VAT, IDF, RDL, and Excise Duty are statutory charges applied to imported goods in Kenya. They are calculated based on the customs value (CIF), HS

What Are HS Codes? HS codes, or Harmonized System codes, are internationally recognized 6-digit numbers used to classify goods for international trade. They help customs

If you’re shipping goods by air, whether locally or internationally, understanding the Air Waybill (AWB) is essential. From legal compliance to shipment tracking, the AWB

When shipping goods internationally, one document stands out as critical for customs clearance, legal compliance, and payment verification—the Commercial Invoice. Whether you are exporting Kenyan

A Certificate of Origin (CO) is an official document that declares the country where a product was manufactured or produced. It is one of the

Clearing agents work by handling customs documentation, declaring goods to KRA, calculating duties and taxes, coordinating inspections, and securing cargo release at ports, airports, and

The role of a clearing agent in Kenya is to legally process imported or exported goods through customs by preparing documents, declaring cargo to KRA,

Customs clearance in Kenya typically takes between 1 to 3 working days when documents are complete and duties are paid on time. However, clearance can

1PL (First-Party Logistics) is a logistics model where a business owns its goods and manages transportation, storage, and delivery using its own vehicles, staff, and

What Is 2PL Logistics? 2PL (Second-Party Logistics) is a logistics model where a business hires a transport carrier that owns and operates its own vehicles—such

3PL logistics in Kenya refers to outsourcing logistics services—such as warehousing, transport, customs clearance, and order fulfillment—to a third-party logistics provider. It allows importers, exporters,

Fourth-party logistics (4PL), also known as 4PL logistics, is a supply chain model where a business outsources its entire logistics and supply chain management to