ADVOKS GLOBAL · KENYA
The Crops (Nuts and Oil Crops) Regulations
29. Importation and exportation of nuts and oil crops produce and products
Edition: 2025-02-14 · In force
29. Importation and exportation of nuts and oil crops produce and products
(1)All nuts and oil crops produce and products shall be imported or exported through a customs port of entry or exit.(2)A licensed importer or exporter of nuts and oil crops produce and products shall apply for an export or import permit electronically through single window system for each consignment of imported or exported nuts and oil crops produce or products.(3)Each consignment of nuts and oil crops produce or products for import or export shall be declared at the port of entry or exit and may be physically verified by the Authority or its authorized agent.(4)During the verification of a consignment under sub-regulation (3) , a licensed importer or exporter shall provide, on request by the Authority or its authorized agent—(a)original copies of importation or exportation documentations;(b)evidence of payment of duties and levies.(5)Upon satisfying the conditions for import or export of nuts and oil crops produce and products under these Regulations, the Authority shall approve for release of the consignment to the consignee.(6)The Authority shall, in collaboration with other government agencies detain, at the cost of the consignee, any consignment that is not accompanied by the documents required under paragraph (5) until the requisite documentation is availed for verification.(7)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.(8)The Authority shall together with other government agencies, at the cost of the owner, seize, or remove in an appropriate manner, any consignment of nuts and oil crops produce and products that does not conform to the quality standards set by the Authority.