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  1. IMPORT
  2. Commodities
  3. Live animals
  4. Cattle
  5. Clearance procedures
  6. Cattle import procedure through the Port of Mombasa
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Steps (25) arrow_drop_up arrow_drop_down
Pre-clearance documentation  (1) expand_more expand_less
Obtain delivery order  (4) expand_more expand_less
Obtain customs entry  (3) expand_more expand_less
Obtain DVS release  (2) expand_more expand_less
Obtain KEBS release  (1) expand_more expand_less
Obtain import health certificate  (4) expand_more expand_less
Obtain Port Health release  (1) expand_more expand_less
Obtain KPA release  (4) expand_more expand_less
Obtain KRA release  (3) expand_more expand_less
Obtain gate pass  (2) expand_more expand_less

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Summary of the procedure

Institutions/Systems involved 11 expand_more expand_less

Clearing Agent
1
Shipping Agent (x 3)
2 3 5
Bank (x 3)
4 7 18
Integrated Customs Management System (iCMS)
8
Directorate of Veterinary Services (DVS) (Mombasa) (x 2)
9 10
Kenya Electronic Single Window System (KESWS)
11
Trade Facilitation Platform (TFP) (x 4)
12 13 15 16
Port Health Services Kenya (PHS) (Kilindini)
14
Kenya Ports Authority (KPA) (x 3)
19 20 25
Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) Kipevu Container Terminal (CT 2) (Kipevu) (x 3)
21 23 24
Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA), Containerised Cargo and Container Freight Station (CFS)
22

Results 1 expand_more expand_less

Gate pass
25

Required Documents expand_more expand_less

Certificate of incorporation
1
Company PIN certificate
1
Bill of lading (x 3)
3 11 21
Invoice (x 6)
4 6 11 12 16 21
Bank deposit slip
5
Letter of indemnity
5
Valid port pass (x 2)
5 19
Identity card
5
Certificate of conformity (COC) (x 3)
6 11 12
KRA e-slip
7
Customs entry in under control status (x 3)
9 16 21
Import permit
9
Preferential certificate of origin
9
International Veterinary Health Certificate
9
Hides, skins and leather inspection certificate
9
Approved import declaration form (IDF) (x 2)
11 21
Packing list (x 3)
11 12 21
Test report
11
Certificate of registration
11
Certificate of quality
12
Permit (x 3)
12 16 21
Certificate of analysis (x 2)
12 16
Material safety data sheet
12
Health certificate (x 2)
12 16
Phytosanitary certificate (x 2)
12 12
Plant import permit
12
Fumigation certificate (x 4)
12 12 16 16
GMO free certificate (x 2)
12 16
Import health certificate
16
Packing list
16
Laboratory analysis report
16
Bankers cheque
18
KPA invoice
19
Pick up order
19
Position slip
20
KRA receipt
21
Clearing agent authorization letter
21
Marine cover insurance
21
Passed clearance entry stamped goods released by KEBS
24
Position slip endorsed by KPA
24
Quadruplicate entry
24
Position slip stamped by KRA
25

Estimated cost KES  1,000 +USD  70

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1 % goods-value
Clearing agent fees - estimate.
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USD 70
Documentation fees - estimate.
KES 0 -
2 % Cost, Insurance & Freight (CIF) or customs value
Railway development levy.
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KES 0 -
3.5 % Cost, Insurance & Freight (CIF) or customs value
For import duty.
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KES 1,000
For issuance of import health certificate.
USD 0 -
USD  105 per container
For shore handlingcharges.
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USD  70 per container
For wharfage charges.
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USD  160 per container
For shore handling charges.
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USD  105 per container
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Total Duration 3h. 35mn - 3d   expand_more expand_less

  Min. Max.
Total time (sum): 3h. 35mn 3d
of which:
Waiting time in queue (sum): 1h. 5mn 3h. 55mn
Attention at counter: 2h. 30mn 1d 1/2
Waiting time until next step (sum): 0mn 1d

Laws 18 expand_more expand_less

Animal Diseases Act Cap 364 Animal Diseases Act CAP 364
  Section  14
Customs and Excise Regulations Customs and Excise Regulations (2010) Part XI
  Sections 25, 30
East Africa Community Common External Tariff 2022 East Africa Community Common External Tariff 2022
East African Community Customs Management Act (2017) East African Community Customs Management Act (2017)
  Sections 34, 35, 36, 38, 41, 82, 123, 145, 146, 187, 188, 189, 234, 235
East African Community Customs Management Regulations (2010) East African Community Customs Management Regulations (2010)
  Sections 39, 40, 41, 42, 43, 44, 45, 46, 47, 48, 49
Finance Act 2019 Finance Act 2019
  Section  6
Food, Drugs and Chemicals (General) Regulations Food, Drugs and Chemical Substances (Food Hygiene) Regulations, 1978
  Section  8
Hide, skin and leather trade rules CAP 359 Hide, Skin and Leather Trade Rules CAP 359
  Sections 31, 40
Kenya Ports Authority Tariff book Kenya Ports Authority (KPA) Tariff book
KPA tariff book KPA tariff book
  Section  III
Legal Notice 120 -The Customs and Excise Act (Cap 472.) Legal Notice 120 -The Customs and Excise Act (CAP 472) Fifth schedule
  Sections 2 (5, 6)
Legal Notice 78 of 2020 - Verification of Conformity to Kenya Standards of Imports Order Legal Notice 78 of 2020 - Verification of Conformity to Kenya Standards of Imports Order
  Section  5
Miscellaneous Fees and Levies ACT(2020) Miscellaneous Fees and Levies Act (2020)
  Sections 7, 8
Public Health Act CAP 242 (2012) Public Health Act CAP 242 (2012)
  Sections 60, 71, 73, 131, 135
Public Health Rules Public Health Act CAP 242 Public Health (Fees) Rules 1st Schedule
Public Notice Public Notice - Kenya Bureau of Standards (KEBS)
Standards Act Standards Act
  Section  4
Value Added Tax Act (2013) Value Added Tax Act (2013) First schedule (Part I)
  Sections 14, 65
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