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  2. Import
  3. Vegetables
  4. Import vegetables through Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA)
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Steps (50) arrow_drop_up arrow_drop_down
Obtain import licence  (4) expand_more expand_less
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 passed clearance entry  (1) expand_more expand_less
22 Lodge customs entry
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Obtain KEPHIS release  (2) expand_more expand_less
Obtain KRA release  (13) expand_more expand_less
Obtain KEBS release  (4) expand_more expand_less
Obtain Port Health Services release  (3) expand_more expand_less
Obtain KRA final release  (6) expand_more expand_less

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Summary of the procedure

Institutions involved 15 expand_more expand_less

AFA Horticultural Crops Directorate (HCD) (x 4)
1 2 3 4
Kenya Plant Health Inspectorate Service (KEPHIS) (x 3)
5 6 10
Kenya Plant Health Inspectorate Service (KEPHIS) Plant Inspection Unit (JKIA) (x 4)
7 8 18 24
Import Certification System: ICS (x 3)
9 16 23
Kenya Trade Network Agency (KenTrade) (x 3)
11 12 14
Kenya Electronic Single Window System (KESWS) (x 4)
13 15 20 21
Mobile Money Platform
17
Clearing Agent
19
Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) Customs Department (x 3)
25 26 27
Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) (Handling Shed) (x 10)
28 29 30 31 32 36 45 48 49 50
Handling Shed (x 4)
33 34 35 37
Kenya Bureau of Standards (KEBS) (JKIA)
38
Kenya Bureau of Standards (KEBS) (Handling Shed) (x 3)
39 40 41
Port Health Services Kenya (Handling Shed) (x 3)
42 43 44
Bank
46

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HCD import licence
4
ICS user credentials
10
User credentials
14
Plant import permit
18
Import declaration form (IDF)
21

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Form 1E - Horticultural produce importer application form
1
Certificate of incorporation (x 2)
1 5
Company PIN certificate (x 4)
1 5 9 15
Valid tax compliance certificate
1
Valid business permit
1
Identity card (x 2)
1 5
Approved application for import licence
3
HCD payment receipt
4
Cover letter
5
Request for training
7
Request for company registration
11
Company PIN
13
Consignment document (CD)
16
Proforma invoice (x 2)
16 19
KEPHIS payment receipt
18
Bill of lading
19
Invoice (x 11)
20 22 23 25 26 28 36 37 39 42 48
Plant import permit (x 2)
22 23
Air waybill (x 11)
22 25 26 28 33 35 36 37 39 45 48
Certificate of conformity (COC) (x 3)
22 28 38
Phytosanitary certificate (x 4)
23 28 42 48
Application for prior release - Form C12
25
Security bond
25
Stamped application
26
Stamped plant import permit (x 3)
28 42 48
Prior release approval (x 3)
28 48 49
Notification of arrival
28
Clearance entry (x 3)
28 38 42
Release order stamped by HVO
32
Release order stamped by VO (x 3)
33 35 36
Handling shed invoice
34
Bank deposit slip (x 2)
35 37
Import declaration form (IDF) (x 6)
36 37 38 39 42 48
Packing list (x 4)
36 39 42 48
Release order stamped by customs border control
37
Delivery notification
37
KEBS consignment document (x 2)
38 39
Release order stamped by handling shed
39
Validated certificate of conformity
39
Permit
39
Certificate of analysis
39
Import health certificate
42
Release order stamped by KEBS (x 3)
44 45 48
KRA e-slip
46
KRA receipt (x 3)
48 49 50
Passed clearance entry (x 3)
48 49 50

Estimated cost KES  850

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KES 0 -
KES  10,000 per year
For import licence.
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KES 600
For issuance of plant import permit.
KES 0 -
KES  0.08 per per kilo per day
For cold room charges.
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USD 0 -
USD  0.18 per kilogram
For handling charges.
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USD 0 -
USD  0.15 per per kilo per day
For storage charges.
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KES 250
For airline concession fee.
KES 0 -
1.5 % Cost, Insurance & Freight (CIF) or customs value
Railway development levy.
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KES 0 -
2 % Cost, Insurance & Freight (CIF) or customs value
For import declaration fee.
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Total Duration 19d - 48d  expand_more expand_less

  Min. Max.
Total time (sum): 19d 48d
of which:
Waiting time in queue (sum): 3h. 1d 1/2
Attention at counter: 5h. 1d 1/2
Waiting time until next step (sum): 18d 46d

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)
  Sections 8, 13, 16, 18, 20, 32, 40, 41
East Africa Community Common External Tariff 2017 East Africa Community Common External Tariff 2017
East African Community Customs Management Act (2004) East African Community Customs Management Act (2004)
  Sections 34, 35, 36, 38, 39, 41, 82, 123, 145, 146, 187, 188, 189, 235
East African Community Customs Management Regulations, 2010 East African Community Customs Management Regulations (2010)
  Sections 36, 39, 40, 41, 42, 43, 44, 45, 46, 47, 48, 49
Finance Act 2019 Finance Act 2019
  Section  6
Horticultural Crop Directorate Authority Legal Order 2011 Horticultural Crop Directorate Order (2011) 5th Schedule
  Sections 28, 29, 30, 31
Horticultural Crops Regulations (2020) Horticultural Crops Regulations (2020)
KEBS Standards on Horticultural Products (KS 1758:2016)
Kenya Plant Health Inspectorate Service Act CAP 325 Kenya Plant Health Inspectorate Service Act No. 54 of 2012
  Section  5
KQ Tariff Charges KQ Tariff Charges
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 183 of 2019 - Verification of Conformity to Kenya Standards of Imports Order Legal Notice 183 of 2019 - Verification of Conformity to Kenya Standards of Imports Order
  Sections 3, 5, 6, 7
Legal Notice 48 of 2009 - Plant Protection Rules Legal Notice 48 (The Plant Protection Fees & Charges) Rules (2009)
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 2012 Public Health Act CAP 242
  Section  135
Standards Act Standards Act
  Sections 4, 14
The East African Community Statutory Instruments Supplement The East African Community Statutory Instruments Supplement
  Section  7
The Plant Protection Act Cap 324 The Plant Protection Act CAP 324
  Sections 5, 6, 7, 8
World Customs Organization Recommendation of UCR World Customs Organization Recommendation of UCR
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