Mombasa Port container terminal at sunset
KRA Licensed Clearing Agent

Move cargo through Kenya with confidence.

Customs clearance, freight forwarding, warehousing, and last-mile delivery — from Mombasa Port and JKIA to anywhere in East Africa.

18+
Years in trade
Uninterrupted service since 2007
42,800
+
Shipments cleared
Sea, air, road & warehousing entries combined
62
+
Countries served
Trusted agents network across 6 regions
1,240
+
Repeat clients
4.9 / 5 average client satisfaction rating
Why choose Kenya Customs

Licensed, experienced, and accountable at every checkpoint.

Six reasons our clients stay with us, year after year.

KRA Licensed CCO

Full Clearing Agent licence on the iCMS/Simba system. Pin-registered, KRA-compliant at every checkpoint.

CCO #KC-001287

KIFWA Member

Kenya International Freight and Warehousing Association member. Audited annually for best-practice compliance.

Since 2010

2-Hour Quotes

Detailed itemised quotations returned within 2 business hours of receiving your invoice and packing list.

Mon–Sat · 8am–7pm

Global Network

Trusted FIATA partners in 60+ countries for door-to-door delivery via sea, air, road, multimodal.

62 Countries

Zero Hidden Fees

Every duty line, port fee and agency charge shown upfront. No undocumented payments accepted.

Fixed-fee policy

25-Yr Leadership

Led by a Senior Commissioner with 25 years of KRA customs administration at Mombasa Port & JKIA.

Dr. Evans Odongo · PhD
Clearance process

Four steps from enquiry to delivered cargo.

We handle every touchpoint with KRA, KEBS, KPA, and KAA so you can focus on your business.

  1. 01

    Enquiry & quotation

    Share cargo weight, HS code, origin & Incoterms. We return a fully itemised duty estimate + freight rate in under 2 hours.

    • CIF value breakdown
    • Import duty · excise · VAT
    • IDF · PVoC · RAL estimates
    • Fixed agency fee — no surprises
  2. 02

    Booking & documentation

    We raise the IDF, organise PVoC inspections, issue bills of lading / AWB, and pre-lodge every document electronically.

    • IDF application on eCitizen
    • KEBS PVoC coordination
    • Pre-shipment inspection
    • Insurance · marine cover
  3. 03

    Arrival & entry lodging

    On vessel/aircraft arrival we lodge the Simba entry, coordinate physical verification with KRA, and pay duty via direct M-Pesa/bank debit.

    • iCMS Simba entry lodging
    • Verification coordination
    • Duty payment — 100% traceable
    • Release order (RO) upload
  4. 04

    Release & delivery

    We collect the delivery order, clear port/KAA charges, and arrange last-mile trucking via our KIFWA-member haulers to anywhere in Kenya & EAC.

    • Port release · Delivery Order
    • KPA / KAA wharfage settled
    • Last-mile sealed trucking
    • POD · client sign-off
Trusted by importers & exporters · 4.9 / 5

What our clients say about working with Kenya Customs.

7 real client testimonials from Nairobi, Mombasa, diaspora & the EAC region. Auto-plays every 5.5s · pause on hover.

FMCGSea Freight · Monthly Volume
We import 12 containers monthly through Mombasa. Kenya Customs clears every single one under 72 hours, returns itemised duty before the ship even docks, and picks up calls at 9pm if there is a query. Consistent, professional, and always reachable.
Ms. Wangari N.
Operations Director
Fast-Moving Consumer Goods Importer · Industrial Area, Nairobi
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Relevant information · KRA, KEBS, KPA, AfCFTA

Why a KRA-licensed clearing agent is non-negotiable.

Licensed clearing agents are the only entities authorised by the Kenya Revenue Authority to lodge customs entries on the Simba / iCMS system on your behalf. Working with any other party exposes your cargo to seizure, double taxation, and KRA penalties.

Simba / iCMS Pin access

We lodge entries directly on the KRA system against our licensed agent PIN — no middle-men, no proxy logins, no delays.

Licensed CCO #KC-001287

Duty paid directly to KRA

Duty is remitted directly to the KRA paybill or via direct bank debit. We never collect duty into a private account.

100% traceable

Proper documentation

You receive an E-slip, Payment Acknowledgement Slip (PAS), official KRA receipt, and a verified copy of the Simba entry.

Full audit trail

Zero fraud liability

Our license & professional indemnity insurance covers you against any error we make in duty computation or declaration.

PI insured
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Quick duty estimator

Typical import cost breakdown for most goods

CIF Value
Cost of goods + Insurance + Freight to Mombasa / JKIA
100%
Import Duty
Per HS Code schedule (EAC CET). Raw materials: 0–10%, Finished goods: 25–35%
0 – 35%
IDF Levy
Import Declaration Fee, capped at a maximum of KSh 250,000
2.25%
Railway Levy (RAL)
Railway Development Levy on CIF value of all non-kerosene imports
1.5%
Excise Duty
Applies to fuel, alcohol, tobacco, certain vehicles & perfumes
0–50%
VAT
Applied to (CIF + Import Duty + Excise + RAL) for non-exempt goods
16%
Agency Fee
Kenya Customs charges a transparent fixed fee — never a % of duty
Fixed
Typical landed cost
~CIF × 1.55for standard goods at 25% import duty band

Example: goods worth KSh 500,000 CIF → ~KSh 775,000 landed (duty + VAT + levies, agency fee quoted separately). Request a free itemised quote for your HS code.

Accredited & partnered with

Working within Kenya's regulatory framework.

We coordinate daily with the following Kenyan authorities and international freight bodies. Click any logo to visit the official website.

Leadership

Meet our Senior Customs Leadership.

A proven leadership team with decades of combined experience in Kenyan customs administration, EAC border control and East African trade facilitation.

Dr. Evans Odongo — Senior Commissioner of Customs & Border Control
Senior Commissioner of Customs & Border Control

Dr. Evans Odongo

Over 25 years of distinguished service in customs administration, trade facilitation, and border management across the East African Community. Dr. Odongo leads our customs strategy and regulatory compliance divisions with a focus on modernising clearance processes through the KRA Simba/iCMS digital platform, advancing EAC Customs Union integration, and maintaining the highest standards of integrity in every clearance we lodge.

Kenya Customs Leadership
Mr. Washington — Assistant Commissioner of Customs & Border Control
Assistant Commissioner of Customs & Border Control

Mr. Washington

Senior operations executive with 20+ years of hands-on management of port and airport clearance teams at the Mombasa Port Customs House, JKIA Cargo Centre, Nairobi ICD, Malaba, Busia and Namanga border posts. Mr. Washington oversees our day-to-day clearing operations, KRA/KPA/KAA stakeholder coordination, and ensures that every compliant shipment meets our published 72-hour Mombasa and 24-hour JKIA clearance Service Level Agreements.

Kenya Customs Leadership
Ready to move your cargo?

Get a free, no-obligation quotation within 2 hours.

Tell us about your shipment. Our licensed clearing agents will respond with duty estimates, freight rates, and clear next steps — usually the same business day.