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Applied by Zambia on the entire world for
The measure came into effect on 01 April 2015
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- G4: Regulations concerning terms of payment for imports
- 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
- 28. Persons importing or exporting currency exceeding the equivalent in value of five thousand United States dollars shall be required, pursuant to section forty-one A, to make a declaration in Form CE 10 (Custom and Excise Currency declaration) set out in the Eighth Schedule
- Reference of the measure
- Part III 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 01 April 2015 - Description
- All imports
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world 01 April 2015 - Description
- Importing countries
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Applied by Uganda on the entire world
The measure came into effect on 03 December 2004
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- G9: Finance measures 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
- 9. Foreign exchange business and international payments.
(1) Except with the prior permission of the Bank of Uganda, no person shall engage in foreign exchange business.
(2) All payments in foreign currency, to or from Uganda, between residents and non residents, or between non residents, shall be made through a bank. - Reference of the measure
- Regulation 9(1 &2)
- 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 -
Applied by Zambia on the entire world for
The measure came into effect on 01 July 1955
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- G9: Finance measures n.e.s.
- 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
- 42. (1) For the purposes of this section, “wreck” includes
(a)flotsam and jetsam;
(b)any portion of a ship lost, abandoned, or stranded or of the cargo, stores, or equipment thereof; and
(c) any portion of an aircraft or vehicle which has been wrecked or abandoned or of the cargo, stores, or equipment thereof.
(2)Any person who has or who comes into, possession or control of any uncustomed wreck
(a) shall without delay give notice of the wreck to the nearest Custom house;
(b) without the permission of the Customs Services Division, shall not remove or alter in any quantity or quality any such wreck;
(c) if required, shall deliver that wreck or permit it to be delivered to such person or place as directed by the Customs Services Division.
(3) Uncustomed wreck found within Zambia shall be deemed to be imported goods that have not been entered pursuant to subsection (1) of section thirty-three and this Act shall apply to such goods.
(As amended by G.N. No. 407 of 1963 and Act No. 4 of 1999 - Reference of the measure
- Part III para 42
- 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
- flotsam and jetsam
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 Zimbabwe on the entire world for
The measure came into effect on 01 January 1996
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- G9: Finance measures n.e.s.
- Date when the measure came into force
- 01 January 1996
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Statutory Instrument 110 of 1996
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Exchange Control (General) Order, 1996
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Zimbabwe
- The rationale of the measure
- Not specified in the regulations
- Coded list of objectives
- X: For purposes n.e.s.
- Description of the measure
- 4(3) For the purposes of section 24 of the principal regulations, an authorised
dealer-
(a) that has granted authority or permission to a person; or
(b) issued foreign currency to a person; on condition or on the understanding that he will import goods into Zimbabwe, is declared to be an exchange control authority for the purposes of
(i) receiving notification of all the material particulars relating to the goods; and
(ii) giving directions as to the manner in which the goods are to be dealt with;
if the goods are not imported within three months.
15. Imports
(1) Any amount of Zimbabwean currency, travellers % cheques and Reserve Bank bearer cheques of any value may be imported into Zimbabwe without authorization in terms of section 23 of the principal regulations
[Subsection repealed and substituted by SI 7/04.]
(2) For the purposes of section 24 of the principal regulations, if goods are not imported into Zimbabwe within three months, the importer is required to notify an exchange control authority - Reference of the measure
- Articles 4 (3) and 15
- Measure also domestic
- No
- Notes
- Date when the regulations became effective not stated in the regulations. The one entered above was arbitrary to allow for the upload of the measures. Exact date will be updated by the NTM Manager.
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out PG: 1 All products No - Description
- import goods
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world - Description
- All countries
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Applied by Kenya on the entire world
The measure came into effect on 01 January 2012
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- H1: State trading enterprises, for importing; other selective import channels
- Date when the measure came into force
- 01 January 2012
- Publication where the measure is specified
- The Republic Of Kenya, Laws of Kenya
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- PYRETHRUM ACT
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Kenya
- Coded list of objectives
- A: Protection of human life and health
- Description of the measure
- 16. Control of transactions in pyrethrum.
(1) No pyrethrum grower shall deliver pyrethrum or pyrethrum products to any
person other than the Board.
