Non-Tariff Barriers

Non-Tariff Measure

NTM classification

B9: TBT Measures n.e.s. 

Date when the measure came into force

19 October 2012 

Publication where the measure is specified

38 No. 35790 GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 19 OCTOBER 2012 

Regulation where the measure is specified

DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, FORESTRY AND FISHERIES MARKETING OF AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS ACT, 1996 (ACT NO. 47 OF 1996) ESTABLISHMENT OF STATUTORY MEASURE - RECORDS AND RETURNS BY BROKERS, TRADERS, PROCESSORS, IMPORTERS AND EXPORTERS OF MOHAIR 

Country/Region applying the measure

South Africa 

Coded list of objectives

X: For purposes n.e.s. 

Description of the measure

5. RECORDS TO BE KEPT BY BROKERS, TRADERS, PROCESSORS,
IMPORTERS AND EXPORTERS
(1)Each broker, trader, processor, importer and exporter of mohair shall keep the following records with regard to mohair that he or she has in his or her possession or under his or her control:
(I)Brokers and traders or mohair buyers
(a) Monthly receipts of mohair by total mass.
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(b) Monthly purchases of mohair by total mass not for offer for sale by
catalogue.
(c) Details of sale of mohair by catalogue, in respect of all relevant and
certified technical specification available.
(d) Auction sale data of mohair (gross total monthly mohair sales).
(e)Lots put up for sale at auctions and not knocked down at that auction.
(f) Monthly payments to producers and other sellers of mohair (total
mass an value).
(g) Total gross value at first point of sale.
(ii) Processors
(a) Total mass of greasy mohair processed on a monthly basis.
(b) Total mass of processed output on a monthly basis.
(iii) Exporters
(a) Description of consignment (greasy, scoured, carbonized, top, foil or
waste, as appropriate).
(b) Mass of consignment.
(c) Port of export
(d) Destination of consignment (country where further processing will take place).
(iv) Importers
(a)Description of consignment (greasy, scoured, carbonized, top, noil or
waste, as appropriate),
(b)Mass of consignment.
(c) Value of consignment
(d) Country imported from.
(2) The records referred to in subsection (1) shall -
(a)be recorded on a computer or with ink in a book; and
(b)be kept at the head office or usual place of business of the person
required to keep it for a period of at least four years after the end of the
period for which such records must be kept.
6. RETURNS TO BE RENDERED BY BROKERS, TRADERS, PROCESSORS,
IMPORTERS AND EXPORTERS
(1) Each broker, trader, processor, importer and exporter of mohair shall within 30
days after the end of each calendar month, furnish to Mohair SA an accurate
return of the particulars prescribed in section 5 above.
(2) Notwithstanding the provisions of section 6(1) of this statutory measure, each broker selling mohair by auction, shall furnish an accurate return of the particulars prescribed in (5(1)(i)(b) by not later than close of business on the day following the auction.
(3)The returns referred to in subsection (1), shall be furnished in the form or manner determined by Mohair SA for this purpose, and shall, if furnished on
paper, be completed in ink.
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(4) The return shall-
(5)(a) when forwarded by post, be addressed to
- The General Manager
Mohair SA
P.O. Box 2243
North End
PORT ELIZABETH
6056
(b) when delivered by hand, be delivered to -
The General Manager
Mohair SA
4-8 Jochla Road Sydenham PORT ELIZABETH6001
(c) when submitted electronically, be submitted to an address supplied by Mohair SA on request.
The returns shall be forwarded or delivered so as to reach the General
Manager of Mohair SA before or on the return date mentioned in sub clause(1) above,
(6) The return shall be rendered even if there is nothing to be reported on the return. 

Reference of the measure

Section 5 (a-g) & (iv) and section 6 

Measure also domestic

Yes 

Products affected by the measure.

Description

Mohair 

Countries/Regions affected by the measure.

Description

All countries