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Steps (31) 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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Obtain KEBS release  (4) expand_more expand_less
Obtain KEPHIS release  (3) expand_more expand_less
Obtain KRA release  (4) expand_more expand_less

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Summary of the procedure

Institutions involved 11 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 4)
9 11 15 16
Mobile Money Platform
13
Clearing Agent
17
Bank
19
Kenya Bureau of Standards (KEBS) (Customs & Border Control Cargo Terminal) (EIA) (x 3)
22 23 24
Kenya Plant Health Inspectorate Service (KEPHIS) (Customs & Border Control Cargo Terminal) (EIA) (x 3)
25 26 27
Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) (Customs & Border Control Cargo Terminal) (EIA) (x 3)
28 29 31

Results 6 expand_more expand_less

ICS user credentials
6
User credentials
10
Plant import permit
14
Import declaration form (IDF)
16
KEPHIS inspection certificate
27
Passed clearance entry stamped by HVO
31

Required Documents expand_more expand_less

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 3)
15 18 28
Bill of lading
17
Certificate of conformity (COC) (x 2)
18 22
KRA e-slip
19
Import declaration form (IDF) (x 4)
21 22 25 28
Clearance entry (x 2)
22 28
KEBS consignment document
22
Packing list
22
Air waybill (x 2)
22 28
Passed clearance entry (x 2)
25 31
Phytosanitary certificate
25
Plant import permit
25
Certificate of inspection
28
KRA receipt
28

Estimated cost KES  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 0 -
KES  0.5 per kilogram
Inspection fees for 0 - 20,000 kgs.
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KES  0.25 per kilogram
Inspection fees for 20,001 - 400,000 kgs.
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KES 0 -
KES  0.15 per kilogram
Inspection fees for 400,001 - 1,000,000 kgs.
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KES 0 -
KES  0.05 per kilogram
Inspection fees above 1,000,000 kgs.
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Total Duration 11d - 29d  expand_more expand_less

  Min. Max.
Total time (sum): 11d 29d
of which:
Waiting time in queue (sum): 50mn 2h. 20mn
Attention at counter: 5h. 45mn 2d
Waiting time until next step (sum): 10d 26d

Laws 21 expand_more expand_less

Crops Act 2013 Crops Act (2013)
  Section  40
Customs and Excise Regulations Customs and Excise Regulations (2010) Part XI
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
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
Kenya Plant Health Inspectorate Service Act CAP 325 Kenya Plant Health Inspectorate Service Act No. 54 of 2012
  Sections 5 (h), 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 3, 5, 6, 7
Miscalleneous Fees and Levies Miscellaneous Fees and Levies
  Sections 7, 8
Notice on implementation of legal notice 127 Notice on Implementation of Legal Notice 127
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 Notice Public Notice - Kenya Bureau of Standards (KEBS)
PvoC Program Operations Manual PvoC Program Operations Manual
  Sections 3, 4, 10
Standards Act Standards Act
  Sections 4, 14
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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