Question

The Japanese government has proclaimed that its snow is different from that found in any other region of the world. As a result, all snow skis marketed in Japan must be manufactured in Japan. This is an example of a(n):____________

Answer 1

Answer: Non tariff barrier

Explanation: Non tariff barrier is a ban in imports / other restrictions such as giving quotas to specific products from other countries.

The placing of barrier on all foreign Snow skis in Japan is a non tarrif barrier where only home made Snow skis from Japan are t be marketted in Japan. This barrier can be for Economic gains, quality management and other reasons based on the specific desire of the country imposing such a barrier.