Non-Tariff Barriers

Non-Tariff Measure

NTM classification

E129: Licensing for non-economic reasons n.e.s. 

Date when the measure came into force

21 August 2013 

Publication where the measure is specified

Decreto n.º 40/2013, de 21 de Agosto 

Regulation where the measure is specified

Regulation of the Act on Explosive Substances 

Country/Region applying the measure

Mozambique 

Coded list of objectives

G: Protection of national security 

Description of the measure

Article 52
1. The import, export, re-export, transit and slaughter of explosive substances requires authorization from the General Commander of the PRM and is registered with the Ministry that oversees the area of ​​industry and commerce.
2. The import, export, re-export, transit and slaughter of the substances referred to in this Regulation shall be carried out by means of authorized agents, upon payment of a fee for each kilogram or fraction of imported articles, according to Table B of this Regulation.
Article 53
1. The import, export, re-export and storage of explosive substances destined for medical purposes depends on the authorization of the PRM Commander-in-Chief, with a favorable opinion from the Ministry that oversees the health area.
2. Importers and distributors of explosive substances intended for medicinal purposes shall file applications at pharmacies legally authorized to promote their sale.
Article 55
1. Licenses for the import of explosive substances shall be valid for six months from the date of their grant and may be extended for an equal period, for a reason justified at the request of the interested party.
2. Applications for authorization to import explosive substances referred to in the preceding paragraph must be sent to the General Command of the PRM, which must be issued in duplicate, and the original must be delivered to the applicant and a copy sent to the Customs authorities of the area where the importation takes place.
3. Applications for the import of explosive substances shall be accompanied by the pro forma invoice of the product to be imported.
4. Products imported after the period of validity of the respective license are seized and subject to re-exportation on behalf of the importer, without prejudice to being subject to the payment of fines in accordance with the Law.
Article 58
The request for the import of explosive substances must indicate the quantities and the purpose for which they are intended. 

Reference of the measure

Articles 52, 53, 55 and 58 

Measure also domestic

Yes 

Products affected by the measure.

Description

Explosives substances 

Countries/Regions affected by the measure.