Non-Tariff Barriers

Complaint

Complaint number

NTB-001-220  

NTB Type

2.3. Issues related to the rules of origin  

Complaint

(ii) NTB-001-205: Denial of Preferential Market Access (Issues of DRS)
Denial of market access of biscuits manufactured by Kenya and transferred into Uganda on
grounds that wheat flour material supplied by Kenblest Ltd benefitted from imported wheat under
DRS (Duty Remission Scheme).
The meeting noted that the Republic of Uganda has written to the Republic of Kenya requesting for
some information that would guide them to make an informed decision, but the letter had not been
responded to. The Republic of Kenya committed to respond to URA on the information requested.
The Republic of Kenya committed to respond to Uganda by 30th October 2024.
(iii) Certificate of Origin Declined (Issues of RoO)
Uganda has declined to recognize the Certificate of Origin for chewing gum manufactured by
Kenafric Industries transferred to M/S Glorre International Limited on concern that the
manufacturing process does not exceed the provisions in Rule 7 of the EAC Rules of Origin, 2015.
Kenya NMC suggests that the process involves the use of machinery and technical expertise.
Therefore, the process of manufacturing chewing gum exceeds the provisions under Rule 7 of the
EAC rules of origin.
The Republic of Kenya informed the meeting that chewing gum manufactured by Kenafric qualifies
to be granted preferential tariff treatment by Uganda Revenue Authority and reiterated that the
manufacturing process is substantial and qualifies to be granted tariff treatment.
The meeting noted that the Republic of Uganda has written to the Republic of Kenya requesting for
some information that would guide them to make an informed decision but the letter had not been
responded to. The Republic of Kenya committed to respond to URA on the information requested.
The Republic of Kenya responded to the Republic of Uganda on 18th October 2024.  

Progress update note

 

Policy or regulatory NTB

No 

Location

Uganda: Uganda Revenue Authorities (Government institution)  

Reporting Country or Region

Kenya  

Country specific trade issue

No  

Date of incident

2024-07-01  

Status

New  

Product Description

Chewing Gum

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Total value

0  

Date reported

2024-11-11 16:41  

Modified

2024-11-11 16:41