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Complaint number	NTB Type Category 1. Government participation in trade & restrictive practices tolerated by governments 1.1. Export subsidies 1.2. Government monopoly in export/import 1.3. State subsidies, procurement, trading, state ownership 1.4. Preference given to domestic bidders/suppliers 1.5. Requirement for counter trade 1.6. Domestic assistance programmes for companies 1.7. Discriminatory or flawed government procurement policies 1.8. Import bans 1.9. Determination of eligibility of an exporting country by the importing country 1.10. Determination of eligibility of an exporting establishment (firm, company) by the importing country 1.11. Occupational safety and health regulation 1.12. Multiplicity and Controls of Foreign exchange market 1.13. "Buy national" policy 1.14. Lack of coordination between government institutions 1.15. Other Category 2. Customs and administrative entry procedures 2.1. Government imposing antidumping duties 2.2. Arbitrary customs classification 2.3. Issues related to the rules of origin 2.4. Import licensing 2.5. Decreed customs surcharges 2.6. Additional taxes and other charges 2.7. International taxes and charges levied on imports and other tariff measures 2.8. Lengthy and costly customs clearance procedures 2.9. Issues related to transit fees 2.10. Inadequate or unreasonable customs procedures and charges 2.11. Lack of control in Customs infrastructure 2.12. Lack of capacity of Customs officers 2.13. Issues related to Pre-Shipment Inspections 2.14. Other Category 3. Technical barriers to trade (TBT) Category 4. Sanitary & phyto-sanitary (SPS) measures Category 5. Specific limitations 5.1. Quantitative restrictions 5.2. Exchange controls 5.3. Export taxes 5.4. Quotas 5.5. Import licensing requirements 5.6. Proportion restrictions of foreign to domestic goods (local content requirement) 5.7. Minimum import price limits 5.8. Embargoes 5.9. Non-automatic licensing 5.10. Prohibitions 5.11. Quantitative safeguard measures 5.12. Export restraint arrangements 5.13. Other quantity control measures 5.14. Restrictive licenses 5.15. Other Category 6. Charges on imports 6.1. Prior import deposits and subsidies 6.2. Administrative fees 6.3. Special supplementary duties 6.4. Import credit discriminations 6.5. Variable levies 6.6. Border taxes 6.7. Other Category 7. Other procedural problems 7.1. Arbitrariness 7.2. Discrimination 7.3. Corruption 7.4. Costly procedures 7.5. Lengthy procedures 7.6. Lack of information on procedures (or changes thereof) 7.7. Complex variety of documentation required 7.8. Consular and Immigration Issues 7.9. Inadequate trade related infrastructure 7.10. Other Category 8. Transport, Clearing and Forwarding 8.1. Government Policy and regulations 8.2. Administrative (Border Operating Hours, delays at border posts, etc.) 8.3. Immigration requirements (Visa, travel permit) 8.4. Transport related corruption 8.5. Infrastructure (Air, Port, Rail, Road, Border Posts,) 8.6. Vehicle standards 8.7. Costly Road user charges /fees 8.8. Issues related to transit Other Policy or Regulatory NTB Not a policy or regulatory NTB Check allUncheck all	Date of incident	Location COMESA Burundi Comoros Democratic Republic of the Congo Djibouti Egypt Eritrea Eswatini Ethiopia Kenya Libya Madagascar Malawi Mauritius Rwanda Seychelles Somalia Sudan Tunisia Uganda Zambia Zimbabwe EAC Burundi Democratic Republic of the Congo Kenya Rwanda South Sudan Tanzania Uganda SADC Angola Botswana Comoros Democratic Republic of the Congo Eswatini Lesotho Madagascar Malawi Mauritius Mozambique Namibia Seychelles South Africa Tanzania Zambia Zimbabwe COMESA EAC SADC	Reporting country or region (additional) COMESA Burundi Comoros Democratic Republic of the Congo Djibouti Egypt Eritrea Eswatini Ethiopia Kenya Libya Madagascar Malawi Mauritius Rwanda Seychelles Somalia Sudan Tunisia Uganda Zambia Zimbabwe EAC Burundi Democratic Republic of the Congo Kenya Rwanda South Sudan Tanzania Uganda SADC Angola Botswana Comoros Democratic Republic of the Congo Eswatini Lesotho Madagascar Malawi Mauritius Mozambique Namibia Seychelles South Africa Tanzania Zambia Zimbabwe COMESA EAC SADC	Status	Actions
NTB-000-139	5.1. Quantitative restrictions	2009-07-27	Malawi: Ministry of Trade	South Africa	Resolved 2010-11-22	View
Complaint:	Malawi controls quantities of imported wheat
Resolution status note:	Malawi reported that there is no quantitative control of wheat
NTB-000-138	5.1. Quantitative restrictions	2009-07-27	South Africa: Ministry of Agriculture	South Africa	Resolved 2010-11-22	View
Complaint:	Malawi imposes quantitative restrictions on Maize imports
Resolution status note:	Malawi reported that there is no policy to restrict maize imports but this one was applied to suppliers who did not comply with the contractual obligations of maize imports
NTB-000-136	2.7. International taxes and charges levied on imports and other tariff measures Policy/Regulatory	2009-07-27	Botswana: Ministry of Agriculture	South Africa	Resolved 2012-05-03	View
Complaint:	An import levy of 15% is charged on wheat flour
Resolution status note:	Botswana reporte4d that she does not impose levy on wheat
NTB-000-136	2.7. International taxes and charges levied on imports and other tariff measures Policy/Regulatory	2009-07-27	Botswana: Ministry of Agriculture	South Africa	Resolved 2012-05-03	View
Complaint:	An import levy of 15% is charged on wheat flour
Resolution status note:	Botswana reported that she does not impose levy on wheat imports. Botswana is imposing the 15% levy on wheat flour.The wheat flour Levy was introduced in 2003, through the Control of Goods, Prices and other charges Act Chapter 43 section 8 Subsection 3 which restrict importation on wheat flour, thereby encouraging the protection of industries in Botswana. The ACt is still under review. The 15% levy is intended as protection for millers in Botswana and is also designed to support value addition. Consultations are in progress with relevant Ministry. Botswana indicated that resolution of this complaint is dependent on the results of the review of the “Control of Goods, Prices and Other Charges Act” which has been stalled pending the establishment of a National Body. A study to assess the relevance of the levy on wheat flour is still being planned. This NTB is of regulatory nature and therefore it is resolved that the NTB be transferred to section of 'Resolved NTBs of policy and regulatory nature' for further consideration.
