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Kenya Trade Compliance

East Africa's commercial hub with advanced digital customs systems. Navigate KRA requirements and EAC protocols with expert guidance.

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East Africa's Business Hub

Kenya serves as East Africa's economic and logistical hub, with Mombasa port handling cargo for the entire EAC region. The country has implemented advanced digital customs systems through the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA).

As a founding member of the East African Community (EAC), Kenya benefits from streamlined regional trade protocols while maintaining robust standards for international commerce.

1st

EAC Economy

Mombasa

Regional Port

55M+

Population

$115B

GDP

Key Compliance Requirements

KRA Customs Documentation

• Customs Entry (iCMS system)
• Commercial Invoice
• Bill of Lading / Airway Bill
• Packing List
• Import Declaration Form (IDF)

Pre-Shipment Verification

• PVoC (Pre-Export Verification of Conformity)
• Certificate of Conformity (CoC)
• KEBS Standards compliance
• Product testing requirements

Import Permits & Licenses

• Import Standard Permit (ISP)
• Special permits (restricted goods)
• Plant/Animal health certificates
• Pharmaceutical import permits

Trade Agreements

• EAC Customs Union
• COMESA Free Trade Area
• AfCFTA (African Continental FTA)
• UK-Kenya Economic Partnership

Digital Systems

• iCMS (Integrated Customs Management)
• iTax for tax compliance
• Kenya Single Window System
• e-Registry for business

Standards & Quality

• KEBS (Kenya Bureau of Standards)
• Diamond Mark certification
• Environmental compliance
• Energy efficiency standards

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