Customs Regulations applicable while Shipping To Kenya Moving to Kenya or for that matter any country can become difficult-unless you make yourself aware of the customs regulation details in that country. After all, you do not want your belongings to be stranded in some port in the country. In some countries especially, customs regulations can be very stringent-and you may suddenly find yourself in a puddle. So, do your homework! The customs regulations information listed on our website have been collected from several sources including information made-available-by embassies and government websites. Contact TINSEL CARGO & OIL COMPANY COMMERCE HOUSE 3RD FLOOR, SUITE 311, MOI AVENUE, NAIROBI. P.O. BOX 79456-00200 NAIROBI, KENYA TELE FAX: +254-20-2229781, Cellphone: +254-722-761587, +254-734-939308 Website: www.tinselcargo.com EMAIL: info@tinselcargo.com

1. Customs Regulations applicable while Shipping To Kenya<br />Moving to Kenya or for that matter any country can become difficult-unless you make yourself aware of the customs regulation details in that country. After all, you do not want your belongings to be stranded in some port in the country. In some countries especially, customs regulations can be very stringent-and you may suddenly find yourself in a puddle. So, do your homework!<br />The customs regulations information listed on our website have been collected from several sources including information made-available-by embassies and government websites.<br />Shipp DOCUMENTS REQUIRED <br />•Passport (original) – (If issued within last two years the old passport is also required) <br />•Work Permit for non-Kenyan citizens <br />•Baggage Declaration Form C-18 signed by customer <br />•Bank Release <br />•Inventory in English, valued and detailed showing the number of packages and in triplicate <br />•Insurance Certificate <br />•Invoices for electrical items and serial numbers <br />•Certificate of change of address <br />CUSTOMS REGULATIONS <br />•CUSTOMER MUST BE PRESENT AT CUSTOMS CLEARANCE <br />•Goods are subject to 100% Customs verification <br />•Used household goods and personal effects are duty-free for returning Kenyan citizens provided they have resided outside Kenya for a minimum of two years and effects are imported within three months of owner's arrival <br />•Non-Kenyan citizens (first time arrivals) are permitted to import used household goods and personal effects duty-free within three months of Work Permit being issued <br />•Kenyan citizens who have resided for more than two years outside Kenya are not entitled to import used household goods and personal effects duty-free <br />•Household goods must have been in owner’s possession for at least one year prior to import. If new, duty will be charged at the current rates. <br />DUTIABLE/RESTRICTED ITEMS <br />•<br />Alcoholic beverages <br />•New items (may require Import License and are subject to payment of Customs duties and taxes) <br />•Fabric pieces <br />•Trade goods or goods for sale or disposed to other persons <br />•Aircraft and vessels of all kinds <br />•Used machinery <br />•All computers whether new or old (except under diplomatic status) or unless imported by a student who is studying computer studies <br />PROHIBITED ITEMS <br />•Weapons, silencers, ammunitions, toy guns and explosives, including tear gas <br />oFirearms require a certificate to be issued by Nairobi Firearms Bureau for import <br />•Plants, seeds, bulbs, fresh fruit and vegetables (unless a permit is obtained from the Ministry of Agriculture stating plants are free from disease) <br />•Pornographic material <br />•Drugs <br />•Political literature <br />MOTOR VEHICLES <br />•Importation highly restricted and time consuming <br />•First time arrivals to Kenya and returning Kenyan citizens residing outside Kenya for a minimum of two years are permitted to import ONE auto duty-free provided: <br />oAuto is more than three months old and has been registered in owner's name for more than three months <br />oAuto is less than 2,500 cc <br />oAuto is not sold within 12 months of import <br />oOwner's Work Permit has been approved for first time arrivals to Kenya <br />oOwner is 18 years of age or older <br />•Documents required: <br />oImport Declaration Form (IDF), Clean Report (IDF) and Clean Report Finding (CRF) <br />oAuthority to import vehicle letter <br />oLog Book <br />oCertificate of Registration (indicate engine and chassis number, first date of registration and engine capacity) <br />oCertificate of local value <br />oPassport (if issued within last two years, the old passport is also required) <br />oCustoms C15 Form <br />oNew autos require invoice bearing engine and chassis number <br />oWork Permit <br />PETS <br />•Import permit must be obtained from the Veterinary Department at Kabete, Nairobi prior to shipping <br />•Up to date Vaccination Certificate from country of origin must be provided on arrival <br />•Dogs and cats are exempt from Value Added Tax but are dutiable <br />•Birds and bird eggs are prohibited <br />NOTE - Customs regulations of Kenya are subject to change at any time. The proceeding information is a brief summary of customs regulations applicable to household goods shipments to Kenya (this destination )and is being provided for general guidance to assist our Agents and Customers. Since such regulations are subject to change without notice, Movers.com cannot be held liable for any costs, damage, delays, or other detrimental events resulting from non-compliance. Always double check with your local embassy or consulate before you make your move to Kenya.<br />ContactTINSEL CARGO & OIL COMPANYCOMMERCE HOUSE3RD FLOOR, SUITE 311,MOI AVENUE, NAIROBI.P.O. BOX 79456-00200 NAIROBI, KENYATELE FAX: +254-20-2229781,Cellphone: +254-722-761587,+254-734-939308Website: www.tinselcargo.comEMAIL: info@tinselcargo.com<br />