Non-Tariff Barriers

Complaint

Complaint number

NTB-000-765  

NTB Type

2.7. International taxes and charges levied on imports and other tariff measures  

Complaint

Tanzania does not recognize price adjustments for duty purposes particularly the reduction by milk processors in Kenya.  

Status note

During the Regional Monitoring Committee meeting of 2018, Tanzania reported that, this is not an NTB but a valuation issue that can be resolved between the revenue authority and the importer. KRA and TRA were therefore quested to hold a bilateral meeting to resolve the matter by 21st November 2018.2. The Regional meeting held from 29 April - 3 May 2019 referred the matter to the Committee on Customs for resolution.  

Progress update note

1. During the Regional Monitoring Committee meeting of 2018, Tanzania reported that, this is not an NTB but a valuation issue that can be resolved between the revenue authority and the importer. KRA and TRA were therefore quested to hold a bilateral meeting to resolve the matter by 21st November 2018.
2. The Regional meeting held from 29 April - 3 May 2019 referred the matter to the Committee on Customs .  

Policy or regulatory NTB

Yes 

Location

Tanzania: Tanzania Revenue Authority (Government institution)  

Reporting Country or Region

Kenya  

Country specific trade issue

No  

Date of incident

2017-05-05  

Status

Resolved  

Date of resolution

2019-08-21  

Product Description

Milk and Meat based products, Fruit and Vegetable Products, Juices

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Total value

0  

Date reported

2017-08-02 11:42  

Modified

2019-08-21 21:06