The handbook is therefore made simple and practical, showing stepbystep procedures on how to carry out the different transactions required to export or import. Exporters and reexporters should be aware that other u. Many cisco products are subject to export restrictions under u. The united states was the number one source of foreign tourist arrivals to kenya in 2016 and 2017, with nynairobi direct flights scheduled to begin october 28, 2018. In fact, with the stabilization of the kenyan shilling ksh, trading between ksh 8487 to the dollar, us exports increased by over 14 percent in 20.
Imports are any resources, goods, or services that producers in one country sell. To view the file, you will need the adobe reader available free from adobe. Kenya imports documents required customs clearance. Customs and border protection cbp has basic information on importing and exporting.
Ecommerce legal considerations before you launch your store. The country commercial guide provides more information on best prospects for u. Kenya s chief exports are horticultural products and tea. Embargoed and sanctioned countries office of trade compliance. Commercial service, exporters of all sizes can absolutely be successful in the indian market.
You will need an export licence before you can export controlled goods, software, and technology from the uk to another country. Jevic inspection is required recommended banks of kenya. Pvoc pre export verification of conformity for exports to uganda. The industry online support entries include software available for free downloading and software that is subject to export restrictions identified by this icon.
Visit investment kenya for details on how to register a business in kenya. The united states was the third largest destination for kenya s exports and the seventh largest source of its imports in 2017. By providing dutyfree entry into the united states for almost all african products, agoa has helped expand and diversify african exports to the united states, while at the same time fostering an improved business environment in many african countries through eligibility requirements. Export of cryptography from the united states wikipedia. Please be aware some destinations may either restrict, or have an import formality, for encrypted devices or certain encryption software and do not recognize a personal use exemption. These 12 export solutions give you advice, tools and market intelligence for a successful international sales strategy trade professionals at the u. The ear broadly governs and imposes controls on the export and re export of most commercial goods, software, and technology, including dualuse items.
If you are a resident of kenya returning after having been away for a while, you can ship used household goods and other used personal items dutyfree to kenya as long as you have lived outside of the country for at least two years. Department of commerce, manages this global trade site to provide access to ita information on promoting trade and investment, strengthening the competitiveness of u. Exports in kenya decreased to 61106 million kes in february from 61106. Moreover, general prohibition seven prohibits the export of software transmissions, covered by the ear, originating from the united states, when intended for a banned purpose, such as nuclear proliferation. Also, federal regulations do not allow the importation of any species into a state with fish or wildlife laws that are more restrictive than federal laws. Department of commerces bureau of industry and security bis administers u. Trade search international trade administration export. Export of cryptographic technology and devices from the united states was severely restricted by u. Before arranging for items to be shipped or conveyed electronically or otherwise outside the u. Kenya was the united states 110th largest goods export market in 2018. Economists and trade experts analyze and rank industry opportunities in key overseas markets.
Government agencies administer regulations that could also apply to export or reexport transactions. Three, or eight as indicated under one or more of the export control. All vehicles imported to kenya must be right hand drive except special purpose cars e. Export of computer software and hardware a general primer. Find out how uk companies can control risks when doing business in kenya. Airway bill a document evidencing a contract of carriage between the exporterimporter and airline for carriage of goods. The following items are prohibited from entering or leaving china. Export solutions international trade administration. You will not use the software applications for, and will not allow the software applications to be used for, any purposes prohibited by united states law, including, without limitation, for the development, design, manufacture or production of nuclear, chemical or biological weapons of mass destruction. We will continue to monitor changes to the cuban export restrictions and publish additional updates, as appropriate.
Baggage restrictions please ensure that you do not pack items specified in this list in your carryon or checked baggage. Other export items include textiles, coffee, tobacco, iron and steel products, petroleum products, cement. Links below open the individual sections of the commerce control list. Additionally, the handbook provides definitions of terms commonly used in international trade which users must familiarize themselves with. Pvoc preexport verification of conformity for exports. The united states also participates in various multilateral export control regimes to prevent the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction and prevent destabilizing accumulations of conventional weapons and related material. Current trade sanctions, including arms embargoes and other. Hezron nyangito of the kenya institute of public policy research and analysis notes that while the agreement aims to safeguard the health of citizens.
