Kenya-UK trade deal specifies products with duty and quota-free access

An EPZ factory in Athi River, Kenya. The country's products have access to the UK market. PHOTO | NMG

Kenya and the United Kingdom signed an Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA) in 2020, granting Kenyan products duty-free quota-free access to the British market.

According to the agreement, Customs duties shall be entirely eliminated on all products of Chapters 1 to 97 of the Harmonised System, including sugar and sugar confectionery, pharmaceutical products, beverages, spirits and vinegar except those of Chapter 93 (Arms, Ammunitions, parts and accessories) thereof, originating in an EAC Partner State on the date of entry into force of the agreement.