Freight forwarding requires specific documents to legally move goods across borders, clear customs, and release cargo to the consignee. The main documents required for freight

An FCR (Forwarder’s Cargo Receipt) is a document issued by a freight forwarder confirming receipt of goods from a shipper for onward transportation, without transferring

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