(2) No person other than the Board shall, without the permission of the
Board, take delivery of any pyrethrum or pyrethrum products from a pyrethrum
grower or other person in possession of pyrethrum or pyrethrum products
whether by import into East Africa or otherwise:
Provided that this subsection shall not, unless the Minister otherwise
prescribes, apply to—
(a) preparations bona fide imported into or manufactured in Kenya for
the purpose of sale to the public;
(b) bona fide experimental or research operations. - Reference of the measure
- 16. Control of transactions in pyrethrum
- Measure also domestic
- No
Products affected by the measure.
- Description
- Pyrethrum or pyrethrum products
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world 01 January 2012 -
Applied by Mauritius on the entire world for
The measure came into effect on 26 August 1999
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- H11: State trading enterprises, for importing
- Date when the measure came into force
- 26 August 1999
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Consumer Protection (Control of Imports) Regulations 1999
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Consumer Protection (Control of Imports) Regulations 1999
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Mauritius
- The rationale of the measure
- No specific objective stated
- Coded list of objectives
- X: For purposes n.e.s.
- Description of the measure
- Potassium-Based Additive shall be imported only by the State Trading Corporation.
- Reference of the measure
- First Schedule; Para. 13
- Measure also domestic
- No
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out PG: 18 Food additives Yes Potassium-Based Additive - Description
- Potassium-Based Additive
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world - Description
- Entire world
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Applied by Botswana on the entire world for 7102: Diamonds, whether or not worked, but not mounted or set.
The measure came into effect on 19 September 1979
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- H9: Measures affecting competitions, n.e.s.
- Date when the measure came into force
- 19 September 1979
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Laws of Botswana Chapter 66:04
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Diamond Cutting Act
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Botswana
- The rationale of the measure
- No specific objective stated
- Coded list of objectives
- X: For purposes n.e.s.
- Description of the measure
- 29. Preference for Botswana products, etc.
(1) The holder of every licence issued under this Act or the body whose nominee is licensed under this Act shall, in the conduct of the operations under such licence, and in the purchase, construction and installation of facilities, give preference, to the maximum extent possible consistent with safety, efficiency and economy, to—
(a) materials and products made in Botswana; and
(b) service agencies located in Botswana and owned by Botswana citizens or bodies corporate established under the Companies Act.
(2) The holder of a licence issued under this Act or the body whose nominee is licensed under this Acts hall, in the operations, conduct training programmes in consultation with the Minister for the benefit of employees so that such employees may qualify for advancement. - Reference of the measure
- Article 29
- Measure also domestic
- No
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 7102 Diamonds, whether or not worked, but not mounted or set. Yes All products meant for cutting, sawing, cleaving and polishing of rough and uncut diamonds. - Description
- All products meant for cutting, sawing, cleaving and polishing of rough and uncut diamonds.
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world - Description
- Entire world
-
Applied by Botswana on the entire world for 7308: Structures (excluding prefabricated buildings of heading 9406) and parts of structures (for example, bridges and bridge-sections, lock-gates, towers, lattice masts, roofs, roofing frameworks, doors and windows and their frames and thresholds for doors, sh and 9406: Prefabricated buildings.
The measure came into effect on 17 September 1999
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- H9: Measures affecting competitions, n.e.s.
- Date when the measure came into force
- 17 September 1999
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Supplement A - Government Gazette dated 17th September, 1999
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Mines and Minerals Act, 1999
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Botswana
- The rationale of the measure
- No specific objective stated
- Coded list of objectives
- X: For purposes n.e.s.
- Description of the measure
- 12. (1). The holder of a mineral concession issued under this Act, shall, in the conduct of his operations under such concession, and in the purchase, construction and installation of facilities, give preference, to the maximum extent possible consistent with safety, efficiency and economy, to—
(a) materials and products made in Botswana; and
(b) service agencies located in Botswana and owned by Botswana citizens or bodies corporate established under the Companies Act. - Reference of the measure
- Article 12(1)
- Measure also domestic
- No
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 7308 Structures (excluding prefabricated buildings of heading 9406) and parts of structures (for example, bridges and bridge-sections, lock-gates, towers, lattice masts, roofs, roofing frameworks, doors and windows and their frames and thresholds for doors, sh Yes products meant for construction and installation of facilities for mining operations 9406 Prefabricated buildings. Yes products meant for construction and installation of facilities for mining operations - Description
- All products meant for construction and installation of facilities for mining operations
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world - Description
- Entire world
-
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- H9: Measures affecting competitions, 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
- 29. Benefits accruing to export processing zone enterprises, etc.
