Non-Tariff Barriers

Non-Tariff Measure

NTM classification

B84: Inspection requirement 

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 SUGAR (IMPORTS, EXPORTS AND BY- PRODUCTS) REGULATIONS, 2018 

Country/Region applying the measure

Kenya 

Coded list of objectives

A: Protection of human life and health 

Description of the measure

9. After the successful processing of customs documentation, a consignment of sugar for import or export shall be physically verified jointly by the Kenya Revenue Authority and an authorised officer. 

Reference of the measure

9. Physical verification of consignments 

Measure also domestic

No 

Products affected by the measure.

Description

Sugar and sugar by-products 

Countries/Regions affected by the measure.