The benefits of SCT include;

• Reduced administrative costs and regulatory
• Enhanced the relationship between the private and public sectors.
• Enhanced application of Information Technology and data collection at the regional
• Reduced cost of doing business by eliminating duplication of
• Realization of economies of scale and optimal use of resources in clearance of goods in
• Enhanced attraction of foreign, domestic and cross border investment.
• Creation of a mechanism for prevention of smuggling at a regional
• Reduced risks associated with non-compliance on the transit of
• Creation of an efficient mechanism of revenue
• Increased business turn-around times due to the elimination of duplicated processes along the
• Support of the EAC Common Market and creation of an Internal Single
• Elimination of Non-Tariff Barriers (NTB) to enhance seamless flow of goods within the EAC region