1. Full procedures
  2. Import
  3. Live animals
  4. Rabbits
  5. Import rabbits through the Port of Mombasa
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Steps (34) arrow_drop_up arrow_drop_down
Register with KESWS  (4) expand_more expand_less
Obtain import declaration form  (2) expand_more expand_less
Obtain import permit for rabbits (VS38)  (2) expand_more expand_less
Pre-clearance documentation  (1) expand_more expand_less
Obtain delivery order  (4) expand_more expand_less
Obtain passed clearance entry  (3) expand_more expand_less
14 Lodge a customs entry
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15 Pay taxes
16 Obtain passed entry
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Obtain DVS release  (2) expand_more expand_less
Obtain KEBS release  (2) expand_more expand_less
Obtain import health certificate  (4) expand_more expand_less
Obtain Port Health release  (1) expand_more expand_less
Obtain KPA release  (4) expand_more expand_less
Obtain KRA release  (3) expand_more expand_less
Obtain gate pass  (2) expand_more expand_less

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Summary of the procedure

Institutions involved 11 expand_more expand_less

Kenya Trade Network Agency (KenTrade) (x 3)
1 2 4
Kenya Electronic Single Window System (KESWS) (x 5)
3 5 6 7 8
Clearing Agent
9
Shipping Agent (x 3)
10 11 13
Bank (x 4)
12 15 22 27
Directorate of Veterinary Services (DVS) (Mombasa) (x 2)
17 18
Kenya Bureau of Standards (KEBS) (CFS) (x 2)
19 20
Port Health Services Kenya (Kilindini) (x 2)
23 25
Kenya Ports Authority (KPA) (x 3)
28 29 34
Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) Kipevu Container Terminal (CT 2) (Kipevu) (x 3)
30 32 33
Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA), Containerised Cargo and Container Freight Station (CFS)
31

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User credentials
4
Import declaration form (IDF)
6
Import permit for rabbits (VS38)
8
Gate pass
34

Required Documents expand_more expand_less

Request for company registration
1
Company PIN
3
Invoice (x 2)
5 7
Certificate of incorporation
9
Company PIN certificate
9
Bill of lading (x 3)
11 19 30
Invoice (x 6)
12 14 19 21 25 30
Bank deposit slip
13
Letter of indemnity
13
Valid port pass (x 2)
13 28
Identity card
13
Certificate of conformity (COC) (x 2)
14 19
KRA e-slip
15
Passed clearance entry (x 4)
17 19 25 30
Import permit
17
Preferential certificate of origin
17
International Veterinary Health Certificate
17
Hides, skins and leather inspection certificate
17
Import declaration form (IDF) (x 2)
19 30
Permit (x 4)
19 21 25 30
Packing list (x 2)
19 30
Certificate of quality
21
Certificate of analysis (x 2)
21 25
Material safety data sheet
21
Health certificate (x 2)
21 25
Phytosanitary certificate (x 2)
21 21
Plant import permit
21
Fumigation certificate (x 4)
21 21 25 25
GMO free certificate (x 2)
21 25
Import health certificate
25
Packing list
25
Laboratory analysis report
25
Bankers cheque
27
KPA invoice
28
Pick up order
28
Position slip
29
KRA receipt
30
Clearing agent authorization letter
30
Marine cover insurance
30
Passed clearance entry stamped goods released by KEBS
33
Position slip endorsed by KPA
33
Quadruplicate entry
33
Position slip stamped by KRA
34

Estimated cost KES  1,000 +USD  70

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KES 0 -
KES  500 per animal
For processing fees.
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1 % goods-value
Clearing agent fees - estimate.
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USD 70
Documentation fees - estimate.
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.
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USD  105 per container
For shore handlingcharges.
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USD  70 per container
For wharfage charges.
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USD  160 per container
For shore handling charges.
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USD  105 per container
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Total Duration 3d  - 9d  expand_more expand_less

  Min. Max.
Total time (sum): 3d 9d
of which:
Waiting time in queue (sum): 1h. 25mn 4h. 35mn
Attention at counter: 3h. 5mn 2d
Waiting time until next step (sum): 2d 6d

Laws 18 expand_more expand_less

Animal Diseases Act Cap 364 Animal Diseases Act CAP 364
  Sections 8, 9, 14
Customs and Excise Regulations Customs and Excise Regulations (2010) Part XI
  Sections 25, 30
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, 234, 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
Finance Act 2019 Finance Act 2019
  Section  6
Food, Drugs and Chemicals (General) Regulations Food, Drugs and Chemical Substances (Food Hygiene) Regulations, 1978
  Section  8
Hide, skin and leather trade rules CAP 359 Hide, Skin and Leather Trade Rules CAP 359
  Sections 31, 40
Kenya Ports Authority Tariff book Kenya Ports Authority (KPA) Tariff book
KPA tariff book KPA tariff book
  Section  III
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 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 3, 5, 7, 8
Miscalleneous Fees and Levies Miscellaneous Fees and Levies
  Sections 7, 8
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
Value Added Tax Act (2013) Value Added Tax Act (2013) First schedule (Part I)
  Sections 14, 65
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