Non-Tariff Barriers

Non-Tariff Measure

NTM classification

G39: Regulation on official foreign exchange allocation, n.e.s. 

Date when the measure came into force

03 December 2004 

Publication where the measure is specified

Foreign Exchange Act 2004 

Regulation where the measure is specified

Foreign Exchange Act 2004 

Country/Region applying the measure

Uganda 

Coded list of objectives

X: For purposes n.e.s. 

Description of the measure

10. Imposition of temporary restrictions.
(1) Where the Governor is satisfied that Uganda has experienced a severe deterioration in its balance of payments that makes necessary the temporary imposition of exchange controls beyond those provided for in section 8, the Governor may, in consultation with the Minister, make regulations restricting—
(a) in Uganda, payments between residents and non-residents; or between nonresidents;
(b) payments to or from Uganda; 

Reference of the measure

Regulation 10(1) a & b 

Measure also domestic

Yes 

Products affected by the measure.

Description

All products 

Countries/Regions affected by the measure.