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COMESA Free Trade Area
Establishes a free trade area among COMESA member states with duty-free and quota-free access for goods originating from within the bloc.
Agreement Details
Typeregional
SignedOct 31, 2000
EffectiveOct 31, 2000
StatusActive
Key Benefits
- Duty-free access to 21 COMESA countries
- Preferential rules of origin for Kenyan goods
- COMESA Customs Union simplifies cross-border trade
- COMESA Competition Commission ensures fair trade
- Access to COMESA Court of Justice for dispute resolution
Sectors Covered
Agriculture
Manufacturing
Textiles
Chemicals
Machinery
All originating goods