Non-Tariff Barriers

Complaint

Complaint number

NTB-001-249  

NTB Type

6.5. Variable levies  

Complaint

Excise duty being charged on onions, potatoes, potato crisps and potato chips transferred from Uganda to Kenya.
This means they are being treated as imports. This was effective 1st July 2022, at a rate of 25% imposed against the EAC CUP.
Kenya is requested to consider removing the excise duty with immediate effect  

Progress update note

During the RMC, Uganda submitted that the Law refers to imports, but Kenya is charging Uganda for transfers.
Uganda requested that Kenya to adhere to the definition of imports as per the EAC Laws and stop charging Uganda transfers. The NTB is to be resolved in the financial year 2025/2026.  

Policy or regulatory NTB

No 

Location

Kenya: KRA (Other)  

Reporting Country or Region

Uganda  

Country specific trade issue

No  

Date of incident

2025-02-04  

Status

In process  

Product Description

Onions,Potatoes,crisps

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Total value

USh100 000.00  

Date reported

2025-05-01 16:29  

Modified

2025-10-12 08:25