Apply for EAC duty remission (manufacturers) or a customs duty exemption
The National Treasury and Economic Planning / Kenya Revenue Authority · sources read 3 Oct 2026
Manufacturers who import raw materials can apply to the Duty Remission Committee for remission of import duty under the EAC scheme. Applications are lodged online through KenTrade's system, and a grant lasts 12 months from its Gazette notice.
- Fee
- We couldn't confirm a fee from the official page. Check it there before you pay.
- Where
- Online through KenTrade's single window; enquiries at KRA's Remissions office, Times Tower, 1st Floor, Haile Selassie Avenue, Nairobi (Dutyremissionscheme@kra.go.ke, 0709013857)
What you need
- Valid tax compliance certificate (new applications)
- Certificate of incorporation, VAT registration certificate and PIN
- Any other documents the Committee asks for
Steps
- Lodge your duty remission application online through KenTrade's system, which links to KRA customs.
- The Committee may visit your factory, especially if you are applying for the first time, to check your machinery, staff, premises and records.
- The Committee vets the application and advises the EAC Council of Ministers through the Commissioner. Approved quantities are published in the EAC Gazette.
- Execute a CB13 security bond (valid 12 months) before importing under the scheme.
Watch out
- A remission is valid for 12 months from the date it is published in the Gazette. Plan your imports inside that window.
- Duty is charged on any valuable by-product, scrap or waste from remitted materials, unless you export it or destroy it under customs supervision.
- Other customs exemptions (not remission) are lodged at the customs registry on the 11th floor, Times Tower.
Who can apply
- Manufacturers importing inputs for goods made for export or for approved goods sold at home
- You must show you make (or will make) the goods, keep proper records and have the capacity to produce
Official sources (3)
- Duty Remission Scheme (FAQ) kra.go.ke · read 3 Oct 2026
- October 30 deadline for EAC traders to switch to single window for duty remission processing kentrade.go.ke · read 3 Oct 2026
- Exemption (Customs) FAQ kra.go.ke · read 3 Oct 2026