Non-Tariff Barriers

NTM classification: B33: Packaging requirements
Date when the measure came into force: 05 June 1981
Publication where the measure is specified: Statutory Instrument 271 of 1981
Regulation where the measure is specified: Zimbabwe Standard Specification for Components of pressure pipe systems: Modified (Vinyl chloride) (PVC-M) Pressure pipe systems
Country/Region applying the measure: Zimbabwe
Coded list of objectives: A: Protection of human life and health and E: Protection of the environment
Description of the measure: Pipes and fittings shall be so packed and wrapped as to protect them from damage during handling, transportation and storage and, in the case of pipes and fittings with rubber ring type joints, so as to prevent oil or grease from contaminating the rubber joint or ring
Reference of the measure: Article 8.1, p. 39
Measure also domestic: Yes

Code	Product	Partial coverage	Partial coverage indication	Date in	Date out
3917.23	Of polymers of vinyl chloride	Yes	Pressure pipes (Unplasticised Poly (Vinyl Chloride)
3917.3	Other tubes, pipes and hoses :	Yes	Pressure pipes (Unplasticised Poly (Vinyl Chloride)

Inclusion/Exclusion	Country	Date in	Date out
Inclusion	Entire world

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