(1) The export processing zone enterprises, the export processing zone developers and the export processing zone operators shall be granted exemption from all existing and future taxes and duties payable under the Customs and Excise Act (Cap. 472) and Value Added Tax Act on all export processing zone imports for use in the eligible business activities of the export processing zone enterprise including machinery and equipment, spare parts, tools, raw materials, intermediate goods, construction materials and equipment, office equipment and supplies, and transportation equipment subject to the limitations on goods specified in the Second Schedule to this Act and according to the conditions specified in the Customs and Excise Act and the Value Added Tax Act.
(2) Subject to subsection (1) and without prejudice to any other written law, the export processing zone enterprises, export processing zone developers and the export processing zone operators shall be granted the following exemptions—
(a) exemption from registration under the Value Added Tax Act;
(b)exemption from the payment of excise duties as specified in the Customs and Excise Act (Cap. 472);
(c)exemption from the payment of income tax as specified in the Income Tax Act (Cap. 470) for the first ten years from the date of first sale as an export processing zone enterprise, except that the income tax rate shall be limited to twenty-five percent for the ten years following the expiry of the exemption granted under this paragraph;
(d)exemption from the payment of withholding tax on dividends and other payments made to non-residents during the period that the export processing zone enterprise is exempted from payment of income tax under paragraph (c);
(e)exemption from stamp duties on the execution of any instruments relating to the business activities of an export processing zone enterprise;
(f)exemption from quotas or other restrictions or prohibitions on import or export trade with the exception of trade in firearms, military equipment or other illegal goods;
(g)exemption from exchange controls on payments for—
(i)receipts of export processing zone exports;
(ii)payments for raw materials, intermediate goods, tools, and spares, supplies, construction equipment and construction materials, capital equipment, office equipment, repatriation of royalties, management fees, technology transfer fees, profits, dividends, advertising expenses, inspection fees for quality control, debt service and any other legitimate business expenses; and
(iii) capital transactions, except on capital funds raised form Kenya residents subject to exchange control in which case remittance of dividends, profits, debt service and any other returns to such capital invested shall be subject to the Exchange Control Act (Cap. 113);
(h) exemptions from rent or tenancy controls; and
(i) any other exemptions as may be granted by the Minister for the time being responsible for finance by notice in the Gazette
.[Act No. 14 of 1991, Act No. 6 of 1994.] - Reference of the measure
- Part VIII para 29
- 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 in the export processing zones
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Kenya 23 November 1990 -
Applied by Mauritius on the entire world for 1006: Rice.
The measure came into effect on 26 August 1999
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- H9: Measures affecting competitions, n.e.s.
- Date when the measure came into force
- 26 August 1999
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Consumer Protection (Control of Imports) Regulations 1999
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Consumer Protection (Control of Imports) Regulations 1999
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Mauritius
- The rationale of the measure
- No specific objective stated
- Coded list of objectives
- X: For purposes n.e.s.
- Description of the measure
- Rice (imported by Traders other than State Trading Corporation) - Should not exceed 10% broken rice.
- Reference of the measure
- Fifith Schedule (regulation 5(6) and 10) (Conditions under which the goods should be imported); Para. 1
- Measure also domestic
- No
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 1006 Rice. No - Description
- Rice
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
The measure came into effect on 08 October 2010
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- H9: Measures affecting competitions, n.e.s.
- Date when the measure came into force
- 08 October 2010
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Competition and Consumer Protection Act
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Competition and Consumer Protection Act.
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Zambia
- Coded list of objectives
- A: Protection of human life and health and B: Protection of life and health of animals
- Description of the measure
- 19(2) The Commission shall grant an exemption to an agreement that contributes to, or is likely to contribute to, or result in—
(a) maintaining or promoting exports from Zambia
30. (2) Notwithstanding the generality of sub-section (1), the Commission shall in considering a proposed merger, take into account the likely and actual factors that affect competition in a defined market, including
—
(c) the level of imports in the relevant market;
31. The Commission may, in considering a proposed merger, take into account any factor which bears upon the public interest in the proposed merger, including—
d) the extent to which the proposed merger shall maintain or promote exports from Zambia or employment in Zambia - Reference of the measure
- Sections 19 (2a) ; 30(2c ); 31d
- 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 -
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- J1: Geographical restriction
- Date when the measure came into force
- 28 February 1977
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Laws of Botswana Chapter 43:08
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Control of Goods (Fresh Milk) Regulations
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Botswana
- The rationale of the measure
- None specified
- Coded list of objectives
- X: For purposes n.e.s.
