Non-Tariff Measure

NTM classification
B7: Product quality, safety or performance requirements 
Date when the measure came into force
13 January 1978 
Publication where the measure is specified
statutory instrument 41 of 1978 
Regulation where the measure is specified
Zimbabwe Standard specification for Sawn softwood timber: Industrial Grade 
Country/Region applying the measure
Zimbabwe 
Coded list of objectives
A: Protection of human life and health and E: Protection of the environment 
Description of the measure
Timber intended for industrial purposes shall be one of the following grades as required, clear grade suitable for high quality furniture and mouldings, Semi-clear grade intended for manufacture of furniture and for joinery and shelving purposes, cutting grade suitable for recovery of clear grade material for remanufacture purposes, appearance grade manufacture of products such as furniture, flooring, shelving and for joinery purposes./ 
Reference of the measure
Article 3, p.2-3 
Measure also domestic
Yes 

Products affected by the measure.

Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out
4407 Wood sawn or chipped lengthwise, sliced or peeled, whether or not planed, sanded or end-jointed, of a thickness exceeding 6 mm. Yes Sawn softwood timber: Industrial grade    
Description
Sawn softwood timber: Industrial grade 

Countries/Regions affected by the measure.

Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out
Inclusion Entire world