We would like to reiterate the mandatory regulations levied by Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) on manifests as shared by us 26 October 2021. Request your co-operation by giving timely and complete Shipping Instruction to us for manifest submission via iCMS.

Highlights of iCMS Specific Requirements:

1. Effective date of iCMS: For imports discharged on / after 22nd October 2021

2. Applied to: Sea manifest of Import / Export / Through bill of lading (TBL) and In Transit via Mombasa

3. Manifest submission: through iCMS at least 48 hours before vessel arrival for import.

4. Consignment with vehicles: Shipper must include Chassis No, Engine No, Weight, CBM, HS codes and detailed breakdown per container on BL Body.

    Example:
    TOTAL 6 PACKAGES
    MAHINDRA HAULMASTER 4WD TRACTOR FOR AGRICULTURE PURPOSE
    HS CODE: 87012090

    1×40 DRYU9886905

    PIN / Chassis No.Engine No.Weight (kg)CBMHS Code
    MDZRB4GGJM6H50106NME5WEE000710,11315.0087012090
    MDZRB4GGHM6J50125NME5WEE000510,11315.0087012090
    MDZRB4GGAM6J50140NME5WEE000310,11315.0087012090

    1×40 FCIU8739954

    PIN / Chassis No.Engine No.Weight (kg)CBMHS Code
    MDZRB4GGVM6G50008NMD5WEE000410,11315.0087012090
    MDZRB4GGCM6G50010NMD5WEE000210,11315.0087012090
    MDZRB4GGAM6H50028NME5WEE000310,11315.0087012090

    5. General cargo shipment: predominant HS code per container is a must.

    6. 10-digit HS code is mandatory. If only 6 or 8 digits are identified, please add zero (0) to the end to make it exactly 10-digit for iCMS.

    7. HS code is mandatory for manifest but optional on BL Body for general cargo. Please specify in the Shipping Instructions if HS code is expected on BL Body.

    8. Part Lot BLs (i.e. Multiple BLs for single container): Restricted with immediate e ect for Kenya Import and In transit due to KPA regulation.

    9. DG Class / UNNO on BL Body: mandatory on BL Body for iCMS

    Please coordinate with your counterparts for full adherence. Any failure may cause loading / discharge problem and customs penalty which will be on cargo owner’s account.

    Please contact our local agencies if any assistance is required. Thank you for your continued trust and partnership.