- Description of the measure
- 2. Restriction on sale of milk from Zimbabwe
The distribution or sale of fresh whole milk imported from Zimbabwe is prohibited except
within the area north of parallel of latitude 21° 30' south. - Reference of the measure
- Article 2
- Measure also domestic
- No
Products affected by the measure.
- Description
- fresh whole milk
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Zimbabwe - Description
- Zimbabwe
-
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- P11: Authorization or permit requirements to export, for technical reasons
- Date when the measure came into force
- 04 September 1998
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Laws of Botswana Chapter 65:06 Waste Management Act
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Waste Management Act
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Botswana
- The rationale of the measure
- To protect human health and the environment by controlling and restricting the transboundary movements of hazardous wastes.
- Coded list of objectives
- A: Protection of human life and health, B: Protection of life and health of animals and E: Protection of the environment
- Description of the measure
- Article 4: General Obligations
5. A Party shall not permit hazardous wastes or other wastes to be exported to a non Party or to be imported from a non-Party. - Reference of the measure
- SCHEDULE: BASEL CONVENTION ON THE CONTROL OF TRANS-BOUNDARY MOVEMENTS OF HAZARDOUS WASTES AND THEIR DISPOSAL; Sub-article 4(5
- Measure also domestic
- No
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out PG: 42 Hazardous wastes No - Description
- "hazardous waste" which means controlled waste which has the potential, even in low concentrations, to have significant adverse effect on public health or the environment on account of its inherent chemical and physical characteristics, such as toxic, ignitable, corrosive, carcinogenic or other properties;
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
- Description
- Countries that are not parties to the Basel Convention
-
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- P11: Authorization or permit requirements to export, for technical reasons
- Date when the measure came into force
- 18 December 1998
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Laws of Botswana Chapter 37:01 Disease of Animals
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Prohibition of Sale of Imported Cattle to the Botswana Meat Commission for Export to the European Union Regulations
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Botswana
- The rationale of the measure
- No specific objective stated
- Coded list of objectives
- X: For purposes n.e.s.
- Description of the measure
- 3. Importing cattle
A person importing cattle into Botswana shall within seven days of the importation, place
on the right shoulder of the imported cattle the following brand-
"N O
E U".
4. Prohibition of buying of imported cattle by the meat commission
The Botswana Meat Commission shall not buy or slaughter for export to the European
Union, cattle branded in accordance with regulation 3. - Reference of the measure
- Articles 3 and 4
- Measure also domestic
- No
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out PG: 13 Meat products and Fresh or chilled meat Yes Beef and meat products produced by Botswana Meat Commision from imported cattle - Description
- Beef and meat products produced by Botswana Meat Commision from imported cattle
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
- Description
- European Union
-
Applied by Kenya on the entire world for
The measure came into effect on 23 January 2015
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- P11: Authorization or permit requirements to export, for technical reasons
- Date when the measure came into force
- 23 January 2015
- Publication where the measure is specified
- The republic Of Kenya, Laws of Kenya Regulation: SCRAP METAL ACT NO. 1 OF 2015
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- SCRAP METAL ACT NO. 1 OF 2015
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Kenya
- Coded list of objectives
- X: For purposes n.e.s.
- Description of the measure
- 26 (1) A person shall not export scrap metal in any form.
(2) Notwithstanding subsection (1), the Cabinet Secretary for matters relating to finance, in consultation with the Cabinet Secretary responsible for industrialization and with the recommendation of the Council, may, under such circumstances as may be prescribed, authorize the export of specific scrap metal for a specified period.
(3) A certificate for each consignment shall be issued by the Principal Secretary.
(4) Any exemption allowed under this section shall be valid for six months from the date of issue of the certificate of exemption.
