A tannery is a premise where hides & skins of animals are treated and processed to produce leather. The Directorate of Veterinary Services (DVS ) as the regulator, inspects the premises to ensure compliance with the set standards prior to issuance of a registration of premises certificate. Traders who do not own a tannery will be required to source their hides & skins from a registered premise. The certificate is valid for one (1) calendar year. For more information on how to obtain the certificate, click the link.
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.
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.
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.
A tannery is a premise where hides & skins of animals are treated and processed to produce leather. The Directorate of Veterinary Services (DVS ) as the regulator, inspects the premises to ensure compliance with the set standards prior to issuance of a registration of premises certificate. Traders who do not own a tannery will be required to source their hides & skins from a registered premise. The certificate is valid for one (1) calendar year. For more information on how to obtain the certificate, click the link.
Export of leather & leather products is regulated by the Directorate of Veterinary Services (DVS) who issue an export permit after inspection of each consignment. The export permits are processed through the Trade Facilitation Platform (TFP).
Export of leather & leather products is regulated by the Directorate of Veterinary Services (DVS) who issue an international veterinary certificate for leather products. hides & skins after inspection of each consignment. The certificates are processed through the Trade Facilitation Platform (TFP). For more information on how to obtain an international veterinary certificate for leather products. hides & skins, click the link.
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.
The AfCFTA certificate of origin is an international trade document which certifies that a certain product being exported is wholly manufactured, produced, processed or obtained from the exporting country. COO is issued by the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA), Rules of Origin Section. For more information on how to obtain the certificate, click the link.
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.
The COMESA certificate of origin is required for goods obtained, manufactured, produced or processed in Kenya, and are to be exported within the Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA) region. The certificate is issued per consignment. For more information on how to obtain the certificate, click the link.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Export of leather & leather products is regulated by the Directorate of Veterinary Services (DVS) who issue an export permit after inspection of each consignment. The export permits are processed through the Trade Facilitation Platform (TFP).
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 leather and leather through the Lunga Lunga OSBP, click the link.
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 leather and leather products through the Taveta-Holili OSBP, click the link.
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 leather through the JKIA, click the link.
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 leather and leather through the Namanga OSBP, click the link.
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 leather and leather through the Isebania OSBP, click the link.
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 leather and leather through the Oloitokitok OSBP, click the link.
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 leather and leather through the Malaba OSBP, click the link.
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 leather and leather through the Busia OSBP, click the link.
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 leather and leather products through the Moi International Airport (MIA), click the link.
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 coffee through the Port of Mombasa, click the link.
This procedure sequentially compiles the licences, permits and clearance steps to be fulfilled by a registered business owner exporting a consignment of leather and leather products, of more than $2000 of value, for the first time out of Kenya, via JKIA.
This procedure sequentially compiles the licences, permits and clearance steps to be fulfilled by a registered business owner exporting a consignment of leather and leather products, of more than $2000 of value, for the first time out of Kenya, via Lunga Lunga OSBP.
This procedure sequentially compiles the licences, permits and clearance steps to be fulfilled by a registered business owner exporting a consignment of leather and leather products, of more than $2000 of value, for the first time out of Kenya, via Taveta-Holili OSBP.
This procedure sequentially compiles the licences, permits and clearance steps to be fulfilled by a registered business owner exporting a consignment of leather and leather products, of more than $2000 of value, for the first time out of Kenya, via Namanga OSBP.
This procedure sequentially compiles the licences, permits and clearance steps to be fulfilled by a registered business owner exporting a consignment of leather and leather products, of more than $2000 of value, for the first time out of Kenya, via Isebania OSBP.
This procedure sequentially compiles the licences, permits and clearance steps to be fulfilled by a registered business owner exporting a consignment of leather and leather products, of more than $2000 of value, for the first time out of Kenya, via Oloitokitok Customs Border Post (CBP).
This procedure sequentially compiles the licences, permits and clearance steps to be fulfilled by a registered business owner exporting a consignment of leather and leather products, of more than $2000 of value, for the first time out of Kenya, via Malaba OSBP.
This procedure sequentially compiles the licences, permits and clearance steps to be fulfilled by a registered business owner exporting a consignment of leather and leather products, of more than $2000 of value, for the first time out of Kenya, via Busia OSBP.
This procedure sequentially compiles the licences, permits and clearance steps to be fulfilled by a registered business owner exporting a consignment of leather and leather products, of more than $2000 of value, for the first time out of Kenya, via MIA.
