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  4. Import used motor vehicles through Port of Mombasa (For private use)
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Steps (24) arrow_drop_up arrow_drop_down
Register with KESWS  (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
Obtain Kenya Nuclear Regulatory Authority release  (1) expand_more expand_less
Obtain KEBS release  (2) expand_more expand_less
Obtain KRA release  (3) expand_more expand_less
Obtain motor vehicle registration certificate  (4) expand_more expand_less
Obtain Container Freight Station (CFS) release  (3) expand_more expand_less
Obtain KRA final release  (1) expand_more expand_less

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Summary of the procedure

Institutions/Systems involved 12 expand_more expand_less

Kenya Trade Network Agency (KenTrade) (x 3)
1 2 4
Trade Facilitation Platform (TFP)
3
Kenya Electronic Single Window System (KESWS)
6
Clearing Agent
7
Bank
9
Kenya Nuclear Regulatory Authority (KNRA) (Kilindini)
11
Kenya Bureau of Standards (KEBS) (CFS)
12
Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA), Containerised Cargo and Container Freight Station (CFS) (x 4)
13 15 16 24
Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) Kipevu Container Terminal (CT 2) (Kipevu)
14
NTSA Citizen Self - Service Portal (TIMS)
17
National Transport & Safety Authority (NTSA) (x 3)
18 19 20
Container Freight Station (CFS) (x 3)
21 22 23

Results 5 expand_more expand_less

User credentials
4
Approved import declaration form (IDF)
6
Motor vehicle registration certificate
20
Number plate
20
Gate pass
23

Required Documents expand_more expand_less

Request for company registration
1
Company PIN
3
Invoice (x 3)
5 12 14
Certificate of roadworthiness (x 6)
5 7 12 14 17 18
Bill of lading (x 5)
7 12 14 17 18
Export certificate (x 3)
7 12 17
Proforma invoice
7
Commercial invoice
8
KRA e-slip
9
Customs entry in under control status (x 2)
12 14
Approved import declaration form (IDF) (x 4)
12 14 17 18
KRA receipt (x 3)
14 17 18
Clearing agent authorization letter
14
Marine cover insurance
14
Packing list
14
Log book
14
Passed clearance entry stamped release by KEBS
16
Passed clearance entry stamped received by KRA (x 2)
17 18
Individual PIN certficate (x 2)
17 18
Identity card (x 2)
17 18
Company PIN certificate (x 2)
17 18
Registration certificate
18
Delivery order
21
Invoice
22
Payment receipt
23
Final release
23

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KES 0 -
25 % Cost, Insurance & Freight (CIF) or customs value
For import duty.
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KES 0 -
20 % excise value
For excise duty. The excise value is the customs value plus the import duty.
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KES 0 -
16 % VAT value
For Value Added Tax VAT. The VAT value is the excise value plus the excise duty.
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KES 0 -
2 % Cost, Insurance & Freight (CIF) or customs value
For import declaration fee.
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KES 0 -
1.5 % Cost, Insurance & Freight (CIF) or customs value
For railway development levy.
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USD 0 -
USD  1.25 per volumetric weight
For Merchant Shipping MS Levy.
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Total Duration 2d 1/2 - 11d  expand_more expand_less

  Min. Max.
Total time (sum): 2d 1/2 11d
of which:
Waiting time in queue (sum): 50mn 2h. 35mn
Attention at counter: 1h. 55mn 1d 1/2
Waiting time until next step (sum): 2d 9d

Laws 12 expand_more expand_less

Customs and Excise Regulations Customs and Excise Regulations (2010)
  Sections 25, 30
East African Community Customs Management Act (2017) East African Community Customs Management Act (2017) Sections 145, 146, 187, 188, 189
  Sections 34, 35, 36, 41, 82, 123, 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
Legal Notice 120 -The Customs and Excise Act (Cap 472.) Legal Notice 120 -The Customs and Excise Act (CAP 472)
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, 7, 8
Merchant Shipping (Fees) Regulation, 2011 Gazette Notice CXIV - No. 1 Merchant Shipping (Fees) Regulation, 2011 Gazette Notice CXIV - No. 1
Miscellaneous Fees and Levies ACT(2020) Miscellaneous Fees and Levies Act (2020)
  Sections 7, 8
Radiation Protection Act Cap243 Radiation Protection Act CAP 243
  Section  11
The Nuclear Regulatory Act (2019) The Nuclear Regulatory Act (2019)
  Section  71
Traffic Act CAP 403 Traffic Act CAP 403
  Section  6
Value Added Act Cap 476 Value Added Act CAP 476 First schedule
  Sections 5, 6, 9
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