Non-Tariff Barriers

Complaint

Complaint number

NTB-001-008  

NTB Type

2.2. Arbitrary customs classification  

Complaint

Nestle is facing Product classification challenges in the Zambian market involving imitation products that are not dairy who are classified as dairy and face similar penalties that dairy products face. This product in question is Cremora which is classified by the authorities as a dairy product. However, CREMORA is a non-dairy creamer. To this effect, the request is to consider CREMORA for exemption from the dairy category of definition and profile of the product.  

Progress update note

 

Policy or regulatory NTB

No 

Location

Zambia: Ministry of Livestock and Fisheries (Government institution)  

Reporting Country or Region

SADC  

Country specific trade issue

No  

Date of incident

2020-05-05  

Status

New  

Product Description

CREMORA Milk  

Total value

0  

Date reported

2021-03-18 15:31  

Modified

2021-03-18 15:31