| We have endeavored to provide as much information
to enable our customers make informed decisions regarding Imports and Exports
to and from Kenya.. The following links will provide you with more information
which is current and detailed. The primary function of the Department is to collect
and account for customs and excise taxes. Some of the taxes collected include
import duty, excise duty (both on imports and local), and VAT on imports. Click
here for more info>>
The Government of Kenya have contracted
2 companies to carry out pre-shipment inspection. Various categories of imports
are subjected to pre shipment inspection while others are exempted. The 2 companies
are: 1. Cotecna Inspection S.A. .
Inspects goods originating from: South Africa, Japan, UK, South America, Australia
and North America. CLICK
HERE for more guidelines and list of goods subjected to PSI.
2. Intertek testing Services (ITS) Inspects
goods originating from: Europe, Middle East, India and the Asian Continent. CLICK
HERE to contact ITS for more information . This is a Government Parastatal incharge of managing
the Port of Mombasa and other Inland Container Depots. CLICK
HERE for more information about there services and facilities.

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