KRA Excludes 30 Items From Ksh2 Million Cargo Clearance Framework [List]

The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has excluded 30 categories of goods from its consolidated cargo clearance framework for consignments valued under Ksh2 million.

In a notice on Friday, November 6, the authority clarified that while the framework allows the consolidation of certain goods, specific products have been excluded, while others may only be accepted subject to strict conditions on cargo volume, declaration and customs valuation.

Join our WhatsApp Channel for the latest news updates.

KRA stated that the exclusions were intended to guide stakeholders involved in cargo clearance and ensure compliance with the requirements governing the framework.

"Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) wishes to notify all cargo clearance stakeholders that the items listed below are excluded from the consolidated cargo clearance for consignment under Ksh2 million framework," the notice read.

The excluded items included assorted foodstuff, complete kitchen, designer brands for finished manufactured products, plant and machinery, except small machinery such as handheld tractors and similar small-scale equipment supporting the agricultural and small industry sectors.

Other excluded goods included smartphones and watches, used clothes and shoes, wooden, steel and aluminium doors, televisions, and car accessories.

The car accessories category covered car audio systems, speakers, dash cameras, reversing cameras, parking sensors and GPS navigation devices.

KRA also listed musical instruments, public address systems, entertainment equipment and related accessories, as well as sanitary ware among the items excluded from the framework.

However, the authority clarified that some categories of goods could still be allowed as consolidated cargo provided importers met specific requirements.

These included cables, ready-made garments, fabrics, interlining material, beddings and household linen, carpets, cosmetics, toiletries and beauty products.

The list also covered new motorcycle spare parts and accessories, new shoes, terry towels, auto paints, epoxy and related products, padlocks, curtain accessories, door locks and handles.

Other conditionally accepted items included hardware products such as machetes, meters and valves, bathroom accessories such as towel holders, towel bars and showerheads, cosmetic and haircare products, henna, computer accessories and mobile phone accessories.

KRA outlined three key conditions that must be met for the specified goods to qualify for consolidation under the framework.

The first requirement concerned the volume of goods allowed in a shipment, with the authority setting a maximum threshold for items appearing in the exclusion list.

"The aggregate volume of items in the exclusion list (No. 12 to No. 30) shall not exceed 5% of the total cargo volume, measured in cubic meters (CBM)," the notice added.

The second requirement required importers to provide comprehensive details of all excluded goods included in their shipments.

"All excluded items included in the shipment shall be fully declared on the invoice, entry and the list of importers, specifying the description and quantity of each item," the notice further read.

The third condition concerned customs valuation, with KRA requiring the affected goods to be assessed using the applicable customs valuation procedures.

"The excluded items shall be subject to the applicable unit values as determined using the applicable customs valuation method," the notice concluded.

This comes a day after KRA warned the public against fraudulent job advertisements circulating online.

In a notice issued on Thursday, November 5, the Authority dismissed a WhatsApp message advertising alleged internal job vacancies within its Accounts and Procurement departments.

The message, which has been forwarded multiple times, claims that KRA is recruiting for the positions of Revenue Officer under Grade 2 in the Accounts Department and Procurement Officer under Grade 1.

It further lists academic qualifications for the alleged vacancies, including bachelor’s degrees in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Economics and Statistics, as well as CPA qualifications and supply chain management credentials.

Applicants are instructed to submit their CVs and academic documents to an email address provided in the message, which also includes a Gmail address copied into the communication.

However, KRA has distanced itself from the recruitment message, warning that it is fraudulent and was not issued by the Authority.

“We wish to alert the public about a fraudulent WhatsApp message circulating about job vacancies within the Authority," the notice read.

The tax agency clarified that all genuine employment opportunities are communicated through its official platforms.

"Please note that this message is fake and does not originate from KRA. All legitimate KRA job opportunities are advertised through our official channels, including our website, kra.go.ke," the notice added.