The EAC Common External Tariff (CET), that currently relies on 3 bands (0%, 10%, and 25%, applicable respectively to raw materials, intermediate and final goods), will be soon expanded with a further (4th) band that will hit with a 35% ad valorem customs duty the imports in the EAC of a series of goods from non-member States. Precisely, the 35% duty rate will be applicable to dairy and meat products, cereals, cotton and textiles, iron and steel, edible oils, beverages and spirits, furniture, leather products, fresh-cut flowers, fruits and nuts, sugar and confectionery, coffee, tea and spices, textiles and garments, head gears, ceramic products and paints.