Non-Tariff Barriers

NTM classification: P9: Export measures n.e.s.
Date when the measure came into force: 01 January 2011
Publication where the measure is specified: The Cotton Industry Act ( Cap 201)
Regulation where the measure is specified: The Cotton Industry Regulations, 2011
Country/Region applying the measure: Tanzania
Coded list of objectives: X: For purposes n.e.s.
Description of the measure: 50-(1) A person registered under these Regulations shall maintain books and records of cotton dealing and shall, using the prescribed forms under the Fifth Schedule, submit to the Board accurate and proper reports of-
(a)in the case of a licensed buyer and processor, the amount of cotton purchased or processed by him for every week, month or year within a cotton season;
(b)in the case of a licensed exporter, cotton purchased and exported, within each month of the cotton season;
(c)in the case of a licensed importer, a monthly return of cotton imported and sold locally.
(d)In the case of textile spinning mill, a monthly report of lint purchased.
(2) Any information under Sub regulation (1) shall be availed to cotton inspectors upon request.
(3) The Board shall compile and may upon request furnish a copy of the monthly report to key stakeholders
Reference of the measure: Part IX para 50 (1b,2 &3)
Measure also domestic: Yes

Code	Product	Partial coverage	Partial coverage indication	Date in	Date out
5201.00.00	Cotton, not carded or combed.	No

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