Non-Tariff Barriers

Complaint

Complaint number

NTB-000-918  

NTB Type

3. Technical barriers to trade (TBT)  

NTM Code

B14: Authorization requirements for importing certain products 

Complaint

Requirement to foreign exhibitors in Kenya to have a trading license to be able to display their products in the trade fair without which a fine of Ksh 1,000 per day is imposed to the exhibitor by the City Council. The incident occurred during the Nairobi International Trade Fair that took place at Jamhuri Park to 30th September to 6th October 2019  

Status note

During the Sectoral Committee on Trade Kenya reported that it was a one off issue and is committed that it will not happen again in other upcoming exhibitions. The meeting agreed that exhibitors should be informed not to accept any charges and should report to the relevant authorities in case it happens. Hence it was resolved.  

Progress update note

New NTB  

Policy or regulatory NTB

No 

Location

Kenya: Charges were applied by Nairobi City Council (Government institution)  

Reporting Country or Region

Rwanda  

Country specific trade issue

No  

Date of incident

2019-10-05  

Status

Resolved  

Date of resolution

2019-10-31  

Product Description

All products

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• English
• Arabic
• French
• Portuguese

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Total value

0  

Date reported

2019-10-16 16:15  

Modified

2019-11-01 07:44