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Kenya
A.C.DAdvance Cargo Declaration
Kenya, formally known as the Republic of Kenya, is a country in East Africa. It borders South Sudan to the northwest, Ethiopia to the north, Somalia to the east, Uganda to the west, and Tanzania to the south-southwest. It is bordered by the Indian Ocean to the southeast. The capital and largest city of the country is Nairobi.
Effective September 1, 2026, the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) requires that an Advance Cargo Declaration (ACD) be obtained at the ports of origin prior to the arrival of the cargo.
Some shipping lines may refuse to load cargo without an ACD number.
Cargo arriving without an ACD may be subject to fines and delays.
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Documents and information required
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Procedure
Submit the required documents by email or online.
You will receive a draft and an invoice, usually on the same day.
Once your payment has been received and you have approved the project, a final version will be sent to you.
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Timeline
- The ACD must be approved before the vessel arrives at its destination.
- The process can generally be completed within 24 to 48 hours after payment is received.
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Penalties
- Shipments arriving without an ACD may be subject to fines and delays.
- Shipments require a validated ACD.
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Ports
- MOMBASA
- LAMU
- SHIMONI
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Additional information
- The ACD number must be listed on the bill of lading
- Shipments without an ACD will not be loaded onto the vessel
- One ACD certificate per bill of lading
- The ACD must be issued at the port of loading