Non-Tariff Barriers

Complaint

Complaint number

NTB-001-016  

NTB Type

2.10. Inadequate or unreasonable customs procedures and charges  

Complaint

Exporters of mattresses are suddenly required to pay 1250 USD dollars per mattress.This is an unclear tax and exorbitant.  

Status note

The Republic of Uganda confirmed that the NTB was resolved.  

Progress update note

On 28 May 2021, Focal Point for The Republic of South Sudan reported that they had taken note and are investigating. However, they request that Uganda to provide them with copies of receipts issued by the Tax Authorities to verify and easily take action with evidence.  

Policy or regulatory NTB

No 

Location

 

Reporting Country or Region

Uganda  

Country specific trade issue

No  

Date of incident

2021-04-28  

Status

Resolved  

Date of resolution

2021-10-19  

Product Description

Foam Mattresses

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• French
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Total value

100.00  

Date reported

2021-05-14 09:14  

Modified

2021-10-19 09:09