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Steps (60) arrow_drop_up arrow_drop_down
Register with AFA IMIS Portal  (1) expand_more expand_less
Obtain export licence  (4) expand_more expand_less
Obtain certificate of registration for importers/exporters  (3) expand_more expand_less
Obtain import/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 export permit  (3) expand_more expand_less
Pre-clearance documentation  (2) expand_more expand_less
Obtain EU certificate of origin  (6) expand_more expand_less
Obtain customs entry  (3) expand_more expand_less
Obtain KEPHIS release  (5) expand_more expand_less
Obtain export health certificate  (4) expand_more expand_less
Obtain KRA & KPA release  (12) expand_more expand_less
Obtain export certificate  (1) expand_more expand_less

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Summary of the procedure

Institutions/Systems involved 22 expand_more expand_less

AFA IMIS Portal (x 9)
1 2 3 5 6 7 8 9 12
Mobile Money Platform (x 5)
4 11 14 26 52
AFA Food Crops Directorate (x 3)
10 25 27
Kenya Plant Health Inspectorate Service (KEPHIS) (x 3)
13 15 17
Electronic Certification System (ECS) (x 2)
16 39
Kenya Trade Network Agency (KenTrade) (x 3)
18 19 21
Trade Facilitation Platform (TFP) (x 3)
20 44 47
Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) (Rules of Origin Section) (x 6)
22 24 30 32 34 35
Warehouse (x 2)
23 50
Clearing Agent
28
Shipping Agent
29
Bank (x 3)
31 37 45
Typesetting Company
33
Integrated Customs Management System (iCMS) (x 2)
36 38
Kenya Plant Health Inspectorate Service (KEPHIS) (Kilindini) (x 4)
40 41 42 43
Port Health Services Kenya (PHS) (Kilindini)
46
Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA), Customs & Border Control, Mombasa (x 2)
48 49
Kenya Ports Authority (KPA) Online Portal
51
Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA), Customs and Border Control, Kilindini (x 2)
53 55
Kenya Ports Authority (KPA) (x 2)
54 57
Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) Customs & Border Control (Kilindini Shed 5 Station) (x 3)
56 59 60
Kenya Ports Authority (KPA), Inland Container Depot (ICD) (Naivasha)
58

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User credentials
1
AFA HCD export licence
5
Certificate of registration for importers/exporters
8
Import/export licence
12
Export authorization letter
17
User credentials
17
User credentials
21
Registration letter
24
Import/export permit
27
Authenticated EU certificate of origin
34
Position slip endorsed by KPA
58
Certificate of export
60

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List of shareholders (Form CR-12) (x 2)
2 9
Certificate of incorporation (x 7)
2 6 9 22 28 29 36
Company PIN certificate (x 6)
2 28 29 30 35 36
Valid tax compliance certificate (x 2)
2 6
Valid business permit (x 2)
2 9
Identity card (x 4)
2 6 9 28
Association membership certificate
2
FORM F - Application-renewal for registration of irish potato importer and exporter
6
Form K - Application/renewal for import/export licence
9
Company profile
9
Exporter registration form
13
Contract (x 2)
13 28
AFA HCD export licence
13
Request for company registration
18
Company PIN
20
Rules of origin exporter registration form
22
Sector specific license
22
Form M - Application for import/export irish potato permit
25
Import/export licence
25
Phytosanitary certificate
25
Certificate of produce
25
AFA Food Crops Directorate receipt
27
Proforma invoice
28
Commercial invoice
29
Packing list (x 3)
29 36 48
KRA payment authorization slip (x 2)
31 34
Bank deposit slip (x 2)
32 34
EU certificate of origin form
33
Invoice (x 8)
33 34 36 39 40 44 48 59
Typed certificate of origin form
34
Customs entry in under control status
34
Permit (x 3)
36 44 48
KRA e-slip
37
Customs entry in under control status (x 3)
40 48 55
Plant import permit
40
Passed clearance entry stamped stop by KEPHIS (x 2)
41 42
KEPHIS payment receipt (x 2)
42 43
Passed clearance entry stamped release by KEPHIS
43
Public health recommendation
44
Food hygiene licence
44
Phytosanitary certificate
44
Shipping order (x 2)
51 54
Form A - Release order
53
Passed clearance entry stamped release by AFA Tea Directorate
54
Truck delivery order
54
KPA receipt
54
Signed witnessing form (x 2)
55 59
Consignment file
56
Position slip stamped by KRA
57
Position slip
58
Passed clearance entry stamped release
59
Customs entry in removed status
60
Bill of lading
60

