Non-Tariff Barriers

Non-Tariff Measure

NTM classification

B15: Authorization requirements for importers 

Date when the measure came into force

01 January 2011 

Publication where the measure is specified

The Cotton Industry Act ( Cap 201) 

Regulation where the measure is specified

The Cotton Industry Regulations, 2011 

Country/Region applying the measure

Tanzania 

Coded list of objectives

X: For purposes n.e.s. 

Description of the measure

4.-(1) The Board shall keep and maintain a register of cotton growers, traders, processors, exporters, importers and ginners for the purposes of-
(a)monitoring contract of farming;
(b)regulating cotton quality;
(c)establishing a basis for planning and making appropriate estimates of inputs;
(d)controlling import and export of cotton; and
(e)dealing with any other relevant matters in the cotton industry.
(2) The Board shall, upon registration, issue a registration number and Certificate prescribed in the First Schedule
(3) The Board shall not charge registration fee under this regulation
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Reference of the measure

Part II para 4 (1)d 

Measure also domestic

Yes 

Products affected by the measure.

Description

Cotton 

Countries/Regions affected by the measure.

Description

All countries