Resolved complaints

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Complaint number NTB Type
Category 1. Government participation in trade & restrictive practices tolerated by governments
Category 2. Customs and administrative entry procedures
Category 5. Specific limitations
Category 6. Charges on imports
Category 7. Other procedural problems
Category 8. Transport, Clearing and Forwarding
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NTB-000-859 2.3. Issues related to the rules of origin 2017-05-05 Tanzania: Namanga Kenya Resolved
2017-11-28
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Complaint: Lack of preferential treatment to Kenyan products especiallly edible oils and lubricants  
Resolution status note: The NTB was resolved by SCTIFI meeting of November 2017  
NTB-000-858 7.5. Lengthy procedures 2018-09-19 EAC Uganda Resolved
2019-04-26
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Complaint: Denial, Delays and Mis-handling of Uganda beverages especially soft drinks and Bella wines entering Burundi, Tanzania, Kenya and Rwanda markets. Customs Officials usually delay clearing of Uganda soft drinks and Bella wines manufactured in Uganda entering Burundi and Rwanda without any justification thus causing damages and losses.  
Resolution status note: During the 27th NTBs Forum held from26th April - 4th May 2019 Rwanda and Uganda reported that this problem has been resolved  
NTB-000-857 8.3. Immigration requirements (Visa, travel permit) 2018-10-01 Tanzania: Kilambo Resolved
2023-02-20
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Complaint: Tanzania charging of Business Visa of USD 250 to EAC business persons entering URT charged as Certificate of Temporary Assignment (CTA) at all borders  
Resolution status note: The regulations went through the legal draftspersons. They decided to do away with having Regulations as this was not provided for under the CMP. However, some of the provisions that were in the Regulations were included in the revised EAC Schedule on Progressive Liberalization of Services. This includes the provision on the Removal of Barriers to Trade in Services. With this, all barriers under Trade in Services will be progressively removed as per the EAC Schedule. Hence the meeting agreed to resolve this NTB as it has been taken care of in the Schedule.  
NTB-000-856 2.3. Issues related to the rules of origin 2018-09-18 Tanzania: TRA Uganda Resolved
2019-04-30
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Complaint: Denial of market access to sunflower oil.  
Resolution status note: During the 27th Regional Monitoring Uganda reported that Tanzania accorded Uganda sunfower originating status therefore this NTB had been resolved.  
NTB-000-853 2.3. Issues related to the rules of origin 2017-05-05 Uganda: Busia Kenya Resolved
2018-11-16
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Complaint: Lack of preferential treatment of paper sacks manufactured in Kenya and transfered to Uganda
 
Resolution status note: This NTB was resolved by the Committee on Customs. The Meeting recalled that the matter was considered and resolved that URT grants preferential treatment on paper sacks. The Meeting agreed that paper sacks should be granted preferential market access.

The matter was resolved.
 
NTB-000-852 2.6. Additional taxes and other charges 2018-07-05 Tanzania: Ministry of LiveStock Kenya Resolved
2018-11-16
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Complaint: Increase of Import and Export fees on animal and animal products by Tanzania. Tanzania has amended the “Animals & Animal Products Movement Control (Amended) Regulations, 2018” that has increased the charges.  
Resolution status note: The CoC guided that:-
Refer the imposition of additional levies under the animal diseases (Livestock Markets) Regulations, 2018 by URT under Government Notice 476 of 31st August 2018 to SCTIFI.

The Secretariat guided that where national laws impose levies on imports and exports, this should not apply to goods originating within the EAC.

URT informed the meeting that such charges exist in other Partner States.

The SCTIFI meeting agreedthat this guidance should therefore be applicable to all Partner States.

The matter was resolved.
 
NTB-000-851 1.4. Preference given to domestic bidders/suppliers 2018-08-09 Tanzania: Ministry of Livestock Kenya Resolved
2018-11-16
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Complaint: Discrimination of beef products by Tanzania where Tanzanians are advised to source beef locally.  
Resolution status note: Tanzania informed the SCTIF meeting that the importer was advised and was given an import permit.

The Meeting agreed that this NTB is resolved.
 
NTB-000-850 8.2. Administrative (Border Operating Hours, delays at border posts, etc.) 2018-09-01 Kenya: Namanga Tanzania Resolved
2018-11-16
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Complaint: KRA has issued a public notice which introduced Single Custom entry clearance that increases cost of doing business for example to clear 100 trucks using bulk system was costing Kshs 150,600, however, using the current system of single customs entry one truck cost Kshs8,500/-. If you have to clear 100 trucks it will cost Kshs 850,000/-  
Resolution status note: The NTB was discussed in the CoC and agreed that the SCT TWG should analyse the risks of making one bulk declaration and cost implications of multiple declarations. The TWG should work out a mechanism for knocking off cargo.

The Secretariat informed the meeting that the TWG on SCT will develop a framework to knock off cargo in the customs clearance system from 11th-15th Dec 2018.

The matter is to be resolved by the CoC.
 
