Under Customs clearance services, we facilitate the legal import/export of goods, handling related documentation, tax provisioning, Port/CFS coordination, regulatory compliance, and cargo release on behalf of our client.
Customs clearance carried out by licensed clearing agent saves the client time and costly losses on penalties and fines due to non-compliancy with due process.The services cover air, sea, and road freight, including bond management and specialized, hazardous, or perishable cargo.
Below are specific clearance types offered by Famo Forwarders Ltd
- Home use clearance
- Bonded Clearance
- Transit Clearance
- Re-Export Clearance
- Temporary Import Clearance
Customs Clearance Workflow
- Documentation: Preparation of Commercial Invoices, Packing Lists, Bills of Lading, and Import Declaration Forms (IDF).
- Tax & Duty Management: Accurate calculation and payment of customs duties, VAT, and other levies to KRA.
- Regulatory Compliance: Ensuring compliance with Kenyan customs laws and securing necessary import/export permits.
- Pre-arrival Processing: Submitting documents to expedite cargo release upon arrival.
- Cargo Verification: Assisting with physical verification or scanning at port/border points.
- Transit Cargo: Managing bonded transit goods for international destinations.
Clients Requirements
- A copy of their KRA PIN Certificate.
- Import Declaration Form (IDF) from Kenya Revenue Authority.
- Commercial invoice and packing list.
- Original Bill of Lading (BOL) or Airway Bill.
- Relevant permits for restricted goods.
- Payment for applicable taxes and levies.