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.

Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out
5201.00.00 Cotton, not carded or combed. No    
Description
Cotton 

Countries/Regions affected by the measure.

Description
Tanzania