Non-Tariff Barriers

Non-Tariff Measure

NTM classification

B14: Authorization requirements for importing certain products 

Date when the measure came into force

14 August 2015 

Publication where the measure is specified

THE FORESTS ACT, 2015 

Regulation where the measure is specified

THE FORESTS ACT, 2015 

Country/Region applying the measure

Zambia 

Coded list of objectives

E: Protection of the environment 

Description of the measure

53. (1) The following permits shall be issued under this Part:
(d) forest produce import permit, to allow the holder to import forest produce;
90. A person who imports or attempts to import any forest produce without an import permit issued under this Act commits an offence. 

Reference of the measure

PART VI Section 53(1)(d)
PART X Section 90 

Measure also domestic

Yes 

Products affected by the measure.

Description

Forest produce 

Countries/Regions affected by the measure.