Non-Tariff Barriers

Non-Tariff Measure

NTM classification

B42: TBT regulations on transport and storage 

Date when the measure came into force

01 July 2010 

Publication where the measure is specified

East African Community Customs Management Act, 2004,Regulations, 2010 

Regulation where the measure is specified

The East African Community Customs ManagementRegulations, 2010 

Country/Region applying the measure

Tanzania 

Coded list of objectives

X: For purposes n.e.s. 

Description of the measure

177. (1) Goods subject to customs control, entering or leaving an export processing zone shall be transported in sealed vehicles except–
(a) goods of exceptional loads of one or more heavy or bulky objects which because of weight, size or nature cannot normally be carried in a closed or sealed vehicle or transport unit and which can be so readily identified to the satisfaction of the proper officer; or
(b) goods authorized by the Commissioner.
(2) The vehicle referred to in sub regulation (1), shall have the following specifications -
(a)a place for storage of goods which shall be totally covered;
(b)where applicable, a door which shall be equipped with a facility for locking and sealing;
(c)iron grills fixed to the windows of the storage compartment of the vehicle; and
(d)a section for the driver which shall be separated from the storage area. Transportation of small packages and samples.
178. (1) Small packages and samples may be transported in any vehicle, in locked boxes made of steel and sealed by Customs.
(2) The proper officer at an export processing zone may approve the use of lockable boxes where the proper officer is satisfied that the boxes are suitable for the transportation of dutiable goods.
(3) For the purposes of identification, lockable boxes shall be given serial numbers by the proper officer and the number and the name of the export processing zone enterprise shall be written on the lockable boxes in indelible ink.
210. (1) An application for a licence for a vessel or vehicle for conveying goods under customs control, shall be made using Form C. 39.
(2) Goods that are subject to Customs control may only be conveyed by a vessel or vehicle licenced by the Commissioner for that purpose, using Form C.40.
(3) The Commissioner may grant a licence for conveying goods under customs control where the vehicle is constructed and equipped in such manner that-
(i)a customs seal can simply and effectively be fixed to the vehicle;
(ii)goods cannot be removed from or introduced into the sealed part of the vehicle without breaking the customs seal;
(iii)it does not contain concealed spaces where goods may be hidden;
(iv)all spaces in the form of compartments, receptacles or other recesses that are capable of holding goods are readily accessible for Customs inspection;
(v)should empty spaces be formed by the different layers of the sides,
floor and roof of the vehicle, the inside surface shall be firmly fixed,
sealed, unbroken and capable of being dismantled without leaving
obvious traces;
(vi)openings made in the floor for technical purposes, such as lubrication, maintenance and filling of the sand box are fitted with a cover capable of being fixed in a way that renders the loading compartment inaccessible from the outside;
(vii)doors and all other closing systems of the vehicle fitted with a
device that shall permit simple and effective customs sealing and the device is either welded to the sides of doors where the doors are of metal, or secured by at least two bolts, riveted or welded to the nuts on the inside;
(viii)hinges are made and fitted such that doors and other closing systems cannot be lifted off the hinge-pins and other fasteners are welded to the outer;
(ix)parts of the hinges, except where the doors and other closing systems have a locking device inaccessible from the outside, that once it is applied prevents the doors from being lifted off the hinge pins;
(x)doors cover all interstices and ensure complete and effective closure;
and
(xi)it is provided with a satisfactory device for protecting the Customs seal, or so constructed that the Customs seal is adequately protected.
(4) For the purpose of sub-regulation (3) “exceptional load” means one or more heavy or bulky objects which, because of weight, size, or nature cannot be carried normally in a closed or sealed vehicle or transport unit and which are readily identified to the satisfaction of the proper officer. 

Reference of the measure

Part XIV Section 177& 178, part XVIII section 210 

Measure also domestic

Yes 

Products affected by the measure.

Description

Imports 

Countries/Regions affected by the measure.