1. Imported Wood and Timber Products
Specified imported MDF, particle boards, block boards, plywood and timber attract 30% Excise Duty on the excisable value.
2. Plastic Sheeting and Advertising Materials
Specified imported banner sheeting, flex banners and unprinted PVC sheeting attract KES 200 per kilogram or 35% of the excisable value, as applicable.
Specified unprinted plastic sheets attract 10% Excise Duty on the excisable value.
3. Imported Sanitary Fittings
Imported shower heads and heating elements used exclusively in their manufacture attract 35% Excise Duty on the excisable value.
4. Pre-personal Chip Modules
Pre-personal chip modules attract 10% Excise Duty on the excisable value.
Why This Matters
These measures signal a policy move to protect and promote local manufacturing and assembly while discouraging imports through higher import costs.
Businesses importing these products should review their costing and pricing, while local manufacturers may benefit from a more favourable competitive position.
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