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Preliminary registrations, licences & certificates

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 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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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 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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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.

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 & 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

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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Type of certificate of origin

AfCFTA certificate of origin

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COMESA certificate of origin

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AGOA certificate of origin

The African Growth & Opportunity Act (AGOA) certificate of origin 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.

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EU certificate of origin

The European Union (EU) certificate of origin 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.

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GSP certificate of origin

The Generalised System of Preferences (GSP) certificate of origin 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.

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EAC certificate of origin

The EAC certificate of origin 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.

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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. The AfCFTA certificate of origin is issued by the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA), Rules of Origin Section. For more information on how to obtain a non-preferential certificate of origin, select from the options below.

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Clearance

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Spices export procedure through the 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 spices through the Lunga Lunga OSBP, click the link.

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

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Spices export procedure through the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA)

Export of spices 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 spices through JKIA, click the link.

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Spices export procedure through the Namanga One Stop Border Post (OSBP)

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

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Spices export procedure through the Malaba One Stop Border Post (OSBP)

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 spices through the Malaba OSBP, click the link.

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Spices export procedure through the Busia One Stop Border Post (OSBP)

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Spices export procedure through the 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 spices through Moi International Airport (MIA), click the link.

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Spices export procedure through the Port of Mombasa

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. The entries are lodged against the manifest registered electronically by the shipping/airline agents. 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 spices through the Port of Mombasa, click the link.

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Procedures for a first-time trader

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Export spices 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 spices, of more than $2000 of value, for the first time out of Kenya, via Lunga Lunga to the East African Community (EAC).

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

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Export spices through Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA)

This procedure sequentially complies the licences, permits and clearance steps to be fulfilled by a registered business owner exporting a consignment of spices of more than $2000 of value, for the first time from Kenya, via JKIA to the EU.