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Export

Preliminary registrations, licences and certificates

Train and 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 options below.

Standardization mark permit

The Standardization Mark (S Mark) is a mandatory mark of quality required for goods that are processed and packaged locally intended for local consumption or for export within the East African Community (EAC) region. Traders wishing to export processed goods within the EAC region are therefore required to obtain an S Mark permit which is issued by the Kenya Bureau of Standards (KEBS). The permit is valid for one (1) calendar year from the date of issue.

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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 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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Kenya National Chamber of Commerce and 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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Permits

Export permit for animal feeds (VS25)

Export of animal feeds is regulated by the Directorate of Veterinary Services (DVS), who issue an export permit per consignment for the export of animal feeds.

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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.

Please select the type of certificate of origin below for a step-by-step guide.

Preferential certificate of origin

A preferential certificate of origin is an export document issued by the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) for exports where trade agreements have been entered into with Kenya and other regions such as East African Community (EAC), Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA), European Union (EU), African Growth & Opportunity Act (AGOA) or Generalised System of Preferences (GSP).

Select your type of certificate for more information on how to obtain one.

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.

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Clearance

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Procedures for a first-time trader

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Export animal feeds through the Port of Mombasa

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

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Export animal feeds through Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA)

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Export animal feeds through Moi International Airport (MIA)

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Export animal feeds through Isebania One Stop Border Post (OSBP)

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Export animal feeds through Busia One Stop Border Post (OSBP)

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Export animal feeds through Lunga Lunga One Stop Border Post (OSBP)

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Import

Preliminary registrations, licences and certificates

Train and Register with Kenya TradeNet System

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

Permits

Import permit for animal feeds (VS10)

Import of animal feeds is regulated by the Directorate of Veterinary Services (DVS), who issue an import permit per consignment for the import of animal feeds. The import permit is processed through the Kenya National TradeNet System (KESWS). For more information on how to obtain an import permit for animal feeds, click the link.

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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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Proposed procedures

Clearance

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Procedures for a first-time trader

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