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Common Market & Free Movement

Free Movement of Goods

Elimination of tariff and non-tariff barriers to enable free circulation of goods originating from EAC Partner States.

Policy Objective

Achieve zero tariffs on intra-EAC trade and eliminate non-tariff barriers that impede the free movement of goods.

Key Indicators
  • Number of NTBs reported and resolved
  • Percentage of EAC standards adopted nationally
  • Intra-EAC trade value growth
  • Average time for goods to cross borders
Regional Status

Internal tariffs have been eliminated for most goods. However, non-tariff barriers (NTBs) persist including standards, SPS measures, and administrative barriers.