Non-Tariff Measure

NTM classification
F8: Decreed Customs Valuations 
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 XIII section 117(2) 
Measure also domestic
Yes 

Products affected by the measure.

Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out
26 Ores, slag and ash Yes Minerals    
27 Mineral fuels, mineral oils and products of their distillation; bituminous substances; mineral waxes Yes Minerals    
Description
Minerals 

Countries/Regions affected by the measure.

Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out
Inclusion Entire world 01 January 2003  
Description
All countries