NTB-000-135	2.7. International taxes and charges levied on imports and other tariff measures Policy/Regulatory	2009-07-27	Botswana: Ministry of Agriculture	South Africa	Resolved 2012-05-03	View
Complaint:	Botswana imposes ad- hoc import levies on fresh produce
Resolution status note:	Botswana reported that the levies are no longer obtaining
NTB-000-135	2.7. International taxes and charges levied on imports and other tariff measures Policy/Regulatory	2009-07-27	Botswana: Ministry of Agriculture	South Africa	Resolved 2012-05-03	View
Complaint:	Botswana imposes ad- hoc import levies on fresh produce
Resolution status note:	Botswana indicated that she did not charge levies but closed borders whenever local produce was enough to supply local demand. The Ministry of Agriculture has advised that the dates for border closure and opening are set by a committee composed of traders and producers. The Ministry notes that sufficient time is allowed for traders to notify their external suppliers on time. While the study on Agricultural NTBs recommended gradual elimination of some NTBs, it recommended that others could only be eliminated after provision of adequate alternative support systems. This NTB is of regulatory nature and therefore it is resolved that the NTB be transferred to section of 'Resolved NTBs of policy and regulatory nature' for further consideration
NTB-000-134	5.7. Minimum import price limits Policy/Regulatory	2009-07-27	Lesotho: Ministry of Trade	South Africa	Resolved 2010-11-22	View
Complaint:	Lesotho regulates prices by fixing a floor price for peas
Resolution status note:	Lesotho reported that she does not regulate prices for any product; however our marketing department sometimes makes some price recommendations based on the market price for legumes. At times when these food stuffs have been subsidized due to lack of food supplies as a result of drought, prices are being regulated (only on subsidized programmes).
NTB-000-133	5.7. Minimum import price limits Policy/Regulatory	2009-07-27	Lesotho: Ministry of Trade	South Africa	Resolved 2010-11-22	View
Complaint:	Lesotho regulates prices for dry beans
Resolution status note:	Lesotho reported that she does not regulate prices for any product; however our marketing department sometimes makes some price recommendations based on the market price for legumes. At times when these food stuffs have been subsidized due to lack of food supplies as a result of drought, prices are being regulated (only on subsidized programmes).
NTB-000-132	2.8. Lengthy and costly customs clearance procedures Policy/Regulatory	2009-07-26	South Africa: South Africa Revenue Services	Eswatini	Resolved 2012-04-26	View
Complaint:	South Africa is charging a fine of E1000.0 per set of customs documents for documents not acquitted within a month.
Resolution status note:	At the 3rd meeting the Tripartite NTBs Focal Points and NMC Chairs held in Dar -es-Salaam on 19-20 April 2012,South Africa reported that this is a standing transit regulation. Swaziland and South Africa agreed that South Africa would provide the regulation for distribution to stakeholders. It was therefore resolved that the NTB be considered resolved.
NTB-000-131	2.8. Lengthy and costly customs clearance procedures	2009-07-26	Mozambique: Other Mozambique	Eswatini	Resolved 2010-11-22	View
Complaint:	Mozambique customs rules vary, causing long delays at the borders.
Resolution status note:	Mozambique reported that all the Mozambican borders rules and procedures are already harmonized and standardized within the SADC Regional Integration and the World Customs Organization (WCO), the rules applied in Mozambique border are consistent with procedures used at Swaziland border and SADC countries.
