Issued by your supplier, showing goods, quantities, and value.
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Packing List
Issued by your supplier, showing how the cargo is packed.
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Bill of Lading or Airway Bill
Issued by the shipping line or airline as proof of carriage.
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Certificate of Origin
Issued by a chamber of commerce at origin, where preferential tariff treatment is claimed.
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Import Declaration Form (IDF)
Lodged through the KenTrade single window before or on arrival.
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KEBS Certificate of Conformity (CoC)
Issued under the PVoC programme for goods subject to standards verification.
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Import Permit
Required for controlled goods; our clearing team advises which goods need one.
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Exemption Letter
Where a duty exemption or remission is being claimed, issued by the relevant government body.
From 1 September 2026, the Finance Act 2026 also requires importers to obtain and retain an export declaration from the country of export. See our regulatory updates hub for details.
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