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HOW TO IMPORT GOODS IN KENYA.
What is importation?

To Import means to bring or cause to be brought into the Partner States from a foreign country;

What to know when importing

In accordance with the provisions of Sec.34 of the EACCMA 2004, goods for importation shall be entered (declared) within twenty-one days after the commencement of discharge or in the case of vehicles, on arrival.

The importer or Clearing agent shall capture all the mandatory details required when declaring an import in the customs System.

What is required when importing?

Clearing & Forwarding Agent

The Importer will need to acquire the services of sheffield cargo Logistics Limited. A clearing agent is mandated to process the importation documents in the customs system and assist in clearing goods on your behalf.

Duties and Taxes Payable:

Taxes are payable depending on the value of the imported item(s) and the duty rate applicable outlined under different legal documents as given below.


 * 1) Import Duties

Depending with the item to be imported, the Import tax rates vary between 0%, 10% and 25% as provided by the East Africa Community Common External Tariff (CET). However, Sensitive items Attract duty higher than 25%. The sensitive items are listed in the schedule 2 of the EAC Common External tariff.


 * 1) Excise Duties

Excise Duty depends on whether the imported item is excisable or not. The Excise duty rates are prescribed under the Excise Duty Act 2015.


 * 1) Value Added Tax (VAT)

The normal rate of VAT is 16%. However, the Items exempted from VAT as provided by the VAT Act of 2013 attract a rate of 0%.


 * 1) Import Declaration Fees (IDF) & Railway Development Levy (RDL)