REQUIREMENTS RELATED TO IMPORTATION OF         DUTY-FREE VEHICLES

The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) wishes to notify all importers of
Second-hand Motor Vehicles into Kenya that the following conditions
shall apply before document processing through Customs can be
effected:

       • Kenya Revenue Authority shall not accept a Certificate of Export
          issued by Dubai Police or any other authority as a substitute for
          a foreign Logbook
       • Only authentic original logbooks from country of
          origin/exportation will be accepted for purposes of customs
          declaration.
       • If the logbook is in a foreign language, an English translation
          issued by the respective Embassy, High Commission or a consulate
          based here in Kenya must be furnished to the department to
          authenticate the foreign logbook.
       • In addition, only the original commercial invoice from the
          country of origin/exportation, and not photocopy will be
          accepted.
       • Only an original Bill of Lading will be accepted.
       • The Vehicle must meet Kenya Bureau of Standards KS 1515 2000.
       • Only vehicles which meet the above requirements will be allowed
          into the country.

Please note that the KS1515 Code of Practice for inspection of road
vehicles applies to both new and used vehicles. Information on the
Kenya Pre-export verification of conformity to standards programme
is available on the Kenya Bureau of Standards website,
http://www.kenyapvoc.com

Please ensure that all your papers are in order to avoid delays and
demurrage charges at the port in Mombasa. The Host Country Relations
Unit (HCRU) will be more than willing to provide guidance/assistance
on request.