Non-Tariff Measure

NTM classification
B7: Product quality, safety or performance requirements 
Date when the measure came into force
04 March 2014 
Publication where the measure is specified
TZS 189: 2014 Leather – Wet-blue chrome – Specification 
Regulation where the measure is specified
TZS 189: 2014 Leather – Wet-blue chrome – Specification 
Country/Region applying the measure
Tanzania 
The rationale of the measure
This Tanzania Standard provides quality levels for the wet blue chrome leather which will ensure the extension of the present external market and high quality finished leather for domestic use. 
Description of the measure
This Tanzania Standard describes the general requirements of the wet-blue chrome leather. 
Reference of the measure
TZS 189: 2014 Leather – Wet-blue chrome – Specification

Clause: 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 and 9. 
Measure also domestic
Yes 
Notes
NOTE – The TBS Standards Mark of Quality may be used by manufactures/processors only under licence from TBS. 

Products affected by the measure.

Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out
4104 Tanned or crust hides and skins of bovine (including buffalo) or equine animals, without hair on, whether or not split, but not further prepared. Yes Leather – Wet-blue chrome    
4105 Tanned or crust skins of sheep or lambs, without wool on, whether or not split, but not further prepared. Yes Leather – Wet-blue chrome    
4106 Tanned or crust hides and skins of other animals, without wool or hair on, whether or not split, but not further prepared. Yes Leather – Wet-blue chrome    
Description
Leather – Wet-blue chrome 

Countries/Regions affected by the measure.

Description
Entire World