Customs procedure documents
Customs resources

Guides, checklists, and answers — free to download.

Written by our licensed clearing agents. Updated whenever KRA, KEBS, or KPA change the rules.

Required Import Documents

Commercial Invoice, B/L, Packing List, Certificate of Origin, IDF, KEBS PVoC, and more.

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Required Export Documents

Export entry, Certificate of Origin (COMESA/EAC/EUR.1), permits, and pre-shipment inspection notes.

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Import Procedure — Step by Step

From IDF to delivery: what happens at each stage of a Kenyan import.

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Export Procedure — Step by Step

Documentation, KRA export entry, and pre-shipment inspection walkthrough.

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Restricted Goods List

Goods requiring specific permits: firearms, chemicals, pharmaceuticals, and regulated foodstuffs.

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Prohibited Goods

Items that cannot be imported or exported under Kenyan law.

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Duty Calculation Guide

Understand Import Duty, Excise, VAT, IDF Fee, and RDL — with worked examples.

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Vehicle Import Checklist

8-year rule, PVoC/JEVIC, RRV, chassis verification, and NTSA registration.

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