Non-Tariff Barriers

Complaint

Complaint number

NTB-001-243  

NTB Type

2.4. Import licensing  

Complaint

Kenya charges a discriminatory excise duty of 10% on fish transferred from Uganda, but does not charge excise duty on fish in Kenya. This means fish transferred from Uganda is being treated as an import, which is against the CUP. Kenya also charges an additional 5% levy on fish.  

Progress update note

The Republic of Uganda submitted that the Law refers to imported Fish, but Kenya is charging Uganda for transfers. During the 46TH SCTIFI Kenya reported that there are ongoing consultations to resolve this issue in the next financial year.  

Policy or regulatory NTB

Yes 

Location

Kenya: Busia (Border post)  

Reporting Country or Region

Uganda  

Country specific trade issue

No  

Date of incident

2025-04-16  

Status

In process  

Product Description

Fresh Tilapia

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Total value

10 000.00  

Date reported

2025-04-29 03:14  

Modified

2025-04-29 10:31