Non-Tariff Barriers

Non-Tariff Measure

NTM classification

P4: Export price-control measures, including additional taxes and charges 

Date when the measure came into force

22 November 2013 

Publication where the measure is specified

The Environmental Management Act ,2011 

Regulation where the measure is specified

Environmental Management (Licensing) Regulations, 2013. 

Country/Region applying the measure

Zambia 

Coded list of objectives

E: Protection of the environment 

Description of the measure

25 (3)A transporter or importer who illegally traffics hazardous waste shall transport the hazardous waste back to the country of export at the transporter’s or importer’s expense.
(4)The Agency shall, where the reexport of illegally trafficked hazardous waste is not practicable, direct the method of disposal for the hazardous waste and the exporter, importer and transporter shall meet the cost of the disposal. 

Reference of the measure

PART IV Regulations 25 ( 3, 4) 

Measure also domestic

Yes 

Products affected by the measure.

Description

Hazardous waste 

Countries/Regions affected by the measure.