Rules of Origin
Rules of origin are the specific provisions developed from principles established by national legislation or international agreements (origin criteria) applied by a country to…
Importers Procedures
In order to facilitate trade, RRA Customs Services Department has adopted some special regimes. This includes, Direct Delivery, Clearance on Truck, and Quick Release Regime…
Pre Clearance
Application for pre-clearance.
Applications for pre-clearance are addressed to the Commissioner on a prescribed form available at Customs stating the nature of goods and …
Pre-Payment
The prepayment facility is used in computerised environment. This is a situation whereby declarants pays first the exact amount of duties and taxes that are reflected on the SAD on…
Post Clearance System
Post clearance audit means audit- based control performed subsquent to the release of the cargo from customs custody.The purpose of such audit is to verify the accuracy and…
Prohibited and Restricted goods
For purposes of implementing provisions of the EAC Customs Management Act, the following goods are considered as prohibited or restricted, whose importation or…
Exemptions under the EAC CMA
The following is a list of imprted goods that are provided for under the EAC Customs Management Act
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Gold Card Scheme Information for Applicants
Introduction to Gold Card Scheme GCS Application and Self-Assessment Form Gold Card Scheme applicant information pamphlet