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Rank: Member Joined: 2/11/2011 Posts: 240 Location: jamuhuri ya kenya
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seppuku wrote:gitahi86@gmail.com. hope you are now sorted
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Rank: Veteran Joined: 8/11/2010 Posts: 1,011 Location: nairobi
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please include me.iam seeing a NZE 121 for CIF of $4950.please please iam waiting.
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Rank: Veteran Joined: 11/11/2006 Posts: 971 Location: Home
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VJ, Thanks. Long live wazua.
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Rank: Veteran Joined: 5/11/2010 Posts: 918
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jimmy1 wrote:seppuku wrote:gitahi86@gmail.com. hope you are now sorted Yes @jimmy1. Thanks a lot man. Thanks a lot too, @Vj. Learn first to treat your time as you would your money, then treat your money as you do your time.
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Rank: Veteran Joined: 5/11/2010 Posts: 918
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Excuse me if this has been discussed elsewhere but I have the following questions about the clearing process: a) Once your vehicle is on its way and you have received the necessary documents, are there things you should be doing in the meantime (before the car arrives) to expedite the clearing process? b) If the unit is set to arrive at the port on a Saturday, is it possible to have it cleared then (on a weekend)? c) How long does the entire clearing process typically take anyway? Is it realistic to expect to complete it on the same day - assuming all documentation is in order and all the necessary monies are ready? d) Is a log book one of the documents you should receive from your Japan vendor or is this something KRA will give you? (I expected to receive this along with the rest of the documents but it did not happen!) e) Lastly, is there really any point doing a major service on the vehicle before driving off or is a minor service just good enough? Sharing your experience on these and any other related questions will be, as usual, highly appreciated. Learn first to treat your time as you would your money, then treat your money as you do your time.
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Rank: Member Joined: 2/11/2011 Posts: 240 Location: jamuhuri ya kenya
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a) are there things you should be doing in the meantime (before the car arrives) to expedite the clearing process?........send the documents to your clearing agent, with a copy of your pin, national i.d, bankers cheque for duty payment, port fees, clearing agent fees, 5K for i.d.f application. I.D.F (imort declaration form)should be applied as soon as possible
b) If the unit is set to arrive at the port on a Saturday, is it possible to have it cleared then (on a weekend)?......on saturday its possible, its a normal working day at the port
c) How long does the entire clearing process typically take anyway? Is it realistic to expect to complete it on the same day - assuming all documentation is in order and all the necessary monies are ready?......about 3 days if the kra system is not down. Even one day is possible but it will cost more because your agent will be forced to 'grease' some hands to make the process faster
d) Is a log book one of the documents you should receive from your Japan vendor or is this something KRA will give you? (I expected to receive this along with the rest of the documents but it did not happen!).....kra sends the logbook to your P.O box after 3 or 4 weeks
e) Lastly, is there really any point doing a major service on the vehicle before driving off or is a minor service just good enough?....change oil, oil filter, air cleaner. Oil change is the most important. Also check for loose wheel nuts
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Rank: Veteran Joined: 5/11/2010 Posts: 918
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jimmy1 wrote:a) are there things you should be doing in the meantime (before the car arrives) to expedite the clearing process?........send the documents to your clearing agent, with a copy of your pin, national i.d, bankers cheque for duty payment, port fees, clearing agent fees, 5K for i.d.f application. I.D.F (imort declaration form)should be applied as soon as possible
b) If the unit is set to arrive at the port on a Saturday, is it possible to have it cleared then (on a weekend)?......on saturday its possible, its a normal working day at the port
c) How long does the entire clearing process typically take anyway? Is it realistic to expect to complete it on the same day - assuming all documentation is in order and all the necessary monies are ready?......about 3 days if the kra system is not down. Even one day is possible but it will cost more because your agent will be forced to 'grease' some hands to make the process faster
d) Is a log book one of the documents you should receive from your Japan vendor or is this something KRA will give you? (I expected to receive this along with the rest of the documents but it did not happen!).....kra sends the logbook to your P.O box after 3 or 4 weeks
e) Lastly, is there really any point doing a major service on the vehicle before driving off or is a minor service just good enough?....change oil, oil filter, air cleaner. Oil change is the most important. Also check for loose wheel nuts Very well answered, @jimmy1. Thank you. Learn first to treat your time as you would your money, then treat your money as you do your time.
