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Preliminary registrations, licences & certificates

Train & register with Kenya TradeNet System (KESWS)

The Kenya National TradeNet System (KESWS) is an electronic platform that facilitates the processing and issuance of permits, import declaration forms (IDF) and declaration of goods. Traders are required to register with Kenya Trade Network Agency (KENTRADE) as either exporters or importers and get trained on how to lodge documents on KESWS. The traders are then issued with user credentials which enable them to login and access the System.

For more information on how to train and register with KESWS, please select from the options below.

Permits

Import declaration form (IDF)

All importers are required to obtain an import declaration form (IDF) for each consignment prior to importation of any commodity. Before applying for the IDF, traders are advised to obtain permits/get a go ahead from the respective regulating Agencies for the consignment of import. Also, application for the IDF should be done before goods leave the country of origin.

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Local certificate of compliance (COC)

A certificate of compliance is a certified document by Kenya Bureau of Standards (KEBS), which assures that commodities have met required standards and specifications. When a consignment arrives in Kenya without a certificate of conformity, indicating that the consignment was inspected at the country of origin, an importer will have to obtain a certificate of compliance. The certificate is only issued after successful inspection and verification of the consignment is carried out by KEBS.

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Import declaration form (IDF)

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Certificate of radioanalysis (Port of Mombasa) (for imports)

The Kenya Nuclear Regulatory Authority (KENRA) is the Authority that regulates all radioactive materials, materials that contain radioactive elements and equipment that produce radioactive waves in Kenya. As the regulator, KENRA issues the certificate of radio analysis to ascertain that commodities are free of radioactive elements. The certificate is processed through the Trade Facilitation Platform (TFP). For more information on how to obtain the certificate, click on the link.

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