This procedure sequentially compiles the licences, permits and clearance steps to be fulfilled by a registered business owner exporting a consignment of leather & leather products, of more than $2000 of value, for the first time out of Kenya, via the Port of Mombasa.
The Directorate of Veterinary Services (DVS) is mandated to safeguard animal and human health, improve animal welfare, increase animal resource productivity and ensure safe & high quality animals & their products to facilitate food security and domestic & international trade. Hides & skins of animals are treated & processed to produce leather in a tannery. DVS inspects tanneries to ensure compliance with the set standards prior to issuance of a registration of premises certificate, which is valid for one (1) calendar year. For more information on how to obtain a registration of premises certificate, click the link.
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.
The Kenya Nuclear Regulatory Authority (KNRA) is a public entity established to provide radiation protection, nuclear safety, nuclear security, nuclear safeguards, and the protection of persons, property and the environment against the harmful effects of ionizing & non-ionizing radiation through the establishment of a system of regulatory control. For more information on how to obtain a certificate of radioanalysis for consignments imported through the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA), the Inland Container Depot, Nairobi (ICDN), or the Port of Mombasa, select from the options below.
The Kenya Nuclear Regulatory Authority (KNRA) regulates all radioactive materials, materials that contain radioactive elements and equipment that produce radioactive waves in Kenya. As the regulator, KNRA issues a certificate of radioanalysis to ascertain that commodities are free of radioactive elements. The certificate is processed through the Trade Facilitation Platform (TFP).For more information on how to obtain a certificate of radioanalysis for consignments cleared through JKIA, click the link.
The Kenya Nuclear Regulatory Authority (KNRA) regulates all radioactive materials, materials that contain radioactive elements and equipment that produce radioactive waves in Kenya. As the regulator, KNRA issues a certificate of radioanalysis to ascertain that commodities are free of radioactive elements. The certificate is processed through the Trade Facilitation Platform (TFP).For more information on how to obtain a certificate of radioanalysis for consignments cleared through the Port of Mombasa, click the link.
The Import Declaration Form (IDF) is a declaration of the customs value of a consignment, and is issued by the Kenya Revenue Authority’s (KRA), Customs Services Department. Importers are required to complete an IDF and sign it to show that they have declared the true & accurate value of the imported goods before they leave the country of origin. IDFs that remain unutilized after three (3) months from the date of issuance will automatically attract the appropriate sanctions. For more information on how to obtain an IDF, click the link.
The Directorate of Veterinary Services (DVS) is mandated to safeguard animal and human health, improve animal welfare, increase animal resource productivity and ensure safe & high quality animals & their products to facilitate food security and domestic & international trade. Import of hides & skins is regulated by DVS who issue a no objection import permit prior to issuance of an import permit for leather, hides & skins per consignment. The permit is processed through the Trade Facilitation Platform (TFP). For more information on how to obtain the permit, click the link.
A Certificate of Conformity (CoC) is a certified document issued by the Kenya Bureau of Standards (KEBS), which assures that commodities have met the required standards & specifications. When a consignment arrives in Kenya without a CoC, indicating that the consignment was inspected at the country of origin, an importer is required to obtain a local CoC. The certificate is only issued after successful inspection & verification of the consignment is carried out by KEBS. For more information on how to obtain a local CoC, click the link.
In accordance with the provisions of the East African Community Customs Management Act (EACCMA), goods for importation shall be entered (declared) within twenty-one (21) days after the commencement of discharge or in the case of vehicles, on arrival. Importers are required to acquire the services of a licensed customs clearing agent, who is mandated to process the importation documents in the Customs system and assist in clearing goods on the importer’s behalf. For more information on how to import a consignment of leather & leather products through the Lunga Lung OSBP, click the link.
In accordance with the provisions of the East African Community Customs Management Act (EACCMA), goods for importation shall be entered (declared) within twenty-one (21) days after the commencement of discharge or in the case of vehicles, on arrival. Importers are required to acquire the services of a licensed customs clearing agent, who is mandated to process the importation documents in the Customs system and assist in clearing goods on the importer’s behalf. For more information on how to import a consignment of leather & leather products through the Taveta-Holili OSBP, click the link.
In accordance with the provisions of the East African Community Customs Management Act (EACCMA), goods for importation shall be entered (declared) within twenty-one (21) days after the commencement of discharge or in the case of vehicles, on arrival. Importers are required to acquire the services of a licensed customs clearing agent, who is mandated to process the importation documents in the Customs system and assist in clearing goods on the importer’s behalf. For more information on how to import a consignment of leather & leather products through JKIA, click the link.
