Non-Tariff Barriers

Non-Tariff Measure

NTM classification

B14: Authorization requirements for importing certain products 

Date when the measure came into force

03 August 2007 

Publication where the measure is specified

The Zambia Wildlife Act, 2015 

Regulation where the measure is specified

The Zambia Wildlife (International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora) Regulations, 2007 (SI NO. 61 OF 2007) 

Country/Region applying the measure

Zambia 

Coded list of objectives

B: Protection of life and health of animals 

Description of the measure

13. (1) A person shall not import any specimen of species included in Column I of the First Schedule without the prior grant and presentation of an import permit and an export permit or a reexport certificate.
(2) An application for a permit to import shall be in Form I set out in the Second Schedule.
(3) The Management Directorate shall grant an import permit if the following conditions are met:
(c) the import of any specimen of species included in Column II of the First Schedule requires the prior presentation
of an export permit or a re-export certificate.
(2) An import permit for specimens of species included in the First Schedule is valid for a period of six months from its date of issue.
(3) A separate permit or certificate is required for each consignment of specimens. 

Reference of the measure

PART III: Regulation 13 ( 1 ,2 , 3) ; 16 ( 1, 2 ) - FIRST SCHEDULE 

Measure also domestic

No 

Products affected by the measure.

Description

Specimen 

Countries/Regions affected by the measure.