The East African Community implements a common external tariff with a maximum rate of %

On July 4, 2022, the Ministry of Commerce website reported that Tanzania’s mainstream media “The Citizen” reported on July 2 that on July 1, the East African Community officially implemented a maximum tax rate of 35 % common external tariff. The East African Community adopted this tariff adjustment on May 5 this year. Applicable products include dairy products, meat products, cereals, edible oils, beverages and alcohol, sugar and candies, fruits, nuts, coffee, tea, flowers, condiments, and furniture. , leather products, cotton textiles, clothing, steel products and ceramic products, etc., the prices of the above-mentioned imported products will increase. The Kenya Revenue Authority has issued a tariff adjustment notice to remind importers to pay tariffs as required.