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  4. Export avocados through Namanga One Stop Border Post (OSBP)
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Steps (39) arrow_drop_up arrow_drop_down
Register with AFA IMIS Portal  (1) expand_more expand_less
Obtain export licence  (4) expand_more expand_less
Register as an exporter  (5) expand_more expand_less
Register with KESWS  (4) expand_more expand_less
Obtain registration letter  (3) expand_more expand_less
Obtain fruit quality inspection report  (2) expand_more expand_less
Pre-clearance documentation  (1) expand_more expand_less
Obtain EAC certificate of origin  (5) expand_more expand_less
Obtain passed clearance entry  (2) expand_more expand_less
26 Lodge a customs entry
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27 Obtain passed entry
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Enter the OSBP  (1) expand_more expand_less
Obtain KEPHIS release  (2) expand_more expand_less
Obtain Port Health Services release  (6) expand_more expand_less
Obtain KRA release  (3) expand_more expand_less

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Summary of the procedure

Institutions/Systems involved 17 expand_more expand_less

AFA IMIS Portal (x 4)
1 2 3 5
Mobile Money Platform (x 2)
4 7
Kenya Plant Health Inspectorate Service (KEPHIS) (x 3)
6 8 10
Electronic Certification System (ECS)
9
Kenya Trade Network Agency (KenTrade) (x 3)
11 12 14
Trade Facilitation Platform (TFP)
13
Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) (Rules of Origin Section) (x 5)
15 17 21 23 25
Warehouse
16
Laboratory Facility
18
Laboratory Facility
AFA Horticultural Crops Directorate (HCD)
19
Clearing Agent
20
Bank (x 2)
22 32
Typesetting Company
24
Integrated Customs Management System (iCMS) (x 2)
26 27
Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA), One Stop Border Post (OSBP) (Namanga) (x 4)
28 37 38 39
Kenya Plant Health Inspectorate Service (KEPHIS), One Stop Border Post (OSBP) (Namanga) (x 2)
29 30
Port Health Services Kenya, One Stop Border Post (OSBP) (Namanga) (x 3)
33 34 36

Results 10 expand_more expand_less

User credentials
1
AFA HCD export licence
5
Export authorization letter
10
User credentials
10
User credentials
14
Registration letter
17
Fruit quality inspection report
19
Authenticated EAC certificate of origin
25
Cargo manifest stamped released by KRA
39
Passed clearance entry stamped released by KRA
39

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List of shareholders (Form CR-12)
2
Certificate of incorporation (x 3)
2 15 20
Company PIN certificate (x 3)
2 20 21
Valid tax compliance certificate
2
Valid business permit
2
Identity card
2
Association membership certificate
2
Exporter registration form
6
Contract
6
AFA HCD export licence
6
Request for company registration
11
Company PIN
13
Rules of origin exporter registration form
15
Sector specific license
15
Oil content analysis report
19
Laboratory analysis and evaluation sheet
19
KRA payment authorization slip (x 2)
22 25
Bank deposit slip (x 2)
23 25
EAC certificate of origin form (x 2)
24 37
Invoice (x 8)
24 25 26 28 29 31 33 37
Typed certificate of origin form
25
Customs entry in under control status (x 4)
28 33 36 37
Registered customs entry
29
Plant import permit
29
Public health recommendation
31
Phytosanitary certificate
31
Food hygiene licence (x 2)
31 33
Cargo manifest (C2)
37
Packing list
37
Permit
37
Passed clearance entry stamped by verification officer
39
Cargo manifest stamped by verification officer
39

Estimated cost KES  31,500 +USD  3

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KES 15,000
For export licence.
KES 15,000
For deposit of expected future phytosanitary certificates.
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KES  58.4 per kilometer
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USD 3
For issuance of certificate of origin
KES 1,500
For issuance of export health certificate.

Total Duration 6d - 28d  expand_more expand_less

  Min. Max.
Total time (sum): 6d 28d
of which:
Waiting time in queue (sum): 1h. 45mn 5h. 15mn
Attention at counter: 7h. 40mn 2d 1/2
Waiting time until next step (sum): 4d 24d

Laws 20 expand_more expand_less

Agricultural, Fisheries and Food Authority Agricultural Food Authority Act (2013) 1st Schedule
  Sections 4, First Schedule
COMESA Rules of Origin COMESA Protocol on the Rules of Origin
Crops Act 2013 Crops Act (2013) 1st Schedule
  Sections 6, 8, 13, 16, 18, 20, 21, 22, 23, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 32, 40, 41, Third Schedule
Customs and Excise Regulations Customs and Excise Regulations (2010)
  Sections 14, 15, 25, 30, 127C, 127, 128B, 199
EAC Customs Mangement Regulations EAC Customs Mangement Regulations Regulation 216
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, 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, 194
Food, Drugs and Chemicals (General) Regulations Food, Drugs and Chemical Substances (Food Hygiene) Regulations, 1978
  Section  10
Horticultural Crop Directorate Authority Legal Order 2011 Horticultural Crop Directorate Order (2011)
  Sections 25, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 33, Fifth Schedule
Horticultural Crops Regulations (2020) Implementation of Horticultural Crops Regulations (2020)
Kenya Plant Health Inspectorate Service Act CAP 325 Kenya Plant Health Inspectorate Service Act No. 54 of 2012
  Sections 3 (d), 5 (h), 5, 7 (2)
KEPHIS Notice KEPHIS Notice
Legal Notice 48 of 2009 - Plant Protection Rules Legal Notice 48 (The Plant Protection Fees & Charges) Rules (2009)
Exporter registration checklist Procedure for Registration as an Exporter of Agricultural Produce
Public Health Rules Public Health Act CAP 242 Public Health (Fees) Rules 1st Schedule
The Agricultural Produce (Export) Act The Agricultural Produce (Export) Act 319
  Sections 3, 4
The Cotonou Agreement The Cotonou Agreement
The Crops (Horticultural Crops) Regulations (2020) The Crops (Horticultural Crops) Regulations (2020) Regulation 28
EAC Rules of origin The East African Community (EAC) Customs Union (Rules of Origin) Rules
World Customs Organization (WCO) Guidelines on Certification of Origin World Customs Organization (WCO) Guidelines on Certification of Origin
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