Key Takeaways
- Statutory Clearance Period: Owners of goods that have exceeded their statutory clearance and warehousing period are required to regularise their status within 30 days from the date of first publication of this notice, paying all requisite taxes and fees.
- Penalty Waiver Scheme: A temporary penalty‑waiver programme is in effect, allowing taxpayers to clear goods without additional financial penalties provided full principal tax is paid.
- Compliance Obligations: The notice outlines documentation, payment, and procedural requirements for clearance, emphasizing adherence to Section 42(1) of the East African Community Customs Management Act 2004.
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