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  1. Full procedures
  2. Import
  3. Live animals
  4. Rabbits
  5. Import rabbits through the Port of Mombasa
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Steps (28) 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 customs entry  (3) expand_more expand_less
Obtain DVS release  (2) expand_more expand_less
Obtain KEBS 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/Systems involved 11 expand_more expand_less

Kenya Trade Network Agency (KenTrade) (x 3)
1 2 4
Trade Facilitation Platform (TFP) (x 3)
3 7 8
Integrated Customs Management System (iCMS) (x 3)
5 6 16
Clearing Agent
9
Shipping Agent (x 3)
10 11 13
Bank (x 3)
12 15 21
Directorate of Veterinary Services (DVS) (Mombasa) (x 2)
17 18
Kenya Electronic Single Window System (KESWS)
19
Kenya Ports Authority (KPA) (x 3)
22 23 28
Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) Kipevu Container Terminal (CT 2) (Kipevu) (x 3)
24 26 27
Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA), Containerised Cargo and Container Freight Station (CFS)
25

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User credentials
4
Approved import declaration form (IDF)
6
Import permit for rabbits (VS38)
8
Gate pass
28

Required Documents expand_more expand_less

Request for company registration
1
Company PIN
3
Proforma invoice
5
Invoice
7
Certificate of incorporation
9
Company PIN certificate
9
Bill of lading (x 3)
11 19 24
Invoice (x 4)
12 14 19 24
Bank deposit slip
13
Letter of indemnity
13
Valid port pass (x 2)
13 22
Identity card
13
Certificate of conformity (COC) (x 2)
14 19
KRA e-slip
15
Customs entry in under control status (x 2)
17 24
Import permit
17
Preferential certificate of origin
17
International Veterinary Health Certificate
17
Hides, skins and leather inspection certificate
17
Approved import declaration form (IDF) (x 2)
19 24
Packing list (x 2)
19 24
Test report
19
Certificate of registration
19
Bankers cheque
21
KPA invoice
22
Pick up order
22
Position slip
23
KRA receipt
24
Permit
24
Clearing agent authorization letter
24
Marine cover insurance
24
Passed clearance entry stamped goods released by KEBS
27
Position slip endorsed by KPA
27
Quadruplicate entry
27
Position slip stamped by KRA
28

Estimated cost USD  70

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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.
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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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USD 0 -
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 2d 1/2 - 8d  expand_more expand_less

  Min. Max.
Total time (sum): 2d 1/2 8d
of which:
Waiting time in queue (sum): 1h. 3h. 45mn
Attention at counter: 2h. 45mn 1d 1/2
Waiting time until next step (sum): 2d 6d

Laws 16 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 2022 East Africa Community Common External Tariff 2022
East African Community Customs Management Act (2017) East African Community Customs Management Act (2017)
  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
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
  Section  5
Miscellaneous Fees and Levies ACT(2020) Miscellaneous Fees and Levies Act (2020)
  Sections 7, 8
Public Notice Public Notice - Kenya Bureau of Standards (KEBS)
Standards Act Standards Act
  Section  4
Value Added Tax Act (2013) Value Added Tax Act (2013) First schedule (Part I)
  Sections 14, 65
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