Non-Tariff Barriers

Complaint

Complaint number

NTB-001-209  

NTB Type

2.9. Issues related to transit fees  

Complaint

Additional fees are charged on timber in transit.
Kenya charges Ksh 48000 on transit vehicles carrying forest and timber products from Uganda that transit through Kenya to destinations outside the EAC. Transit vehicles are charged fees for a transit license in addition to payment of road user fees. The timber products are extracted from forests in Uganda and not Kenya. This additional fee is wrongly charged and causes additional costs to trade in forest products from Uganda.  

Progress update note

1. During the RMC of 17th October 2024, the Republic of Kenya committed to consult and revert during the 38th RMC.
2.The Senior Officials were informed that the Republic of Kenya is in consultation with Forestry Services to address the matter and will report back by the 46th SCTIFI.
3.During the Senior Officials Session, Kenya reported that:
This is a consolidated charge for movement permits for timber on transit for 18 trucks.
The fees and charges are contained in the Fourth Schedule of Legal Notice No. 21 of 2016 (item 9) as follows:
Movement permit per consignment- 2000
VAT 16% 320
E citizen fee 50
Total 2370
The movement permits are meant to provide control, traceability as well as monitoring the movement of forest products till they reach the required destination.  

Policy or regulatory NTB

No 

Location

Kenya: Ministry of Forestry and Wildlife (Government institution)  

Reporting Country or Region

Uganda  

Country specific trade issue

No  

Date of incident

2024-10-13  

Status

In process  

Product Description

Timber in Transit

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Total value

0  

Date reported

2024-10-17 13:44  

Modified

2024-10-19 23:38