No. A person cannot have more than one motor vehicle duty free simultaneously.

The key determining factors for qualification for exemption include among others;

• Evidence of ownership and use of the vehicle for at least twelve months before return
• The vehicle must not be more than eight years old from the date of manufacture.
• Evidence of travel (i.e. Passport or an appropriate travel documentation)
• The vehicle must be shipped into the country within ninety days or further period not exceeding 360 days upon approval by the Commissioner, of the return of the individual resident
• The individual must not have enjoyed a similar exemption within last four years
• The individual must be changing residence permanently
• The household goods and personal effects should have been in personal use by the person in his/her previous residence before return to Kenya

In case of replacement of left hand drive motor vehicle, the following additional conditions will apply;

• Evidence of disposal of the left hand drive vehicle
• The current retail selling price of the replacement right hand drive vehicle should not exceed that of the previously owned left hand drive vehicle.
• The country which one is returning from must be operating left hand drive vehicles.

One motor vehicle only.

 No.  The motor vehicle should be for personal use only

A person seeks an extension of time after 90 days have lapsed since the date of arrival but should be within 360 days.

The determination for exemption qualification on returning resident basis will be determined at the release point or point of entry.

There is no legal provisions to grant exemptions on donations. All taxes are due and payable.

Solar panels, solar control units, solar batteries, solar inverters and all-in-one solar lanterns.

The applicant should liaise within their appointed clearing agent have the motor vehicle valued by the valuation office and lodge a C404 entry.

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In accordance to East African Community Customs Management Act section 140, the Council of Ministers may grant remission of duty for the manufacture of goods in a Partner State either:

1. goods imported for use in the manufacture of goods for export under Export Promotion Program Office(E.P.P.O)
2. such goods imported for use in the manufacture of approved  goods for home consumption as the Council may, from time to time, by notice in the Gazette, determine under Essential Goods Production Support Program (E.G.P.S.P)

Is comprised of a representative from

1. the ministry responsible for finance i.e The National Treasury.
2. the ministry responsible for trade and industry.
3. the body representative of manufacturers i.e Kenya Assemblies of Manufacturers.
4. the Custom & Border Control.
5. any body or institution the Commissioner  may deem fit to appoint for example Sugar Directorate.

A manufacturer seeking to join the scheme shall make application to the committee. A valid Tax Compliance Certificate shall accompany a new application where applicable, a Certificate of Incorporation, VAT Registration Certificate and identification certificate for tax purposes, (PIN/ TIN/ UIN) and any other documents as may be required by the Committee.  

The Committee after the receipt of the application may arrange to visit the premises of the applicant, especially those who are applying for the first time   to verify the following;

1. Evidence that the applicant manufactures or intends to manufacture the goods for which the duty remission on raw materials is being sought. Some examples of such evidence may include the presence of appropriate machinery, labour, manufacturing/production premises, storage facilities, licenses, contracts etc;
2. Evidence that the applicant  maintains proper records;
3. Evidence that the applicant has capacity to manufacture the goods for which remission is being sought ;
4. Any other information that may be necessary to assist the Committee make a decision on the application.

The Committee shall then convene to receive; vet and process applications for remission made and advise the Council, through the Commissioner, with respect to these applications.

1. Evidence that the applicant manufactures or intends to manufacture the goods for which the duty remission on raw materials is being sought. Some examples of such evidence may include the presence of appropriate machinery, labour, manufacturing/production premises, storage facilities, licenses, contracts etc;
2. Evidence that the applicant  maintains proper records;
3. Evidence that the applicant has capacity to manufacture the goods for which remission is being sought ;
4. Any other information that may be necessary to assist the Committee make a decision on the application.

The Council of East African Community Ministers through Council’s Decision.

Remission of duty granted shall be valid for a period of twelve months from the date of the publication of the grant in the Gazette.

Is an internal document used by Treasury to monitor quantities approved by Gazette for importation of raw materials under Duty Remission Scheme?

C56 is used to import goods for use in the manufacture of goods for export under Export Promotion Program Office (E.P.P.O)

C60 is used to import goods for use in the manufacture of approved goods for home consumption as the Council may, from time to time, by notice in the Gazette, determine under Essential Goods Production Support Program (E.G.P.S.P)

A manufacturer of goods imported for use in the manufacture of goods for export or home use shall execute a CB13 bond, which is a particular bond with a validity of 12 months.

12 months.

Where a by-product, scrap or waste of commercial value results from a process of manufacture or production utilizing goods subject to duty remission, duty shall be payable on the prevailing value of the by-product, scrap or waste, unless the by-product, scrap or waste is exported or destroyed under the supervision of the proper officer.