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Is the Regional Electronic Cargo Tracking System (RECTS) free of charge; if not who meets the cost?

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The RECTS is free of charge. How is the SCT addressing the problem of several weigh bridges along the transit/ transfer routes? Partner States reduced the numbe...
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1 year ago
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Is the Regional Electronic Cargo Tracking System (RECTS) free of charge; if not who meets the cost?

Who is responsible for the security of goods along the corridors?

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Whereas the Partner States provide security, the responsibility of securing the goods lies with the customs clearing agent, the transporter and the owner.  ...
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1 year ago
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Who is responsible for the security of goods along the corridors?

How are locally produced goods treated under the SCT?

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These are called intra-regional transfers. Goods produced in the region are not subjected to import duty when transferred to another Partner State if they meet ...
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1 year ago
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How are locally produced goods treated under the SCT?

Are internal borders of importing/ destination Partner States still handling cargo clearance?

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Yes but with reduced controls at the internal border stations. Such borders include Malaba, Busia, Mutukula, Katuna, Cyanika, Lwakhakha etc.
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1 year ago
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Are internal borders of importing/ destination Partner States still handling cargo clearance?

What is the process of bond execution?

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1 year ago
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What is the process of bond execution?

Is it possible to dispose off / sell goods in any Partner State other than Uganda after payment of taxes?

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Yes, it is possible to sell goods where duties and taxes have been paid in Uganda to another Partner State subject to approval from the Commissioners of Customs...
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1 year ago
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Is it possible to dispose off / sell goods in any Partner State other than Uganda after payment of taxes?

Is bond guarantee applicable under the SCT?

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A regional Bond guarantee is applicable for goods declared for warehousing, temporary importation, transit and on duty remission/ exemption. There’s no bond g...
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1 year ago
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Is bond guarantee applicable under the SCT?

Are Mombasa and Dar es Salaam Ports the only first points of entry into the EAC Region?

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No. Airports and other border intra-region loading points are also considered as first points of entry. Border intra-region such as Vurra, Elegu, Oraba, Mpodwe,...
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1 year ago
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Are Mombasa and Dar es Salaam Ports the only first points of entry into the EAC Region?

What is required to execute a bond?

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1 year ago
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What is required to execute a bond?

Whose is a Third-party declarant/ forwarder?

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Is a clearing agent with presence either at the Port of Mombasa and/ or Port of Dar es Salaam nominated by another clearing agent in Uganda with no presence at ...
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1 year ago
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Whose is a Third-party declarant/ forwarder?

How can a Customs Agent handle Kenya Ports Authority (KPA) or Tanzania Port Authority (TPA) processes if they have no presence at the Port?

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The Customs agent may nominate another agent to handle Port Processes, the nominated agent known as the “Third-Party Declarant” or “Forwarder” who is ca...
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1 year ago
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How can a Customs Agent handle Kenya Ports Authority (KPA) or Tanzania Port Authority (TPA) processes if they have no presence at the Port?

What is Mutual Recognition of Customs Clearing Agents?

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Customs Clearing Agents that are licensed by one Partner State are recognized in the other Partner States and are granted access rights to operate in the respec...
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1 year ago
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What is Mutual Recognition of Customs Clearing Agents?

What types of bonds are there under Customs?

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1 year ago
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What types of bonds are there under Customs?

Are there any requirements for stakeholders to transact under the SCT?

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Yes, Key stakeholders must fulfill some requirements to be able to smoothly transact under the SCT clearance procedures. Importers & Exporters Appoint a lic...
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1 year ago
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Are there any requirements for stakeholders to transact under the SCT?
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Why is a bond executed? 

Who are the key stakeholders in the SCT clearance Processes?

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The key stakeholders involved in the SCT include: Importers and exporters Customs Agents Transporters Bonded warehouse owners Container Freight Stations (CFSs) ...
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1 year ago
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Who are the key stakeholders in the SCT clearance Processes?

What is a Customs Security Bond?

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1 year ago
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What is a Customs Security Bond?

Will importing/ destination Partner states deploy officials at the first points of entry?

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Revenue Authorities have deployed officials to the first points of entry to facilitate the smooth operations of the SCT. URA deployed officers at the Port of Mo...
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1 year ago
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Will importing/ destination Partner states deploy officials at the first points of entry?