ADVOKS GLOBAL · KENYA
The Crops (Irish Potato) Regulations
15. Conditions for issuing import and export licences
Edition: 2022-12-31 · In force
15. Conditions for issuing import and export licences
(1)The import or export of irish potato produce shall be carried out through a customs port of entry or exit, as the case may be.(2)An importer or exporter of irish potato produce shall apply for an export or import permit for each consignment imported or exported.(3)The application for a permit under paragraph (2) shall be in Form M set out in the First Schedule.(4)The Authority shall, where the applicant qualifies for the permit, issue an import or export permit to a registered importer or exporter in Form N set out in the First Schedule.(5)Each consignment of irish potato produce for import, export or in transit shall be declared at the port of entry or exit and physically verified by the Authority or its authorized agent.(6)During the verification of a consignment under sub-regulation (5)—(a)the Inspector shall ensure that the produce conforms to the requirements of these regulations and to the existing standards with respect to —(i)the required grades, packaging and labelling;(ii)the applicable maximum weight for a single unit of package subject to paragraph (c) herein; and(iii)declaration of quantity in metric tons of imported or exported produce and their origin and destination.(b)the owner shall, where the produce has been declared as being in transit, declare the quantity thereof in metric tons of the produce their origin, port of exit and destination in Form O set out in the First Schedule;(c)the owner shall, where produce is imported in bulk, submit a declaration in writing indicating the warehouse where repacking is expected to be undertaken to conform to the requirement provided for under paragraph (a)(i) and (ii);(d)a registered importer or exporter shall provide, on request by the Authority or its authorized agent —(i)an original copy of importation or exportation and customs entry or exit documentation;(ii)an import or export permit for shipment of the specific consignment;(iii)evidence of payment of duties and levies; and(iv)a certificate of origin and contact details of the exporters.(e)the registered importer or exporter shall provide, on request by the Authority or its authorized agent —(i)original copies of importation or exportation and customs entry or exit documentation;(ii)an import or export permit for shipment of the specific consignment;(iii)evidence of payment of duties and levies;(iv)a certificate of origin and contact details of the exporters and importers from whom they procured; and(v)other permits and licences, and certificates as to the quality and standards of the produce.(7)Upon satisfying the conditions for import or export of irish potatoes under these Regulations, the Authority shall release the consignment to the consignee.(8)The Authority shall detain, at the cost of the consignee, any consignment that is not accompanied by the documents specified under paragraph (6) until the requisite documentation is availed for verification.(9)A consignment whether repacked or in the original package shall bear, in bold print, the name and contact details of the consignor, consignee and the country of origin.(10)The Authority may at the cost of an offender, seize, detain, dispose of or destroy in an appropriate manner, any consignment of irish potatoes that does not conform to the quality standards set by the Authority.