Kenya urges China to cut tariffs on coffee, tea and avocados
NAIROBI, Kenya, Nov 26 - Kenya has called on China to eliminate tariffs on key agricultural exports, including coffee, tea and avocados, as part of Kenya breaking news | Kenya news today |..
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Kenya is urging China to eliminate tariffs on key agricultural exports like coffee, tea, and avocados to address a significant trade deficit. Agriculture Cabinet Secretary Mutahi Kagwe met with officials from the General Administration of China Customs (GACC) to push for faster clearance and zero duty on these commodities.
- Kenya imported $4.5 billion from China in 2024, while exporting only $290 million.
- Agriculture Cabinet Secretary Mutahi Kagwe highlighted current tariffs: 8 percent for non-roasted coffee, 20 percent for roasted coffee, 15 percent for tea, and up to 20 percent for avocados.
- Kenya has completed technical submissions for products including mangoes, dried chillies, green grams, dried fruits and plant-based medicinal materials, awaiting approval from GACC.
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