AreaUganda

Commodity GroupRice

CommodityAll

Date30/06/2016

Policy CategoryTrade

Policy InstrumentImport tariff

DescriptionLowered import duties applicable under the Common External Tariff of the East African Community. According to the decision, imports of paddy and husked rice will be liable to a 75% import duty or USD 250 per tonne, as opposed to the 75% rate, or USD 345 per tonne, normally applicable. The measure will be effective for one year, starting on 1 July 2016.