Import of IT & Telecom Related Goods in Kenya
Kenya has a booming economy, and it is improving its infrastructure through a variety of IT imports. The country aims to supply the required equipment and tools to its people and businesses to further its economic growth.
Like other developing countries, Kenya is trying to improve its infrastructure. The government is trying its best to replicate the public systems of developed countries. This has created a positive environment for international trade, and Kenya has maintained its membership in many international global organizations. Importer of Record Service in Kenya can play a crucial role in making the importers aware of the compliance rules and standards. IOR service Kenya can aid in overcoming the logistics challenges. Only an Importer Service Kenya can support businesses in the complex import procedures.
Important facts
Kenya is a presidential Democratic Republic where the president is head of the state, and officials are elected to represent the people. The country is a member of several organizations like IMF, the world bank international, the United Nations and the International Criminal Court. Kenya is the largest economy in Central Africa, and Nairobi is the centre of business and trade.
CAP Conformity Assessment Program
The program was introduced in December 2015 to ensure that the imports are safe and conform to the country standards.
Pre Export Verification of conformity PVOC
The importers must achieve a PVOC certificate before their shipment lands in Kenya. It is essential to ensure compliance with Kenya’s Bureau of Standards. The organization ensures that the imports are safe and of good quality that meet the set standards. There are several steps to achieve a PVOC certificate. Importers need to pay the required fee, and a certificate is issued to the traders by KEBS. The approval is granted through a Certificate of Conformity which is required for clearance from the customs department.
CoC Certificate of Conformity
There are different ways to achieve a certificate of conformity. Depending upon the volume of exports conducted by the traders, there are other routes to reach a certificate of conformity. Each individual shipment of goods requires a certificate of conformity from the authorized body that ensures the products meet the Kenyan complaints regulations. The certificate sir given after the manufacturing units are inspected, or the products that are manufactured from the plants are adequately checked.
There are various reasons why the certificate of conformity is important. One of the basic reasons is that the products are safe and meet the quality standards developed by the country for its consumers. Other reasons include, the products pose no threat to the security of the country, the products do not hurt public or religious sentiments and have no negative environmental impacts.
Certain products might not follow all of these requirements and may have certain exemptions. However, for medical and information technology equipment, there are no exemptions.
Import of IT infrastructure to Kenya and Role of Importer of Record Service in Kenya
The following documents are the minimalist requirements for a consignment to pass through the custom and clearance department of Kenya. Importer Service Kenya can assist your business in achieving a safe and hassle-free trade journey.
● AWB Airway Bill
The document is needed for the goods that are transported by some courier service, specifically international. The document identifies the details of the shipment. Through this document, the shipment can easily be tracked.
● Invoice
The document that is used at the customs department is also known as a commercial invoice
● Packaging list
The list identifies the details about the products. The information on this list should completely match the documents mentioned above. Importer of Record Service Kenya provides tailored solutions for your international trade hassles.
● Certificate of Conformity
Goods require a certificate of conformity from the authorized body that ensures the products meet the Kenyan complaints regulations. CoC is given after the manufacturing units are inspected, or the products that are manufactured from the plants are adequately checked. IOR Kenya can help acquire the certificate to make the trade process easier for the importer.
Airports for International Shipments
Kenya uses three significant airports for international trade
● Eldoret International
● Jomo Kenyatta International
● Mombasa Moi International
Duties and taxes in Kenya
Taxes in duties in Kenya comprise CIF and VAT charges. CIF stands for cost or value insurance and freight. VAT is 15%, declaration fee is 3.5%.
How AGOL Worldwide Inc Can Help You As Importer Of Record In Kenya
Like other complex destinations, if you are not fully prepared, you will face shipment delays and time-consuming compliance procedures. In this scenario AGOL Worldwide Inc as importer of Record Service in Kenya can play a vital role by simplifying the procedures for you and giving you a clear picture of the compliance structure. As IOR Kenya we are the key source of overcoming the transit hurdles and make the import procedure smooth and successful. In Kenya we can be your right hand to avoid shipment delays through a thorough understanding of complex import procedures.
