Non-Tariff Barriers

Complaint

Complaint number

NTB-000-051  

NTB Type

2.7. International taxes and charges levied on imports and other tariff measures  

Complaint

25% excise duty on laundry soap.

Kenya complained that Malawian Government charge 25% excise duty on imports of laundry soap.  

Status note

At their meeting held on 29 August 2011, Kenya NMC reported that consultations had taken place between the Ministers of Trade of the two coutries which resolved the matter.  

Progress update note

Malawi reported that she charges 20% duty on imported soap in powder foam not bar soap . Local soap does not attract the 20% duty. NTBs National Monitoring Comittee mandated Ministry of Trade to make further consultations with relevant Ministry and report back by 1st June 201.  

Policy or regulatory NTB

No 

Location

Malawi: Malawi Revenue Authority (Government institution)  

Reporting Country or Region

Kenya  

Country specific trade issue

No  

Date of incident

2004-12-22  

Status

Resolved  

Date of resolution

2011-07-28  

Product Description

Laundry Soap

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Total value

0  

Date reported

2007-12-03 00:00  

Modified

2011-08-29 17:50