Non-Tariff Barriers

Non-Tariff Measure

NTM classification

B14: Authorization requirements for importing certain products 

Date when the measure came into force

28 December 2012 

Publication where the measure is specified

Decreto n.º 45/2012, de 28 de Dezembro 

Regulation where the measure is specified

Legal Scheme on Production Activities, Import, Reception, Storage, Handling, Distribution, Marketing, Transportation, Export and Re-export of Petroleum Products 

Country/Region applying the measure

Mozambique 

Coded list of objectives

X: For purposes n.e.s. 

Description of the measure

Article 36
1. The importation of liquid fuels and any petroleum products using donations or governmental credits shall comply with the provisions of paragraph 1 of article 34 of this Decree, except for the cases provided for in article 37 of this Decree.
2. The entities that, for the purpose of import, use the services of the Operator of Acquisitions of Liquid Fuels (IMOPETRO, Lda.), Must be considered importers of the respective products for all legal purposes.
3. The importation, exportation and re-exportation of liquid fuels shall be prohibited by entities that do not hold a distribution or production license under the terms of this Decree.
4. Normal import of fuels and lubricating oils from means of transport across borders shall not be required for import authorization.
Article 38
1. Special import authorizations may be granted to entities which do not hold a distribution license for the import of the following products:
(A) aviation fuel;
(B) Asphalt and other bituminous products
2. It is incumbent upon the Minister overseeing the energy area to instruct the special import authorization processes.
3. Special import authorizations shall be issued by product and must include the same elements of the licenses referred to in Article 4 of this Decree.
4. The application for a special import authorization shall include:
A) The complete identification of the applicant and proof of domicile in national territory;
(B) the nature and quantity of the product to be imported, the period during which imports and frontier posts are to be used;
C) Documents to establish:
(i) the legal capacity of the applicant;
(ii) that the product to be imported complies with appropriate technical specifications;
(iii) That the applicant is licensed for the exercise in domestic territory of the consuming activity of the product to be imported and that the quantity sought corresponds to the size of this activity.
5. It has conditions for storage and handling of this product.
6. That the prices, terms and conditions are fair and competitive in view of the prices, terms and conditions offered by licensed distributors 

Reference of the measure

Articles 36 and 38 

Measure also domestic

Yes 

Products affected by the measure.

Description

Liquid fuels
Petroleum products 

Countries/Regions affected by the measure.