Non-Tariff Barriers

Complaint

Complaint number

NTB-001-282  

NTB Type

1.7. Discriminatory or flawed government procurement policies  

Complaint

Tanzania imposition of multiple road toll charges at the border, Dar Esalaam City Council on exports/Transfers that hinders ice cream, Chocolate etc exported from Kenya into Tanzania.  

Progress update note

1. During the 39th RMC,Kenya reported that this is a road toll where the truck was charged Tsh 400,500/= The two Partner States agreed to consult on the evidence given and report back.
2. On 20 April 2026, URT Focal point made observations that the evidence provided does not justify any violations of EAC laws neither related to discrimination. The evidence and descriptions are contradicting therefore they advised that, the matter be removed from the matrix.  

Policy or regulatory NTB

No 

Location

Tanzania: Dar es salaam City Council (Government institution)  

Reporting Country or Region

Kenya  

Country specific trade issue

No  

Date of incident

2025-05-13  

Status

In process  

Product Description

Ice Cream, chocolate etc etc

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Total value

0  

Date reported

2025-10-10 20:50  

Modified

2026-02-04 16:30