issuance of a release order by the Customs
Services Division.
(6)Any importer, importer’s agent or other person who makes any declaration to the Customs Services Division with respect to the pre-entry of the goods under this section which that person knows to be false or incorrect in
a material particular commits an offence.
(7)A person who, without reasonable excuse, fails or neglects to declare or present goods as required under subsection (1) commits an offence.(As amended by Act No. 47 of 2010, Act No 16 of 20)
34 (1) Subject to subsection (2), the person making entry of any Imported goods shall
(a) Deliver to the Customs Services Division such copies as may be required of a duly completed bill of entry;
(b) Produce all such documents as may be required by the Customs Services Division;
(c) Answer any questions relating to those documents or those goods;And
(d) Unless the goods are entered to be warehoused or removed in bond, pay all duties due on the goods at the lodgment of the entry: Provided that where electronic registration on the Customs Computer System exists, the payment shall be made from the date of registration or within five days of the issue of an assessment notice.
(2)Where
(a) Visitors motor vehicles are imported temporarily;
(b) Goods not being goods for commercial use are imported in the baggage of passengers and accompanying them on the same ship, aircraft, train or vehicle other than a train;
(c) goods are unaccompanied passengers baggage not being goods for Commercial use; or
(d) Goods valued at not more than the kwacha equivalent of two thousand United States dollars are imported; the presentation of a bill of entry may be dispensed with and entry may be effected in such other manner as may be provided for under this Act.
(3) An importer shall, at his own risk and expense, unload and reload, remove to or from any place indicated by an officer, open, unpack repack, and close up such of the packages as an officer may require for examination, and all charges incurred in the examination of goods shall be borne by the importer.
(4) Any person who represents, either personally or through an agent, to any officer that he is the importer of any goods shall, in respect of those goods, be liable for the fulfilment of all obligations imposed on importers by this Actor any law relating to customs and excise, to prosecution for Infringements thereof and to penalties and forfeitures incurred there under.
(5)Goods that remain within customs premises beyond forty-eight hours from the time of their release from customs control shall be liable to such storage fees as the Commissioner–General may prescribe.
As amended by Acts No.20 of 1992, No. 4 of 1999, No.1 of 2002 , No. 4 of 200, No.3 of 2006 and No. 2 of 2009, No. 47 of 2010).
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.
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)
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) - Reference of the measure
- part III 32 (B),34 (1),Part IV Para 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 01 July 1955 - 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
- F8: Decreed Customs Valuations
- 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
- 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
(2) Any person entering Zambia shall make a declaration to an officer, Verbally or in Form CE 6 (customs declarations) set out in the Eighth Schedule of all goods or articles in that person’s custody and shall produce and deliver up any goods in that person’s possession, the importation of which is prohibited or restricted: Provided that a person shall be allowed to retain any goods the importation of which is restricted if that person has obtained permission to import the goods in terms of the law providing for the restriction.
(3)Notwithstanding sub-regulation (2), where a customs port of entry or customs aerodrome provides a person with a choice to pass through the Customs Division entry point using either a red or green route, the entry by a person into a green route shall be deemed to be a declaration by that person that such person does not have in possession-
(a) dutiable goods, other than travelers effects on which a remission of duty has been granted;
(b) goods or articles for commercial use; or
(c) goods or articles the importation of which is prohibited or restricted. 23.Entry of unaccompanied passengers’’baggage pursuant to paragraph (c) of subsection (2) of section thirty-four and goods other than goods imported by post in respect of which the total value in any one consignment or shipment does not exceed Kwacha equivalent of two thousand United States Dollars, pursuant to paragraph (d)of subsection (2) of section thirty-four of the Act, shall be made in Form CE 7 set out in the Eighth Schedule.
24. (1) Subject to the terms and conditions imposed by the Commissioner-General, goods imported by post may be removed in sealed bags from the place of importation and conveyed, under Customs Division control, to postal premises approved for that purpose by the Commissioner-General.
(2) Sealed bags removed under sub-regulation (1) shall not be opened other than in the presence of an officer who shall separate the contents
into-
(a) items for immediate release and discharge into the postal system;
(b)items in respect of which the postal services shall advise the designated addressee that formal Customs Division clearance is required and which are to be held in safe custody by the postal service until the formal clearance is obtained;
(c)items that will be assessed for duty and then released for postal delivery subject to the collection by the customs of the duty so assessed:
Provided that where there is no Customs officer stationed at any post office, the duty so assessed shall be collected by the Postal Services Corporation.
