Non-Tariff Barriers

Complaint

Complaint number

NTB-001-183  

NTB Type

3. Technical barriers to trade (TBT)  

NTM Code

B1: Import authorization/licensing related to technical barriers to trade 

Complaint

We are experiencing unfair treatment by KEBS, Where the institution refused to recognize PERMITS Issued by UNBS.
Unfortunately, efforts to engage with border KEBS officials have not been fruitful because we didn't receive any help insisting we pay the Inspection fee.  

Status note

The SCTIFI noted that this was not an NTB but an operational challenge and should be referred to the Committee on Standards for consideration.  

Progress update note

The RMC was informed that in EAC there are some Harmonised Standards for Furniture, but they are not exhaustive. The trader was transferring types of furniture falling in a category where no harmonised standard exists. In such circumstances, the goods might be subject to retesting.
The meeting hence noted that this was not an NTB but an operational challenge that could be resolved through the harmonisation of standards and recommended to the Sectoral Committee on Trade to recommend to the Sectoral Council on Trade, Industry, Finance and Investment to direct the Standards Committee to consider prioritising the development of harmonised standards for furniture in their workplan.  

Policy or regulatory NTB

No 

Location

Kenya: Kenya Bureau of Standards (Government institution)  

Reporting Country or Region

Uganda  

Country specific trade issue

No  

Date of incident

2024-08-08  

Status

Non-actionable  

Product Description

Finished goods

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Total value

0  

Date reported

2024-08-08 14:02  

Modified

2024-11-23 16:57