(5) Any person who contravenes this section commits an offence and is liable on conviction to a fine not exceeding ten million shillings or to imprisonment - Reference of the measure
- Part III para 26
- Measure also domestic
- No
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out PG: 29 Ferrous scrap metals No 23 January 2015 PG: 30 Non-ferrous scrap metals No - Description
- Scrap metals
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world 23 January 2015 -
Applied by Kenya on the entire world for 01: Live animals, 02: Meat and edible meat offal, 05: Products of animal origin,not elsewhere specified or included, 41: Raw hides and skins (other than furskins) and leather, 43: Furskins and artificial fur; manufactures thereof and 67: Prepared feathers and down and articles made of feathers or of down; artificial flowers; articles of human hair
The measure came into effect on 13 April 1965
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- P11: Authorization or permit requirements to export, for technical reasons
- Date when the measure came into force
- 13 April 1965
- Publication where the measure is specified
- The Republic Of Kenya, Laws of Kenya,[Rev. 2012] Animal Diseases CAP. 364 A15 - 3[Issue 1] CHAPTER 364
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Animal Diseases Act 4 of 1965
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Kenya
- Coded list of objectives
- B: Protection of life and health of animals
- Description of the measure
- 8(1) The Director may by notice in the Gazette
prohibit for such time as he thinks necessary, or regulate, the importation or the exportation of all animals or any specified kinds of animals, or of carcasses, meat, hides, skins, hair, wool, litter, dung, live viruses capable of setting up infections in animals, sera, vaccines and other biological or chemical products intended to be used for the control of animal disease, or fodder, from any specified country, port or territory.
(2) Any person who contravenes the provisions of any notice issued under subsection (1) shall be guilty of an offence. [Act No. 5 of 2007, s. 21.] - Reference of the measure
- Section 8
- Measure also domestic
- No
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 No PG: 25 Medicines for animal use No 41 Raw hides and skins (other than furskins) and leather No 43 Furskins and artificial fur; manufactures thereof Yes Of animals 67 Prepared feathers and down and articles made of feathers or of down; artificial flowers; articles of human hair Yes Of animals - Description
- all animals or any specified kinds of animals, or of carcasses, meat, hides, skins, hair, wool, litter, dung,
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world 13 April 1965 -
Applied by Mauritius on the entire world for
The measure came into effect on 16 February 2004
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- P11: Authorization or permit requirements to export, for technical reasons
- Date when the measure came into force
- 16 February 2004
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Proclamation No. 2 of 2003
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Chemical Weapons Convention Act 2003
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Mauritius
- The rationale of the measure
- None specified
- Coded list of objectives
- X: For purposes n.e.s.
- Description of the measure
- 7. Prohibitions
(1) No person shall-
(a) develop, produce, acquire, stockpile or retain a chemical weapon;
(b) directly or indirectly transfer or tranship a chemical weapon to any other person;
(c) use a chemical weapon;
(d) engage in any military preparation to use a chemical weapon;
(e) assist, encourage or induce, in any way, a person to engage in any activity prohibited to a State Party under the Convention;
(f) use a riot control agent as a method of warfare.
(2) No person shall develop, produce, acquire, retain, transfer or use a toxic chemical or its precursor except for purposes not prohibited under the Convention. - Reference of the measure
- Article 7
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out PG: 31 Dangerous chemicals No PG: 41 Chemical weapons No - Description
- Chemical weapons, toxic chemicals and its precursor
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
The measure came into effect on 07 May 2003
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- P11: Authorization or permit requirements to export, for technical reasons
- Date when the measure came into force
- 07 May 2003
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Proclamation No. 2 of 2003
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Chemical Weapons Convention Act 2003
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Mauritius
- The rationale of the measure
- None specified
- Coded list of objectives
- X: For purposes n.e.s.
- Description of the measure
- 11. Chemicals specified in the First Schedule
(1) Subject to subsections (2) and (3), no person shall export to, nor import from, a State not Party to the Convention a chemical specified in the First Schedule.
(2) No person shall retransfer to a third State any chemical imported in breach of subsection (1).
(3) No person shall import from, or export to, a State Party, a chemical specified in the First Schedule except where the chemical is to be used for purposes not prohibited under the Convention.
(4) Before any import or export under subsection (3), the person intending to effect such import or export shall notify the Authority and supply such additional information as the Authority may require. - Reference of the measure
- Article 11
- Measure also domestic
- No
- Notes
- The products can be exported only for use for purposes not prohibited under the Convention.
