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

01 January 2018 

Publication where the measure is specified

THE CROPS ACT, 2013 

Regulation where the measure is specified

THE CROPS (SUGAR) (GENERAL) REGULATIONS, 2018 

Country/Region applying the measure

Kenya 

Coded list of objectives

X: For purposes n.e.s. 

Description of the measure

39. (1) A sugar development levy of 4% of the ex-factory price and
imports shall be charged on all sugar sales. This levy shall be collected by
the Kenya Revenue Authority on behalf of the Authority 

Reference of the measure

PART IV: FINANCIAL PROVISIONS 

Measure also domestic

No 

Products affected by the measure.

Description

Sugar and by-products of sugar 

Countries/Regions affected by the measure.