Guidelines

The EAC trade regime is governed by the EAC Treaty, EAC Customs Union Protocol, EAC Customs Management
Act, 2004 and its regulations. The Customs Union Protocol was signed in March, 2004 and became effective
on 1 January, 2005. The administration of the protocol is governed by the EAC Customs Management Act,
2004, which applies uniformly in the EAC. This Act governs the administration of the Customs Union, including
legal, administrative and operational matters