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- Complaint number
- NTB-001-288
- NTB Type
- 1.7. Discriminatory or flawed government procurement policies
- Complaint
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URT imposition of discriminative Excise Duty on Unilever Soaps, detergents and bleaches -10%; Industrial Development Levy-5-15%
VAT Rate-18%
Impact to business
• Increased production costs due to excise and industrial levies.
• Reduced competitiveness against imported products, especially if inputs are taxed.
• Pressure on pricing, potentially leading to higher consumer prices or reduced margins.
Limited relief for manufacturers despite EAC integration goals.
This tax favours local Tanzania producers of whom do not pay the 10% excise duties, further distorting the market.
3401.11.00 Soap and detergents 10%, 3401.19.00 Soap and detergents 10%, 3402.50.00 Soap and detergents 10%, 3402.90.00 Soap and detergents 10% - Progress update note
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1. The 40th RMC was informed that the United Republic of Tanzania is implementing SCFEA Directives and is committed to resolve the NTB by 30th June 2026.
2. During the 48th SCTIFI, The Meeting was informed that the United Republic of Tanzania is finalising the legal and regulatory reforms to remove all discriminatory fees, levies and charges.
- Policy or regulatory NTB
- No
- Location
- Tanzania: TRA (Government institution)
- Reporting Country or Region
- Kenya
- Country specific trade issue
- No
- Date of incident
- 2025-08-20
- Status
- In process
- Product Description
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Soaps, detergents and bleaches
- Total value
- 0
- Date reported
- 2025-10-13 16:32
- Modified
- 2026-03-17 16:26
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