ADVOKS GLOBAL · KENYA
The Crops (Horticultural Crops) Regulations
27. Import certificate
Edition: 2022-12-31 · In force
27. Import certificate
(1)A registered importer who intends to import a consignment of horticultural produce shall apply to the Authority for a horticultural produce import certificate in Form 17 set out in the Second Schedule.(2)The application under subregulation (1) shall be accompanied by—(a)copies of importation and customs entry documentation;(b)the import permit for shipment of the specific consignment;(c)evidence of payment of duties and levies;(d)a certificate of origin and contact details of the exporters and importers from whom the consignment was procured; and(e)the fee set out in the Third Schedule.(3)The Authority shall, on receipt of the application, analyse samples of the consignment in respect of which the application is made at the port of entry.(4)If the Authority is satisfied that the consignment of horticultural crops meets the import requirements, the Authority shall issue the applicant with an import certificate in form 18 set out in the Second Schedule.(5)Any consignment of horticultural produce that is smuggled or does not conform to the quality standards shall be seized, detained and disposed of or destroyed in an appropriate manner by the Authority at the cost of the offender.(6)A person who contravenes regulation (1) commits an offence and shall be liable on conviction to a fine not exceeding three hundred thousand shillings or imprisonment for a period not exceeding one year, or both.