- Kenya Revenue Authority requires all imports to have Certificate of Origin from exporting country starting July 1st 2025 under Tax Procedures Act Section 44ATransition period allowed until September 30th 2025 with full enforcement beginning October 1st 2025 for smooth implementationAlternative documents accepted when Certificate of Origin unavailable include origin declarations, export permits, customs export declarations, and PVOC certificatesExempt categories include privileged persons goods, used items, personal baggage and effects, postal items, human remains, samples, temporary imports, prescribed medicines, and small courier packagesKRA will address implementation challenges case by case while maintaining commitment to facilitate legitimate trade and ensure legal compliance
Source: kra.go.ke
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