Non-Tariff Barriers

Non-Tariff Measure

NTM classification

B15: Authorization requirements for importers 

Date when the measure came into force

01 January 1974 

Publication where the measure is specified

Rhodesia Government Notice No. 766 of 1974 

Regulation where the measure is specified

Control of Goods (Import and Export) (Commerce) Regulations, 1974. 

Country/Region applying the measure

Zimbabwe 

The rationale of the measure

Not stated in the regulations 

Coded list of objectives

X: For purposes n.e.s. 

Description of the measure

(4) No person shall import into Zimbabwe any radio transmitting station, as defined in the Postal &Telecommunications Act [Chapter 12:05] in terms of an OGL unless, at the time of importation of any such radio transmitting station—
(a) he is a registered dealer and holds a Certificate to import such equipment issued by the Posts and Telecommunications Corporation in terms of the Postal &Telecommunications Act [Chapter 12:05]; or
(b) he has obtained written instructions from a customs officer calling on him to obtain a licence issued in terms of the Postal &Telecommunications Act [Chapter 12:05] within such period as may be specified in such instructions:
Provided that the provisions of this sub-section shall not apply to any radio transmitting station which is imported by any military, air or police force of a country other than Zimbabwe where such force is to be stationed temporarily in Zimbabwe. 

Reference of the measure

Art 3(4)(a) 

Measure also domestic

No 

Notes

Implementation date not stated in the document. The date above was arbitrarily entered to allow registration of NTM. It will be amended when the correct date is received from the NTM Manager. 

Products affected by the measure.

Description

Radio transmitting station 

Countries/Regions affected by the measure.

Description

All countries