KPMG report: Focus on East Africa’s trade and customs environment

Compliance requirements in the context of import and export operations

Compliance requirements in the context of import and export operations

The KPMG member firm in Kenya has prepared a report focusing on the trade and customs environment in East Africa to clarify compliance requirements in the context of import and export operations.

Topics covered include:

  • Congo joins the East African Community (EAC)—Broader EAC market and reduced trade barriers
  • Amendments to the EAC common external tariff—Key insights
  • Recordkeeping requirements for customs purposes—Implications for non-compliance
  • Customs post-clearance audit—What it means for business

Read the May 2022 report [PDF 1.29 MB] (10 pages) prepared by the KPMG member firm in Kenya

 

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