Non-Tariff Barriers

Complaint

Complaint number

NTB-000-678  

NTB Type

2.3. Issues related to the rules of origin  

Complaint

Non acceptance of COMESA certificates of origin on mill white sugar, LG Electronics (TV sets) originating from Kenya  

Status note

On 8th February 2016 , Focal Point for Egypt reported that the NTB be considered resolved on the basis of a recommendation from a joint visit on the spot verification for Mill White Sugar and LG products (TV Sets) was undertaken that White sugar & LG Electronics (TV sets) qualify for preferential treatment according to COMESA protocol of ROO.  

Progress update note

During the 2nd meeting of COMESA Heads of Customs sub committee held on 19-20 June 2015 in Nairobi, the two countries reported that a joint verification mission had been undertaken in April 2015 and that the report would be made available to the COMESA secretariat for circulation to all member states. Kenya reported that she was still undertaking further consultations on the matter.  

Policy or regulatory NTB

Yes 

Location

Egypt: Egyptian Customs Authority - Ministry of Finance (Government institution)  

Reporting Country or Region

Kenya  

Country specific trade issue

No  

Date of incident

2011-08-25  

Status

Resolved  

Date of resolution

2016-02-08  

Product Description

Sugar, Electronics

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Total value

0  

Date reported

2015-09-11 15:13  

Modified

2016-02-22 09:18