criteria of listing products for special consideration, shall be negotiated in the context of
the Trade Negotiating forum (TNF).
2.
The agreed process and modalities for eliminating barriers to intra-SADC trade shall upon
adoption, be deemed to form an integral part of this Protocol.
Article 4
ELIMINATION OF IMPORT DUTIES
1.
There shall be a phased reduction and eventual elimination of import duties , in accordance with
Article 3 of this Protocol, on goods originating in Member States.
2.
The process should be accompanied by an industrialization strategy to improve the
competitiveness of Member States
3.
The CMT shall adopt such measures as may be necessary to facilitate adjustments arising from
the application of this Article. The CMT shall review such measures from time to time.
4.
Pursuant to paragraph 1, Member States shall not raise import duties beyond those in existence
at the time of entry into force of this Protocol.
5.
Nothing in Paragraph 4 of this Article shall be construed as preventing the imposition of across
the-board internal charges.
6.
This Article shall not apply to fees and similar charges commensurate with costs of any services
rendered.
Article 5
ELIMINATION OF EXPORT DUTIES