In accordance with the provisions of the East African Community Customs Management Act (EACCMA), goods for importation shall be entered (declared) within twenty-one (21) days after the commencement of discharge or in the case of vehicles, on arrival. Importers are required to acquire the services of a licensed customs clearing agent, who is mandated to process the importation documents in the Customs system and assist in clearing goods on the importer’s behalf. For more information on how to import a consignment of leather & leather products through the Namanga OSBP, click the link.
In accordance with the provisions of the East African Community Customs Management Act (EACCMA), goods for importation shall be entered (declared) within twenty-one (21) days after the commencement of discharge or in the case of vehicles, on arrival. Importers are required to acquire the services of a licensed customs clearing agent, who is mandated to process the importation documents in the Customs system and assist in clearing goods on the importer’s behalf. For more information on how to import a consignment of leather & leather products through the Isebania OSBP, click the link.
In accordance with the provisions of the East African Community Customs Management Act (EACCMA), goods for importation shall be entered (declared) within twenty-one (21) days after the commencement of discharge or in the case of vehicles, on arrival. Importers are required to acquire the services of a licensed customs clearing agent, who is mandated to process the importation documents in the Customs system and assist in clearing goods on the importer’s behalf. For more information on how to import a consignment of leather & leather products through the Oloitokitok Customs Border Post (CBP), click the link.
In accordance with the provisions of the East African Community Customs Management Act (EACCMA), goods for importation shall be entered (declared) within twenty-one (21) days after the commencement of discharge or in the case of vehicles, on arrival. Importers are required to acquire the services of a licensed customs clearing agent, who is mandated to process the importation documents in the Customs system and assist in clearing goods on the importer’s behalf. For more information on how to import a consignment of cattle through the Malaba OSBP, click the link.
In accordance with the provisions of the East African Community Customs Management Act (EACCMA), goods for importation shall be entered (declared) within twenty-one (21) days after the commencement of discharge or in the case of vehicles, on arrival. Importers are required to acquire the services of a licensed customs clearing agent, who is mandated to process the importation documents in the Customs system and assist in clearing goods on the importer’s behalf. For more information on how to import a consignment of leather & leather products through the Busia OSBP, click the link.
In accordance with the provisions of the East African Community Customs Management Act (EACCMA), goods for importation shall be entered (declared) within twenty-one (21) days after the commencement of discharge or in the case of vehicles, on arrival. Importers are required to acquire the services of a licensed customs clearing agent, who is mandated to process the importation documents in the Customs system and assist in clearing goods on the importer’s behalf. For more information on how to import a consignment of leather & leather products through MIA, click the link.
In accordance with the provisions of the East African Community Customs Management Act (EACCMA), goods for importation shall be entered (declared) within twenty-one (21) days after the commencement of discharge or in the case of vehicles, on arrival. Importers are required to acquire the services of a licensed customs clearing agent, who is mandated to process the importation documents in the Customs system and assist in clearing goods on the importer’s behalf. For more information on how to import a consignment of leather & leather products through the Port of Mombasa, click the link.
This procedure sequentially compiles the licences, permits and clearance steps to be fulfilled by a registered business owner importing a consignment of leather and leather products, of more than $2000 of value, for the first time into Kenya, via the Lunga Lunga OSBP.
This procedure sequentially compiles the licences, permits and clearance steps to be fulfilled by a registered business owner importing a consignment of leather and leather products, of more than $2000 of value, for the first time into Kenya, via the Taveta-Holili OSBP.
This procedure sequentially compiles the licences, permits and clearance steps to be fulfilled by a registered business owner importing a consignment of leather and leather products, of more than $2000 of value, for the first time into Kenya, via JKIA.
This procedure sequentially compiles the licences, permits and clearance steps to be fulfilled by a registered business owner importing a consignment of leather and leather products, of more than $2000 of value, for the first time into Kenya, via the Namanga OSBP.
This procedure sequentially compiles the licences, permits and clearance steps to be fulfilled by a registered business owner importing a consignment of leather and leather products, of more than $2000 of value, for the first time into Kenya, via Oloitokitok CBP.
This procedure sequentially compiles the licences, permits and clearance steps to be fulfilled by a registered business owner importing a consignment of leather and leather products, of more than $2000 of value, for the first time into Kenya, via Malaba OSBP.
This procedure sequentially compiles the licences, permits and clearance steps to be fulfilled by a registered business owner importing a consignment of leather and leather products, of more than $2000 of value, for the first time into Kenya, via MIA.