Non-Tariff Barriers

Non-Tariff Measure

NTM classification

B14: Authorization requirements for importing certain products 

Date when the measure came into force

01 July 2008 

Publication where the measure is specified

Regulation on the Management of Substances that Deplete the Ozone Layer 

Regulation where the measure is specified

Regulation on the Management of Substances that Deplete the Ozone Layer 

Country/Region applying the measure

Mozambique 

Coded list of objectives

E: Protection of the environment 

Description of the measure

ARTICLE 9
The import and export of controlled substances as provided for in Annex 1, as well as air-conditioning, refrigeration, heat pumps or fire-extinguishers containing any of these substances may only be authorized under the terms of this Regulation, when they come from countries or are destined to countries that are parties to or to which the Montreal Protocol applies.
ARTICLE 10
1. The importation and exportation of goods referred to in the preceding article, as well as aerosol containers, shall be subject to the prior obtaining of an import or export authorization, to be issued by the National Authority.
2. In view of the authorization referred to in the preceding paragraph, the tenderer must fill out the forms appearing as Annexes 3 and 4, including:
(A) The name and address of the importer and exporter;
B) The NUIT;
(C) The country of import or export;
(D) A statement of the purpose for which the requested import is intended (raw material, or other use of the controlled substance);
(E) The place and date foreseen for importation;
(F) The potential addressees and their quantities.
3. The National Authority may, in addition, request the interested party or any other entities the information they deem relevant for the decision on the application for authorization.
4. The application for authorization to import or export aerosol dispensers, air-conditioning equipment, refrigeration, heat pumps and fire extinguishers shall indicate the substance used as a propellant or as a refrigerant.
5. After examination and approval of the documentation, including additional information, where necessary, the National Authority shall decide on the request, within a maximum period of 15 days. 

Reference of the measure

Articles 9 and 10 

Measure also domestic

Yes 

Notes

NUIT = Taxpayer Identification Number 

Products affected by the measure.

Description

Chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs)
Hydrochlorofluorocarbons (HCFCs) 

Countries/Regions affected by the measure.

Description

Countries that are parties to or to which the Montreal Protocol applies