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2024 export Kenya's latest customs clearance requirements!
Jun 07,2024
If you are planning to export products to Kenya, it is essential to understand and comply with its customs clearance requirements. This article will introduce you in detail the necessary steps and precautions for customs clearance in Kenya to ensure that your goods can be cleared smoothly.
1, for PVOC certification and "product conformity certificate" (COC)
Under the Kenya Standards Act and the Quality of Imported Products Act, all products exported to Kenya must pass the Standards Conformance Verification Scheme (PVOC) of the Kenya Bureau of Standards (KEBS) prior to shipment. In this process, your goods need to obtain a Product Certificate of Conformity (COC), which is a necessary document for customs clearance to Kenya Customs.
To obtain a COC, importers first need to apply for an Import License (IDF) in Kenya. Domestic exporters are required to apply to the certification body for inspection of the goods according to the IDF number. In particular, as of July 1, 2022, KEBS has ceased to conduct inspections at Kenyan ports of destination, so it is recommended that all shipments be COC certified in the country.
2. Prepare customs clearance documents
In addition to the COC, you also need to prepare the following documents to complete customs clearance:
Commercial Invoice
Packing list
bill of lading
Import declaration
Customs Value Declaration Form
Commodity Inspection Certificate
Import permits requiring approval (e. g., weapons, genetically modified products)
3, to ensure that the waybill and invoice declaration value is consistent.
Kenya Customs requires that the declared value of the waybill for all express shipments be consistent with the declared value of the invoice. If the two are inconsistent, the customs will use the declared value of the waybill as the basis for taxation. If the declared value is inconsistent due to the customer's incorrect filling or manual modification, the customs will still use the declared value when the waybill was first created. Therefore, it is important to ensure that the declared value of the waybill and invoice is accurate to avoid additional duties and fines.
4. Items prohibited from import
Please note that Kenya prohibits the import of the following items:
counterfeit currency
Indecent or obscene articles
unauthorized articles bearing the national emblem of kenya
Narcotic drugs
Dangerous Goods
Soaps and cosmetics containing mercury
Waste tires
All kinds of counterfeit goods
5, insurance requirements.
According to the regulations of the Kenyan government, all goods exported to Kenya must be insured with insurance companies in Kenya and CIF clauses are not accepted.
6. East African Community Common External Tariff (CET)
Since July 1, 2022, the East African Community (EAC) has implemented the fourth common external tariff (CET) of 35%, which applies to dairy products, meat, cereals, edible oil, beverages, alcohol, confectionery, fruits, furniture, leather products, textiles, steel products and ceramic products. The measure is aimed at protecting local manufacturing in EAC member countries from the onslaught of cheap imports. Currently, EEC tariffs are divided into three levels; 25 per cent for final consumer goods; 10 per cent for intermediate goods and 0 per cent for raw materials and capital goods.
Understanding and complying with Kenya's customs clearance requirements is key to ensuring smooth customs clearance. By applying for PVOC certification in advance, preparing complete customs clearance documents, ensuring that the declared value of waybills and invoices is consistent, and complying with relevant regulations on prohibited imported items, your export business will be smoother and more worry-free.
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