Complaint

Complaint number
NTB-000-505  
NTB Type
8.2. Administrative (Border Operating Hours, delays at border posts, etc.)  
Complaint
Requirement by KRA for transporters to have introductory letters from URA on certain products / consignments, e.g. tyres and spirits.  
Status note
On 5 December 2013, Kenya focal point reported that this NTB had been resolved. Kenya Revenue Authority issued a notice to all Transporters , shipping agents, clearing and forwarding agents on the electronic cargo tracking systems as the principal systems for monitoring the movement of cargo under customs territory and all stakeholders were expected to comply by 31st January 2014 .
The Vehicles that are fitted with Electronic Cargo Tracking Systems WOULD:
1. Get waiver of TGL fees
2. Be able to carry goods on transfer to other partner states and within Kenya subject to approval
3. Enjoy the priority loading at the all customs areas and
4. Move without customs escort through the Northern corridor.
Transporters and shipping lines and agents are now allowed to carry goods along the corridor without challenges previously affecting them.  
Progress update note
Awaiting response from imposing Member/Partner State  
Policy or regulatory NTB
No 
Location
Kenya: Kenya Revenue Authority (Government institution)  
Reporting Country or Region
Uganda  
Country specific trade issue
No  
Date of incident
2012-03-14  
Status
Resolved  
Date of resolution
2013-12-05  
Product Description
All products

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Total value
0  
Date reported
2012-05-11 16:44  
Modified
2013-12-05 12:55  
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