Non-Tariff Barriers

Complaint

Complaint number

NTB-001-209  

NTB Type

2.9. Issues related to transit fees  

Complaint

Additional fees charged on timber in transit.
Kenya charges charges Ksh 48000 on transit vehicles carrying forest and timber products from Uganda transit through Kenya to destinations outside the EAC. Transit vehicles are charged fees for a transit license in addition to payment of road user fees. The timber products are extracted from forests in Uganda and not Kenya. This additional fee is wrongly charged and causes additional costs to trade in forest products from Uganda.  

Progress update note

During the RMC of 17th October 2024, the Republic of Kenya committed to consult and revert during the 38th RMC.  

Policy or regulatory NTB

No 

Location

Kenya: Ministry of Forestry and Wildlife (Government institution)  

Reporting Country or Region

Uganda  

Country specific trade issue

No  

Date of incident

2024-10-13  

Status

In process  

Product Description

Timber in Transit

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Total value

0  

Date reported

2024-10-17 13:44  

Modified

2024-10-19 23:38