Estimated cost KES  57,500 +USD  3

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KES 15,000
For export licence.
KES 20,000
For exporter licence.
KES 15,000
For deposit of expected future phytosanitary certificates.
KES 0 -
KES  58.4 per kilometer
For audit mileage.
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KES 0 -
0.5 % goods-value
For export permit.
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USD 3
For issuance of certificate of origin
USD 0 -
USD  0.75 per ton of tea
For merchant shipping levy.
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KES 5,000
Inspection fees for 0 - 34,000 kgs.
KES 0 -
KES  0.15 per kilogram
Inspection fees for 34,001 Kgs - 280,000 Kgs .
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KES 0 -
KES  0.01 per kilogram
Inspection fees for 280,000 Kgs and above.
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KES 1,000
For phytosanitary certificate.
KES 1,500
For issuance of export health certificate.

Total Duration 7d - 58d  expand_more expand_less

  Min. Max.
Total time (sum): 7d 58d
of which:
Waiting time in queue (sum): 2h. 30mn 1d 1/2
Attention at counter: 1d 1/2 3d
Waiting time until next step (sum): 5d 53d

Laws 24 expand_more expand_less

Agricultural, Fisheries and Food Authority Agricultural Food Authority Act (2013) 1st Schedule
  Sections 4, First Schedule
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
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 145, 146, 187, 188, 189
  Sections 34, 35, 36, 41, 73, 75, 82, 123, 195
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, 89
Food, Drugs and Chemicals (General) Regulations Food, Drugs and Chemical Substances (Food Hygiene) Regulations, 1978
  Section  10
Food, Drugs and Chemical Substances (General) Regulations, 1978 Food, Drugs and Chemical Substances (General) 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, 7 (2)
Kenya Ports Authority (Cap 391) Kenya Ports Authority (Cap 391) Part VIII, IX
KEPHIS Notice KEPHIS Notice
KPA tariff book KPA tariff book
  Section  III
Legal Notice 48 of 2009 - Plant Protection Rules Legal Notice 48 (The Plant Protection Fees & Charges) Rules (2009)
Merchant Shipping (Fees) Regulation, 2011 Gazette Notice CXIV - No. 1 Merchant Shipping (Fees) Regulation, 2011 Gazette Notice CXIV - No. 1
Exporter registration checklist Procedure for Registration as an Exporter of Agricultural Produce
Public Health Act CAP 242 (2012) Public Health Act CAP 242 (2012)
  Sections 73 (n), 134 (g)
Public Health Act CAP 242 Public Health (Fees) Rules Public Health Act CAP 242 Public Health (Fees) Rules
  Section  2
Agricultural produce(Horticultural produce) Rules The Agricultural Produce (Export) (Horticultural Produce) (General) Rules
  Section  16
The Agricultural Produce (Export) Act The Agricultural Produce (Export) Act 319
  Sections 3, 4
The Cotonou Agreement The Cotonou Agreement
The Crops (Food Crops) Regulations (2019) The Crops (Food Crops) Regulations (2019)
  Sections 6, 7, 8, 9
The Crops (Horticultural Crops) Regulations (2020) The Crops (Horticultural Crops) Regulations (2020) Regulation 28
The Crops (Irish Potato) Regulations 2019 The Crops (Irish Potato) Regulations 2019
  Sections 6, 7, 8, 14, 15
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