Complaint

Complaint number
NTB-001-311  
NTB Type
5.3. Export taxes  
Complaint
It is reported by the Truckers Association of Zambia that the DRC Revenue Authority - General Directorate of Taxes, 3 weeks ago, introduced an import and export tax of about $85, and this has been reported at Kasumbalesa Border Post. The procedure and rationale in which this was introduced is unknown to Zambia, therefore, feedback is sought from our colleagues in DRC on this matter.  
Status note
On 4 May 2026, the Zambia Focal Point reported that they had not received any feedback or official communication from the complaint. Additionally, no further complaints have been brought by Zambian nationals, so the matter can be regarded as resolved.  
Progress update note
1. On 9 March 2026, DRC Focal Point reported that they were going to contact the Authorities in the Katanga Province to actually verify this payment.
2. On 4 May 2026, Zambia Focal Point reported that they had not received any feedback or official communication from the complaint. Additionally, no complaint had been brought forward again by Zambian nationals so teh matter can be regarded as a resolved.  
Policy or regulatory NTB
No 
Location
Democratic Republic of the Congo: Kasumbalesa (Border post)  
Reporting Country or Region
 
Country specific trade issue
No  
Date of incident
2026-03-02  
Status
Resolved  
Date of resolution
2026-05-25  
Product Description
products crossing the Kasumbalesa border


 
Total value
85.00  
Date reported
2026-03-04 15:18  
Modified
2026-05-25 10:39  

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