Non-Tariff Barriers

Complaint

Complaint number

NTB-000-067  

NTB Type

2.4. Import licensing  

Complaint

Lesotho is imposing requires permits on the imports of following bread, milk, eggs, bulk sugar imports, pulses, fruits and vegetables, livestock and liquor.  

Status note

Lesotho reported that she does require permits on the importation of some agricultural products. The Agricultural Marketing Act 26 of 1967 (amended by Act NO.18 of 1973, Order No.6 of 1991 and Act No.5 0f 2001) regulates the importation and exportation of the agricultural products in Lesotho.
The purpose of this Act is to prohibit the importation of products and supplies which are unsafe or inappropriate for the function for which they are to be sold.
Import Requirements:
•Valid Trading licence
•Import permit  

Progress update note

Lesotho reported that she does require permits on the importation of some agricultural products. The Agricultural Marketing Act 26 of 1967 (amended by Act NO.18 of 1973, Order No.6 of 1991 and Act No.5 0f 2001) regulates the importation and exportation of the agricultural products in Lesotho.
The purpose of this Act is to prohibit the importation of products and supplies which are unsafe or inappropriate for the function for which they are to be sold.
Import Requirements:
•Valid Trading licence
•Import permit  

Policy or regulatory NTB

No 

Location

Lesotho: Ministry of Trade (Government institution)  

Reporting Country or Region

Lesotho  

Country specific trade issue

No  

Date of incident

2009-07-23  

Status

Resolved  

Date of resolution

2011-07-28  

Product Description

All products

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Total value

0  

Date reported

2009-07-23 00:00  

Modified

2011-07-28 23:01