Non-Tariff Barriers

Complaint

Complaint number

NTB-001-283  

NTB Type

1.7. Discriminatory or flawed government procurement policies  

Complaint

Tanzania imposition of discriminatory EXCISE DUTY OF TZS 400/KG on exports/Transfers that hinders ON SAFETY MATCHES export from Kenya into Tanzania. The same is not subjecting to SAFETY MATCHES manufactured in Tanzania.  

Status note

The REC Focal point advised that this matter is in the courts therefore cannot be considered as NTB.  

Progress update note

 

Policy or regulatory NTB

No 

Location

Tanzania: TRA (Government institution)  

Reporting Country or Region

Kenya  

Country specific trade issue

No  

Date of incident

2025-07-07  

Status

Resolved  

Date of resolution

2026-02-05  

Product Description

SAFETY MATCHES CHARGED AN EXCISE DUTY OF TSH.400/KG

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Total value

0  

Date reported

2025-10-10 21:06  

Modified

2026-02-11 20:47