Non-Tariff Barriers

NTM classification: B14: Authorization requirements for importing certain products
Date when the measure came into force: 26 August 1999
Publication where the measure is specified: Consumer Protection (Control of Imports) Regulations 1999
Regulation where the measure is specified: Consumer Protection (Control of Imports) Regulations 1999
Country/Region applying the measure: Mauritius
The rationale of the measure: No specific objective stated
Coded list of objectives: X: For purposes n.e.s.
Description of the measure: 6. Second-hand (used/reconditioned) motor cars, other than classic or vintage motor cars
(a) Quantitative – an individual or firm (other than an authorized dealer or a taxi owner/driver) is entitled to import one motor car every 5 years;
(b)Quantitative – an authorised dealer is not subject to any restriction;
(c)Quantitative - a taxi owner/driver is entitled to import one motor car every 4 years.
Reference of the measure: Fourth Schedule; para. 6
Measure also domestic: No
Notes: The measure implies that only REGISTERED/Authorized dealers are to import used vehicles without any quantitative restrictions.

Code	Product	Partial coverage	Partial coverage indication	Date in	Date out
8703	Motor cars and other motor vehicles principally designed for the transport of persons (other than those of heading 87.02), including station wagons and racing cars.	Yes	Second-hand (used/reconditioned) motor cars

Inclusion/Exclusion	Country	Date in	Date out
Inclusion	Entire world

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