Non-Tariff Barriers

Non-Tariff Measure

NTM classification

F65: Import licence fee 

Date when the measure came into force

25 March 1977 

Publication where the measure is specified

Government Gazette No. 5467, 25 March 1977 

Regulation where the measure is specified

Regulations Under The Hazardous Substances Act 15 Of 1973 

Country/Region applying the measure

South Africa 

Coded list of objectives

X: For purposes n.e.s. 

Description of the measure

(4) An applicant for a licence shall pay a fee of R20 by means of a revenue stamp for that amount, which shall be affixed to the application form. 

Reference of the measure

Regulation 2 (4) 

Measure also domestic

Yes 

Notes

The list of hazardous substances are neither listed in the Act nor in the Regulations. The NTM Manager to request these from the South African NTM focal point as the list is not available online. 

Products affected by the measure.

Description

Group 1 hazardous substances i.e any substance or mixture of substances which, in the course of customary or reasonable handling or use, including ingestion, might, by reason of its toxic, corrosive, irritant, strongly sensitizing or flammable nature or because it generates pressure through decomposition, heat or other means, cause injury, ill-health or death to human beings. 

Countries/Regions affected by the measure.

Description

All countries