Non-Tariff Barriers

Complaint

Complaint number

NTB-001-331  

NTB Type

3. Technical barriers to trade (TBT)  

NTM Code

B1: Import authorization/licensing related to technical barriers to trade 

Complaint

Alphakrust who trade prawns and squid into Kenya market was charged KSH 6,050.00 per consignment as inspection fee, while the product is certified by Tanzania Bureau of Standard (TBS) and has been marked with notified mark as per EAC product certification regulations. The fee is contrary to the requirements of the EAC SQMT Act.  

Status note

The charges were addressed and the refund process has already been initiated and is currently in progress.  

Progress update note

 

Policy or regulatory NTB

No 

Location

Kenya: Namanga (Border post)  

Reporting Country or Region

Tanzania  

Country specific trade issue

No  

Date of incident

2026-02-07  

Status

Resolved  

Date of resolution

2026-04-03  

Product Description

Prawns and squid

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Total value

KSh6.00  

Date reported

2026-03-18 13:46  

Modified

2026-04-13 00:43