Non-Tariff Barriers

Non-Tariff Measure

NTM classification

B14: Authorization requirements for importing certain products 

Date when the measure came into force

01 July 2015 

Publication where the measure is specified

The Mines and Minerals Development Act, 2015 

Regulation where the measure is specified

The Mines and Minerals Development Act 2015 

Country/Region applying the measure

Zambia 

Coded list of objectives

E: Protection of the environment 

Description of the measure

47. (1) A person shall not import or export any mineral, ore or mineral product without a permit issued by the Director of Mines.
(2) A person intending to export or import any mineral, ore or mineral product shall apply for a permit to the Director of Mines in a prescribed manner and form upon payment of the prescribed fee. 

Reference of the measure

PART III; Division 7 ; Section 47 (1) & (2) 

Measure also domestic

Yes 

Products affected by the measure.

Description

Minerals, ore or mineral products 

Countries/Regions affected by the measure.