Non-Tariff Barriers

Non-Tariff Measure

NTM classification

P69: Export technical measures, n.e.s. 

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. 

Reference of the measure

Part XIV sections 177 $178 

Measure also domestic

Yes 

Products affected by the measure.

Description

exports 

Countries/Regions affected by the measure.