Non-Tariff Barriers

Non-Tariff Measure

NTM classification

P9: Export measures n.e.s. 

Date when the measure came into force

04 December 2015 

Publication where the measure is specified

THE FORESTS ACT, 2015 

Regulation where the measure is specified

Forests (Export of Title Timber) Regulations, 2015.( SI 94 of 2015) 

Country/Region applying the measure

Zambia 

Coded list of objectives

E: Protection of the environment 

Description of the measure

15. An exporter shall not export timber unless that exporter has received a confirmed order for the export of the timber specifying the desired timber and the quantity required.
15 (2) The exporter shall issue to the buyer a quotation stating­
(a) the price·, either free on board, or cost insurance and freight, of the timber;
(b) the quantity of the timber; and
(c) the quality of the timber.
15 (4) The exporter shall issue a proforma invoice, when the buyer accepts the quotation, stating the-
(a) timber specification;
(b) quantity of the timber;
(c) price of the timber;
(d) delivered term of the timber;
(e) receiving bank; and
(I) validity of the offer 

Reference of the measure

Regulations 15 ( 1, 2, 4) 

Measure also domestic

No 

Products affected by the measure.

Description

Timber 

Countries/Regions affected by the measure.