1. Full procedures
  2. Import
  3. Vegetable oils
  4. Import vegetable oils through the Port of Mombasa
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Register as an importer  (6) expand_more expand_less
Register with KESWS  (4) expand_more expand_less
Obtain plant import permit  (4) expand_more expand_less
Pre-clearance documentation  (1) expand_more expand_less
Obtain import declaration form  (2) expand_more expand_less
Obtain delivery order  (4) expand_more expand_less
Obtain KEBS consignment document  (1) expand_more expand_less
Obtain passed clearance entry  (3) expand_more expand_less
Obtain KEPHIS release  (2) expand_more expand_less
Obtain import health certificate  (4) expand_more expand_less
Obtain Port Health release  (1) expand_more expand_less
Obtain KEBS release  (2) expand_more expand_less
Obtain certificate of radioanalysis  (3) expand_more expand_less
Obtain Radiation Protection Board release  (1) expand_more expand_less
Obtain KRA release  (3) expand_more expand_less
Obtain KPA release  (4) expand_more expand_less
Obtain gate pass  (2) expand_more expand_less

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Summary of the procedure

Institutions involved 16 expand_more expand_less

Kenya Plant Health Inspectorate Service (KEPHIS) (x 3)
1 2 6
Kenya Plant Health Inspectorate Service (KEPHIS) Plant Inspection Unit (JKIA) (x 3)
3 4 14
Import Certification System: ICS (x 2)
5 12
Kenya Trade Network Agency (KenTrade) (x 3)
7 8 10
Kenya Electronic Single Window System (KESWS) (x 5)
9 11 16 17 37
Mobile Money Platform
13
Clearing Agent
15
Shipping Agent (x 3)
18 19 21
Bank (x 5)
20 24 29 36 43
Kenya Plant Health Inspectorate Service (KEPHIS) (Kilindini) (x 2)
26 27
Port Health Services Kenya (PHS) (Kilindini) (x 2)
30 32
Kenya Bureau of Standards (KEBS) (CFS) (x 2)
33 34
Kenya Nuclear Regulatory Authority (KNRA) (Kilindini)
38
Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) Kipevu Container Terminal (CT 2) (Kipevu) (x 3)
39 41 46
Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA), Containerised Cargo and Container Freight Station (CFS)
40
Kenya Ports Authority (KPA) (x 3)
44 45 47

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ICS user credentials
6
User credentials
10
Plant import permit
14
Import declaration form (IDF)
17
Approved certificate of radio analysis
37
Gate pass
47

Required Documents expand_more expand_less

Cover letter
1
Certificate of incorporation
1
Company PIN certificate (x 3)
1 5 11
Identity card (x 2)
1 21
Request for training
3
Request for company registration
7
Company PIN
9
Consignment document (CD)
12
Proforma invoice (x 2)
12 15
KEPHIS payment receipt
14
Bill of lading (x 4)
15 19 33 39
Invoice
16
Invoice (x 6)
20 22 28 32 33 39
Bank deposit slip
21
Letter of indemnity
21
Valid port pass (x 2)
21 44
Import declaration form (IDF) (x 4)
22 33 35 39
Commercial invoice
23
Plant import permit (x 2)
26 28
Clearance entry
26
Phytosanitary certificate
26
Fumigation certificate (x 5)
26 28 28 32 32
Packing list (x 3)
26 33 39
Certificate of quality
28
Permit (x 4)
28 32 33 39
Certificate of analysis (x 2)
28 32
Material safety data sheet
28
Health certificate (x 2)
28 32
Phytosanitary certificate (x 2)
28 28
GMO free certificate (x 2)
28 32
Passed clearance entry (x 3)
32 33 39
Import health certificate
32
Packing list
32
Laboratory analysis report
32
Certificate of conformity (COC)
33
Valid e-slip
36
KRA receipt
39
Clearing agent authorization letter
39
Marine cover insurance
39
Bankers cheque
43
KPA invoice
44
Pick up order
44
Position slip
45
Passed clearance entry stamped goods released by KEBS
46
Position slip endorsed by KPA
46
Quadruplicate entry
46
Position slip stamped by KRA
47

