Non-Tariff Barriers

Complaint

Complaint number

NTB-000-412  

NTB Type

2.3. Issues related to the rules of origin  

Complaint

Sudan customs authorities refused to recognise COMESA certificates of origin for the export of laundry soap noodles manufactured in Kenya. The soap noodles are packed in 25kgs PP woven bags.  

Status note

On 19 January 2015, Kenya focal point reported that, ideally Sudan Customs should have requested COMESA for a verification mission to Kenya, but the issue was left hanging. Kenya would therefore want this NTB removed from the outstanding NTBs ‘as resolved’ on grounds that the affected company had advised Focal point to close the case since they are no longer exporting soap noodles to Sudan. The NTB shall be registered afresh if it features again. At that point, reporting company will be requested to provide the supportive documents with current dates.  

Progress update note

On 23rd October 2014, Kenya Focal point reported that they were awaiting for updated information from the industry and complainant which is vital to resolving this issue.  

Policy or regulatory NTB

No 

Location

Sudan: Port Sudan sea port (Seaport)  

Reporting Country or Region

Kenya  

Country specific trade issue

No  

Date of incident

2009-05-08  

Status

Resolved  

Date of resolution

2015-01-19  

Product Description

Soap Noodles

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Total value

KSh1 304 440.00  

Date reported

2011-04-06 13:12  

Modified

2015-01-20 10:57