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Avocados (Parachichi) See associated HS codes

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Preliminary registrations, licences & certificates

Prior to registration with AFA Horticultural Crops Directorate (HCD), exporters of fresh produce are required to be registered with an Association. The Fresh Produce Exporters Association of Kenya (FPEAK) is one of Kenya's trade Associations that represents growers, exporters and service providers in the horticulture industry. For more information on how to register as either an ordinary or affiliate member, select from the options below.

The Agriculture & Food Authority (AFA) is mandated to promote best practices and regulate the production, processing, marketing, grading, storage, collection, transportation, & warehousing of agricultural products, excluding livestock products, as well as documenting & monitoring agriculture through registration of players as provided for in the Crops Act. Registration is done on the AFA Integrated Management Information System (IMIS), an automated platform that facilitates traders importing and exporting crops to acquire regulatory documents from AFA Directorates. For more information on how to register on the AFA IMIS Portal, click the link.

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The AFA Horticultural Crops Directorate (HCD) is charged with the mandate of regulation of horticultural nurseries, production, post-harvest handling and marketing of horticultural crops and produce in compliance with local and international standards. Traders must therefore register with AFA HCD who issue an export licence that is valid for one (1) financial year. For more information on how to register with AFA HCD, click the link.

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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.

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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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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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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 and 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 and credibility in your business to mention a few.

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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

Laboratory test report

Prior to issuance of a phytosanitary certificate for the export of avocados, the consignment has to be sampled and tested to determine the maturity of the crop, and oil content, among other factors. Sampling and analysis of the avocados is done by AFA Horticultural Crops Directorate (HCD) who issue a laboratory test report, and clear the consignment for export. For more information on how to obtain a laboratory test report for avocados in either the closed or open season, select from the options below.

Certificate of origin

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 the COO, please select from the options below.

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.

Preferential certificate of origin

Phytosanitary certificate (for fresh produce)

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.

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Export certificate (for horticultural products)

An export certificate is issued by AFA Horticultural Crops Directorate (HCD) to an exporter of horticultural produce (fresh fruits, vegetables, plants and flowers) as an indication that AFA HCD has cleared the consignment for export. For more information on how to obtain the certificate, click the link.

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Clearance

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Avocados export procedure through Lunga Lunga One Stop Border Post (OSBP)

According to the fourth (4th) schedule of the East African Customs Management Act (EACMA), and in accordance with the World Trade Organisation’s (WTO) Agreement on Customs Valuation (ACV), valuation of cargo is undertaken by the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA). Exporters are required to acquire the services of a licensed customs clearing agent, who is responsible for the transmission of declarations (C17B) electronically to Customs, with information obtained from the exporters through documents such as: commercial invoice, packing list, certificate of origin & permits relevant to the consignment. Prior to release, the export officer verifies and/or supervises stuffing of the export cargo/consignment before the goods proceed to the border of exit. A certificate of export is issued after export has been confirmed. For more information on how to export a consignment of avocados through the Lunga Lunga OSBP, click the link.

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Avocados export procedure through Taveta-Holili One Stop Border Post (OSBP)

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Avocados export procedure through Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA)

Export of avocados is regulated by the Kenya Plant Health Inspectorate Service (KEPHIS) who issue a phytosanitary certificate, to ascertain that the consignment is pest and disease free, and meets the standards of the country of destination. For more information on how to clear a consignment of avocados through JKIA, click the link.

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Avocados export procedure through Namanga One Stop Border Post (OSBP)

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Avocados export procedure through Isebania One Stop Border Post (OSBP)

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

Export of avocados is regulated by the Kenya Plant Health Inspectorate Service (KEPHIS), who issue a phytosanitary certificate to ascertain that the consignment is pest and disease free, and meets the standards of the country of destination. For more information on how to clear a consignment of avocados through ICDN, click the link.

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Avocados export procedure through Malaba One Stop Border Post (OSBP)

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Avocados export procedure through Busia One Stop Border Post (OSBP)

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Avocados export procedure through Eldoret International Airport (EIA)

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Avocados export procedure through Moi International Airport (MIA)

According to the fourth (4th) schedule of the East African Customs Management Act (EACMA), and in accordance with the World Trade Organisation’s (WTO) Agreement on Customs Valuation (ACV), valuation of cargo is undertaken by the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA). Exporters are required to acquire the services of a licensed customs clearing agent, who is responsible for the transmission of declarations (C17B) electronically to Customs, with information obtained from the exporters through documents such as: commercial invoice, bill of lading/airway bill, packing list, certificate of origin, & permits relevant to the consignment. Prior to release, the export officer verifies and/or supervises stuffing of the export cargo/consignment before the goods proceed to the border of exit. A certificate of export is issued after export has been confirmed. For more information on how to export a consignment of avocados through Moi International Airport (MIA), click the link.

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Avocados export procedure through the Port of Mombasa

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Procedures for a first-time trader

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Export avocados through Lunga Lunga One Stop Border Post (OSBP)

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

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Export avocados through Taveta-Holili One Stop Border Post (OSBP)

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Export avocados through Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA)

This procedure sequentially compiles the licences, permits and clearance steps to be fulfilled by a registered business owner exporting a consignment of avocados during the open season ,of more than $2000 of value, for the first time out of Kenya, via JKIA.

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Export avocados through Namanga One Stop Border Post (OSBP)

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Export avocados through Isebania One Stop Border Post (OSBP)

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Export avocados through the Inland Container Depot, Nairobi (ICDN)

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Avocados export procedure through Malaba One Stop Border Post (OSBP)

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Avocados export procedure through Eldoret International Airport (EIA)

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Export avocados through the Moi International Airport (MIA)

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Avocados export procedure through the Port of Mombasa

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