Hi Skunks, The customs regime in Kenya use what is called HS Standard Codes. It is a standardization by WTO detailing merchandise categories and each country assigns various rates to the merchandise. Bwana Lawi in the list has given a brief on the percentages. Kenya uses 6-digit HS codes. A country like USA uses 8-digit codes which are more detailed. However, the categorization of stuff is the same. The top level is a 2-digit HS code. You will be charged import duty depending on how the country has set duty for stuff in each code. That is why you sometimes pay 10%, 0%, 20%, 25% etc. The rest are as written by Bwana Lawi in the list. You have to find the HS code for what you are importing then if you have a "mole" at KRA, you will be able to know the import duty beforehand. I only got access to the document sometime back through WTO, otherwise KRA normally keep it their secret. Electronics normally fall between HS 70 and HS 90. I hope this helps. Thanks. Peter Akech On 31 Oct 2014 15:21, <skunkworks-request@lists.my.co.ke> wrote: Send skunkworks mailing list submissions to skunkworks@lists.my.co.ke To subscribe or unsubscribe via the World Wide Web, visit http://lists.my.co.ke/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/skunkworks or, via email, send a message with subject or body 'help' to skunkworks-request@lists.my.co.ke You can reach the person managing the list at skunkworks-owner@lists.my.co.ke When replying, please edit your Subject line so it is more specific than "Re: Contents of skunkworks digest..." Today's Topics: 1. Re: CUSTOM DUTY (John K.) 2. Re: Openbsd on IBM 3250 server (mash lists) 3. Laptop DDR3 Memory (James Njoroge) 4. Re: Laptop DDR3 Memory (Odhiambo Washington) 5. Re: CUSTOM DUTY (Bwana Lawi) ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Message: 1 Date: Fri, 31 Oct 2014 14:00:03 +0300 From: "John K." <kamau.john@gmail.com> To: Skunkworks Mailing List <skunkworks@lists.my.co.ke> Subject: Re: [Skunkworks] CUSTOM DUTY Message-ID: <CA+i5b=WhdyWFriD02ere_GOtpmquGo3QqFE4M3H7D2o=d_LX_Q@mail.gmail.com> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="utf-8" Certain items don't accrue the 25% charge, usually 'digital' equipment, whatever that means to them. In general if you want to save some change, just say the device(s) are 'used' to connect to the internet. On 31 October 2014 11:19, Thuo Wilson via skunkworks < skunkworks@lists.my.co.ke> wrote:
On 29 October 2014 20:17, Mickey Mickey via skunkworks < skunkworks@lists.my.co.ke> wrote:
Hi Skunks, I have persistently tried to look for information about custom duty rates (all rates charged on items into Kenya) but it has rather seemed
elusive. I
am interested in electronics, communication equipment like phones and other network gadgets, computers and lighting equipments (lanterns, lamps , and bulbs) and other hardware things like locks, taps etc) is there any one know or several source with latest information one can access this details. Please help
I do think, KRA/Govt printer has. I imported bulbs and was charged 25% + 16% by Posta - they have this huge book with every item category under the sun.
Kind Regards, Wilson./
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