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out PG: 31 Dangerous chemicals Yes Listed in the Ist Sch. - Description
- A. TOXIC CHEMICALS: (Chemical Abstract Service registry number)
(1) O-Alkyl (_C10, incl. cycloalkyl) alkyl
(Me, Et, n-Pr or i-Pr)-phosphonofluoridates
e.g. Sarin: O-Isopropyl methylphosphonofluoridate(107-44-8)
Soman: O-Pinacolyl methylphosphonofluoridate (96-64-0)
(2) O-Alkyl (_C10, incl. cycloalkyl) N,N-dialkyl
(Me, Et, n-Pr or i-Pr)-phosphoramidocyanidates
e.g. T a b u n : a - E t h y l N , N - d i m e t h y l
phosphoramidocyanidate (77-81-6)
(3) O-Alkyl (H or (_C10 incl. cycloalkyl) S-2 dialkyl
(Me, Et, n-Pr or i-Pr)-aminoethyl alkyl
(Me, Et, n-Pr or i-Pr) phosphonothiolates and corresponding alkylated or protonated salts
e.g. VX: a-Ethyl S-2 diisopropylaminoethyl methyl phosphonothiolate (50782-69-9)
(4) Sulfur mustards:
2-Chloroethylchloromethulsulfide (2625-76-5)
Mustard gas: Bis (2-chloroethyl) sulfide (505-60-2)
Bis(2-chloroethylthio)methane (63869-13-6)
Sesquimustard: 1,2-Bis(2-chloroethylthio)ethane(3563-36-8)
1,3-Bis(2-chloroethylthio)-n-propane (63905-10-2)
1,4-Bis(2-chloroethylthio)-n-butane (142868-93-7)
1,5-Bis(2-chloroethylthio )-n-pentane142868-94-8)
Bis(2-chloroethylthiomethyl)ether(63918-90-1)
O-Mustard: Bis(2-chloroethylthioethyl)ether(63918-89-8)
(5) Lewisites:
Lewisite 1: 2-Chlorovinyldichloroarsine (541-25-3)
Lewisite 2: Bis(2-chlorovinyl)chloroarsine (40334-69-8)
Lewisite 3: Tris (2-chlorovinyl) arsine (40334-70-1)
(6) Nitrogen mustards:
HNI: Bis(2-chloroethyl)ethylamine . (538-07-8)
HN2: Bis(2-chloroethyl)methylamine (51-75-2)
HN3: Tris(2-chloroethyl)amine (555-77-1)
(7) Saxitoxin 35523-89-8)
(8) Ricin (9009-86-3)
B. PRECURSORS:
(9) Alkyl (Me, Et, n-Pr or I-Pr) phosphonyldifluorides e.g. DF: Methylphosphonyldifluoride
(676-99-3)
(10) O-Alkyl (H or _C10, incl. Cycloalkyl) O-2-dialkyl
(Me, Et, n-Pr or I-Pr)-aminoethyl alkyl
(Me, Et, n-Pr or I-Pr) phosphonites and corresponding alkylated or protonated salts
e . g . QL: a-Ethyl O-2-diisopropylaminoethyl
methylphosphonite (57856-11-8)
(11) Chlorosarin: O-Isopropyl methylphosphonochloridate (1445-76-7)
(12) Chlorosoman: O-Pinacolylmethylphosphonochloridate (7040-57-5)
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world - Description
- Entire world
-
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- P11: Authorization or permit requirements to export, for technical reasons
- Date when the measure came into force
- 07 May 2003
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Proclamation No. 2 of 2003
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Chemical Weapons Convention Act 2003
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Mauritius
- The rationale of the measure
- To eliminate an entire category of weapons of mass destruction by prohibiting the development, production, acquisition, stockpiling, retention, transfer or use of chemical weapons.
- Coded list of objectives
- X: For purposes n.e.s.
- Description of the measure
- 12. Chemicals specified in the Second Schedule
(1) No person shall export to, nor import from, a State not Party to the Convention, a chemical specified in the Second Schedule. - Reference of the measure
- Sub-article 12(1)
- Measure also domestic
- No
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out PG: 31 Dangerous chemicals Yes Listed in 2nd Sch - Description
- A. TOXIC CHEMICALS:
(1) Amiton: O,O-Diethyl S-[2-(diethylamino)ethyl] phosphorothiolate and corresponding alkylated or protanated salts (78-53-5)
(2) PFIB: 1,1,3,3,3,-Pentafluoro-2-(trifluoromethyl)-I-propene (382-21-8)
(3) BZ: 3-Quinuclidinyl benzilate (*) (6581-06-2)
B. PRECURSORS:
(4) Chemicals, except for those listed in Schedule 1, containing a phosphorus atom to which is bonded one methyl, ethyl or propyl (normal or iso) group but not further carbon atoms, e.g. Methylphosphonyl dichloride
Dimethyl methylphosphonate
Exemption: Fonofos: O-Ethyl S-phenyl.