Estimated cost KES  4,600 +USD  70

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KES 600
For issuance of plant import permit.
USD 70
Documentation fees - estimate.
KES 0 -
16 % Cost, Insurance & Freight (CIF) or customs value
For Value Added Tax.
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KES 0 -
2 % Cost, Insurance & Freight (CIF) or customs value
For import declaration form.
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KES 0 -
1.5 % Cost, Insurance & Freight (CIF) or customs value
For railway development levy.
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USD 0 -
USD  1.75 per weight in tons
For a 20 feet container to a maximum of 5 tons per TEU. For merchant shipping levy.
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USD 0 -
USD  2 per weight in tons
For a 40 feet container to a maximum of 6 tons per TEU. For merchant shipping levy.
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KES 1,000
For issuance of import health certificate.
KES 2,000
For analysis of 0 to 100 metric tonnes.
KES 1,000
For analysis, for every 100 metric tonnes.
USD 0 -
USD  105 per container
For shore handlingcharges.
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USD 0 -
USD  70 per container
For wharfage charges.
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USD 0 -
USD  2 per hour
Plug in charges for reefer containers.
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USD 0 -
USD  160 per container
For shore handling charges.
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USD 0 -
USD  105 per container
For wharfage charges.
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USD 0 -
USD  3 per hour
Plug in charges for reefer containers.
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Total Duration 11d - 30d  expand_more expand_less

  Min. Max.
Total time (sum): 11d 30d
of which:
Waiting time in queue (sum): 1h. 45mn 5h. 55mn
Attention at counter: 5h. 35mn 2d 1/2
Waiting time until next step (sum): 10d 27d

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Customs and Excise Regulations Customs and Excise Regulations (2010)
  Sections 25, 30
East African Community Customs Management Act (2004) East African Community Customs Management Act (2004)
  Sections 34, 35, 36, 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
Kenya Plant Health Inspectorate Service Act CAP 325 Kenya Plant Health Inspectorate Service Act No. 54 of 2012
  Section  5
Kenya Ports Authority Tariff book Kenya Ports Authority (KPA) Tariff book
KPA tariff book KPA tariff book
  Section  III
KRA Public Notice KRA Public Notice
Legal Notice 120 -The Customs and Excise Act (Cap 472.) Legal Notice 120 -The Customs and Excise Act (CAP 472)
Legal Notice 48 of 2009 - Plant Protection Rules Legal Notice 48 (The Plant Protection Fees & Charges) Rules (2009)
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
  Sections 3, 5, 7, 8
Merchant Shipping (Fees) Regulation, 2011 Gazette Notice CXIV - No. 1 Merchant Shipping (Fees) Regulation, 2011 Gazette Notice CXIV - No. 1
Miscalleneous Fees and Levies Miscellaneous Fees and Levies
  Sections 7, 8
Plant Protection (Importation of Fruit) Order Plant Protection (Importation of Fruit) Order
Plant Protection (Importation of Plants) Rules Plant Protection (Importation of Plants, Plant Products, & Regulated Articles) Rules
  Sections 3, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12
Plant Protection (Importation) Order Plant Protection (Importation) Order
  Sections 2, 3, 5, 6
Public Health Act CAP 242 (2012) Public Health Act CAP 242 (2012)
  Sections 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)
PvoC Program Operations Manual PvoC Program Operations Manual
  Sections 3, 4, 10
Radiation Protection Act Cap243 Radiation Protection Act CAP 243
  Sections 11, 18
Standards Act Standards Act
  Sections 4, 14
The Nuclear Regulatory Act (2019) The Nuclear Regulatory Act (2019)
  Section  71
The Plant Protection Act Cap 324 The Plant Protection Act CAP 324
  Sections 5, 6, 7, 8
Value Added Act Cap 476 Value Added Act CAP 476 First schedule
  Sections 5, 6, 9
World Customs Organization Recommendation of UCR World Customs Organization Recommendation of UCR
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