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  1. Full procedures
  2. Import
  3. Hides & skins
  4. Import hides & skins through the Port of Mombasa
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Steps (14) arrow_drop_up arrow_drop_down
Obtain inspection report  (2) expand_more expand_less
Obtain registration of premises certificate  (3) expand_more expand_less
Obtain no objection import permit  (1) expand_more expand_less
Register with KESWS  (4) expand_more expand_less
Obtain import permit  (2) expand_more expand_less
11 Apply for import permit
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12 Obtain import permit
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Pre clearance documentation  (1) expand_more expand_less
Pre-clearance documentation  (1) expand_more expand_less

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Summary of the procedure

Institutions/Systems involved 4 expand_more expand_less

Directorate of Veterinary Services (DVS) (x 6)
1 2 3 4 5 6
Kenya Trade Network Agency (KenTrade) (x 3)
7 8 10
Trade Facilitation Platform (TFP)
9
Clearing Agent (x 2)
13 14

Results 3 expand_more expand_less

Registration of premises certificate
5
User credentials
10
Import permit for hides, skins, leather and leather products (VS08)
12

Required Documents expand_more expand_less

Application for registration of premises certificate tanneries
3
Tannery inspection report
3
Environmental impact assessment licence
3
Occupational health hazard safety certificate
3
Valid business permit
3
Leather certificate of training
3
Certificate of incorporation (x 2)
3 13
Lease agreement
3
Payment advice
4
DVS payment receipt
5
Application letter
6
Invoice (x 2)
6 11
Request for company registration
7
Company PIN
9
No objection import permit
11
Health certificate
11
Customs entry in under control status
11
Company PIN certificate
13
Bill of lading
14
Proforma invoice
14

Estimated cost KES  10,000

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KES 10,000
For certificate of registration for tanneries.
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Total Duration 1d 1/2 - 6d  expand_more expand_less

  Min. Max.
Total time (sum): 1d 1/2 6d
of which:
Waiting time in queue (sum): 25mn 50mn
Attention at counter: 50mn 1d 1/2
Waiting time until next step (sum): 1d 4d

Laws 3 expand_more expand_less

Animal Diseases Act Cap 364 Animal Diseases Act CAP 364 Part g
  Section  9
East African Community Customs Management Act (2017) East African Community Customs Management Act (2017)
  Sections 145, 146, 187, 188, 189
Hide, skin and leather trade rules CAP 359 Hide, Skin and Leather Trade Rules CAP 359
  Sections 28, 29, 31, 36
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