Non-Tariff Measures

Non-tariff measures (NTMs), are generally defined as policy measures other than ordinary customs tariffs that can potentially have and economic effect on international trade in goods, changing quantity traded, or prices or both have an impact on trade and can restrict trade if not managed and implemented correctly. There are a variety of NTMs as follow (UNCTA/DITC/TAB/2009/3)-

The commodity/HS number search facility on the home page of this website can be used to determine whether specific imports or exports require licenses and if they do, the procedure required to obtain them.  In addition, the applying NTMs can be found under Measures and Procedures of this website with additional details of NTMs in Myanmar. Besides, these NTMs can be found in ASEAN Trade Repository - ATR website as well.