1. Full procedures
  2. Import
  3. Cereals
  4. Import cereals through Namanga One Stop Border Post (OSBP)
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Steps (36) arrow_drop_up arrow_drop_down
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
Obtain import declaration form  (2) expand_more expand_less
Pre-clearance documentation  (1) expand_more expand_less
Obtain passed clearance entry  (3) expand_more expand_less
18 Lodge a customs entry
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19 Pay taxes
20 Obtain passed entry
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Enter the OSBP  (1) expand_more expand_less
Obtain KEBS release  (2) expand_more expand_less
Obtain Port Health Services release  (6) expand_more expand_less
Obtain National Biosafety Authority release  (3) expand_more expand_less
Obtain KRA release  (3) expand_more expand_less
Obtain KRA final release  (1) expand_more expand_less

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Summary of the procedure

Institutions involved 12 expand_more expand_less

Kenya Plant Health Inspectorate Service (KEPHIS) (x 3)
1 2 6
Kenya Plant Health Inspectorate Service (KEPHIS) Plant Inspection Unit (JKIA) (x 3)
3 4 14
Import Certification System: ICS (x 2)
5 12
Kenya Trade Network Agency (KenTrade) (x 3)
7 8 10
Kenya Electronic Single Window System: KESWS (x 6)
9 11 15 16 24 28
Mobile Money Platform
13
Clearing Agent
17
Bank (x 2)
19 25
Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA), One Stop Border Post (OSBP) (Namanga) (x 5)
21 33 34 35 36
Kenya Bureau of Standards (KEBS), One Stop Border Post (OSBP) (Namanga) (x 2)
22 23
Port Health Services Kenya, One Stop Border Post (OSBP) (Namanga) (x 3)
26 27 29
National Biosafety Authority (NBA), One Stop Border Post (OSBP) (Namanga) (x 3)
30 31 32

Results 6 expand_more expand_less

ICS user credentials
6
User credentials
10
Plant import permit
14
Import declaration form (IDF)
16
Passed clearance entry stamped released by KRA
35
Cargo manifest stamped released by KRA
35

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Cover letter
1
Certificate of incorporation
1
Company PIN certificate (x 3)
1 5 11
Identity card
1
Request for training
3
Request for company registration
7
Company PIN
9
Consignment document (CD)
12
Proforma invoice (x 2)
12 17
KEPHIS payment receipt
14
Invoice (x 8)
15 18 21 22 24 26 30 33
Bill of lading
17
Certificate of conformity (COC) (x 2)
18 22
KRA e-slip
19
Passed clearance entry (x 5)
21 22 26 29 33
Packing list (x 2)
22 33
EAC certificate of origin form
22
Certificate of quality (x 2)
22 24
Import declaration form (IDF)
22
Phytosanitary certificate
24
Plant import permit
24
Certificate of analysis
24
Food hygiene licence
26
Passed clearance entry stamped release by KEBS
30
GMO free certificate
30
Cargo manifest (C2)
33
Permit
33
Preferential certificate of origin
33
Passed clearance entry stamped by verification officer
35
Cargo manifest stamped by verification officer
35
Passed clearance entry stamped release by KRA
36
Cargo manifest stamped released by KRA
36

Estimated cost KES  2,600

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KES 600
For issuance of plant import permit.
KES 0 -
2 % Cost, Insurance & Freight (CIF) or customs value
Railway development levy.
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KES 0 -
3.5 % Cost, Insurance & Freight (CIF) or customs value
For import duty.
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KES 1,000
For issuance of import health certificate.
KES 1,000
For processing fees.

Total Duration 11d - 29d  expand_more expand_less

  Min. Max.
Total time (sum): 11d 29d
of which:
Waiting time in queue (sum): 1h. 40mn 4h. 30mn
Attention at counter: 4h. 35mn 1d 1/2
Waiting time until next step (sum): 10d 27d

Laws 25 expand_more expand_less

Biosafety Act (2009) Biosafety Act (2009)
  Sections 23, 43, 44, 45, 51, 52
COMESA Rules of Origin COMESA Protocol on the Rules of Origin
Customs and Excise Regulations Customs and Excise Regulations (2010) Part XI
  Sections 14, 15, 25, 30, 127C, 127, 128B, 199
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, 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, 187
Finance Act 2019 Finance Act 2019
  Section  6
Food, Drugs and Chemicals (General) Regulations Food, Drugs and Chemical Substances (Food Hygiene) Regulations, 1978
  Sections 8, 10
Kenya Plant Health Inspectorate Service Act CAP 325 Kenya Plant Health Inspectorate Service Act No. 54 of 2012
  Section  5
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)
  Sections 2 (5, 6)
Legal Notice 48 of 2009 - Plant Protection Rules Legal Notice 48 (The Plant Protection Fees & Charges) Rules (2009)
Legal Notice 78 of 2020 - Verification of Conformity to Kenya Standards of Imports Order Legal Notice 78 of 2020 - Verification of Conformity to Kenya Standards of Imports Order
  Sections 5, 8
Miscalleneous Fees and Levies Miscellaneous Fees and Levies
  Sections 7, 8
National Biosafety Authority (NBA) Fees National Biosafety Authority (NBA) Fees Charter
Plant Protection (Importation of Plants) Rules Plant Protection (Importation of Plants, Plant Products, & Regulated Articles) Rules
  Sections 3, 5, 12
Plant Protection (Importation) Order Plant Protection (Importation) Order
  Sections 2, 3, 5, 6
Public Health Act 2012 Public Health Act CAP 242
  Sections 131, 135
Public Health Rules Public Health Act CAP 242 Public Health (Fees) Rules 1st Schedule
Standards Act Standards Act
  Sections 4, 14
The Biosafety (Import, Export and Transit) Regulations (2011) The Biosafety (Import, Export and Transit) Regulations (2011)
  Sections 6, 7, 8, 9, 16
EAC Rules of origin The East African Community (EAC) Customs Union (Rules of Origin) Rules
The Plant Protection Act Cap 324 The Plant Protection Act CAP 324
  Sections 5, 6, 7, 8
Value Added Tax Act (2013) Value Added Tax Act (2013) First schedule (Part I)
  Sections 14, 65
World Customs Organization Recommendation of UCR World Customs Organization Recommendation of UCR
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