Non-Tariff Barriers

Complaint

Complaint number

NTB-000-136  

NTB Type

2.7. International taxes and charges levied on imports and other tariff measures  

Complaint

An import levy of 15% is charged on wheat flour  

Status note

Botswana reporte4d that she does not impose levy on wheat  

Progress update 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.  

Policy or regulatory NTB

Yes 

Location

Botswana: Ministry of Agriculture (Government institution)  

Reporting Country or Region

South Africa  

Country specific trade issue

No  

Date of incident

2009-07-27  

Status

Resolved  

Date of resolution

2012-05-03  

Product Description

Wheat Flour

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Total value

0  

Date reported

2009-07-27 00:00  

Modified

2012-05-03 09:05