Non-Tariff Barriers

Non-Tariff Measure

NTM classification

P9: Export measures n.e.s. 

Date when the measure came into force

22 November 1990 

Publication where the measure is specified

The Republic Of Kenya, Laws of Kenya,Export Processing Zones CAP. 517 [Rev. 2012] 

Regulation where the measure is specified

Export processing Zone Act 1990 

Country/Region applying the measure

Kenya 

Coded list of objectives

X: For purposes n.e.s. 

Description of the measure

24. Goods deemed to be exported and imported into Kenya Unless otherwise provided under this Act or under any other written law—
(a) goods which are taken out from any part of the customs territory and brought into the export processing zone or services provided from part of the customs territory to an export processing zone shall be deemed to have been exported from Kenya and shall be paid for in convertible currency; and
(b) goods which are brought out of an export processing zone and taken into any part of the customs territory for use therein or services provided from an export processing zone to any part of the customs territory shall be deemed to be imported into Kenya. 

Reference of the measure

Part VII para 24 (a) 

Measure also domestic

No 

Products affected by the measure.

Description

exports 

Countries/Regions affected by the measure.