Non-Tariff Barriers

Complaint

Complaint number

NTB-001-227  

NTB Type

Other type:  

Complaint

Certain African countries are now requiring annual renewal of all test reports for our safety footwear crossing their borders. Financially, this translates to approximately R55,000 per test per style. For manufacturers such as ourselves exporting multiple styles annually, the cost could potentially run into millions, significantly impacting our margins but also creating potential delays or disruptions.  

Progress update note

 

Policy or regulatory NTB

No 

Location

Tanzania: Tunduma (Border post)  

Reporting Country or Region

South Africa  

Country specific trade issue

No  

Date of incident

2024-08-01  

Status

New  

Product Description

Safety Personal Protective Equipment

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Total value

0  

Date reported

2025-01-15 10:13  

Modified

2025-01-15 10:13