Resolved complaints

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Complaint number NTB Type
Category 1. Government participation in trade & restrictive practices tolerated by governments
Category 2. Customs and administrative entry procedures
Category 5. Specific limitations
Category 6. Charges on imports
Category 7. Other procedural problems
Category 8. Transport, Clearing and Forwarding
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NTB-000-131 2.8. Lengthy and costly customs clearance procedures 2009-07-26 Mozambique: Other Mozambique Eswatini Resolved
2010-11-22
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Complaint: Mozambique customs rules vary, causing long delays at the borders.  
Resolution status note: Mozambique reported that all the Mozambican borders rules and procedures are already harmonized and standardized within the SADC Regional Integration and the World Customs Organization (WCO), the rules applied in Mozambique border are consistent with procedures used at Swaziland border and SADC countries.  
NTB-000-132 2.8. Lengthy and costly customs clearance procedures
Policy/Regulatory
2009-07-26 South Africa: South Africa Revenue Services Eswatini Resolved
2012-04-26
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Complaint: South Africa is charging a fine of E1000.0 per set of customs documents for documents not acquitted within a month.  
Resolution status note: At the 3rd meeting the Tripartite NTBs Focal Points and NMC Chairs held in Dar -es-Salaam on 19-20 April 2012,South Africa reported that this is a standing transit regulation. Swaziland and South Africa agreed that South Africa would provide the regulation for distribution to stakeholders. It was therefore resolved that the NTB be considered resolved.  
NTB-000-133 5.7. Minimum import price limits
Policy/Regulatory
2009-07-27 Lesotho: Ministry of Trade South Africa Resolved
2010-11-22
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Complaint: Lesotho regulates prices for dry beans  
Resolution status note: Lesotho reported that she does not regulate prices for any product; however our marketing department sometimes makes some price recommendations based on the market price for legumes. At times when these food stuffs have been subsidized due to lack of food supplies as a result of drought, prices are being regulated (only on subsidized programmes).  
NTB-000-134 5.7. Minimum import price limits
Policy/Regulatory
2009-07-27 Lesotho: Ministry of Trade South Africa Resolved
2010-11-22
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Complaint: Lesotho regulates prices by fixing a floor price for peas  
Resolution status note: Lesotho reported that she does not regulate prices for any product; however our marketing department sometimes makes some price recommendations based on the market price for legumes. At times when these food stuffs have been subsidized due to lack of food supplies as a result of drought, prices are being regulated (only on subsidized programmes).  
NTB-000-135 2.7. International taxes and charges levied on imports and other tariff measures
Policy/Regulatory
2009-07-27 Botswana: Ministry of Agriculture South Africa Resolved
2012-05-03
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Complaint: Botswana imposes ad- hoc import levies on fresh produce  
Resolution status note: Botswana reported that the levies are no longer obtaining  
NTB-000-135 2.7. International taxes and charges levied on imports and other tariff measures
Policy/Regulatory
2009-07-27 Botswana: Ministry of Agriculture South Africa Resolved
2012-05-03
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Complaint: Botswana imposes ad- hoc import levies on fresh produce  
Resolution status note: Botswana indicated that she did not charge levies but closed borders whenever local produce was enough to supply local demand. The Ministry of Agriculture has advised that the dates for border closure and opening are set by a committee composed of traders and producers. The Ministry notes that sufficient time is allowed for traders to notify their external suppliers on time. While the study on Agricultural NTBs recommended gradual elimination of some NTBs, it recommended that others could only be eliminated after provision of adequate alternative support systems. This NTB is of regulatory nature and therefore it is resolved that the NTB be transferred to section of 'Resolved NTBs of policy and regulatory nature' for further consideration  
NTB-000-136 2.7. International taxes and charges levied on imports and other tariff measures
Policy/Regulatory
2009-07-27 Botswana: Ministry of Agriculture South Africa Resolved
2012-05-03
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Complaint: An import levy of 15% is charged on wheat flour  
Resolution status note: Botswana reporte4d that she does not impose levy on wheat  
NTB-000-136 2.7. International taxes and charges levied on imports and other tariff measures
Policy/Regulatory
2009-07-27 Botswana: Ministry of Agriculture South Africa Resolved
2012-05-03
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Complaint: An import levy of 15% is charged on wheat flour  
Resolution status note: Botswana reported that she does not impose levy on wheat imports. Botswana is imposing the 15% levy on wheat flour.The wheat flour Levy was introduced in 2003, through the Control of Goods, Prices and other charges Act Chapter 43 section 8 Subsection 3 which restrict importation on wheat flour, thereby encouraging the protection of industries in Botswana. The ACt is still under review. The 15% levy is intended as protection for millers in Botswana and is also designed to support value addition. Consultations are in progress with relevant Ministry. Botswana indicated that resolution of this complaint is dependent on the results of the review of the “Control of Goods, Prices and Other Charges Act” which has been stalled pending the establishment of a National Body. A study to assess the relevance of the levy on wheat flour is still being planned. This NTB is of regulatory nature and therefore it is resolved that the NTB be transferred to section of 'Resolved NTBs of policy and regulatory nature' for further consideration.  
