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.

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

International veterinary certificate for cattle (VS18)

Export of cattle is regulated by the Directorate of Veterinary Services (DVS) who issues an international veterinary certificate to ascertain the conditions outlined by the country of destination have been met, and that the animals are healthy and disease free.

Click on the links below for more information on how to obtain an export permit for cattle intended for either slaughter or breeding.

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.

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

Clearance

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Cattle export procedure through the Port of Mombasa

Export of cattle is regulated by the Directorate of Veterinary Services (DVS) who issue an international veterinary certificate to ascertain the conditions outlined by the country of destination have been met, and that the animals are healthy and disease free. For more information on how to clear your consignment of cattle through the Port of Mombasa, click on the link.

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Cattle export procedure through Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA)

Information on global standards for transportation of live animals by air can be accessed here.

For more information on how to clear your consignment of cattle through Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA), click on the link.

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Cattle export procedure through Moi International Airport (MIA)

Export of cattle is regulated by the Directorate of Veterinary Services (DVS) who issue an international veterinary certificate to ascertain the conditions outlined by the country of destination have been met, and that the animals are healthy and disease free. 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 cattle through Moi International Airport, click on the link.

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

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

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

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Value of consignment

Procedures for a first-time trader

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Export cattle 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 cattle, of more than $2000 of value, for the first time out of Kenya, via the Port of Mombasa.

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Export cattle through Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA)

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Export cattle through Moi International Airport (MIA)

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Export cattle through Isebania One Stop Border Post (OSBP)

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Export cattle through Busia One Stop Border Post (OSBP)

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Export cattle through Malaba One Stop Border Post (OSBP)

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Export cattle 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 cattle

Import of cattle is regulated by the Directorate of Veterinary Services (DVS) who issue an import per consignment, which must be accompanied by a veterinary health certificate from the country of origin to ascertain that the animals are healthy and disease free. For more information on how to obtain an import permit for cattle for slaughter or breeding, select from the options below.

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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Clearance

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Cattle import procedure through Isebania One Stop Border Post (OSBP)

Import of cattle is regulated by the Directorate of Veterinary Services (DVS) who issue an import per consignment, which must be accompanied by a veterinary health certificate from the country of origin to ascertain that the animals are healthy and disease free. For more information on how to clear your consignment of cattle through Isebania, click on the link.

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Cattle import procedure through Busia One Stop Border Post (OSBP)

Import of cattle is regulated by the Directorate of Veterinary Services (DVS) who issue an import per consignment, which must be accompanied by a veterinary health certificate from the country of origin to ascertain that the animals are healthy and disease free. For more information on how to clear your consignment of cattle through Busia OSBP, click on the link.

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Cattle import procedure through Malaba One Stop Border Post (OSBP)

Import of cattle is regulated by the Directorate of Veterinary Services (DVS) who issue an import per consignment, which must be accompanied by a veterinary health certificate from the country of origin to ascertain that the animals are healthy and disease free. For more information on how to clear your consignment of cattle through Malaba OSBP, click on the link.

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Value of consignment

Procedures for a first-time trader

Please select exit/entry point

Import cattle through the Port of Mombasa

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

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Import cattle through Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA)

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Import cattle through Moi International Airport (MIA)

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Import cattle through Isebania One Stop Border Post (OSBP)

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Import cattle through Busia One Stop Border Post (OSBP)

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Import cattle through Malaba One Stop Border Post (OSBP)

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Import cattle through Lunga Lunga One Stop Border Post (OSBP)

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