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- Complaint number
- NTB-001-386
- NTB Type
- 2.3. Issues related to the rules of origin
- Complaint
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The United Republic of Tanzania, through the Weights and Measures Agency, is undertaking the impounding and re-verification of Ugandan-manufactured roofing sheets, particularly ordinary corrugated AZED G32 (0.20mm) × 3m roofing sheets.
This matter requires urgent intervention, as it has the potential to establish a precedent whereby products manufactured in Uganda are subjected to additional verification, inspection, detention and associated charges upon entry into another EAC Partner State, notwithstanding their conformity with applicable standards and certification by the Uganda National Bureau of Standards (UNBS).
The measure may constitute a Non-Tariff Barrier (NTB) and is inconsistent with the EAC framework aimed at facilitating and promoting free and fair trade among Partner States.
Conclusion:
The continued impounding and re-verification of Ugandan roofing sheets may hinder intra-EAC trade by imposing additional regulatory requirements and costs on Ugandan products. The matter therefore warrants urgent engagement with the Tanzanian authorities to establish the basis for the additional verification and seek an amicable resolution in accordance with the EAC trade framework.
- Progress update note
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- Policy or regulatory NTB
- No
- Location
- Tanzania: Weights and Measures Agency (Government institution)
- Reporting Country or Region
- Uganda
- Country specific trade issue
- No
- Date of incident
- 2026-07-22
- Status
- New
- Product Description
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Roofing Sheets
- Total value
- 0
- Date reported
- 2026-09-03 17:24
- Modified
- 2026-09-03 17:24
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