Non-Tariff Barriers

Complaint

Complaint number

NTB-001-360  

NTB Type

2.4. Import licensing  

Complaint

The implementation of electronic permits (e-permits) and related electronic cargo tracking for goods entering South Sudan from Uganda has led to significant delyas and costs to traders eg Over 1,000 trucks are currently stranded at the Nimule border due to challenges with the e-permit system such as additional charges, and slow processing. On the same issue,there are complaints of Extortion.Truck drivers have reported that some officials refuse electronic payments and instead demand cash, leading to corruption and higher, unofficial fees.  

Progress update note

 

Policy or regulatory NTB

No 

Location

South Sudan: Nimule (Border post)  

Reporting Country or Region

Uganda  

Country specific trade issue

No  

Date of incident

2026-03-01  

Status

New  

Product Description

All products

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Total value

0  

Date reported

2026-05-06 11:08  

Modified

2026-05-06 11:08