NTB-000-138 5.1. Quantitative restrictions 2009-07-27 South Africa: Ministry of Agriculture South Africa Resolved
2010-11-22
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Complaint: Malawi imposes quantitative restrictions on Maize imports  
Resolution status note: Malawi reported that there is no policy to restrict maize imports but this one was applied to suppliers who did not comply with the contractual obligations of maize imports  
NTB-000-139 5.1. Quantitative restrictions 2009-07-27 Malawi: Ministry of Trade South Africa Resolved
2010-11-22
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Complaint: Malawi controls quantities of imported wheat  
Resolution status note: Malawi reported that there is no quantitative control of wheat  
NTB-000-140 5.1. Quantitative restrictions 2009-07-27 Malawi: Ministry of Trade South Africa Resolved
2010-11-22
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Complaint: Malawi controls quantities of imports of wheat products  
Resolution status note: Malawi reported that there is no quantitative control of wheat products  
NTB-000-141 5.3. Export taxes 2009-07-27 Mauritius: Ministry of Trade South Africa Resolved
2010-11-22
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Complaint: Mauritius charges an export tax on sugar  
Resolution status note: Mauritius reported that taxes were eliminated in 2004  
NTB-000-142 5.1. Quantitative restrictions 2009-07-27 Zimbabwe: Ministry of Industry and Commerce South Africa Resolved
2011-06-09
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Complaint: Zimbabwe imposes restrictions on imports of maize meal  
Resolution status note: Zimbabwe reported that there are no more quotas on importation of mealie-meal .Anyone .i.e individuals or companies can import any quantity as long as all the requirements are met.  
NTB-000-142 5.1. Quantitative restrictions 2009-07-27 Zimbabwe: Ministry of Industry and Commerce South Africa Resolved
2011-06-09
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Complaint: Zimbabwe imposes restrictions on imports of maize meal  
Resolution status note: Zimbabwe reported that there are no more quotas on importation of mealie-meal .Anyone .i.e individuals or companies can import any quantity as long as all the requirements are met.  
NTB-000-143 5.1. Quantitative restrictions 2009-07-27 Zimbabwe: Ministry of Industry and Commerce South Africa Resolved
2011-03-04
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Complaint: Zimbabwe imposes import restrictions on flour  
Resolution status note: Zimbabwe reported that there are no more quotas on importation of flour .Anyone .i.e individuals or companies can import any quantity as long as all the requirements are met.  
NTB-000-144 1.8. Import bans 2009-07-27 Zimbabwe: Ministry of Industry & Commerce South Africa Resolved
2011-03-04
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Complaint: An import ban has been put in place for poultry products  
Resolution status note: Zimbabwe reported that the ban has since been lifted on poultry and its products.  
NTB-000-145 2.7. International taxes and charges levied on imports and other tariff measures 2009-07-27 Zimbabwe: Ministry of Agriculture South Africa Resolved
2011-06-09
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Complaint: A 10% import levy is imposed on all agricultural products.  
Resolution status note: Zimbabwe reported that import levy has been suspended on all basic commodities most of which are agricultural in nature.  
NTB-000-146 1.8. Import bans 2009-07-27 Rwanda: Ministry of Agriculture Rwanda Resolved
2010-07-30
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Complaint: An import ban on wheat flour has been imposed  
Resolution status note: Rwanda reported that the issue was resolved internally  
NTB-000-147 1.8. Import bans
Policy/Regulatory
2009-07-27 Namibia: Ministry of Trade South Africa Resolved
2010-11-22
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Complaint: Namibia imposed an import ban on wheat flour  
NTB-000-148 2.8. Lengthy and costly customs clearance procedures
Policy/Regulatory
2009-07-27 Zambia: Ministry of Trade Tanzania Resolved
2011-03-04
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Complaint: Zambia licensing process just too long.  
Resolution status note: Zambia reported that the process only takes 24hours  
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