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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)

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Export

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Live fish (Samaki hai) See associated HS codes

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Preliminary registrations, licences & certificates

Register a live fish holding unit facility

The export of fish and fishery products is is regulated by the Kenya Fisheries Service (KeFS), who is mandated to conserve, manage and develop Kenya fisheries and aquaculture resources. Individuals who intend to export live fish are therefore required to register a live fish holding unit facility with KeFS, who issues a certificate of compliance. For more information on how to obtain the certificate, click the link.

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Live fish movement permit

A fish movement permit is issued to traders allowing them to move fish and fish products within the country. The issuance of the live fish movement permit is regulated by the Kenya Fisheries Service (KeFS), through the office of the County Director of Fisheries. For more information on how to obtain a live fish movement permit, click the link.

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Register on the Trade Facilitation Platform (TFP)

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.

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Register with KRA Rules of Origin Section

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.

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Register with Kenya National Chamber of Commerce & Industry (KNCCI)

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.

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Food hygiene licence

A food hygiene licence is required for all facilities that process and package products that are for human consumption, e.g packhouses. The licence is issued by Port Health Services Kenya (PHS) or by Public Health Officers, from the respective County Governments where the premises are located. The licence is valid for one (1) calendar year. For more information on how to obtain a food hygiene licence from either the County Government or County Public Health Office, select from the options below.

Permits

International veterinary certificate (VS21)

Export of live fish is regulated by the Directorate of Veterinary Services (DVS) who will issue an international veterinary certificate to ascertain that the consignment meets the conditions outlined by the country of destination, and that the live fish are healthy and disease free. The international veterinary certificate is processed through the Trade Facilitation Platform (TFP), and is issued per consignment. For more information on how to obtain an international veterinary certificate for live fish, click the link.

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Fish export health certificates

Export of fish & fishery products is regulated by the Kenya Fisheries Service (KeFS), who issue an export permit for each consignment to be exported. A fish health certificate is issued after the consignment has been inspected to ascertain it is free from diseases. For more information on how to obtain a fish health certificate for consignments to the European Union (EU) or other markets, select from the options below.

Certificate of origin

Preferential certificate of origin

Non-preferential certificate of origin

A non-preferential certificate of origin is an export document issued by the Kenya National Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KNCCI) that confirms the country of origin of goods being exported.For more information on how to obtain the certificate, click the link.

Clearance

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Live fish export procedure through Lunga Lunga One Stop Border Post (OSBP)

Export of live fish is regulated by the Kenya Fisheries Service (KeFS). The exporter is issued with an export permit and a fish health certificate, per consignment. Information on global standards for transportation of live animals by air can be accessed here. For more information on how to export your consignment of live fish through the Lunga Lunga OSBP, click the link.

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Live fish export procedure through Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA)

Export of live fish is regulated by the Kenya Fisheries Service (KeFS). The exporter is issued with an export permit and a fish health certificate, per consignment. Information on global standards for transportation of live animals by air can be accessed here. For more information on how to export your consignment of live fish through JKIA, click the link.

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Live fish export procedure through Moi International Airport (MIA)

Export of live fish is regulated by the Kenya Fisheries Service (KeFS). The exporter is issued with an export permit and a fish health certificate, per consignment. Information on global standards for transportation of live animals by air can be accessed here. For more information on how to export your consignment of live fish through MIA, click the link.

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Live fish export procedure through the Port of Mombasa

Export of live fish is regulated by the Kenya Fisheries Service (KeFS). The exporter is issued with an export permit and a fish health certificate, per consignment. Information on global standards for transportation of live animals by air can be accessed here. For more information on how to export your consignment of live fish through the Port of Mombasa, click the link.

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Procedures for a first-time trader

Export live fish through Moi International Airport (MIA)

This procedure sequentially compiles the licences, permits and clearance steps to be fulfilled by a registered business owner exporting a consignment of live fish, of more than $2000 of value, for the first time out of Kenya, via Mombasa to the EU market.

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