Kenya Revenue Authority Import/Export Declaration Form C.63

To submit the completed Kenya Import/Export Declaration Form C.63, you can either do it online through the Kenya Revenue Authority's eCitizen portal or manually submit it to the nearest KRA office. Ensure all required fields are accurately completed. Online submissions can be made at www.ecitizen.go.ke. For manual submissions, visit a KRA office in your area. For any inquiries, you may contact KRA Customer Care at +254 20 4999 999, email: callcentre@kra.go.ke.

Specific submission deadlines for the Kenya Import/Export Declaration Form may vary, but generally include the dates of imports, exports, or transit entries. For 2024 and 2025, ensure to submit the form promptly based on your activity dates to avoid penalties.

The Kenya Revenue Authority Import/Export Declaration Form C.63 is crucial for regulating and documenting international trade through Kenya. This form helps exporters, importers, and their agents declare the necessary details about their goods to the Customs & Excise Department, ensuring compliance with trade and tax regulations. By filling out this form accurately, businesses can facilitate the customs process, avoid penalties, and ensure smooth operation of their import/export activities.

• 1. Exporter/Consignor: Information about the exporting party, including personal identification number (PIN).
• 2. Clearance Office, Code, Regime, Code: Details of the clearance office and the specific regime code for the transaction.
• 3. Importer/Consignee: Details of the importing party, including their PIN.
• 4. Declarant/Agent: Information about the agent declaring the goods, including their identification details.
• 5. Mode of Transport, Nationality of Transport: Information about the transportation method and the nationality of the vehicle.
• 6. Manifest No., Date Arrival/Dep., AWB/B/L No.: Details of the transportation documents and arrival/departure dates.
• 7. Total Items, Total Packages: Summary of the total number of items and packages being declared.
• 8. Account holder No./Prepayment Account No., Guarantee No., Bond amount: Financial details related to the transaction, including account and bond information.
• 9. Declarant References, Valuation method/ruling: Any references provided by the declarant and the valuation method used.
• 10. Bank/Branch Ref., Terms of Delivery, Terms of Payment: Banking and financial terms related to the import/export transaction.
• 11. Location of Goods, Country of Consignment, Port of Destination: Information about goods location, consignment country, and destination port.
• 12. Estimated Period in Warehouse/Transit, Warehouse Code/Name/Address: Details about warehousing or transit periods and warehouse information.
• 13. Goods Description, Commodity Code, Net weight (KG), Customs Value: Detailed description of the goods, including commodity code, weight, and customs value.
• 14. Seal Nos., Shipping Marks & Nos./Container No.: Additional identifiers for the shipment, including seal and container numbers.
• 15. Invoice Value, Unit of Quantity, Country of Origin, S.I.T.C., Other Costs: Financial details, including invoice value, quantity, and any additional costs.
• 16. Duty/Tax Type, Rate, Duty/Tax Base, Value of Duty/Tax Due: Tax-related details, including the type, rate, base value, and due amount.
• 17. Attached Documents, Code, Number: List of attached documents with their respective codes and numbers.
• 18. Agreement Code, Number, Grand Total (Duties, Taxes and Other Charges): Agreement details and the grand total of all duties, taxes, and charges.
• 19. Declaration, Signature, Date, Place, Tel/Fax: Declarant's signature and contact information, along with the declaration date and place.
• 20. For Official Use, Proper Officer, Cheque/Cash, Amount: Reserved sections for official use by the Kenya Revenue Authority.

Failing to submit this form can result in significant penalties and delays in the clearance process.

• Penalties: Non-submission or late submission can attract financial penalties.
• Delays: Failure to submit the form can cause delays in processing and clearance of goods.
• Non-compliance: Not submitting the form may result in non-compliance with customs regulations, leading to further legal complications.

• 1. Importing Goods: Declare goods being brought into Kenya for customs and tax purposes.
• 2. Exporting Goods: Provide details of goods being sent out of Kenya for customs clearance.
• 3. Transit Goods: Declare goods passing through Kenya to another destination.
• 4. Warehousing Goods: Report goods being stored in a warehouse in Kenya.
• 5. Agent Declaration: Used by agents acting on behalf of importers or exporters to declare the necessary information.