Pursuant to the directive issued by His Excellency the President, Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) wishes to inform all consolidators, customs agents and importers of consolidated cargo of the following:
1. KRA is working with cargo consolidators to facilitate the issuance of electronic tax invoices through the Electronic Tax Invoice Management System (eTIMS) to individual traders and importers whose goods are transported as consolidated cargo. This initiative will enable eligible VAT registered importers to claim input VAT on their imported goods, subject to the applicable tax laws and regulations.
2. The consolidators should ensure compliance with the requirement for declaration of individual importers’ details upon importation of consolidated goods. The importers details include; Name, PIN number, Identity card number, telephone number, item description and value of items. This requirement took effect on 13th September, 2026.
All consolidators, customs agents and importers are required to comply with this directive and ensure that complete and accurate importer details are declared for all consolidated cargo imports.
This initiative seeks to promote fair competition, enhance transparency and accountability, strengthen compliance with applicable Customs and Tax laws.
For further information and assistance, please call the Contact Centre on Tel: 020 4 999 999, 0711 099 999, or Email: callcentre@kra.go.ke
Commissioner for Micro and Small Taxpayers
