At Issa Clearing & Forwarding, we specialize in comprehensive customs clearance services for both imports and exports through Kenya’s main entry points — primarily the Port of Mombasa, Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA), and various border posts such as Namanga, Malaba, and Busia.
We understand that customs clearance is the backbone of any international trade process. Our experienced customs officers ensure that every consignment complies fully with the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA), Kenya Ports Authority (KPA), and East African Community Customs Management Act (EACCMA) requirements.
Our services include:
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Import Documentation & Declarations: We prepare and submit all required import documents including the Import Declaration Form (IDF) obtained through the Kenya TradeNet System (KenTrade), Commercial Invoice, Packing List, Bill of Lading or Airway Bill, and Certificate of Conformity (CoC) for compliance with KEBS Pre-Export Verification of Conformity (PVoC) standards.
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Customs Entry Processing: We lodge customs entries through the Integrated Customs Management System (iCMS) for verification, valuation, and release by KRA. Our team ensures accuracy in tariff classification under the Harmonized System (HS) Codes, preventing costly errors or penalties.
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Duty and Tax Assessment: We calculate import duty, excise, and VAT as per the EAC Common External Tariff (CET) and ensure clients pay only what is due. Where applicable, we facilitate duty exemptions, remissions, and bonded warehouse entries.
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Inspection & Verification Coordination: We coordinate physical inspections with relevant government agencies — KRA, KEBS, KPA, Port Health, and KENTRADE — ensuring that clearance processes are seamless and transparent.
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Bonded Warehouse Management: We assist in clearing goods stored under bond and arrange re-export or local release after customs verification and duty settlement.
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Export Clearance: For exporters, we handle documentation such as the Certificate of Origin, Export Entry, and Export Permit, ensuring compliance with Kenya Export Promotion and Branding Agency (KEPROBA) and destination country requirements.
By combining our technical expertise with a deep understanding of Kenyan customs law, Issa Clearing & Forwarding provides smooth, timely, and transparent clearance of all cargo types — whether containerized, loose, perishable, or project-based.