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  3. Tobacco
  4. Export tobacco through Namanga One Stop Border Post (OSBP)
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Steps (31) arrow_drop_up arrow_drop_down
Register as an exporter  (4) expand_more expand_less
Register with KESWS  (4) expand_more expand_less
Obtain registration letter  (3) expand_more expand_less
Pre-clearance documentation  (1) expand_more expand_less
Obtain EAC certificate of origin  (5) expand_more expand_less
Obtain passed clearance entry  (2) expand_more expand_less
18 Lodge a customs entry
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19 Obtain passed entry
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Enter the OSBP  (1) expand_more expand_less
Obtain KEPHIS release  (2) expand_more expand_less
Obtain Port Health Services release  (6) expand_more expand_less
Obtain KRA release  (3) expand_more expand_less

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Summary of the procedure

Institutions/Systems involved 13 expand_more expand_less

Kenya Plant Health Inspectorate Service (KEPHIS) (x 3)
1 3 4
Mobile Money Platform
2
Kenya Trade Network Agency (KenTrade) (x 3)
5 6 8
Trade Facilitation Platform (TFP)
7
Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) (Rules of Origin Section) (x 5)
9 11 13 15 17
Warehouse
10
Clearing Agent
12
Bank (x 2)
14 24
Typesetting Company
16
Integrated Customs Management System (iCMS) (x 2)
18 19
Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA), One Stop Border Post (OSBP) (Namanga) (x 4)
20 29 30 31
Kenya Plant Health Inspectorate Service (KEPHIS), One Stop Border Post (OSBP) (Namanga) (x 2)
21 22
Port Health Services Kenya, One Stop Border Post (OSBP) (Namanga) (x 3)
25 26 28

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Export authorization letter
4
User credentials
4
User credentials
8
Registration letter
11
Authenticated EAC certificate of origin
17
Cargo manifest stamped released by KRA
31
Passed clearance entry stamped released by KRA
31

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Exporter registration form
1
KEPHIS inspection checklist for facilities
3
Request for company registration
5
Company PIN
7
Rules of origin exporter registration form
9
Certificate of incorporation (x 2)
9 12
Sector specific license
9
Company PIN certificate (x 2)
12 13
KRA payment authorization slip (x 2)
14 17
Bank deposit slip (x 2)
15 17
EAC certificate of origin form (x 2)
16 29
Invoice (x 8)
16 17 18 20 21 23 25 29
Typed certificate of origin form
17
Customs entry in under control status (x 4)
20 25 28 29
Registered customs entry
21
Plant import permit
21
Public health recommendation
23
Phytosanitary certificate
23
Food hygiene licence (x 2)
23 25
Cargo manifest (C2)
29
Packing list
29
Permit
29
Passed clearance entry stamped by verification officer
31
Cargo manifest stamped by verification officer
31

Estimated cost KES  6,500 +USD  3

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KES  58.4 per kilometer
For audit mileage.
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KES 5,000
For inspection of dry produce weighing less than 34 kilograms.
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KES  0.15 per kilogram
For inspection of dry produce for every additional kilogram above 34 kilograms.
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USD 3
For issuance of certificate of origin
KES 1,500
For issuance of export health certificate.

Total Duration 5d  - 24d  expand_more expand_less

  Min. Max.
Total time (sum): 5d 24d
of which:
Waiting time in queue (sum): 1h. 30mn 4h. 35mn
Attention at counter: 6h. 10mn 2d 1/2
Waiting time until next step (sum): 4d 21d

Laws 17 expand_more expand_less

Agricultural, Fisheries and Food Authority Agricultural Food Authority Act (2013) First Schedule
  Section  4
COMESA Rules of Origin COMESA Protocol on the Rules of Origin
Crops Act 2013 Crops Act (2013)
  Sections 6, 8, 16, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 40
Customs and Excise Regulations Customs and Excise Regulations (2010)
  Sections 14, 15, 25, 30, 127C, 127, 128B, 199
EAC Customs Mangement Regulations EAC Customs Mangement Regulations Regulation 216
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, 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, 194
Food, Drugs and Chemicals (General) Regulations Food, Drugs and Chemical Substances (Food Hygiene) Regulations, 1978
  Section  10
Kenya Plant Health Inspectorate Service Act CAP 325 Kenya Plant Health Inspectorate Service Act No. 54 of 2012
  Sections 5 (h), 5
KEPHIS Notice KEPHIS Notice
Legal Notice 48 of 2009 - Plant Protection Rules Legal Notice 48 (The Plant Protection Fees & Charges) Rules (2009)
Exporter registration checklist Procedure for Registration as an Exporter of Agricultural Produce
Public Health Rules Public Health Act CAP 242 Public Health (Fees) Rules 1st Schedule
The Agricultural Produce (Export) Act The Agricultural Produce (Export) Act 319
  Sections 3, 4
The Cotonou Agreement The Cotonou Agreement
EAC Rules of origin The East African Community (EAC) Customs Union (Rules of Origin) Rules
World Customs Organization (WCO) Guidelines on Certification of Origin World Customs Organization (WCO) Guidelines on Certification of Origin
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