(3)Duty collected by the postal service in terms of paragraph
(c) of sub-regulation (2) shall be remitted to the Customs Division by such process as is agreed between the Commissioner-General and the Chief Executive officer of any such postal services.
25. For the purpose of entry and collection of duty on goods imported by post or air freight in respect of which the total value in any one consignment or shipment does not exceed kwacha equivalent of two thousand United States Dollar, the form or label affixed to the parcel, package container or letter packet, or any other declaration made and the statement of value and the particulars as to the nature, quantity and origin of the goods shown in such form, label or other declaration shall, for the purpose of ascertaining the duty payable on the goods or for any other purpose connected with these Regulations, take the place of the bill of entry and the declaration to be made by the importer.
26. Goods imported by post and entered pursuant to Regulation 25 shall be accounted for in Form CE 8 (Custom and Excise Account of small value importation by Post) set out in the Eighth Schedule.
27.Return of a duty free consignment for which a bill of entry is not required shall be made in Form CE 9 (Custom and Excise Return of duty free consignment for which a Bill of entry is not required) set out in the Eighth Schedule. - Reference of the measure
- Part III para 22 to 27
- 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
- Imports
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world 01 April 2015 - Description
- Importing countries
-
Applied by Zambia on the entire world for
The measure came into effect on 01 July 1955
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- F8: Decreed Customs Valuations
- Date when the measure came into force
- 01 July 1955
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Customs and Excise Act
- 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
- (1) Subject to subsection (2), the person making entry of any Imported goods shall
(a) Deliver to the Customs Services Division such copies as may be Required of a duly completed bill of entry;
(b) Produce all such documents as may be required by the Customs Services Division;
(c) Answer any questions relating to those documents or those goods;And
(d) Unless the goods are entered to be warehoused or removed in bond, pay all duties due on the goods at the lodgment of the entry: Provided that where electronic registration on the Customs Computer System exists, the payment shall be made from the date of registration or within five days of the issue of an assessment notice.
(2)Where
(a) Visitors motor vehicles are imported temporarily;
(b) Goods not being goods for commercial use are imported in the baggage of passengers and accompanying them on the same ship, aircraft, train or vehicle other than a train;
(c) goods are unaccompanied passengers baggage not being goods for Commercial use; or
(d) Goods valued at not more than the kwacha equivalent of two thousand United States dollars are imported; the presentation of a bill of entry may be dispensed with and entry may be effected in such other manner as may be provided for under this Act.
(3) An importer shall, at his own risk and expense, unload and reload, remove to or from any place indicated by an officer, open, unpack repack, and close up such of the packages as an officer may require for examination, and all charges incurred in the examination of goods shall be borne by the importer.
(4) Any person who represents, either personally or through an agent, to any officer that he is the importer of any goods shall, in respect of those goods, be liable for the fulfilment of all obligations imposed on importers by this Actor any law relating to customs and excise, to prosecution for Infringements thereof and to penalties and forfeitures incurred there under.
(5)Goods that remain within customs premises beyond forty-eight hours from the time of their release from customs control shall be liable to such storage fees as the Commissioner–General may prescribe
37(1) Entry in terms of section thirty-four shall not be valid unless
(a) Particulars of the goods and packages in that entry correspond with the particulars of the goods and packages as reported in terms of section twenty, twenty-one, twenty-two, twenty-three, or twenty-five, and in the certificate or other document, where any is required, by which the importation of those goods is authorized
(b) The goods have been properly described in the entry by the denomination and with the characters, circumstances, and origin according to which they may be imported or are charged with duty;
(c) the value of the goods in terms of section eighty-five has been declared; and
(d)all documents required by the Customs Services Division have been produced and all questions asked by the Customs Services Division in relation to such documents or the imported goods, have been answered; and
(e) The registration number is assigned electronically by the Customs Computer System, on the entry duly signed by a declarant or importer, where such facilities exist.
(2) Goods taken or delivered by virtue of an entry which is not valid, out Of any ship, aircraft, vehicle, pipeline, customs area, or bonded warehouse, or other place where they have been deposited in terms of this Act shall be deemed to be goods landed or taken without entry, and any person taking or delivering such goods shall be guilty of an offence.
(3) If any goods in respect of which a valid entry has been made
(a) are delivered to any person from any customs area or other place where they have been deposited in terms of this Act pending clearance through customs, or from any ship, aircraft, vehicle, or pipeline; or
(b) Are tampered with in any way whatsoever; before authority for delivery has been granted in such manner as may be prescribed, the person delivering or tampering with them shall be guilty of an offence.
