Non-Tariff Barriers

NTM classification: A14: Authorization requirement for sanitary and phytosanitary reasons for importing certain products
Date when the measure came into force: 10 September 2008
Publication where the measure is specified: OG n°16 bis of 20/04/2009
Regulation where the measure is specified: Law N°58/2008 of 10/09/2008 Determining the Organisation and Management of Aquaculture and Fishing in Rwanda
Country/Region applying the measure: Rwanda
The rationale of the measure: This Law shall determine the organisation and management of aquaculture in Rwanda.
Coded list of objectives: E: Protection of the environment
Description of the measure: The licences for importing aquaculture gears and fishing equipment are applied for from RARDA authorities. An Order of the Minister in charge of aquaculture and fisheries shall determine the mode of importation, sale and distribution of fishing equipment and the aquaculture and fishing production.
Reference of the measure: Art 8
Measure also domestic: No

Code	Product	Partial coverage	Partial coverage indication
8483.40.00	- Gears and gearing, other than toothed wheels, chain sprockets and other transmission elements presented separately; ball or roller screws; gear boxes and other speed changers, including torque converters	Yes	Aquaculture gears
3926.90.10	--- Floats for fishing nets	No
5608.11.00	-- Made up fishing nets	No
7020.00.10	--- Floats for fishing nets	No
8418.61.10	--- For dairying or fishing	No
8418.69.10	--- For dairying or fishing	No
8902.00.00	Fishing vessels; factory ships and other vessels for processing or preserving fishery products.	No
9507	Fishing rods, fish-hooks and other line fishing tackle; fish landing nets, butterfly nets and similar nets; decoy	Yes	fishing equipment

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