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  3. Fresh fruits and vegetables
  4. Fruits and vegetables import procedure through Port of Mombasa
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Steps (26) arrow_drop_up arrow_drop_down
Pre clearance documentation  (1) expand_more expand_less
Obtain delivery order  (4) expand_more expand_less
Obtain consignment document  (1) expand_more expand_less
Obtain passed clearance entry  (1) expand_more expand_less
Obtain KEPHIS release  (2) expand_more expand_less
Obtain import health certificate  (4) expand_more expand_less
Obtain Port Health release  (1) expand_more expand_less
Obtain KEBS release  (2) expand_more expand_less
Obtain KRA release  (3) expand_more expand_less
Obtain KPA release  (5) expand_more expand_less
Obtain gate pass  (2) expand_more expand_less

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Summary of the procedure

Institutions involved 10 expand_more expand_less

Clearing Agent
1
Shipping Agent (x 3)
2 3 5
Bank (x 3)
4 11 21
Kenya Plant Health Inspectorate Service (KEPHIS) (Kilindini)
8
Kenya Plant Health Inspectorate Service (KEPHIS) Plant Inspection Unit (JKIA)
9
Port Health Services Kenya (Kilindini) (x 2)
12 14
Kenya Bureau of Standards (KEBS) (CFS) (x 2)
15 16
Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) Kipevu Container Terminal (CT 2) (Kipevu) (x 3)
17 19 25
Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA), Containerised Cargo and Container Freight Station (CFS)
18
Kenya Ports Authority (KPA) (x 4)
22 23 24 26

Results 1 expand_more expand_less

Gate pass
26

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Bill of lading (x 4)
1 3 15 17
Proforma invoice
1
Invoice (x 7)
4 6 8 10 14 15 17
Bank deposit slip
5
Letter of indemnity
5
Valid port pass (x 2)
5 22
Identity card
5
Commercial invoice
7
Plant import permit (x 2)
8 10
Clearance entry
8
Phytosanitary certificate
8
Treatment certificate
8
Certificate of quality
10
Permit (x 4)
10 14 15 17
Certificate of analysis (x 2)
10 14
Material safety data sheet
10
Health certificate (x 2)
10 14
Phytosanitary certificate (x 2)
10 10
Fumigation certificate (x 4)
10 10 14 14
GMO free certificate (x 2)
10 14
Valid E-slip
11
Passed clearance entry (x 3)
14 15 17
Import health certificate
14
Packing list
14
Laboratory analysis report
14
Import declaration form (IDF) (x 2)
15 17
Certificate of conformity
15
Packing list (x 2)
15 17
KRA receipt
17
Clearing agent authorization letter
17
Marine cover insurance
17
Passed clearance entry stamped release by KEBS
19
Bankers cheque
21
KPA invoice
22
Pick up order
22
Position slip (x 2)
23 24
Passed clearance entry stamped goods released by KEBS
25
Position slip endorsed by KPA
25
Quadruplicate entry
25
Position slip stamped by KRA
26

Estimated cost KES  1,000 + USD  70

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USD 70
Documentation fees - estimate.
KES 1,000
For issuance of import health certificate.
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USD  105 per container
For shore handlingcharges.
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USD  70 per container
For wharfage charges.
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USD  2 per hour
Plug in charges for reefer containers.
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USD  160 per container
For shore handling charges.
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USD  105 per container
For wharfage charges.
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USD  3 per hour
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Total Duration 1 d - 1 d expand_more expand_less

  Min. Max.
Total time (sum): 1 d 1 d
of which:
Waiting time in queue (sum): 1h. 20mn 4h. 35mn
Attention at counter: 2h. 25mn 12h.

Laws 14 expand_more expand_less

Customs and Excise Regulations Customs and Excise Regulations (2010)
  Sections 25, 30
East African Community Customs Management Act East African Community Customs Management Act (2004) 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
Food, Drugs and Chemicals (General) Regulations Food, Drugs and Chemical Substances (Food Hygiene) Regulations, 1978
  Section  8
Kenya Ports Authority Tariff book Kenya Ports Authority (KPA) Tariff book
KPA tariff book KPA tariff book
  Section  III
Legal Notice 127 of 2018 - Verification of Conformity to Kenya Standards of Imports Order Legal Notice 127 of 2018 - Verification of Conformity to Kenya Standards of Imports Order
  Sections 3, 5, 7, 8
Plant Protection (Importation of Fruit) Order Plant Protection (Importation of Fruit) Order
Plant Protection (Importation of Plants) Rules Plant Protection (Importation of Plants, Plant Products, & Regulated Articles) Rules
  Sections 6, 7, 8, 9, 10
Public Health Act 2012 Public Health Act CAP 242
  Sections 131, 135
Public Health Rules Public Health Act CAP 242 Public Health (Fees) Rules 1st Schedule
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
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