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  4. Export seeds through Lunga Lunga One Stop Border Post (OSBP)
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Steps (50) arrow_drop_up arrow_drop_down
Register as an exporter  (5) expand_more expand_less
Obtain certificate of registration  (4) expand_more expand_less
Obtain seed testing certificate  (12) expand_more expand_less
Register with KESWS  (4) expand_more expand_less
Obtain registration letter  (3) 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
35 Lodge a customs entry
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36 Obtain passed entry
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Enter the OSBP  (1) expand_more expand_less
Obtain KEPHIS release  (4) 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 involved 14 expand_more expand_less

Kenya Plant Health Inspectorate Service (KEPHIS) (x 9)
1 3 5 7 8 12 14 18 20
Mobile Money Platform
2
Electronic Certification System: ECS
4
Seed Certification & PVP Automation System (x 10)
6 9 10 11 13 15 16 17 19 21
Kenya Trade Network Agency (KenTrade) (x 3)
22 23 25
Kenya Electronic Single Window System (KESWS)
24
Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) (Rules of Origin Section) (x 5)
26 28 30 32 34
Warehouse
27
Clearing Agent
29
Bank (x 2)
31 43
Typesetting Company
33
Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) One Stop Border Post (OSBP) (Lunga Lunga) (x 4)
37 48 49 50
Kenya Plant Health Inspectorate Service (KEPHIS) One Stop Border Post (OSBP) (Lunga Lunga) (x 4)
38 39 40 41
Port Health Services Kenya, One Stop Border Post (OSBP) (Lunga Lunga) (x 3)
44 45 47

Results 11 expand_more expand_less

Export authorization letter
5
User credentials
5
Certificate of registration
9
Notice to import/export booklet SR14
9
Seed testing certificate
21
User credentials
25
Registration letter
28
Authenticated EAC certificate of origin
34
Phytosanitary certificate
41
Approved export health certificate
46
Certificate of export number
50

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Exporter registration form
1
Contract
1
AFA HCD export licence
1
Application for registration as a seed merchant - Form SR1
6
Company PIN certificate (x 3)
6 29 30
Certificate of incorporation (x 3)
6 26 29
Academic qualification
6
Application for field inspection of a seed crop - Form SR5
10
Map
10
Seeds transport notice - Form SR7 (x 2)
13 14
Field inspection result - Form SR6 (x 2)
14 38
Processing inspection result - Form SR8B (x 2)
18 20
Request for sampling/sealing/testing of seeds for certification - Form SR 9
19
Request for company registration
22
Company PIN
24
Rules of origin exporter registration form
26
Sector specific license
26
KRA payment authorization slip (x 2)
31 34
Bank deposit slip (x 2)
32 34
EAC certificate of origin form (x 2)
33 48
Invoice (x 8)
33 34 35 37 38 42 44 48
Typed certificate of origin form
34
Passed clearance entry (x 2)
37 48
Plant import permit
38
Clearance entry (x 3)
38 44 47
Notice to export - Form SR 14
38
ISTA (International Seed Testing Association) certificate
38
Passed clearance entry stamped release by KEPHIS
41
KEPHIS payment receipt
41
Public health recommendation
42
Phytosanitary certificate
42
Food hygiene licence (x 2)
42 44
Valid e-slip
43
Permit (x 2)
44 48
Packing list
48
Passed clearance entry stamped received by KRA (x 2)
49 50

Estimated cost KES  104,000 +USD  3

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KES 0 -
KES  58.4 per kilometer
For audit mileage.
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KES 1,000
For field audit for one hectare or less.
KES 0 -
KES  250 per hectare
For field audit for every additional hectare above one hectare.
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KES 5,000
For inspection of dry produce weighing less than 34 kilograms.
KES 0 -
KES  0.15 per kilogram
For inspection of dry produce for every additional kilogram above 34 kilograms.
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KES 15,000
For deposit of expected future phytosanitary certificates.
KES 75,000
For application fee.
KES 0 -
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Clearing agent fees - estimate.
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USD 3
For issuance of certificate of origin
KES 500
For issuance of a phytosanitary certificate.
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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KES 1,500
For issuance of export health certificate.

Total Duration 34d - 161d  expand_more expand_less

  Min. Max.
Total time (sum): 34d 161d
of which:
Waiting time in queue (sum): 2h. 5mn 6h.
Attention at counter: 1d 1/2 4d 1/2
Waiting time until next step (sum): 32d 155d

Laws 19 expand_more expand_less

Agricultural, Fisheries and Food Authority Agricultural Food Authority Act (2013) First Schedule
  Section  4
COMESA Rules of Origin COMESA Protocol on the Rules of Origin
Crops Act 2013 Crops Act (2013)
  Sections 6, 8, 16, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 40
Customs and Excise Regulations Customs and Excise Regulations (2010)
  Sections 14, 15, 127C, 127, 128B, 199
East African Community Customs Management Act (2004) East African Community Customs Management Act (2004)
  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
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
Seeds and Varieties Act Seeds and Plant Varieties Act CAP 326
  Sections 3C, 3D, 3B, 3, 3A, 24 ,  Article 3C
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
EAC Rules of origin The East African Community (EAC) Customs Union (Rules of Origin) Rules
The Seeds and Plant Varieties (Seeds) Regulations, 2016 - Legal Notice No 220 The Seeds and Plant Varieties (Seeds) Regulations, 2016 - Legal Notice No 220 5th, 6th Schedule
  Sections 6, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16
World Customs Organization (WCO) Guidelines on Certification of Origin World Customs Organization (WCO) Guidelines on Certification of Origin
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