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Steps (48)

Obtain processor registration certificate (2)

1 Apply for registration

2 Obtain processor registration certificate

Obtain processor licence (6)

3 Apply for licence

4 Obtain letter of no objection

5 Notification of inspection

6 Inspection of premises

7 Pay for licence

8 Obtain licence

9 Apply to be an exporter

10 Pay prescribed fees

★ Pay prescribed fees (for payments made physically) Optional

11 Go down facility audit

★ Training on electronic certification system Optional

12 Obtain user credentials and ECS user rights letter

Obtain registration letter (3)

13 Submit application for registration

14 Verification of the origin of goods

15 Obtain registration letter

16 Submit request for company registration

17 Obtain registration notification

18 User registration

19 Obtain user credentials

Obtain export permit (3)

20 Apply for export permit

21 Pay processing fees

22 Obtain export permit

Obtain AGOA certificate of origin (5)

23 Request for certificate of origin

24 Pay for certificate of origin

25 Obtain certificate of origin form

26 Typesetting of the certificate of origin form

27 Submit certificate of origin form for signing

Pre-clearance documentation (5)

28 Contract a clearing agent

29 Request for rate agreement

30 Request for vessel sailing schedule

31 Book shipping space with shipping agent

32 Weighing the container

Obtain passed clearance entry (3)

33 Register a customs entry

34 Pay merchant shipping (MS) levy

35 Obtain under control customs entry

Obtain KEPHIS release (2)

★ Submit request for consignment inspection Optional

★ KEPHIS inspection Optional

★ Pay for inspection (for payments made physically) Optional

36 Apply for phytosanitary certificate

37 Obtain phytosanitary certificate

Obtain KRA and KPA release (10)

38 Submit clearance documents for verification

39 Stuffing the container

40 Weighing the container

41 Lodge a pre-advice

42 Obtain KPA invoice and receipt

43 Enter the Port

44 Obtain position slip

45 Scanning of the container

46 Loading of the container to the vessel

47 Obtain KRA release on KWATOS

Obtain export certificate (1)

48 Obtain export certificate

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Obtain KRA release on KWATOS
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What do I get?
Required documents

Timeframe ( see details )

0 mn - 20 mn

Where to go?

Entity in charge

Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) Customs & Border Control (Kilindini Shed 5 Station)

Mombasa
Email: exportsshed5kilindini@kra.go.ke

Unit in charge

Mombasa Exports & Transhipment Office (MEx) (Kilindini) (KRA)

Mon:	00:01 - 00:00
Tue:	00:01 - 00:00
Wed:	00:01 - 00:00
Thu:	00:01 - 00:00
Fri:	00:01 - 00:00
Sat:	00:01 - 00:00
Sun:	00:01 - 00:00

Contact person

Verification Officer

What do I get?

E-mail notification

What are the requirements?

Consignment file (copy)
It should be in Excel format detailing the customs entry number(s), container size(s), container number(s) and the commodity/commodities exported.

Time frame

Waiting time in queue: Max. 15mn

Attention at counter: Max. 5mn

Additional information

The consignment file can be sent via the e-mail: exportsshed5kilindini@kra.go.ke. The release on the entry is confirmed online by the verification officer, who will then give a final export release through KPA's KWATOS system upon confirmation of compliance. The clearing agent will receive a notification in their e-mail.

Who certified this information ?

Phelix OHATO, Officer in Charge, Exports & Transit, Kilindini, 17/05/2019

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Recourse: Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) Customs & Border Control (Kilindini Shed 5 Station)

Entity in charge

Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) Customs & Border Control (Kilindini Shed 5 Station)

Mombasa
Email: exportsshed5kilindini@kra.go.ke

Unit in charge

Office of the Manager, Port Operations (KRA), Kilindini

Mon:	08:00 - 17:00
Tue:	08:00 - 17:00
Wed:	08:00 - 17:00
Thu:	08:00 - 17:00
Fri:	08:00 - 17:00

Contact person

Manager, Port Operations (KRA)

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47 Obtain KRA release on KWATOS (last modified: 12/05/2022)

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Where to go?

Entity in charge

Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) Customs & Border Control (Kilindini Shed 5 Station)

Unit in charge

Mombasa Exports & Transhipment Office (MEx) (Kilindini) (KRA)

Contact person

Verification Officer

What do I get?

What are the requirements?

Time frame

Additional information

Who certified this information ?

Recourse: Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) Customs & Border Control (Kilindini Shed 5 Station)

Entity in charge

Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) Customs & Border Control (Kilindini Shed 5 Station)

Unit in charge

Office of the Manager, Port Operations (KRA), Kilindini

Contact person

Manager, Port Operations (KRA)

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Obtain KRA release on KWATOS
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