NTB-000-849 1.14. Lack of coordination between government institutions 2018-09-12 Uganda: Kampala Rwanda Resolved
2018-11-28
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Complaint: Two Trucks on Transit from Rwanda to Mombasa carrying minerals for export are impounded by Uganda Mineral Protection Police Unit.  
Resolution status note: Uganda confirmed to have received evidence of this NTB from Rwanda. The Trucks that were being held had no customs issue as they had fulfilled all transit requirements. The Uganda Mineral Protection Police Unit had held the trucks claiming the transit documents were forged however, customs was consulted and proved that the documents were genuine.

The SCTIFI meeting held in November, 2018 was informed that the Ministry of Foreign Affairs – Uganda convened a meeting and resolved that matter.

The matter was resolved.
 
NTB-000-849 1.14. Lack of coordination between government institutions 2018-09-12 Uganda: Kampala Rwanda Resolved
2018-11-28
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Complaint: Two Trucks on Transit from Rwanda to Mombasa carrying minerals for export are impounded by Uganda Mineral Protection Police Unit.  
Resolution status note: The NTB was resolved during meeting of Nov 2018  
NTB-000-848 1.8. Import bans 2018-08-09 Uganda: Ministry Kenya Resolved
2018-11-16
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Complaint: Uganda’s limitation on importation of processed meat products from within the region. It also addressed it as a measure to promote local capacity in Uganda to produce such processed meats rather than importing meat and meat products from the Partner States.  
Resolution status note: Uganda informed the meeting that the letter was meant for internal traders who were sourcing for processed meat from outside the EAC and was not meant for traders within the EAC Partner States.

So the Meeting agreed that this NTB is resolved.
 
NTB-000-847 7.5. Lengthy procedures 2018-09-28 Tanzania: Isebania Burundi Resolved
2018-11-16
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Complaint: TRA is requiring escort for wines, spirits, and Palm oil destined to Burundi. This decision was not communicated to Burundi and Importers are expected to pay TZS 1,500,000 for this.  
Resolution status note: TRA reported that escorts have been discontinued.

NTB resolved
 
NTB-000-846 7.5. Lengthy procedures 2018-09-06 Tanzania: Namanga Kenya Resolved
2018-11-16
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Complaint: Tanzania registers Kenya Trucks carrying transit goods.  
Resolution status note: Tanzania informed the meeting that it is not a new registration but recording them in the system for the purpose of the SCT. This is done annually and is free. URT informed the Meeting that this is declaration and recording of trucks but not registration.
The NTB was resolved
 
NTB-000-845 8.4. Transport related corruption 2018-09-03 Tanzania: Rusumo Rwanda Resolved
2018-11-16
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Complaint: Tanzania has introduced an escort fee imposed by TRA from Dar Es Salaam to Rusumo.  
Resolution status note: Tanzania reported that this NTB was resolved through administrative procedures.  
NTB-000-844 Insurance 2018-09-28 Uganda: Police Burundi Resolved
2018-09-28
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Complaint: Non-recognition of the COMESA Insurance by Uganda in case of accident.  
Resolution status note: Uganda reported that under the Law, in case of a fatal accident, the drivers are supposed to be taken to court unless you opt to resolve it. The meeting agreed that this NTB has been resolved.  
NTB-000-843 2.3. Issues related to the rules of origin 2018-09-12 Kenya: Tanzania Resolved
2018-11-16
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Complaint: KRA does not give preferential treatment for Azam energy drink exported by bakressa company and has uplifted invoice from USD 3.97 to 5.04 for Azam drink juice products. KRA has uplifted the invoice per carton of Azam drink juice products of Azam Bakhresa Group. KRA restricted 2 trucks that carried 50 tons of Azam Energy Drink to enter Kenya from Tanzania. KRA restricted the trucks until they paid extra tax for each carton from USD 3.97 to USD 5.04. The uplifting of the invoice value happened after the customer had already paid all taxes for KRA by using value of USD 3.97.  
Resolution status note: During the Meeting, URT reported that this NTB was not resolved.  
NTB-000-842 2.3. Issues related to the rules of origin 2018-10-01 Uganda: Border Kenya Resolved
2018-11-16
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Complaint: Steel products transferred to Burundi from Uganda and Kenya.
Burundi does not offer preferential tariff treatment to metal products transferred from Uganda and Kenya.
 
Resolution status note: The NTB was resolved  
NTB-000-841 2.3. Issues related to the rules of origin 2018-09-06 Uganda: Malaba EAC Resolved
2018-11-16
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Complaint: Uganda does not recognize the calibration certificate issued by Weight and Measures Agency (WMA) for oil tanks from URT  
Resolution status note: Tanzania reported during the 25th EAC Regional Forum on NTBs that it was Resolved  
NTB-000-840 2.3. Issues related to the rules of origin 2018-09-06 Tanzania: Namanga Kenya Resolved
2018-11-16
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Complaint: Tanzania not granting preferential tariff treatment and non-recognition of EAC Certificate of Origin issued by KRA to leaf springs.  
Resolution status note: Kenya reported during the 25th EAC Regional Forum on NTBs that it was Resolved  
NTB-000-839 2.3. Issues related to the rules of origin 2018-01-04 Uganda: Busia Kenya Resolved
2018-11-16
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Complaint: LACK OF PREFERENTIAL TREATMENT ON CONFECTIONERY PRODUCTS FROM KENYA BY UGANDA  
Resolution status note: A verification was done and Uganda implemented the recommendations of the verification mission.  
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