Anti-Adulteration Levy
Gain insights into the Anti-Adulteration Levy in Kenya. Learn about its implications, regulations, and how it affects consumer protection and product quality standards. Stay informed to ensure compliance and business success.
1. What is Anti-Adulteration Levy in Kenya
The anti-adulteration levy is imposed on all illuminating kerosene imported into Kenya for home use.
2. History and Purpose of Anti-adulteration Levy
The levy was introduced through the Finance Act of 2018, following an amendment to the Miscellaneous Fees and Levies Act of 2016.
The Anti-Adulteration Levy in Kenya regulates and monitors manufacturers, producers, and importers of fuel products to prevent unethical practices such as importing adulterated fuel or dumping substandard fuel products in the Kenyan market.
This levy ensures that more stringent measures are implemented by the government to uphold consumer safety and maintain fuel product quality.
The Anti-Adulteration Levy not only protects consumers from harmful and substandard fuel products but also promotes fair competition among businesses by ensuring a level playing field for all market players and compliance.
3. Anti-Adulteration Levy Rates
The levy is imposed at a rate of Ksh.18 per litre of the customs value of the illuminating kerosene. Importers are required to pay this levy when bringing illuminating kerosene into Kenya.
4. Refund criteria for the Anti-Adulteration Levy
The levy can be refunded upon written application by an importer, provided that the Commissioner of the Kenya Revenue Authority is satisfied that the levy was paid for illuminating kerosene that has been used by a licensed or registered manufacturer to produce paint, resin, or shoe polish.
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