Non-Tariff Measure

NTM classification
P13: Production and post-production requirements to export 
Date when the measure came into force
02 July 2012 
Publication where the measure is specified
Statutory Instrument 116 of 2012 
Regulation where the measure is specified
Forest (Control of Firewood, Timber and Forest Produce) Regulations, 2012. 
Country/Region applying the measure
Zimbabwe 
The rationale of the measure
Not stated in the regulations 
Coded list of objectives
X: For purposes n.e.s. 
Description of the measure
14 (1) In accordance with section 65 of the Act, any person wishing to transport or export—
(a) any consignment of timber exceeding 0.5m3 shall, for each consignment apply to the District Forest Extension Officer in the district where the timber is procured for a forest produce movement or export permit in Form FC1 together with the prescribed fee; or
(b) forest produce craftwork intended for sale or trade, shall apply to the District Forest Extension Officer in the district where the forest produce used to make the craftwork is procured, for a forest produce movement or export permit in Form FC1 together with the prescribed fee;
whereupon the District Forest Extension Officer shall determine whether or not to issue a permit in Form FC1A. 
Reference of the measure
Art 14 (1) 
Measure also domestic
Yes 

Products affected by the measure.

Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out
4403.10.00 Treated with paint, stains, creosote or other preservatives No    
4403.20.00 Other, coniferous No    
4403.41.00 Dark red meranti, light red meranti and meranti bakau No    
4403.49.00 Other No    
4403.91.00 Of oak (quercus spp.) No    
4403.92.00 Of beech (fagus spp.) No    
4403.99.00 Other No    
4404.10.00 Coniferous No    
4404.20.00 Non-coniferous No    
Description
Forest produce 

Countries/Regions affected by the measure.

Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out
Inclusion Entire world    
Description
All countries