Non-Tariff Measure

NTM classification
H9: Measures affecting competitions, n.e.s. 
Date when the measure came into force
17 September 1999 
Publication where the measure is specified
Supplement A - Government Gazette dated 17th September, 1999 
Regulation where the measure is specified
Mines and Minerals Act, 1999 
Country/Region applying the measure
Botswana 
The rationale of the measure
No specific objective stated 
Coded list of objectives
X: For purposes n.e.s. 
Description of the measure
12. (1). The holder of a mineral concession issued under this Act, shall, in the conduct of his operations under such concession, and in the purchase, construction and installation of facilities, give preference, to the maximum extent possible consistent with safety, efficiency and economy, to—
(a) materials and products made in Botswana; and
(b) service agencies located in Botswana and owned by Botswana citizens or bodies corporate established under the Companies Act. 
Reference of the measure
Article 12(1) 
Measure also domestic
No 

Products affected by the measure.

Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out
7308 Structures (excluding prefabricated buildings of heading 9406) and parts of structures (for example, bridges and bridge-sections, lock-gates, towers, lattice masts, roofs, roofing frameworks, doors and windows and their frames and thresholds for doors, sh Yes products meant for construction and installation of facilities for mining operations    
9406 Prefabricated buildings. Yes products meant for construction and installation of facilities for mining operations    
Description
All products meant for construction and installation of facilities for mining operations 

Countries/Regions affected by the measure.

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