NTB-000-130	2.8. Lengthy and costly customs clearance procedures	2009-07-26	Eswatini: Bordergate	Eswatini	Resolved 2011-06-06	View
Complaint:	Lack of proper customs procedures and harmonization at the boarder posts. Customs regulations differ per individual officer, per border post , per country. There is no standard procedure of operation which is common to SADC countries
Resolution status note:	Swaziland reported that the Swaziland Revenue Authority (SRA) started operating in January 2011 and replaces the Department of Customs and Excise. The organization is therefore fairly new and is still in process of developing appropriate customs clearances procedures which will be uniformly applied at all border posts. This also applies to recruitment and training of staff which is still is ongoing to reach the desired levels which will bring efficiencies in the provision of service at all borders.
Products:	2004.90: Vegetables and mixtures of vegetables, prepared or preserved otherwise than by vinegar or acetic acid, frozen (excl. preserved by sugar, and tomatoes, mushrooms, truffles and potatoes, unmixed)
NTB-000-129	2.10. Inadequate or unreasonable customs procedures and charges Policy/Regulatory	2009-07-26	Eswatini: Bordergate	Botswana	Resolved 2011-06-06	View
Complaint:	A total lack of consistency in the application of customs procedures at all clearing offices especially with regards to VAT.
Resolution status note:	The Swaziland Revenue Authority (SRA) started operating in January 2011 and replaces the Department of Customs and Excise. The organization is therefore in process of developing appropriate customs clearances procedures which will be uniformly applied at all border posts. This also applies to recruitment and training of staff which is still is ongoing to reach the desired levels which will bring efficiencies in the provision of service at all borders.
NTB-000-129	2.10. Inadequate or unreasonable customs procedures and charges Policy/Regulatory	2009-07-26	Eswatini: Bordergate	Botswana	Resolved 2011-06-06	View
Complaint:	A total lack of consistency in the application of customs procedures at all clearing offices especially with regards to VAT.
Resolution status note:	Swaziland reported that the Swaziland Revenue Authority (SRA) started operating in January 2011 and replaces the Department of Customs and Excise. The organization is therefore fairly new and is still in process of developing appropriate customs clearances procedures which will be uniformly applied at all border posts. This also applies to recruitment and training of staff which is still is ongoing to reach the desired levels which will bring efficiencies in the provision of service at all borders.
NTB-000-128	2.10. Inadequate or unreasonable customs procedures and charges	2009-07-26	Eswatini: Bordergate	South Africa	Resolved 2010-11-22	View
Complaint:	Lack of standardization in application of regulations, which currently differ per individual officer, per border post.
Resolution status note:	Swaziland reported that Standards in application of procedures are in place. Where these are not clear officers may use discretion. This results in non uniformity.
NTB-000-127	1.3. State subsidies, procurement, trading, state ownership Policy/Regulatory	2009-07-26	Eswatini: NAMBOARD	Eswatini	Resolved 2010-11-22	View
Complaint:	Government owns several parastatals that carry out trade.NAMBOARD receives vegetables on consignment from farmers and sells in hotels etc. If the consignment spoils because it is not bought, the farmer loses. At the same time NAMBOARD issues out licences for importing of similar items to those it trades in. The products affected are maize, rice, wheat, fruits and vegetables, flour, poultry, animal feed.
Resolution status note:	Swaziland reported that NAMBOARD issues import permits for vegetables and wheat as per the infant industry protection provision in the SACU 2002 Agreement.
NTB-000-126	1.2. Government monopoly in export/import Policy/Regulatory	2009-07-26	Eswatini: Ministry of Trade	Eswatini	Resolved 2010-11-22	View
Complaint:	Single channel marketing for sugar and sugar products.
Resolution status note:	Swaziland reported that the status quo remains because the Sugar Act has not been reviewed.
NTB-000-125	7.9. Inadequate trade related infrastructure Policy/Regulatory	2009-07-26	Seychelles: Port Victoria	South Africa	Resolved 2010-11-22	View
Complaint:	Some businesses complained that port handling facilities at the ports are unable to handle containers that exceed 6methers (20ft) thereby limiting exporters in implementing the most cost effective way of transporting their products.
Resolution status note:	Seychelles reported that a new plan for handling of containers has been designed and is expected to ease the current burden in the handling of containers; however it is not too clear when the renovation project will kick start.
NTB-000-124	2.14. Other	2009-07-26	SADC	South Africa	Resolved 2010-11-22	View
Complaint:	Training of new customs recruits in the region
Resolution status note:	Seychelles reported that training of new recruits is a point of concern for Seychelles. Training especially for customs officers, on R.O.O, clearing process, investigation, inspection, to conduct time release study ect...is in progress.
NTB-000-123	7.9. Inadequate trade related infrastructure	2009-07-26	Seychelles: Other Seychelles	South Africa	Resolved 2010-11-22	View
Complaint:	Inadequate cold room facilities at ports
Resolution status note:	Seychelles reported that having adequate cold storage facility at airport and sea port is considered one future area of development.
NTB-000-122	2.7. International taxes and charges levied on imports and other tariff measures	2009-07-26	Seychelles: Customs	Seychelles	Resolved 2011-06-03	View
Complaint:	Seychelles has recently imposed a levy on imports of pork and poultry products into that country
Resolution status note:	Seychelles reported that this is no longer the case

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