Non-Tariff Barriers

NTM classification: C9: Other formalities, n.e.s.
Date when the measure came into force: 28 November 2001
Publication where the measure is specified: Diploma Ministerial n.° 176/2001, de 28 de Novembro
Regulation where the measure is specified: Regulation on Tobacco Promotion, Production and Marketing
Country/Region applying the measure: Mozambique
Coded list of objectives: X: For purposes n.e.s.
Description of the measure: Article 22
1. The importation of leaf tobacco or minced tobacco may only be carried out by tobacco manufacturers.
2. Samples of gutted or chopped tobacco of any quality or any other form of unmanufactured tobacco may only be imported by the persons referred to in the previous number or by the agents of the supplier companies in Mozambique.
Article 23
The industrialists are obliged to send to the National Directorate of Agriculture, by April 30 of each year, information on quantities of gutted or chopped tobacco to be imported in that same year.
Reference of the measure: Article 22 and 23
Measure also domestic: Yes

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