Non-Tariff Barriers

Non-Tariff Measure

NTM classification

P13: Production and post-production requirements to export 

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

18-(1) The Board shall issue a license to a buyer, processor, and exporter of seed cotton, cotton lint and cotton by-products upon such terms and conditions as provided for in these Regulations.
(2) The Board shall issue a license or permit after being satisfied that the applicant has met all the requirements for the issuance of such license or permit.
(3) A cotton lint or linter export licence shall only be issued to the owner of cotton lint, ginner or a seller under a contract of cotton lint sale.
(4) Any person who trades in cotton without a valid licence or permit commits an offence.Mode of application for a license and permit
19-(1) Application for license and permit shall be in the prescribed form as provided in the Second Schedule.
(2) The Board shall, within fourteen days upon receipt of the application, process every application for a license to be issued under these Regulations
(3) A License shall be valid for a period of one year and may be renewed for another period of one year
Types of licenses
20-(1) Subject to section 5(3) of the Act the Board shall issue to any successful applicant, a license or permit of the following categories-
(a)seed cotton buying license;
(b)ginning license;
(c)cotton lint or linters export license;
(d)cotton seed or cake export permit; and
(e)cotton lint export permit.
(2) A licence or permit issued under this part shall be as provided in the Second Schedule 

Reference of the measure

Part IV 18-20 

Measure also domestic

No 

Products affected by the measure.

Description

Cotton and cotton products 

Countries/Regions affected by the measure.

Description

Tanzania