Expert guidance on freight forwarding, customs clearance procedures, import duty calculations, and regional trade logistics. Practical knowledge from Kenya's leading clearing agents.
Updated April 20, 2026 | Reviewed by Kenya Tradex Customs Team
Customs Guide
A comprehensive walkthrough of the customs clearance process at the Port of Mombasa, from arrival notification to releasing your cargo. Learn about required documents, timelines, and common pitfalls to avoid delays.
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Import Duties
Stay updated on current import duty rates for common goods categories including electronics, machinery, vehicles, and consumer goods under the EAC common external tariff.
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Cross-Border
Understanding the differences in transit bond requirements when moving cargo from Mombasa to Uganda versus Rwanda through the Northern Corridor.
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Import Duties
Complete guide to importing vehicles to Kenya. Learn about import duties, requirements for Japan & UAE cars, QISJ inspection, Mombasa customs clearance, and NTSA registration.
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Freight Guide
Compare Full Container Load and Less than Container Load shipping options to Kenya. Learn when each makes sense based on cargo volume, cost, and transit time.
Read articleEstimate import taxes and duties for your cargo using KRA's official rates. Get instant calculations in KES.
Calculate NowLearn about our customs clearance services including documentation, inspections, and duty payments at Mombasa and Nairobi.
Learn MorePort clearance support for import, export and transit cargo arriving through Mombasa.
View ServiceInland container depot customs support for Nairobi-based importers and container cargo.
View ServiceCustoms support for urgent air cargo, courier freight, spare parts and regulated goods.
View ServiceFCL and LCL shipping solutions from major ports worldwide. Container tracking and consolidation available.
Explore ServicesOverland delivery to Uganda, Rwanda, Burundi, DRC, South Sudan, and Tanzania via established transit corridors.
View RoutesTransit cargo support from Mombasa to Uganda, Rwanda, DRC, South Sudan and Burundi.
View RoutesSee how many sea freight days shipments usually take from Jebel Ali to Mombasa and what adds extra time after vessel arrival.
View GuideCompare small-shipment LCL pricing, timing and cost drivers for moving 1 CBM from China to Kenya.
View Cost GuideLearn how to import cars, SUVs and bakkies from South Africa to Kenya with short transit times and RHD compatibility.
View GuideUnderstand duty-deferred storage, customs bonded warehouse use cases and cargo handling support in Mombasa and Nairobi.
View GuideCustoms clearance at Mombasa port typically takes 24-72 hours depending on cargo type, documentation completeness, and inspection requirements. Kenya Tradex works to expedite this process through proper documentation and KRA compliance.
Key documents include Import Declaration Form (IDF), Bill of Lading or Airway Bill, Commercial Invoice, Packing List, Certificate of Origin (for EAC preferential rates), and Form C. Kenya Tradex handles all documentation for seamless clearance.
A transit bond is a customs guarantee that allows cargo to move from Mombasa port to landlocked East African countries without paying import duties until final destination. Kenya Tradex manages transit bonds for Uganda, Rwanda, Burundi, DRC, and South Sudan.
