Non-Tariff Barriers

Complaint

Complaint number

NTB-000-363  

NTB Type

7.7. Complex variety of documentation required  

Complaint

Documentations requirements for exports to Kenya are too cumbersome (SGS invoice is issued after one month and you are charged inspection charges. With regards to import permits, Zambian exporter has to raise COMESA Certification and send to Kenyan importer before shipping the goods. This process takes more than 3 months.  

Status note

Issue resolved through COMESA Customs and Trade Committee  

Progress update note

 

Policy or regulatory NTB

No 

Location

Kenya: Kenya Revenue Authority (Government institution)  

Reporting Country or Region

Zambia  

Country specific trade issue

No  

Date of incident

2010-02-10  

Status

Resolved  

Date of resolution

2010-11-22  

Product Description

All products

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Total value

0  

Date reported

2010-02-10 00:00  

Modified

2010-11-22 00:00