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  1. EXPORT
  2. Commodities
  3. Spices
  4. Clearance procedures
  5. Spices export procedure through Taveta-Holili One Stop Border Post (OSBP)
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Pre-clearance documentation  (1) expand_more expand_less
Obtain passed clearance entry  (2) expand_more expand_less
2 Lodge a customs entry
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3 Obtain passed entry
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Obtain KEPHIS release  (4) expand_more expand_less
Obtain Port Health Services release  (5) expand_more expand_less
Obtain KRA release  (4) expand_more expand_less

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Pay for phytosanitary certificate
(last modified: 24/03/2022)

Where to go?

Entity in charge

Mobile Money Platform


What do I get?

KEPHIS receipt

Cost KES 6,500

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This is an estimate based on a series of assumptions which you can modify to calculate your own costs:

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For fresh produce
KES 500
For issuance of a phytosanitary certificate.
KES 0 -
KES  0.5 per kilogram
For inspection fees. Minimum charge payable is KES 100.
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For dry produce
KES 1,000
For issuance of phytosanitary certificate.
KES 5,000
For inspection fee for 0-34,000 kgs.
KES 0 -
KES  0.15 per kilogram
For inspection fees for 34,001-280,000 kgs.
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KES 0 -
KES  0.01 per kilogram
For inspection fees for 280,000 kgs and above.
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Payment methods: mobile money platforms
For MPESA paybill transactions, the account number will be the service paid for e.g., "Phytosanitary Certificate".
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Time frame

Attention at counter: Min.   5mn - Max.   10mn

Legal justification

1. Legal Notice 48 (The Plant Protection Fees & Charges) Rules (2009)
Legal Notice 48 (The Plant Protection Fees & Charges) Rules (2009)
2. Crops Act (2013)
Crops Act (2013)
Section 40

Who certified this information ?

Peter MURUNGI, KEPHIS Officer in Charge, Taveta OSBP, 17/12/2020

Recourse: Kenya Plant Health Inspectorate Service (KEPHIS) One Stop Border Post (OSBP) (Taveta/Holili)

Entity in charge

Kenya Plant Health Inspectorate Service (KEPHIS) One Stop Border Post (OSBP) (Taveta/Holili)

P.O BOX 80126, Mombasa
Email: kephistaveta@kephis.org

Unit in charge

Office of the Officer in Charge (KEPHIS) (Taveta/Holili)

Mon: 00:01 - 00:00
Tue: 00:01 - 00:00
Wed: 00:01 - 00:00
Thu: 00:01 - 00:00
Fri: 00:01 - 00:00
Sat: 00:01 - 00:00
Sun: 00:01 - 00:00

Contact person

Peter Murungi

Officer in Charge
Email: peter.murungi@kephis.org
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