Non-Tariff Barriers

NTM classification: B8: Conformity assessment related to TBT
Date when the measure came into force: 27 July 2010
Publication where the measure is specified: TZS 1263:2010
Regulation where the measure is specified: TZS 1263:2010 Textiles – Woven bags from natural fibres – Specification Part: 3 Woven bags for sugar
Country/Region applying the measure: Tanzania
The rationale of the measure: Specify requirements to be complied with by manufacturers producing woven bags from natural fibres (excluding sisal) for sugar packing.
Description of the measure: Specifies minimum requirements and other particulars of natural fibre bags made from jute, cotton or kenaf for the packaging of sugar.
Reference of the measure: Clause 3, 4, 5 and 7
Measure also domestic: Yes

Code	Product	Partial coverage	Partial coverage indication	Date in	Date out
6305.10.00	- Of jute or of other textile bast fibres of heading 53.03	Yes	for the packaging of sugar.
6305.20.00	- Of cotton	Yes	for the packaging of sugar.

Description: Specifies minimum requirements and other particulars of natural fibre bags made from jute, cotton or kenaf for the packaging of sugar.

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