Non-Tariff Barriers

Non-Tariff Measure

NTM classification

F79: Internal taxes and charges levied on imports n.e.s. 

Date when the measure came into force

31 December 2011 

Publication where the measure is specified

The Republic Of Kenya, Laws of Kenya 

Regulation where the measure is specified

THE SUGAR ACT, 2001 

Country/Region applying the measure

Kenya 

Coded list of objectives

A: Protection of human life and health 

Description of the measure

27.(1). Subject to such regional and international trade
agreements to which Kenya is a party, all sugar imports into
the country shall be subject to the prevailing import duties,
taxes and other tariffs and such imports shall be controlled by
the Board. 

Reference of the measure

27. Safeguard measures 

Measure also domestic

No 

Products affected by the measure.

Description

Sugar 

Countries/Regions affected by the measure.