Non-Tariff Measure

NTM classification
B14: Authorization requirements for importing certain products 
Date when the measure came into force
08 April 2013 
Publication where the measure is specified
Official Gazette n°14bis of 08/04/2013 
Regulation where the measure is specified
Law relating to the control of tobacco 
Country/Region applying the measure
Rwanda 
The rationale of the measure
This Law establishes modalities for controlling tobacco consumption and tobacco products that are manufactured in Rwanda as well as those imported so as to protect the Rwandan population’s life. In particular its purpose is:
1° to prevent under eighteen (18) persons from any contact with tobacco and tobacco products;
2° to inform, educate and communicate to the public on the health, environmental, economic and social consequences of smoking and use of tobacco products;
3° to preserve and promote the right of nonsmokers to live in a smoke-free environment;
4° to eliminate illicit trade in tobacco and counterfeiting;
5° to motivate smokers to quit smoking and provide rehabilitation for those who stop smoking. 
Coded list of objectives
A: Protection of human life and health 
Description of the measure
Article 5: Authorisation to import and to export tobacco and tobacco products
Importation, exportation and distribution of tobacco and tobacco products shall be subject to prior authorization of the Ministry in charge of trade. 
Reference of the measure
Article 5 
Measure also domestic
Yes 

Products affected by the measure.

Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out
2401 Unmanufactured tobacco; tobacco refuse. No    
2402 Cigars, cheroots, cigarillos and cigarettes, of tobacco or of tobacco substitutes. No    
2403 Other manufactured tobacco and manufactured tobacco substitutes; No    
Description
Tobacco and tobacco products 

Countries/Regions affected by the measure.

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