Non-Tariff Barriers

NTM classification: B11: Prohibition for TBT reasons
Date when the measure came into force: 29 February 2008
Publication where the measure is specified: Government Gazette No. 30833 of 29 February 2008
Regulation where the measure is specified: National Norms and Standards for The Management of Elephants in South Africa
Country/Region applying the measure: South Africa
The rationale of the measure: None specified
Coded list of objectives: X: For purposes n.e.s.
Description of the measure: 12(4) No wild or captive elephant may be imported into the Republic; or
(b) exported from the Republic,
for the purposes of keeping it in captivity in a controlled environment, except in terms of paragraph 11 (3) or 12(5).

11(3) (3) A wild elephant may be captured to be kept in captivity with the approval of the
Minister, only in exceptional circumstances, including but not limited to:
(i) international agreements; or
(ii) Scientific or research purposes.
12 (5) Captive elephants which are part of a bona fide circus may be temporarily imported or exported for a limited, specified period, not exceeding the period of performance, for the sole purpose of use in the circus.
Reference of the measure: Sub-articles 12(4); 11 (3) and 12(5).
Measure also domestic: No

Code	Product	Partial coverage	Partial coverage indication	Date in	Date out
0106.90	- Other	Yes	Wild and captive elephants meant to be kept in captivety in a environment

Description: Wild and captive elephants meant to be kept in captivety in a environment

Inclusion/Exclusion	Country	Date in	Date out
Inclusion	Entire world

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