Non-Tariff Barriers

Non-Tariff Measure

NTM classification

F65: Import licence fee 

Date when the measure came into force

02 January 1987 

Publication where the measure is specified

LEGAL NOTICE NO : .................... THE PLANT PROTECTION ACT (Cap. 324) THE PLANT PROTECTION (IMPORTATION OF PLANTS, PLANT PRODUCTS AND REGULATED ARTICLES) RULES, 2009 

Regulation where the measure is specified

The Plant Protection (Importation of Plants, Plant Products and Regulated Articles) Regulations, 2009. 

Country/Region applying the measure

Kenya 

Coded list of objectives

D: Control drug abuse and X: For purposes n.e.s. 

Description of the measure

5. (1) A person shall not import plant, plant product and regulated article unless
(a) he has obtained an import permit granted by the National Plant Protection Organization; or
(b) he has an original Phytosanitary Certificate issued by National Plant Protection Organization of the exporting country.
(2) Notwithstanding subsection (1),the National Plant Protection Organization may exempt a plant, plant product or regulated article from the requirements of obtaining an import permit or phytosanitary certificate upon written approval by the Authorized Officer.
(3) An application for an import permit under (1) (a) shall be made to the National Plant Protection Organization at a prescribed fee 

Reference of the measure

section 5 (3) 

Measure also domestic

No 

Products affected by the measure.

Description

Plants and plant products 

Countries/Regions affected by the measure.