The East African Community (EAC) member States are moving closer to reviewing the Rules of Origin (RoO) for products traded within the region’s customs territory and which qualify for preferential tax treatment, with eyes on facilitating trade and attracting investments after an outcry from businesses.
The Sectoral Council on Trade, Industry, Finance and Investment (SCTIFI), in a meeting held in Arusha in November last year, recommended a complete review of these rules rather than piecemeal changes on various contentious products, such as refined sugar for industrial use.
