Non-Tariff Barriers

Non-Tariff Measure

NTM classification

B15: Authorization requirements for importers 

Date when the measure came into force

13 April 2017 

Publication where the measure is specified

The Metrology Act 2017 

Regulation where the measure is specified

The Metrology Act No 6 of 2017 

Country/Region applying the measure

Zambia 

Coded list of objectives

X: For purposes n.e.s. 

Description of the measure

52. Where it is necessary for the purposes of this Act to determine the importer of a measuring instrument or commodity it shall be presumed, unless the contrary is proved, that the person named on the import transaction documents of the measuring instrument or commodity as the importer, is the importer of that measuring instrument or commodity. 

Reference of the measure

Part XI ; Section 52 

Measure also domestic

Yes 

Products affected by the measure.

Description

All products 

Countries/Regions affected by the measure.