Resolved complaints

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Complaint number NTB Type
Category 1. Government participation in trade & restrictive practices tolerated by governments
Category 2. Customs and administrative entry procedures
Category 5. Specific limitations
Category 6. Charges on imports
Category 7. Other procedural problems
Category 8. Transport, Clearing and Forwarding
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NTB-000-266 2.8. Lengthy and costly customs clearance procedures 2009-09-08 Namibia: Ministry of Trade Namibia Resolved
2010-11-22
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Complaint: The following stringent conditions stringent and cumbersome conditions are applied on the re-export (in bond mainly to Angola) of controlled petroleum products subject to permit:
a) A trade permit obtained from MTI a copy of which is to be supplied to the ministry.
B) The oil company involved and prices qouted shall be reviewed in writing in MTI.
c) Prices shall include all basic purchase costs
 
Resolution status note: Namibia reported that this information is required for the Government to determine the amount of tax to be paid by the exporting company and for Custom and excise levies  
NTB-000-290 8.8. Issues related to transit 2009-09-08 Namibia: Namibia Revenue Authority South Africa Resolved
2010-11-22
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Complaint: Namibia requires provisional payments for all transit cargo through Namibia.  
Resolution status note: Namibia reported that the provisional payment is required to secure duties and taxes of the goods in transit that can be refunded upon submission of export documents by the exporter.  
NTB-000-277 5.3. Export taxes 2009-09-08 Rwanda: Ministry of Trade Rwanda Resolved
2011-10-27
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Complaint: Export levies of 15% is charged on unprocessed goat hides  
Resolution status note: Rwanda hs lifted the ban on exportation of raw hides and skins. However, the 5th EAC regional forum on NTBs held from 1-3 Septmber 2011 noted that the ban was appllied by all EAC countries with the aim to encourage value addition on raw hides towards export.  
NTB-000-260 2.10. Inadequate or unreasonable customs procedures and charges 2009-09-08 South Africa: SARS Namibia Resolved
2010-11-22
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Complaint: Namibia's ASYCUDA system allows for direct inputs by both local and foreign traders and communicates well with customs clearance system used in the region (mostly ASYCUDA). South Africa has, years after Botswana and Namibia introduced it, introduced the SAD500(Single Administrative Document) for customs clearance system yet does not allow for direct input by traders/ freight forwarders not registered in South Africa into its system ( not ASYCUDA).  
Resolution status note: South Africa reported that Single Administrative Document (SAD) has been introduced to make the clearance of goods easier and more convenient for importers, exporters and cross-border traders on 01 October 2006. The SAD complies with international best practices and Customs standards; with similar documents having been introduced throughout the world  
NTB-000-281 5.12. Export restraint arrangements
Policy/Regulatory
2009-09-08 South Africa: Ministry of Trade Namibia Resolved
2010-11-22
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Complaint: In 2004, the South African authorities introduced a commercial export permit requirement for Namibian grown oysters before these oysters could enter South Africa. In addition, an import permit is required from the South African authorities. The industry views this measure as a punitive trade measure, intended to protect the South African industry.  
Resolution status note: South Africa reported that the importation and exportation of all products is subject to control measures. This is to ensure that there is compliance with specified environmental legislation and with terms and
conditions of permits and other authorisations issued in terms of that legislation. For more information please contact:
Marine and Coastal Management, Department of Environmental Affairs and Tourism
Tel: 021 402 3911
Fax: 021 402 3367
 
NTB-000-272 1.1. Export subsidies
A9: SPS measures n.e.s.
2009-09-08 Zambia: Other Zambia Namibia Resolved
2010-11-22
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Complaint: Issuing of Phytosanitary Certificates for exports of cotton cake to Namibia by Zambian Authorities is too slow.  
Resolution status note: Zambian reported that authorities process the above certificates as quickly as possible. The only time there is a delay is when the client does not have the right documentation, or has missing documentation  
NTB-000-285 2.7. International taxes and charges levied on imports and other tariff measures 2009-09-08 Zambia: Ministry of Trade Namibia Resolved
2010-11-22
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Complaint: The Zambian Government is delaying implementation of phase down schedule of tariffs for imports of salt under the SADC Trade Protocol.  
Resolution status note: Zambia reported that she is on schedule in terms of implementing her obligations under the SADC Trade Protocol. As a result of Zambia’s successful implementation of the Trade Protocol, Zambia participates in the SADC Free Trade Area. The tariff liberalization of category C is continuing up until 2010 as provided for in the SADC Trade Protocol  
NTB-000-286 2.7. International taxes and charges levied on imports and other tariff measures 2009-09-08 Zambia: Ministry of Trade Namibia Resolved
2010-11-22
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Complaint: The Zambian Government is delaying implementation of phase down schedule of tariffs for imports of fishmeal under the SADC Trade Protocol.  
Resolution status note: Zambia reported that she is on schedule in terms of implementing her obligations under the SADC Trade Protocol. As a result of Zambia’s successful implementation of the Trade Protocol, Zambia participates in the SADC Free Trade Area. The tariff liberalization of category C is continuing up until 2010 as provided for in the SADC Trade Protocol.  
NTB-000-287 2.7. International taxes and charges levied on imports and other tariff measures 2009-09-08 Zambia: Other Zambia Namibia Resolved
2010-11-22
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Complaint: The Zambian Government is delaying implementation of phase down schedule of tariffs for imports of pasta under the SADC Trade Protocol.  
Resolution status note: Zambia reported that Zambia is on schedule in terms of implementing her obligations under the SADC Trade Protocol. As a result of Zambia’s successful implementation of the Trade Protocol, Zambia participates in the SADC Free Trade Area. The tariff liberalization of category C is continuing up until 2010 as provided for in the SADC Trade Protocol.  
NTB-000-238 7.6. Lack of information on procedures (or changes thereof) 2009-08-13 SADC Mozambique Resolved
2011-02-06
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Complaint: Mozambique is experiencing difficulties using the NTBs online reporting system because it does not have a portuguese version. It is not enough to translate the user guide because users need to intract with the system itself. The secretariat should urgently look into this issue to enable Portuguese speaking countries to utilise the system.  
Resolution status note: Website has been translated into French and Portuguese languages  
NTB-000-230 2.8. Lengthy and costly customs clearance procedures 2009-07-28 Namibia: Namibia Revenue Authority Namibia Resolved
2011-03-09
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Complaint: Border delays due to documentation and customs procedures.  
Resolution status note: Namibia reported that the Ministry of Finance have so far appointed 61 entry level staff and interviews are still ongoing senior positions up to April 2011

