Kenya: Blow to Traders As KRA Raises Cargo Consolidation Value to Sh3.2mn

Kenya: Blow to Traders As KRA Raises Cargo Consolidation Value to Sh3.2mn

Nairobi -- Small traders importing goods through consolidated cargo shipments face higher customs valuation benchmarks after the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) raised the minimum reference value for a consolidated 40-foot container by 28 percent to Sh3.2 million.

KRA Tightens Rules on Imported Goods

The Kenya Times ~ Trending, Breaking News and Videos KRA Tightens Rules on Imported Goods The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has tightened rules on imported goods by raising the minimum customs benchmark for general containerized consolidated cargo from KSh2.5 million to KSh3.2 million, aiming to curb undervaluation and tax evasion. In a statement on August 25, KRA said the new benchmark took effect on August 20, 2026, following consultations bet…

KRA raises threshold for containerised cargo to Ksh 3.2M to curb tax evasion

The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has increased the customs benchmark for containerised cargo from Ksh 2.5 million to Ksh 3.2 million in what is expected to seal revenue leaks associated with undervaluation of imported goods. KRA says the containerized cargo arrangement which has been in operation for the last six years has been crucial and legitimate avenue for small traders to import goods by combining shipments in a single container, reducing…

KRA raises customs benchmark from KSh2.5m to KSh3.2m to curb undervaluation

KRA increases the customs minimum benchmark for containerised cargo from KSh 2.5 million to KSh 3.2 million, addressing misuse and ensuring fair competition.