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Wildlife & wildlife products
- Permits per consignment
  - Wildlife & wildlife products export permit
    - Export permit for wildlife & wildlife products (Non-CITES)
    - Export permit for wildlife & wildlife products (CITES)

Food supplements
- Preliminary registrations, licences and certificates
  - Product registration certificate (for food supplements)
- Permits per consignment

Cement clinker

Preliminary registrations, licences & certificates

The regulation of plant & plant materials is under the mandate of the Kenya Plant Health Inspectorate Service (KEPHIS), who is responsible for the assurance of plant health, seed, plant variety, & agro-inputs quality issues in Kenya, to prevent adverse impact on the economy, the environment and human health. Exporters of plant & plant materials are required to obtain a phytosanitary certificate per consignment, which is processed through KEPHIS’ Integrated Export Import Certification System (IEICS). For more information on how to register on IEICS, click the link.

The Kenya Trade Network Agency (KenTrade) is a State Corporation mandated to establish, implement & manage the Trade Facilitation Platform (TFP), and to facilitate trade. The TFP is an online platform that serves as a single entry point for parties involved in international trade & transport logistics to lodge documents electronically, for processing, approvals and to make payments electronically for fees, levies, duties & taxes due to the Government, on imported or exported goods. Training is mandatory for new users of the system prior to registration on the system; this includes new staff from organizations already registered on the TFP. For more information on how to register on the TFP, click the link.

Certificate of Origin (COO) registration

The Certificate of Origin (COO) is an international trade document which certifies that, a certain product being exported is wholly manufactured, produced, processed or obtained from the exporting country. For more information on how to register with either the Kenya National Chamber of Commerce & Industry (KNCCI) to obtain a non-preferential (ordinary) COO, or to register with the Kenya Revenue Authority's (KRA) Rules of Origin Section to obtain a preferential COO, please select from the options below.

The Kenya National Chamber of Commerce & Industry (KNCCI) is the umbrella body of the private sector in Kenya. The Chamber is an autonomous, non-profit, membership-based & private sector lobby institution. Membership to the Chamber is not mandatory however, membership is diverse and has benefits such as networking opportunities, training consultancy, customer referrals & credibility in your business to mention a few. For more information on how to register with KNCCI, click the link.

This procedure applies to first-time traders who require to obtain a preferential certificate of origin during export. Traders are required to register with the Kenya Revenue Authority’s (KRA) Rules of Origin Section to obtain a registration letter. The letter confirms the country of origin of the goods to be exported and is a requirement when applying for the preferential certificate of origin. For more information on how to register with the KRA Rules of Origin Section, click the link.

Permits per consignment

Phytosanitary certificate

A phytosanitary certificate certifies that plants & plant products are free from regulated pests and conform with other phytosanitary requirements of the importing country. Traders are required to obtain a phytosanitary certificate for each consignment, and are expected to know the market requirements of their intended export market. The certificate is issued by the Kenya Plant Health Inspectorate Service (KEPHIS). For more information on how to obtain the certificate, click the link.

Certificate of Origin (COO)

The Certificate of Origin (COO) is an international trade document which certifies that, a certain product being exported is wholly manufactured, produced, processed or obtained from the exporting country. For more information on how to obtain either a non-preferential or preferential COO, please select from the options below.

Non-preferential Certificate of Origin (COO)

A non-preferential (ordinary) Certificate of Origin (COO) is an export document issued by the Kenya National Chamber of Commerce & Industry (KNCCI) that confirms the country of origin of goods being exported.

Ordinary Certificate of Origin (COO)

The Kenya National Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KNCCI) has the mandate to issue the (ordinary/non-preferential) Certificate of Origin (COO) to all exporters of goods originating from Kenya. For more information on how to obtain the certificate, click the link.

Preferential Certificate of Origin (COO)

A preferential Certificate of Origin (COO) is an export document issued by the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA), Rules of Origin Section. For more information on how to obtain a preferential COO for either the COMESA, AfCFTA, AGOA, GSP, EAC or EU market, select from the options below.

COMESA Certificate of Origin (COO)

The COMESA Certificate of Origin (COO) is required for goods obtained, manufactured, produced or processed in Kenya, and are to be exported within the Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA) region. The certificate is issued per consignment. For more information on how to obtain the certificate, click the link.

AfCFTA Certificate of Origin (COO)

The AfCFTA Certificate of Origin (COO) is an international trade document which certifies that a certain product being exported is wholly manufactured, produced, processed or obtained from the exporting country. COO is issued by the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA), Rules of Origin Section. For more information on how to obtain the certificate, click the link.

AGOA Certificate of Origin (COO)

The African Growth & Opportunity Act (AGOA) Certificate of Origin (COO) is required for goods obtained, manufactured, produced or processed in Kenya, and are to be exported to a country within the AGOA trade Act. The certificate is issued per consignment. For more information on how to obtain the certificate, click the link.

GSP Certificate of Origin (COO)

The Generalised System of Preferences (GSP) Certificate of Origin (COO) is required for goods obtained, manufactured, produced or processed in Kenya, and are to be exported to a member state. The certificate is issued per consignment. For more information on how to obtain the certificate, click the link.

EAC Certificate of Origin (COO)

The EAC Certificate of Origin (COO) is required for goods obtained, manufactured, produced or processed in Kenya, and are to be exported within the East African Community (EAC) region. The certificate is issued per consignment. For more information on how to obtain the certificate, click the link.

EU Certificate of Origin (COO)

The European Union (EU) Certificate of Origin (COO) is required for goods obtained, manufactured, produced or processed in Kenya, and are to be exported within the European community. The certificate is issued per consignment. For more information on how to obtain the certificate, click the link.

Clearance procedures

Cement clinker export procedure through the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA)

In accordance with the provisions of the East African Community Customs Management Act (EACCMA), goods for exportation shall be entered (declared) in the prescribed manner and the owner furnishes Customs with the full particulars, supported by documentary evidence, of the goods referred to in the entry. The goods declared shall be exported within thirty (30) days from the date of entry. Exporters are required to acquire the services of a licensed customs clearing agent, who is mandated to process the exportation documents in the Customs system and assist in clearing goods on the exporter’s behalf. For more information on how to export a consignment of cement clinker through JKIA, click the link.

Cement clinker export procedure through the Inland Container Depot, Nairobi (ICDN)

Cement clinker export procedure through the Eldoret International Airport (JKIA)

Cement clinker export procedure through the Moi International Airport (MIA)

Cement clinker export procedure through the Port of Mombasa