Non-Tariff Barriers

Non-Tariff Measure

NTM classification

A14: Authorization requirement for sanitary and phytosanitary reasons for importing certain products 

Date when the measure came into force

25 November 1985 

Publication where the measure is specified

Laws of Botswana Chapter 43:08 

Regulation where the measure is specified

Control of Goods (Import and Export of Agricultural Products) Regulations 

Country/Region applying the measure

Botswana 

The rationale of the measure

None specified 

Coded list of objectives

X: For purposes n.e.s. 

Description of the measure

3. Restriction on importation of certain agricultural products
(1) No person shall import any agricultural products specified in the First Schedule
hereto except under and in accordance with a written permit issued by the authorized officer.
(2) Notwithstanding the provisions of subregulation (1), no permit shall be required for
the importation of-
(a) green maize commonly known as mealies;
(b) seed intended for planting, being a consignment or part of a consignment clearly
marked as seed; or
(c) any agricultural product specified in the Second Schedule hereto,
where such goods are imported by any person for the purpose of that person's own
consumption or use and in the quantities specified in the said Schedule. 

Reference of the measure

Article 3 

Measure also domestic

No 

Products affected by the measure.

Description

Animal feed for poultry and livestock
Bananas
Beetroot
Butternuts
Cabbage
Carrots
Fresh milk
Green pepper
Maize
Maize products
Mangoes
Onions
Oranges
Potatoes
Pulses
Pumpkin
Sorghum
Sorghum products
Sweet potatoes
Tomatoes
Water melon
Wheat 

Countries/Regions affected by the measure.