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Customs Union & Tariffs

Customs Procedures Harmonization

Standardization of customs procedures, documentation, and clearance processes across all EAC Partner States.

Policy Objective

Create seamless customs procedures that reduce clearance times, costs, and uncertainty for traders operating across the EAC.

Key Indicators
  • Average customs clearance time
  • Percentage of goods cleared under SCT
  • Number of customs procedures harmonized
  • Trade compliance rate
Regional Status

The EAC Customs Management Act provides the legal framework. Implementation of single customs territory and regional electronic cargo tracking is ongoing.