Non-Tariff Measure

NTM classification
B89: Conformity assessment related to TBT n.e.s. 
Date when the measure came into force
24 December 1987 
Publication where the measure is specified
LAWS OF KENYA HIDE, SKIN AND LEATHER TRADE ACT CHAPTER 359 Revised Edition 2012 [1988] 
Regulation where the measure is specified
The Hide, Skin and Leather Trade Act, 1987. 
Country/Region applying the measure
Kenya 
Coded list of objectives
X: For purposes n.e.s. 
Description of the measure
10. Conditions for an exporter’s or importer’s licence
In addition to any conditions which may be prescribed under this Act, every
exporter or importer shall—
(a)equip and maintain his premises to the satisfaction of the Director;
(b)carry out the grading of the hides, skins and leather to the satisfaction
of the Director; and
(c)keep proper books in English or Kiswahili in the manner prescribed 
Reference of the measure
Part III para 10 
Measure also domestic
No 

Products affected by the measure.

Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out
4101.20.00 -Whole hides and skins, unsplit, of a weight per skin not exceeding 8 kg when simply dried, 10 kg when dry-salted, or 16 kg when fresh, wet-salted or otherwise preserved No 24 December 1987  
4101.50.00 -Whole hides and skins, of a weight exceeding 16 kg No    
4101.90.00 - Other, including butts, bends and bellies No    
4102.10.00 -With wool on No    
4102.21.00 -- Pickled No    
4102.29.00 -- Other No    
4103.20.00 - Of reptiles No    
4103.30.00 - Of swine No    
4103.90.00 - Other No    
4104.11.00 -- Full grains, unsplit; grain splits No    
4104.19.00 -- Other No    
4104.41.00 -- Full grains, unsplit; grain splits No    
4104.49.00 -- Other No    
4105.10.00 - In the wet state (including wet-blue) No    
4105.30.00 - In the dry state (crust) No    
4106.21.00 -- In the wet state (including wet-blue) No    
4106.22.00 -- In the dry state (crust) No    
4106.31.00 -- In the wet state (including wet-blue) No    
4106.32.00 -- In the dry state (crust) No    
4106.40.00 - Of reptiles No    
4106.91.00 -- In the wet state (including wet-blue) No    
4106.92.00 -- In the dry state (crust) No    
Description
hides, skins or leather 

Countries/Regions affected by the measure.

Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out
Inclusion Entire world 24 December 1987