Why car importers seek exemption from KRA cargo origin rule

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Imported second-hand vehicles at a yard in Mombasa on January 15, 2019.

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Car importers want the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) to exempt them from a new rule requiring all imports to be accompanied by a certificate of origin. They say this is duplicative and adds unnecessary costs.

Through their lobby group, the Car Importers Association of Kenya (CIAK), the traders said that car importation already involves documents containing sufficient information to verify the origin of the units, including logbooks, export papers, and inspection certificates.

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