* Imports into the EAC Region - Common External Tariff applies to all goods imported into the EAC region. The goods may be for direct home use, warehousing or transit through a Partner State.

 Imports Procedure

1. Manifests are submitted to Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) and Tanzania Revenue Authority (TRA) by shipper prior to Vessel arrival


2. KRA /TRA transmits manifests to the respective Revenue Authorities;


3. Importer/Agent access manifest data through the respective Revenue Authority Customs Systems and lodges a Customs declaration/Entry.


4. Taxes are paid at destination Partner State for duty paid cargo using respective national currency.


5. Physical verification of selected consignments may be carried out at a designated area as may be determined by the respective Revenue Authority


6. Release is issued from destination Revenue Authorities


7. Removal of goods from first point of entry. 

Exports Procedure

1. Customs Agents Capture Export declaration in the Customs Systems of the Partner State where the goods are originating


2. Export declaration is secured by a regional Bond (RCTG)


3. Processing and release of the Export declaration/entry is done in the originating Partner State to allow release of goods


4. Upon receipt of Port release message, the transit Bond is acquitted by the originating Partner state.