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Kenya — Customs Guide

East Africa — EAC Customs Territory

KRA applies the East African Community’s common customs law; Mombasa feeds the Northern Corridor to Uganda, Rwanda and the DRC.

Customs unionEast African Community (EAC)

Tariff systemEAC Common External Tariff

CurrencyKenyan Shilling (KES)

Official languageEnglish / Swahili

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Customs Authority

Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) — Customs & Border ControlOfficial national customs administration

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Customs Directorates & Field Offices

KRA Customs HQ (Nairobi)Mombasa customsMalaba border customsInland Container Depot (Nairobi)

Customs Legislation & Tariff

EAC Customs Management Act 2004Regional customs law

EAC Common External TariffRegional tariff

Major Ports & Border Gates

MombasaLamu (LAPSSET)Malaba (UG border)Namanga (TZ border)JKIA Nairobi Airport

Common Problems Handled in Kenya

Northern Corridor transit EAC origin & CET issues Demurrage at Mombasa Auction of overstayed cargo

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