Meat, alcohol imports to cost more after 35pc EAC tariff increase
Meat and dairy products, and alcoholic beverages, among others, imported to EAC will cost more after a 35 percent tariff increase from July 1, 2022. FILE PHOTO | NMG
Imports to the East African Community (EAC) will now attract a maximum tax of 35 percent after all partner states settled on the Common External Tariff (CET) on fourth band products. Goods in this band include dairy and meat products, cereals, cotton and textiles, iron and steel, edible oils and alcoholic beverages.
Others are furniture, leather products, fresh-cut flowers, fruits, nuts, sugar and confectionery, coffee, tea, spices, headgears, ceramic products and paints, among others.
