Non-Tariff Barriers

Non-Tariff Measure

NTM classification

B14: Authorization requirements for importing certain products 

Date when the measure came into force

01 January 2003 

Publication where the measure is specified

THE MINING BILL, 2003 

Regulation where the measure is specified

THE MINING ACT, 2003 

Country/Region applying the measure

Uganda 

Coded list of objectives

X: For purposes n.e.s. 

Description of the measure

117. (1) The Commissioner may grant to any person an import permit to import minerals into Uganda on conditions prescribed by or under this section and specified in the permit.
(2) A person who imports any minerals into Uganda under this section shall make a declaration before a customs officer regarding the type and quantity of minerals imported, after which the customs officer shall certify the import permit.
(3) An import permit under subsection (1) of this section shall be issued only on payment of the prescribed fee.
(4) Before any minerals are re-exported from Uganda, the relevant import permit shall be surrendered to a customs officer who shall submit it to the Commissioner.
(5) Any person who imports any minerals into Uganda without complying with the requirements of this section commits an offence and is liable, on conviction, to a fine of not less than two hundred and fifty currency points or to imprisonment for a term of not less than two years, or both. 

Reference of the measure

Part XII section 117(1) 

Measure also domestic

Yes 

Products affected by the measure.

Description

Minerals 

Countries/Regions affected by the measure.

Description

All countries