Non-Tariff Measure

NTM classification
P69: Export technical measures, n.e.s. 
Date when the measure came into force
27 August 1951 
Publication where the measure is specified
Cotton Act 
Regulation where the measure is specified
Cotton Act 
Country/Region applying the measure
Malawi 
The rationale of the measure
No specific objective stated 
Coded list of objectives
X: For purposes n.e.s. 
Description of the measure
"5. Grading of raw cotton
Raw cotton shall be sold (whether by auction or otherwise) in two grades only, namely—
(a) Grade I, which shall be unstained cotton free from foreign matter in excess of 5 per cent by weight;
(b) Grade II, which shall be any other merchantable cotton." 
Reference of the measure
Paragraph 5 
Measure also domestic
No 

Products affected by the measure.

Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out
5201.00.00 Cotton, not carded or combed No    
Description
Raw cotton 

Countries/Regions affected by the measure.

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