(As amended by G.N. No. 407 of 1963, Acts No. 48 of 1968, No. 4 of 1999, No. 1 of - Reference of the measure
- Partt III Para , 34 (3) ,37 (1) , (c), (d) and (e)
- 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
- 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 Tanzania on the entire world for
The measure came into effect on 01 July 2010
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- G11: Advance import deposit
- 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
- 133. (1) A person who intends to import any goods of a kind described in regulation 132(1) (a), (b), (c) and (d) shall apply to a proper officer using Form C 17.
(2) An application in sub-regulation (1) shall state-
(a)the full particulars of the goods imported, specifying the nature of the goods for the purpose of identification; and
(b)the approximate date on which and the port at which the goods will be re-exported.
(3) Where the goods are to be re-exported at a port other than the port of importation, the application shall be made in triplicate.
(4) Where the proper officer so requires, invoices or other documentary evidence of value shall be produced and attached to the application and retained by the officer.
(5) An importer shall deposit an amount of cash sufficient to cover the duty on the goods, or shall execute a security bond in the Customs Bond Form as the proper officer may determine.
(6) A proper officer shall, on application by an owner, state the amount of duty chargeable and the amount of deposit made or of the security bond executed.
(7) A proper officer shall return the duplicate copy referred to in sub-regulation (3) of the application and shall retain and send the triplicate copy where the goods are to be re-exported at a port other than the port of importation, to the proper officer at the port at which the goods will be exported.
(8) Before the deposit referred to in sub-regulation (5) is refunded or the security bond cancelled, the following conditions shall be observed-
(a)the goods shall be re-exported within a period of twelve months from the date of importation; and
(b)the owner shall give due notice to the proper officer at the port of exportation of his or her intention to re-export the goods and shall deliver to the proper officer the duplicate copy of the application issued to him or her at the port of importation. - Reference of the measure
- Part XI sections 133 (5) (6)
- Measure also domestic
- No
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out PG: 1 All products Yes 01 July 2010 - Description
- Imports
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world 01 July 2010 -
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- G39: Regulation on official foreign exchange allocation, 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
- 28. Exchange controls on receipts and payments by export processing zone enterprises
(1) Unless otherwise provided under this Act or under any other written law—
(a) payments of funds by an export processing zone enterprise which may be received by residents or non-residents of the customs territory and debited from the foreign currency account legally maintained and operated by an export processing zone enterprise shall be subject to the provisions of the Exchange Control Act (Cap. 113) applicable to all transactions between such persons and non-residents;
(b)receipts of funds by export processing zone enterprises which may be paid by residents or non-residents as defined under the Exchange Control Act (Cap. 113) shall only be credited into foreign currency accounts legally maintained and operated by the export processing zone enterprises provided those payments arise in relation to authorized export processing zone exports or other transactions duly approved under the Exchange Control Act (Cap. 113);
(c) all currency transactions between export processing zone enterprises and non resident persons, resident outside the customs territory, shall be exempt from the Exchange Control Regulations, except for the regulations made under this Act and the Exchange Control Act (Cap.113) to apply to export processing zone enterprises.
(2) Notwithstanding subsection (1), all financial transactions, including payment of salaries and wages, between export processing zone enterprises and persons resident in Kenya shall be carried out through commercial bank accounts.
[Act No. 7 of 1993.] - Reference of the measure
- Part VII para 28
- 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 23 November 1990 - Description
- Exports from Export processing Zones
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Kenya 23 November 1990 -
Applied by Uganda on the entire world
The measure came into effect on 03 December 2004
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- G39: Regulation on official foreign exchange allocation, n.e.s.
- Date when the measure came into force
- 03 December 2004
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Foreign Exchange Act 2004
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Foreign Exchange Act 2004
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Uganda
- Coded list of objectives
- X: For purposes n.e.s.
- Description of the measure
- 10. Imposition of temporary restrictions.
(1) Where the Governor is satisfied that Uganda has experienced a severe deterioration in its balance of payments that makes necessary the temporary imposition of exchange controls beyond those provided for in section 8, the Governor may, in consultation with the Minister, make regulations restricting—
(a) in Uganda, payments between residents and non-residents; or between nonresidents;
(b) payments to or from Uganda; - Reference of the measure
- Regulation 10(1) a & b
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
- Description
- All products
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world
F73: Taxes and charges for sensitive product categories
F79: Internal taxes and charges levied on imports n.e.s.
F8: Decreed Customs Valuations
G11: Advance import deposit
G39: Regulation on official foreign exchange allocation, n.e.s.