The sanctions can be either comprehensive or selective, using the blocking of assets and trade restrictions to accomplish foreign policy and national security goals. All international travelers should be aware of the export and import restrictions of both the u. Export and contract compliance global export trade cisco. To access the latest kenya country commercial guide. Relations with kenya united states department of state. Learn more about kenyas prohibited and restricted goods here. This regulation is performed by the requirement to obtain a license prior to the shipment of certain types of goods. Cma cgm kenya meets all the expectations of its customers by offering reliable and tailored solutions towards all ports of the world. It provides evidence of a contract of carriage, proof of. The sanctions can be either comprehensive or selective, using the blocking of assets and trade restrictions to accomplish foreign policy and national security. Imports part a prohibited goods 1 all goods the importation of which is for the time being prohibited under this act, or by any. Foreign manufactured goods are generally exempt from the ear re export requirements if they contain less than a deminimis level of u.
Kenya customs regulations savannah cargo ship to kenya. Pdf or denotes a file in adobes portable document format. Oec kenya ken exports, imports, and trade partners. Government agency entirely devoted to promoting american commercial interests abroad. The market diversification tool can help identify potential new export markets using your current trade patterns. Export controlled or sanctioned countries, entities and.
Handbook on importing and exporting in kenya ministry of. Us export administration regulations ear microsoft. As part of a series of sanctions announced by the united states, the u. This page provides the latest reported value for kenya exports plus previous releases. The centers for disease control and prevention cdc has established a landing. Jamaica, japan, kenya, kiribati, korea republic of, latvia. Published by the us commerce department in its export administration regulations ear, the commerce control list addresses dual use items, information and software that are primarily commercial in nature but also have potential military applications. The united states does not have a tax treaty with kenya. Excel or the letters xls indicate a document is in the microsoft excel spreadsheet format xls. When considering whether or not a shipment, transfer, transmission, or disclosure. Find the latest market intelligence, trade events, and trade leads for your industry. Before cargo shipping to kenya, there are some customs rules and regulations you might want to know in advance.
The us will impose new restrictions on the export of certain ai programs to china, the latest development in the countries ongoing competition. If you want to ship things into or out of china, you need to be aware that some items are not allowed into or exported from china under any circumstances. Customs and border protection cbp published a final rule on december 27, 2016, which establishes the option of filing tsca import certification statements electronically through the automated commercial environment ace. Importing and exporting can help your business expand at home or abroad, but its important to follow all laws and regulations. No product can be shipped to any party on a denial list.
Foreign manufactured goods are generally exempt from the ear reexport requirements if they contain. Export controls international trade administration. Import regulations kenya support services car from. The us department of the treasury now requires export licenses for the export or import of all goods, services, or technology to or from the crimea, with the exception of certain agricultural commodities, medicine, and medical supplies. Visit the requirements for processed egg products page for information on exporting processed egg products and a listing of countries that have additional processed egg. Government, discloses persons or entities have been denied export privileges or who raise a red flag that needs to be resolved before proceeding. In order to obtain access to export restricted software you have to register in industry online support. The law gradually became eased until around 2000, but some restrictions still remain today. These enduser and enduse restrictions arising from the general prohibitions usually prohibit a software transmission without a license.
Medically necessary needles and syringes are exempt from these prohibitions if passengers have in their possession prescription medication with a professionally printed label that identifies the medical office, pharmacy, or. If applicant has previously exported sugar or its byproducts without a valid export permit. Software that falls under this eccn will require a license from bis before it can be exported outside the united states except to canada or. Kenya main exports partners are uk, netherlands, uganda, tanzania, united states and pakistan. Export solutions international trade administration trade. Click on the menus on the right for more information about export controls and how they may apply to researchers, international travelers, and use of cloud computing services. Targeted sanctions prohibit certain exports of items, data andor software. On 15 march, the commission introduced export authorisation requirements for exports of personal protective equipment outside of the european union. Ofac administers a number of different sanctions programs. In the united states, the federal trade commission ftc is the primary agency that regulates ecommerce activities.
Lists of export controlled items, information and software. Exports to kenya must also obtain an additional import standards mark ism, which must be affixed to a list of sensitive imported products sold in kenya. You can also search the list to find restrictions on certain exports, reexports or transfers of items. Our office in nairobi, kenya also provides regional support through our partner post program to businesses interested in exporting to rwanda and uganda. The united states imposes export controls to protect national security interests and promote foreign policy objectives. Before you can export items from kenya, you need to complete and file the customs export declaration paperwork. Export solutions provides practical advice and business tools to help u. They provide insights into economic conditions, leading sectors, selling techniques, customs, regulations, standards, business travel, and.
