Non-Tariff Barriers

Complaint

Complaint number

NTB-000-511  

NTB Type

8.1. Government Policy and regulations  

Complaint

Kenya tourist vans are not allowed to enter Tanzania. They are required to off load tourists to Tanzania registered vans.  

Status note

On 1 June 2012, Tanzania reported that, Tourist vans from Kenya are allowed to enter into Tanzania as foreign vans provided they have C32 formerly known as C36. A van carrying below 9 passengers are allowed free for 7 days. Van with 10 and above passengers are categorized as commercial vans and required as per Transit Act, 1995 to pay US$ 16 per axles in every 100 kms.
Tanzania advises Partner states to adhere to requirements for entry into another Partner State to avoid delays and inconveniences. Tourist vans should make sure they check all requirements and have fulfilled them before they set off for Tanzania.  

Progress update note

Tanzania focal point reported that this NTBs will be discussed in the Bilateral meeting between Kenya and Tanzania scheduled to take place on 24th May 2012  

Policy or regulatory NTB

No 

Location

Tanzania: Ministry of Transport (Government institution)  

Reporting Country or Region

Kenya  

Country specific trade issue

No  

Date of incident

2012-03-14  

Status

Resolved  

Date of resolution

2012-06-01  

Product Description

Tourism motor vehicles

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Total value

0  

Date reported

2012-05-11 17:09  

Modified

2012-06-07 13:01