Non-Tariff Barriers

Complaint

Complaint number

NTB-000-612  

NTB Type

1.14. Lack of coordination between government institutions  

Complaint

Truck belonging to BRARUDI (the leading Brewery in the Republic of Burundi) has been held at the border of Burundi/Tanzania for a period of 15 days (Tanzania side )because Tanzania Revenue Authority at the border estimate that the products must pay customs duties before enter Tanzania, despite the consignment being accompanied by a certificate of origin issued by Burundi Revenue Authority. And Tanzania Food and Drugs Authority requires the company TO register the products before exporting.  

Status note

On 23 December 2013, Burundi Focal Point reported that BRARUDI Products made in Burundi were allowed to enter in Tanzania following resolution of this NTB during the 13th NMC regional forum held in Burundi 17-20 December 2013.  

Progress update note

 

Policy or regulatory NTB

Yes 

Location

Tanzania: at the border of Burundi/Tanzania (Government institution)  

Reporting Country or Region

Burundi  

Country specific trade issue

No  

Date of incident

2013-11-05  

Status

Resolved  

Date of resolution

2013-12-20  

Product Description

Beverages, alcohol and winery

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Total value

0  

Date reported

2013-11-22 15:01  

Modified

2013-12-25 12:51