Search Results for: prohibited goods
Which items are prohibited, either for import/export?
(Faq) 14/11/2026
Which items are prohibited, either for import/export?
(Faq) 14/11/2026
There have been cases where KRA destroys impounded goods. What does KRA look at in determining which goods are for auction and which are for destruction?
Which items are prohibited, either for import/export
(Faq) 14/11/2026
Which items are prohibited, either for import/export
(Glossary) 30/08/2018
This is any goods the importation, exportation, or carriage coastwise, of which are not allowed/ forbidden by law.
(Glossary) 30/08/2018
This is any goods the importation, exportation, transfer, or carriage coastwise, of which is prohibited but can be permitted under certain circumstances and is subject to approval of a competent authority. ...
Household Goods and Personal Effects
(Learn about Importation) 09/07/2018
... electronics, stereos etc. PIN certificate Importation of Pets Dogs & cats are allowed with approved import permit; they are dutiable but exempt from VAT. Pet birds are prohibited. Required ...
KRA Marine Unit Boosts Border Security and Revenue Collection on Lake Victoria.
(Press Release) 30/10/2025
... vigilance has curtailed illicit trade and the smuggling of uncustomed goods, narcotic drugs, weapons, and other prohibited items entering the country through lake borders. Mr.Dominic Kengara, Chief Manager, ...
KRA Commits to Enhance Efficiency at Ports of Entry
(Press Release) 08/11/2023
The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has enhanced vigilance across all ports of entry in a bid to enhance compliance with Customs regulations on restricted and prohibited items. The move comes after KRA observed ...
Clearance at Passenger Terminals
(Public Notices) 02/11/2023
... use of technology to enhance non-intrusive inspection of baggage at all points of entry. Part of this process is to ensure that prohibited and restricted goods are screened out for security purposes. For ...
Coordinated Border Management at the core of Regional Trade Facilitation
(Blog) 27/02/2023
... Scanners, K9 dogs among others. Protection of Society has been enabled by ensuring that contraband and prohibited goods which can compromise the health and safety of the society as well as domestic industries ...
Clarification of information provided by Keroche Breweries Limited.
(Press Release) 08/03/2022
... Tax, duplicate and prohibited VAT claims and Withholding Income Tax) and, On 21st December, 2021 (covering Harmonised System Code and Excise Rate for Keroche special Alcoholic Drinks) to settle the matter ...
Traders charged over fake excise tax stamps amounting KShs. 2.6 million
(Press Release) 10/02/2022
... Gikonyo were jointly charged with similar offences. Miriam Cheptoo also faced a similar charge and two other counts of being in possession of prohibited goods and being in possession of uncustomed goods. ...
KRA intercepts motorists with 39.8 Kgs of Cannabis
(News) 24/12/2021
... deposited at the Isibania OSBP Customs warehouse. Conveyance/Possession of restricted/prohibited goods is contrary to Sections 199(b) and 200 of the East Africa Community Customs Management Act 2004. ...
KRA intercepts contraband worth KShs. 2.7 million in taxes
(Press Release) 24/12/2021
... Bond of KShs. 1,000,000. As to the alcoholic drinks, conveying prohibited goods is a violation of law under Section 199 (b) of the East African Community Customs Management Act, 2004 as read with section ...
Procedures for Clearance of your Imported Postal Parcels
(Blog) 19/11/2021
... officer to assess taxes. Prohibited goods are not allowed hence seized. Restricted items require Permits and approvals from competent authorities are held until the permits are presented to customs. The ...
KRA enhance surveillance, combat illicit trade along Muhuru Bay
(Press Release) 19/03/2021
... other prohibited and restricted goods. Illicit trade has deprived the government the much-needed revenue, brought unfair competition in the market and jeopardized consumer’s health and safety. KRA has ...
KRA cautions against use of fraudulently registered vehicles
(Press Release) 17/03/2021
... in which goods are liable to forfeiture under this Act, the following goods shall be liable to forfeiture— (a) any prohibited goods; (c) any uncustomed goods;” Dr. Karanja noted that the irregularly ...
(Public Notices) 16/03/2021
Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) wishes to notify the public of the increased number of Motor vehicles operating without payment of duty and the use of trucks/Motor vehicles to transport prohibited goods, ...
