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Kenya Trade Compliance

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Complete guide to Kenya import requirements, PVoC certificates, and customs procedures for 2025.

MEDIUM RISK✅ SGS VERIFIED

Quick Reference

Country Code: KE
Risk Level: medium
Certificate: PVoC
Trade Agreements: AfCFTA, EAC, COMESA
Digital Platform: KenTrade System
Product Conformity Assessment (PVoC)

Mandatory Status

Yes

Primary Purpose

Preventing substandard and unsafe imports; market protection

Responsible Authority

Kenya Bureau of Standards (KEBS); SGS

Required Documents

Import Declaration Fee (IDF), pro-forma invoice, Request for Certification (RFC)

Penalty for Non-Compliance

Cargo not cleared; penalties for non-compliance

Special Requirements

Cumbersome CoC requirements can cause delays. SGS is a mandated certification body.

SGS Verification Services
PVoC

Pre-Export Verification of Conformity

Mandatory certification program for imports to Kenya ensuring compliance with KEBS standards

Authority: SGS on behalf of Kenya Bureau of Standards
Certification

EAC-Ready Certification

Tailored certification program for East African Community market entry

Authority: SGS Regional Services
Recent Updates & Changes

Kenya Single Window System (KenTrade) major upgrade completed

New Anti-Money Laundering guidelines for importers

Updated East African Community Common External Tariff rates

SGS continues as mandated PVoC certification body

Key Requirements
1
Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) PIN registration and iTax compliance
2
Kenya Bureau of Standards (KEBS) certification for regulated products
3
Import Declaration Form (IDF) through KenTrade system
4
Pre-Export Verification of Conformity (PVoC) certificate
5
EAC Standardization Mark for applicable products
Active Regulations
KRA iTaxKEBS StandardsImport DeclarationPVoC CertificateEAC Mark
Trade Facilitation
Single Window SystemAvailable
Customs ModernizationImplemented
Digital Platform:

KenTrade System

Trade Agreements:
AfCFTAEACCOMESA

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