Why small traders should give new customs benchmark a chance

Institutionalised in Kenya in 2016/17 as a deliberate trade-facilitation initiative for small-scale importers, cargo consolidation allows parcels belonging to several traders to be pooled into one container and declared by an approved consolidator. This enables traders to share l..

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The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has revised the minimum customs benchmark for consolidated cargo to KSh3.2 million, aiming to strengthen legitimate trade facilitation while preventing abuse.

The new benchmark of KSh3.2 million for general consolidated cargo is a risk-management reference point, not a blanket tax.
This revision by the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) aims to address changes in the trading environment and curb practices like undervaluation and misdescription.
Small traders are encouraged to understand the revised benchmark and consider options like individual declarations if they prefer.