Non-Tariff Barriers

NTM classification: C3: Requirement to pass through specified port of customs
Date when the measure came into force: 10 September 2009
Publication where the measure is specified: O.G. n° 20 of 18/05/2009
Regulation where the measure is specified: Law Nº 54/2008 Of 10/09/2008 Determining The Prevention And Fight Against Contagious Diseases For Domestic Animals In Rwanda
Country/Region applying the measure: Rwanda
The rationale of the measure: This Law shall determine the preventive and other measures to fight against domestic animal diseases in Rwanda.
Coded list of objectives: X: For purposes n.e.s.
Description of the measure: There is hereby established entry, exit and transit points of domestic animals during their import or export and for their travel into the country, referred as “Veterinary Quarantine Border Post” and shall be under the supervision of an officer from the Rwanda Animal Resources Development Authority and such points are the following: Kanombe Airport, Rusumo, Kagitumba, Gatuna, Cyanika, Rubavu-Corniche, Rusizi II, Bugarama, Akanyaru k’amajyaruguru and Nemba.
Reference of the measure: Art 141
Measure also domestic: No

Code	Product	Partial coverage	Partial coverage indication	Date in	Date out
PG: 5	Livestock	No

Inclusion/Exclusion	Country	Date in	Date out
Inclusion	Entire world

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