Non-Tariff Barriers

Non-Tariff Measure

NTM classification

P11: Authorization or permit requirements to export, for technical reasons 

Date when the measure came into force

23 January 2015 

Publication where the measure is specified

The republic Of Kenya, Laws of Kenya Regulation: SCRAP METAL ACT NO. 1 OF 2015 

Regulation where the measure is specified

SCRAP METAL ACT NO. 1 OF 2015 

Country/Region applying the measure

Kenya 

Coded list of objectives

X: For purposes n.e.s. 

Description of the measure

26 (1) A person shall not export scrap metal in any form.
(2) Notwithstanding subsection (1), the Cabinet Secretary for matters relating to finance, in consultation with the Cabinet Secretary responsible for industrialization and with the recommendation of the Council, may, under such circumstances as may be prescribed, authorize the export of specific scrap metal for a specified period.
(3) A certificate for each consignment shall be issued by the Principal Secretary.
(4) Any exemption allowed under this section shall be valid for six months from the date of issue of the certificate of exemption.
(5) Any person who contravenes this section commits an offence and is liable on conviction to a fine not exceeding ten million shillings or to imprisonment 

Reference of the measure

Part III para 26 

Measure also domestic

No 

Products affected by the measure.

Description

Scrap metals 

Countries/Regions affected by the measure.