Ethylphosphonothiolothionate
(676-97-1)
(756- 79-6)
(944-22-9)
(5) N,N-Dialkyl (Me, Et, n-Pr or I-Pr) phosphoramidic dihalides
(6) Dialkyl (Me, Et, n-Pr or I-Pr) N,N-dialkyl
(Me, Et, n-Pr or I-Pr)-phosphoramidates
(7) Arsenic trichloride
(7784-34-1)
(8) 2,2-diphenyl-2-hydroxyacetic acid (76-93-7)
(9) Quinuclidin-3-ol (1619-34-7)
(10) N,N-Dialkyl (Me, Et n-Pr or I-Pr) aminoethyl-2-chlorides and corresponding protonated salts
(11) N,N-Dialkyl (Me, Et, n-Pr or I-Pr) aminoethane-2-ols and corresponding protonated salts
Exemptions: N,N-Dimethylaminoethanol and corresponding protonated salts
N,N-diethylaminoethanol and corresponding protonated salts
(108-01-0)
(100-37-8)
(12) N,N-dialkyl (Me, Et, n-Pr or I-Pr) aminoethane-2-thiols and corresponding protonated salts
(13) Thiodiglycol: Bis(2-hydroxyethyl)sulfide
(111-48-8)
(14) Pinacolyl alcohol: 3,3-Dimethylbutan-2-ol (464-07-3)
(*) subject to special thresholds for declaration and verification
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
- Description
- States that are not parties to the Chemical Weapons Convention
-
Applied by Mauritius on the entire world for 1302.11.00: -- Opium, 1302.19.00: -- Other, 2921.46.00: -- Amfetamine (INN), benzfetamine (INN), dexamfetamine (INN) , etilamfetamine (INN), fencamfetamine (INN), lefetamine (INN), levamfetamine (INN), mefenorex (INN) and phentermine (INN); salts thereof, 2939.59.00: -- Other, 2939.19.00: -- Other, 2939.91.00: -- Cocaine, ecgonine, levometamfetamine, metamfetamine (INN), metamfetamine racemate; salts, esters and other derivatives thereof, 2939.99.00: -- Other, 2933.33.00: -- Alfentanil (INN), anileridine (INN), bezitramide (INN), bromazepam (INN), difenoxin (INN), diphenoxylate (INN), dipipanone (INN), fentanyl (INN), ketobemidome (INN), methylphenidate (INN), pentazocine (INN), pethidine (INN), pethidine (INN) intermediat, 2933.53.00: -- Allobarbital (INN), amobarbital (INN), barbital (INN), butalbital (INN), butobarbital (INN), cyclobarbital (INN), methylphenobarbital (INN), pentobarbital (INN), phenobarbital (INN), secbutabarbital (INN), secobarbital (INN) and vinylbital (INN); salts and 2933.55.00: -- Loprazolam (INN), mecloqualone (INN), methaqualone (INN) and zipeprol (INN); salts thereof
The measure came into effect on 29 December 2000
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- P11: Authorization or permit requirements to export, for technical reasons
- Date when the measure came into force
- 29 December 2000
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Act No. 41 of 2000
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Dangerous Drugs Act 2000
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Mauritius
- The rationale of the measure
- None specified
- Coded list of objectives
- X: For purposes n.e.s.
- Description of the measure
- 6. Prohibition of substances and preparations listed in Schedule I
Subject to section 7, no person shall at any time produce, manufacture, trade by wholesale or retail, distribute, transport, possess, supply, transfer (free or for payment), purchase, use, import, export or transit across Mauritius any of the plants, substances and preparations listed in Schedule 1.