Since world war ii, many governments, including the u. All transactions are also subject to us reexport controls, regardless of the location of the order. Essentially all products of eligible countries have quota free and duty free access to the united states. Learn how to export, connect with foreign buyers, handle trade challenges and expand operations in new markets. Department of commerce imposes immediate export controls. In fact, under the doctrine of deemed export, disclosure of controlled information or software to a national of another country even within the united. Why do you have to log in and register for downloading export. The importer is responsible for applying for the idf but may use a clearing and forwarding agent to consult or input this into the orbus system. The sale, export and reexport of rapid7 llc rapid7 products, technology, software andor any other. Understanding export and import restrictions international. Find more export advice and explore opportunities overseas on great. The united states extends its export laws to items that originated or were produced in the u. The commercial service in nairobi provides a variety of services to assist u.
Us technology or products can still be subject to us reexport and retransfer restrictions us trade controls include varying levels of restrictions on transactions involving us persons, us entities or items of us origin and entities or persons in or from us sanctioned countries, includingfor instanceiran, sudan and,syria. Agricultural products are central to kenyas export industry with horticultural and tea being the most important. The united states government has the statutory right to regulate the export of certain controlled classes of products. Treasury, whose mission is to maintain a strong economy, foster economic growth, and create job opportunities by promoting the conditions that enable prosperity at home and abroad. Find out how uk companies can control risks when doing business in kenya export opportunities and advice. Export controls may apply to advanced software and technology, research data, and other sensitive. International trade specialists in these offices can provide details on the range of services and support we provide and help you coordinate your export plans. Department of commerces bureau of industry and security bis announced that it is expanding its export restrictions on items subject to the export administration regulations ear in response to russias continued actions in southern and eastern ukraine. Export controls on transferring technology, commodities. Barclays, standard chartered, cfc stanbic bank, equity bank, bank of india, bank of africa, citibank, kenya commercial bank, abc bank, eco bank, and etc. Commercial service in kenya offers assistance to businesses exporting u. Korea restricts the export of geolocation data, disadvantaging international suppliers that incorporate services such as.
Sanctions programs and country information treasury department. Kenya s other significant exports are petroleum products, sold to near neighbours, fish, cement, pyrethrum, and sisal. Kenya prohibits and restricts the import of certain types of merchandise and goods, and shoppers should avoid purchasing this merchandise. What you cant ship internationally to kenya from the united states. This is a measure of temporary nature and not an export ban and is in line with all of the eus international obligations. If foreign laws were violated in the taking, sale, possession or export to the united states of wild animals, those animals will not be allowed entry into the united states. Department of commerces international trade administration, developed this toolkit. While it may seem that the requirements for conducting retail business online are easier than those for a brickandmortar store, its important to know you still have rules, regulations and standards to comply with. East african community partner states have once again rebuffed kenya s push to remove restrictions on investors in export processing zones epzs and allow them to sell more products to the. Pvoc pre export verification of conformity for exports to tanzania. Below you will find a helpful procedure for your export activities. Us announces ai software export restrictions the verge. Export requirements for meat and poultry products for a list of countries with an approved export verification program, visit the export requirements for countries with an approved usda export verification program page.
Details of arms embargoes, trade control restrictions, defence export policies and. But with careful planning and assistance from agencies like the u. Kenya is the 101st largest export economy in the world and the 89th most complex economy according to the economic complexity index eci. Kenya trade statistics wits data on export, import. Steven terner mnuchin was sworn in as the 77th secretary of the treasury on february, 2017. Such restrictions will hamper the development of kenyas digital economy, and may undermine data security without providing any meaningful benefit to data privacy. The us will impose new restrictions on the export of certain ai programs overseas, including to rival china the ban, which comes into force on.
License exceptions tmp and bag, described in the export administration regulations, may be applicable to your situation, subject to certain conditions. Kenya has a preshipment inspection requirement the preshipment verification of conformity, or pvoc for exports destined for kenya. This beautiful countrys economic success is thriving through a strong private sector that developed under marketfriendly policies, hailed as the regions most vibrant and dynamic. Registration of software subject to export restrictions. Embargoed and sanctioned countries office of trade. Start by using the country commercial guide, a trusted resource for companies at every level of exporting experience.