Complaint

Complaint number
NTB-000-911  
NTB Type
8.1. Government Policy and regulations  
Complaint
Zambia applies 0% tolerance on Gross Weight at all Weigh Bridge Stations when all the other counties on the North – South Corridor allows 2 – 5% tolerance on Gross Weight as allowance for weigh bridge weight variances, since weigh bridges give varying weights at any given time which results in fining transporters unnecessarily. The expectation is that Zambia should apply a 2% tolerance on gross weight thereby removing the current challenge faced by foreign operators in the country.  
Status note
During the 8th Meeting of NTBs Focal Points held on 8- 10 July 2020, Zambia reported that it applies a 5% tolerance on Gross Weight at all Weigh Bridges. Zimbabwe needs to clarify whether they are still experiencing challenges. If not it should be considered resolved  
Progress update note
1.On 17 October 2019, Zambia Focal Point reported that they were following up on the matter and would provide feedback as soon as possible  
Policy or regulatory NTB
Yes 
Location
Zambia: All Zambia Weighbridges (Weighbridge)  
Reporting Country or Region
Zimbabwe  
Country specific trade issue
No  
Date of incident
2019-10-15  
Status
Resolved  
Date of resolution
2020-07-10  
Product Description

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Total value
0  
Date reported
2019-10-15 19:16  
Modified
2020-07-10 13:58  
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