The extent of non-tariff trade barriers faced by the East African Community is difficult to quantify. The bloc is vocal about their commitment to free trade, but non-tariff barriers such as regulatory and administrative obstacles, lack of uniform laws, weak legal systems, lack of transparency, customs and border delays, immature institutional structures and capacity gaps in enforcement, taxation and adjudication of disputes can severely limit trade flows. Non-tariff measures, such as sanitary and phytosanitary standards, intellectual property rights, export restrictions and local content requirements, have been identified as the main impediments to intra-regional trade in the East African Community. In addition, industry-specific measures, such as restrictions on access to raw materials, competition requirements, and industry licensing, have been identified as deterring trade within the region. As such, the East African Community is undoubtedly facing a range of non-tariff trade barriers which is constraining the free flow of goods and services.