Non-Tariff Barriers

Non-Tariff Measure

NTM classification

P62: Certification required by the exporting country 

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

26.-(1) A ginner shall draw one sample of cotton from each bale which shall weigh not less than two hundred grams and shall within seven days after drawing, deliver the samples to the Board for classification using the requisition form as prescribed in the Fourth Schedule.
(2) Without prejudice to the provision of sub regulation (1) the Board may allow the drawing of more than one sample as it may deem fit.
(3) The Board shall charge a classification fee per bale where a high volume instrument machine is used as the Board may determine from time to time.
(4) The Board shall for the purpose of quality control, issue a cotton quality certificate for every requisition by a ginner made under sub-regulation (1).
(5) A certificate issued under sub-regulation (4) shall be as prescribed in the Fourth Schedule.
(6) Any person who exports cotton lint without a cotton quality certificate issued by the Board commits an offence, and the Board may, in addition to any other penalty, revoke the ginning licence 

Reference of the measure

Part V para 26 (6) 

Measure also domestic

Yes 

Products affected by the measure.

Description

Cotton 

Countries/Regions affected by the measure.

Description

Tanzania