Non-Tariff Barriers

Non-Tariff Measure

NTM classification

A15: Authorization requirement for importers for sanitary and phytosanitary reasons 

Date when the measure came into force

13 July 2007 

Publication where the measure is specified

Cotton Act 

Regulation where the measure is specified

Cotton Act 

Country/Region applying the measure

Zambia 

Coded list of objectives

A: Protection of human life and health and C: Protection of life and health of plants 

Description of the measure

(1) A person shall not buy, sell, import, export or otherwise deal in cotton, for commercial purposes, without a valid licence issued under this Part. 

Reference of the measure

PART V Section 32(1) 

Measure also domestic

Yes 

Products affected by the measure.

Description

Cotton 

Countries/Regions affected by the measure.