KRA to launch new cargo declaration system on August 3
The Kenya Revenue Authority is launching a new Advance Cargo Declaration platform on August 3, 2026. This digital system requires exporters to submit specific shipping documents and obtain a reference code before cargo can be loaded for transport to Kenyan ports.
Why it matters
This change significantly impacts international logistics and supply chain operations for any business importing containerized goods into Kenya.
The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) will roll out the Advance Cargo Declaration (ACD) platform on August 3, requiring importers, exporters and shipping stakeholders to comply with a new digital pre-arrival declaration process for containerised cargo destined for Kenyan ports.
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