Non-Tariff Barriers

NTM classification: B14: Authorization requirements for importing certain products
Date when the measure came into force: 05 March 2010
Publication where the measure is specified: Government Gazette No.33002 of 5 March 2010
Regulation where the measure is specified: CITES Regulations, 2010
Country/Region applying the measure: South Africa
The rationale of the measure: Protection, conservation of biodiversity and endangered spicies
Coded list of objectives: C: Protection of life and health of plants and E: Protection of the environment
Description of the measure: 7. Import
(1) The import of any specimen of species included in Appendix I requires the prior grant and presentation of an import permit issued by the country of destination and either an export permit or a re-export certificate issued by the country of export.
(3) The import of any specimen of species included in Appendix II requires the prior presentation of either an export permit or a re-export certificate.
(4) The import of any specimen of species included in Appendix Ill requires the prior presentation of an import permit, a certificate of origin and, where the import is from a State which has included that species in Appendix III, an export permit.
Reference of the measure: Article (Regulation) 7 as amended Amendment to CITES Regulations, 2014; para.5
Measure also domestic: No
Notes: Updated list of species available here: https://www.cites.org/eng/app/appendices.php

Code	Product	Partial coverage	Partial coverage indication
01	Live animals	Yes	Species listed under Appendices I, II and Ill of CITES
03	Fish and crustaceans, molluscs and other aquatic invertebrates	Yes	Species listed under Appendices I, II and Ill of CITES
06	Live trees and other plants; bulbs, roots and the like; cut flowers and ornamental foliage	Yes	Species listed under Appendices I, II and Ill of CITES

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