Non-Tariff Barriers

Complaint

Complaint number

NTB-000-021  

NTB Type

6.6. Border taxes  

Complaint

Traders travelling through Benin have on several occasions complained about the presence of civilians along the roads popularly called “Klébés who are used by uniformed forces posing as customs officers and to extort monies from travelers (traders and drivers) along the corridors.  

Status note

A directive -Arête 2015 no. 4480-C/MEFD/CAB/SGM/DGDDI ) was issued in August 2015 strictly prohibiting the use of Klebe by Customs services.

A follow-up memo was sent on 13 Dec 2016 by the Director General of Benin Customs to Directors in the service to reinforce Arête 2015 no. 4480-C/MEFD/CAB/SGM/DGDDI , with the order to circulate to all officers and the field and ensure compliance or otherwise face sanctions.  

Progress update note

Continuous advocacy with partners to bring the issue to the attention of Benin authorities  

Policy or regulatory NTB

No 

Location

Benin: Ahozon (Check Points (Road))  

Reporting Country

Benin  

Reporting Town

 

Date of incident

2016-04-19  

Status

Resolved  

Date of resolution

2016-12-13  

Product Description

 

Product Originating Country

 

Total value

0  

Date reported

2017-03-03 19:35  

Modified

2017-03-03 19:39