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"Certification sheet" format

Steps (24)

Pre-clearance documentation (1)

1 Contract a clearing agent

Obtain delivery order (4)

2 Notification of arrival of cargo

3 Submit bill of lading

4 Pay shipping line charges

5 Obtain delivery order

Obtain passed clearance entry (3)

6 Lodge a customs entry

7 Pay taxes and merchant shipping (MS) levy

8 Obtain passed entry

Obtain KEBS consignment document (1)

9 Obtain KEBS consignment document

Obtain KEBS release (2)

10 Submit documents for verification

★ Pay destination inspection fees (for consignments that arrive without a CoC) Optional

★ Submit bank deposit slip Optional

★ Physical verification of consignment Optional

11 Obtain KEBS consignment document

Obtain certificate of radioanalysis (3)

12 Apply for certificate of radioanalysis and generate an e-slip

★ Submit samples (for consignments without a radioanalysis certificate from country of origin) Optional

13 Pay for analysis

14 Obtain certificate of radioanalysis

Obtain Radiation Protection Board release (1)

15 Obtain radiation protection board release

Obtain KPA release (4)

16 Create pick up order

17 Pay KPA charges

18 Obtain position slip

19 Loading of the container on to truck

Obtain KRA release (3)

20 Submit clearance documents for verification

21 Verification of consignment

22 Obtain KRA final online release

Obtain gate pass (2)

23 Physical release of consignment

24 Obtain gate pass

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Pay destination inspection fees (for consignments that arrive without a CoC)
(last modified: 18/11/2021)

Costs

( see details )

Timeframe ( see details )

USD 530

10 mn - 20 mn

Where to go?

Entity in charge

Bank

Unit in charge

Banking Hall

Mon:	08:00 - 13:00, 14:00 - 17:00
Tue:	08:00 - 13:00, 14:00 - 17:00
Wed:	08:00 - 13:00, 14:00 - 17:00
Thu:	08:00 - 13:00, 14:00 - 17:00
Fri:	08:00 - 13:00, 14:00 - 17:00
Sat:	09:00 - 12:00

Contact person

Bank Teller

Teller

What do I get?

Bank deposit slip

What documents do I need to bring?

1.

Demand note (original)

Cost USD 530

KES

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This is an estimate based on a series of assumptions which you can modify to calculate your own costs:

Cost detail	Estimate your cost
For consignments that arrive without a Certificate of Conformity (COC) the higher of:
USD 265 For destination inspection fees. This is the minimum fee payable.
or KES 0 - 5 % customs value For destination inspection fees, subject to the CS approval	0
For consignments that require splitting of the COC or consignments that require amending of the UCR, the higher of;
USD 265 For destination inspection fees.
or KES 0 - 0.6 % customs value For destination inspection fees.	0

Payment methods: Bankers cheque, mobile money platforms

Payments can be made to Kenya Bureau of Standards account at National Bank of Kenya a/c no. 01003002830604 or MPESA Paybill No: 804700, Account No: 10060-400.

Time frame

Waiting time in queue: Min. 5mn - Max. 10mn

Attention at counter: Min. 5mn - Max. 10mn

Legal justification

1.

Legal Notice 78 of 2020 - Verification of Conformity to Kenya Standards of Imports Order
Sections 7, 8

Additional information

For consignments that arrive without a Certificate of Conformity (COC), payment of destination inspection fees is subject to the Cabinet Secretary's (CS) approval