Non-Tariff Measure

NTM classification
A14: Authorization requirement for sanitary and phytosanitary reasons for importing certain products 
Date when the measure came into force
18 November 2010 
Publication where the measure is specified
Official Gazette n° 50 of 13/12/2010 
Regulation where the measure is specified
Ministerial Order Nº 011/11.30 Of 18/11/2010 On The Importation, Marketing And Distribution Modalities Of Aquaculture And Fisheries Products, Equipment And Materials 
Country/Region applying the measure
Rwanda 
The rationale of the measure
This Order regulates the importation, marketing and distribution modalities of aquaculture and fishery products, equipment and materials. 
Coded list of objectives
X: For purposes n.e.s. 
Description of the measure
Any living fish or fish egg introduced in the Republic of Rwanda shall be accompanied by the following documents, which will be presented to the entry post authorities:
1° circulation license issued by relevant authorities in the country of origin;
2° veterinary health certificate issued by the veterinary authority in the country of origin;
3° authorization for importation in the Republic of Rwanda issued by the authority in charge of aquaculture and
fisheries at the national level or his/her representative. 
Reference of the measure
Art 6 (1°) and (3°) 
Measure also domestic
No 

Products affected by the measure.

Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out
0301 Live fish. No    
0511.91.10 --- Fish eggs and roes Yes Fish eggs    
Description
Any living fish or fish egg 

Countries/Regions affected by the measure.

Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out
Inclusion Entire world    
Description
All countries