 
NTB-000-230 2.8. Lengthy and costly customs clearance procedures 2009-07-28 Namibia: Namibia Revenue Authority Namibia Resolved
2011-03-09
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Complaint: Border delays due to documentation and customs procedures.  
NTB-000-219 2.3. Issues related to the rules of origin 2009-07-28 South Africa: South Africa Revenue Services Zambia Resolved
2010-07-22
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Complaint: SARS is issuing a blue colour SADC certificate of origin with wrong specifications instead of the approved Yellow certificate which is in accordance to the SADC specifications. Zambia Revenue Authority has rejected the blue certificates and demanded that Zambian importers pay full duties as deposits in order to clear their cargo which would have qualified under the SADC rules of origin had a proper certificate been issued.  
Resolution status note: South Afric areported that SARS corrected the anomally and are noiw issuing correct colour certificate of origin  
NTB-000-222 5.12. Export restraint arrangements 2009-07-28 Zambia: Ministry of Trade Zimbabwe Resolved
2011-03-04
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Complaint: Restriction of coffee exports and exports of paste detergents to Zimbabwe  
Resolution status note: Zimbabwe reported that there are no more restrictions on these exports.  
NTB-000-222 5.12. Export restraint arrangements 2009-07-28 Zambia: Ministry of Trade Zimbabwe Resolved
2011-03-04
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Complaint: Restriction of coffee exports and exports of paste detergents to Zimbabwe  
Resolution status note: Zimbabwe reported that there were no more restrictions on the export of coffee  
NTB-000-224 5.4. Quotas
Policy/Regulatory
2009-07-28 SADC Zambia Resolved
2010-11-22
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Complaint: Import Quotas into SACU member states for sugar  
Resolution status note: Botswana reported that this is a SACU wide policy decision.  
NTB-000-221 1.1. Export subsidies
B31: Labelling requirements
2009-07-28 South Africa: SANAS Zambia Resolved
2010-11-22
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Complaint: Restrictions of exports on account of standards and provision of user instructions in specified local languages.Restriction of coffee exports and exports of paste detergents to South Africa and Zimbabwe  
Resolution status note: South Africa reported that SADC is in the process of implementing the TBT annex and establishing the necessary regional institutions to create a regional accreditation system. Until the structures are developed and operational, South Africa will continue to request that products which are not accredited by recognized international accreditation bodies be retested by the South African Bureau of Standards (SABS). This exercise is not meant to deny SA trading counterpart’s access to the South African market, but simply to protect South African consumers.  
NTB-000-228 5.3. Export taxes 2009-07-28 South Africa: Ministry of Trade Botswana Resolved
2010-11-22
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Complaint: In South Africa, Minister can impose export tax under the Livestock and meat industries Act  
Resolution status note: South Africa reported that this act is in Botswana not SA. SA has an ‘Animal Health Act and the Meat Safety Act’, there are no export taxes under this act.  
NTB-000-220 2.2. Arbitrary customs classification 2009-07-28 Zambia: Zambia Revenue Authority Zambia Resolved
2010-11-22
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Complaint: The valuation of imported goods carried by Small cross border traders is not transparent. Customs officials rely on power to impound imported goods to make small scale cross border traders pay rather suspicious duties.  
Resolution status note: Zambia reported that she is using the WTO Customs Valuation procedure, and has an appeals mechanism to address complaints from the traders  
NTB-000-223 5.1. Quantitative restrictions 2009-07-28 Zambia: Ministry of Trade Zambia Resolved
2010-11-22
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Complaint: Restricted importation of fruits and vegetables  
Resolution status note: Zambia reported that she does not restrict the importation of fruits and vegetables as long as they fulfill the necessary import requirements.  
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