Cargo clears when the paperwork is right.
Customs & Compliance
Customs is where shipments stall. Our clearance team prepares correct entries, classifications and permits before cargo arrives, so goods clear at the first attempt rather than the third.
01 / First-time clearance, not third-time arguments.
Customs Clearance
Import and export declarations lodged correctly and followed through to release.
Full details- Import and export entry preparation and lodgement
- KRA iCMS customs declarations at Mombasa, JKIA, ICDs and border posts
- Duty and tax computation guidance before arrival
- Coordination of customs verification and inspections
02 / The right paper, before the cargo lands.
Documentation & Permits
The certificates, licences and permits your cargo needs before it can move.
Full details- Import Declaration Form (IDF) lodgement and management
- Certificates of origin and commercial documents
- KEBS PVoC certificates of conformity coordination
- KEPHIS, health and Pharmacy & Poisons Board permits
03 / The right HS code saves duty. The wrong one invites trouble.
Tariff Classification Advice
Correct HS classification to pay the right duty - no more, no less.
Full details- HS code identification and confirmation per product
- Duty, VAT and levy exposure estimates
- Landed-cost analysis by product or shipment
- Review of past entries for over- or under-payment
04 / Through Kenya, or under bond - duty handled correctly.
Transit & Bonded Cargo
Movement and storage of cargo under bond, in transit through Kenya or held for later clearance.
Full details- Transit bonds and regional transit declarations
- Movement coordination to Uganda, Rwanda, South Sudan and DRC
- Customs escort and tracking requirements handled
- Bonded warehousing for duty-suspended storage
The process, step by step
Share your documents
Invoice, packing list and any permits. We review them before arrival so errors are caught early.
We classify and lodge
HS codes are confirmed and the declaration is lodged in the customs system.
Duties settled, cargo released
We coordinate assessment, payment support and release with customs and the terminal.
File closed properly
You receive the complete clearance file for your records and audit trail.
Frequently asked
What documents do I need to import into Kenya?
Typically a commercial invoice, packing list, Bill of Lading or airway bill, Import Declaration Form, and any product-specific permits. We send you a checklist for your specific cargo.
How long does customs clearance take?
With correct documentation, most entries clear within 1-3 working days at Mombasa and JKIA. Regulated goods may take longer depending on agency inspections.
Can you handle cargo transiting to Uganda or Rwanda?
Yes - we arrange transit bonds and coordinate clearance through to the destination border.
Get a Customs & Compliance quote.
Describe your cargo and lanes - we will come back with a costed plan within one business day.