Non-Tariff Barriers

Non-Tariff Measure

NTM classification

B7: Product quality, safety or performance requirements 

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

4. Second-hand (used/reconditioned) motor vehicles as follows:-
(a)Motor cars, dual purpose vehicles (including 2x4 and 4x4 double-cab truck but excluding van and double cab heavy duty lorry); should

(i) be between 18 months and 4 years from the date of first registration, at the date of shipment, except for the first vehicle imported by the categories of importers specified in paragraphs 1 to 6 of Part I of the Eighth Schedule.
(ii) be consigned to the applicant whose name shall appear on the Bill of Lading and the manifest as the consignee;
(iii) be registered with the National Transport Authority in the name of the importer except where the vehicle is imported by an authorised dealer;
(iv) be a right-hand drive;
(v) be in good running condition and not damaged;
(vi) have its original chassis; 

Reference of the measure

Fifth Schedule (regulation 5(6) and 10) (Conditions under which the goods should be imported) Para. 4(a)(i-vi) 

Measure also domestic

No 

Products affected by the measure.

Description

Second-hand (used/reconditioned) motor vehicles
(a)Motor cars, dual purpose vehicles (including 2x4 and 4x4 double-cab truck but excluding van and double cab heavy duty lorry) 

Countries/Regions affected by the measure.

Description

Entire world