Non-Tariff Measure

NTM classification
B9: TBT Measures n.e.s. 
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
27. A grower, trader, processor, exporter, importer and ginner shall maintain quality of cotton at all levels of production, processing and marketing as provided in these Regulations.
50-(1) A person registered under these Regulations shall maintain books and records of cotton dealing and shall, using the prescribed forms under the Fifth Schedule, submit to the Board accurate and proper reports of-
(a)in the case of a licensed buyer and processor, the amount of cotton purchased or processed by him for every week, month or year within a cotton season;
(b)in the case of a licensed exporter, cotton purchased and exported, within each month of the cotton season;
(c)in the case of a licensed importer, a monthly return of cotton imported and sold locally.
(d)In the case of textile spinning mill, a monthly report of lint purchased.
(2) Any information under Sub regulation (1) shall be availed to cotton inspectors upon request.
(3) The Board shall compile and may upon request furnish a copy of the monthly report to key stakeholders 
Reference of the measure
Part V para 27, Part IX para 50 (1c,2 & 3) 
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.

Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out
Inclusion Entire world 01 January 2011  
Description
All countries