7. Medical or scientific research or teaching
(1) For the purposes of medical or scientific research or teaching or the use of the forensic science services, the Permanent Secretary may authorize a person to cultivate, produce, manufacture, acquire, import, use or hold plants, substances and preparations listed in Schedules I, II and III in quantities not exceeding those strictly required for the purpose in question. - Reference of the measure
- Articles 6 & 7
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 1302.11.00 -- Opium No 1302.19.00 -- Other No 2921.46.00 -- Amfetamine (INN), benzfetamine (INN), dexamfetamine (INN) , etilamfetamine (INN), fencamfetamine (INN), lefetamine (INN), levamfetamine (INN), mefenorex (INN) and phentermine (INN); salts thereof No 2939.59.00 -- Other No 2939.19.00 -- Other No 2939.91.00 -- Cocaine, ecgonine, levometamfetamine, metamfetamine (INN), metamfetamine racemate; salts, esters and other derivatives thereof No 2939.99.00 -- Other No 2933.33.00 -- Alfentanil (INN), anileridine (INN), bezitramide (INN), bromazepam (INN), difenoxin (INN), diphenoxylate (INN), dipipanone (INN), fentanyl (INN), ketobemidome (INN), methylphenidate (INN), pentazocine (INN), pethidine (INN), pethidine (INN) intermediat No 2933.53.00 -- Allobarbital (INN), amobarbital (INN), barbital (INN), butalbital (INN), butobarbital (INN), cyclobarbital (INN), methylphenobarbital (INN), pentobarbital (INN), phenobarbital (INN), secbutabarbital (INN), secobarbital (INN) and vinylbital (INN); salts No 2933.55.00 -- Loprazolam (INN), mecloqualone (INN), methaqualone (INN) and zipeprol (INN); salts thereof No - Description
- Part I
Amfetamine
Cannabis (also named as Gandia or Indian Hemp)
Dexamtetamine
Fenetylline
Meeloqualone
Methaqualone
Methylphenidate
Secobarbital
Khat
[Inserted GN 179/15 (cio 11/9/15).]
Lisdexamphetamine
[Inserted GN 179/15 (cio 11/9/15).]
Methoxetamine
[Inserted GN 179/15 (cio 11/9/15).]
N-benzylpiperazine (also named BZP)
[Inserted GN 179/15 (cio 11/9/15).]
Part II
Synthethic Cathinones, their chemical diversities and derivatives including –
4-Fluoromethcathinone (also named flephedrone or 4-FMC)
4-Methyl cathinone (also named mephedrone)
4-Methylmethcathinone (also named 4MMC)
3,4-Methylenedioxypyrovalerone (also named MDPV)
4-Methylethcathinone (also named 4 MEC)
Methylone (also named bk–MDMA)
[Inserted GN 179/15 (cio 11/9/15).]
4-Tetrahydrocannabinol (also named 4THC)
[Inserted GN 179/15 (cio 11/9/15).]
Synthetic Cannabinoids and their derivatives
[Inserted GN 242/13 (cio 10/10/13).]
Acetyl-alphamethylfentanyl
Alphacetylmethadol
Alpha-methylfentanyl
Beda-hydroxyfentanyl
Beta-hydroxy-3-
methylfentanyl
Brolamfetamine
Cannabis Resin
Cathinone
Coca bush Coca leaf
Cocaine
Concentrate of Poppy
Straw
Desmorphine
DET
DMA
DMHPDMT
DOET
Ecgonine, its esters and
derivatives
Eticyclidine
Etorphine
Etryptamine
Heroin
Ketobemidone
Levamfetamine
Levomethamphetamine
(+) ˆ Lysergide
MDMA
Mescaline
Metamfetamine
Metamfetamine
Racemate
Metheathinone
4-methylaminorex
3-methylfentanyl
3-methylthiofentanyl
MMDA
MPPP
N-ethyl MDA
N-hydroxy MDA
opium
Opium Poppy
Oronabinol
Parafluorofentanyl
Parahexyl
PCE
PCPY
PEPAPPHP
Phencyclidine
PhenmetrazinePMA
Psilocine
Psilocybine
Psilotsin
Rolicyclidine
STP, DOMTCP
Tenamfetamine
Tenocyclidine
Thiofentanyl
TMA
Zipeprol
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world - Description
- Entire world
G4: Regulations concerning terms of payment for imports
G9: Finance measures n.e.s.
H1: State trading enterprises, for importing; other selective import channels
H11: State trading enterprises, for importing
H9: Measures affecting competitions, n.e.s.
J1: Geographical restriction
P11: Authorization or permit requirements to export, for technical reasons
