Kenyan customs expect regulated goods to arrive with a KEBS Certificate of Conformity (CoC) issued under the Pre-Export Verification of Conformity (PVoC) programme, before they leave India. Goods that arrive without one pay destination-inspection fees and risk rejection. PCN coordinates the Request for Certificate, testing and inspection with the PVoC agency for India.
| Route A: Consignment | Test and inspect each shipment · fee 0.60% of FOB |
|---|---|
| Route B: Registration | Registration with surveillance inspections, valid 1 year · fee 0.55% of FOB |
| Route C: Licensing | Factory audit and testing for manufacturers, valid 3 years · fee 0.50% of FOB |
| Fee limits | Minimum US$300, maximum US$3,500 per certificate (KEBS PVoC Manual v15, Feb 2026) |
| No CoC on arrival | Destination inspection at 0.6% of customs value; goods with a Non-Conformity Report are refused |
A KEBS-appointed PVoC service provider covering India, after testing and inspection.
Route B registration (1 year) or Route C licensing (3 years) usually costs less per shipment than Route A.
Yes. KEBS lists exemptions such as certain manufacturer raw materials and EAC-origin goods with a certificate of origin.
Usually 1–3 weeks with complete documents and suitable test reports.
Requirements, portals and fees change often. PCN confirms the applicable rules for each product before quoting. Certificates are issued by the relevant authority, accredited certification body or notified body.
Send your product name, HS code and destination. Our Delhi team will confirm the route, testing and timeline within 48 hours.
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