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Rank: Member Joined: 8/16/2010 Posts: 149 Location: hapa Kenya
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@jimmy1 is it ok to make the duty payments at any coop bank branch then send the deposit slip to the clearing agent or must it be via bankers draft,
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Rank: Member Joined: 5/31/2009 Posts: 226
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seppuku wrote:[quote=jimmy1]a) are there things you should be doing in the meantime (before the car arrives) to expedite the clearing process?........
e) Lastly, is there really any point doing a major service on the vehicle before driving off or is a minor service just good enough?....[color=blue]change oil, oil filter, air cleaner. Oil change is the most important. Also check for loose wheel nuts Kidogo disagree unless u r buying from a bad seller normally the oil filter, aircleaner, engine oil, plugs that comes with most Japanese cars are original stuff that u cant even get at Toyota Kenya and most are still usable for anothe 10000kms the best thing is to check each and replace whichever requires replacement.
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Rank: Elder Joined: 4/30/2008 Posts: 6,029
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You need to fuel the car,rivet the toyota sign or logos,fit an fm expander or buy a new radio,car identity,chain the side mirror for some models,fit an alarm system,fit spacers,wash the car the list is endless depending on the car.
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Rank: Veteran Joined: 5/11/2010 Posts: 918
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premio wrote:seppuku wrote:jimmy1 wrote:a) are there things you should be doing in the meantime (before the car arrives) to expedite the clearing process?........
e) Lastly, is there really any point doing a major service on the vehicle before driving off or is a minor service just good enough?....[color=blue]change oil, oil filter, air cleaner. Oil change is the most important. Also check for loose wheel nuts Kidogo disagree unless u r buying from a bad seller normally the oil filter, aircleaner, engine oil, plugs that comes with most Japanese cars are original stuff that u cant even get at Toyota Kenya and most are still usable for anothe 10000kms the best thing is to check each and replace whichever requires replacement. [quote=mawinder]You need to fuel the car,rivet the toyota sign or logos,fit an fm expander or buy a new radio,car identity,chain the side mirror for some models,fit an alarm system,fit spacers,wash the car the list is endless depending on the car. And where did you fellows gather the notion that it is a Toyota? No random ill feelings about the brand but mine isn't - just for the record. @premio, isn't an oil change the least you can do? I like your check-and-change-if-necessary attitude about the rest of the things though. By the way what is this thing about tires getting compromised on the long trip in the sea? Just another myth I guess, right? Learn first to treat your time as you would your money, then treat your money as you do your time.
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Rank: Member Joined: 1/17/2010 Posts: 142 Location: Twiha
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amga wrote:@jimmy1 is it ok to make the duty payments at any coop bank branch then send the deposit slip to the clearing agent or must it be via bankers draft, Actually you can make payment to any National bank ama co-op then send the original receipt to your clearing agent
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Rank: Member Joined: 8/16/2010 Posts: 149 Location: hapa Kenya
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am in a fix, got a vehicle arriving on 17th sat but from what my clearing agent says i can only pick it on thursday, is really tenable or can i push him to pick it earlier?
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Rank: Member Joined: 2/11/2011 Posts: 240 Location: jamuhuri ya kenya
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amga wrote:my clearing agent says i can only pick it on thursday if you have already sent the relevant documents then your clearing agent is slow. By now he should have applied for i.d.f, vehicle should be out by wednesday evening. You can avoid the rush of clearing your vehicle if you nominate a container freight station (cfs) that your vehicle will be sent to once it arrives in mombasa. Interpel, awanad &Portside cfs give you 15 free days instead of the 4 days given at mombasa container terminal. You instruct the exporter to indicate on the bill of lading the final destination of the vehicle
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Rank: Member Joined: 5/31/2009 Posts: 226
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amga your agent is being realistic Thursday is within the norm based on ship arrival.
if idf already paid. when ship arrives your agent will await manifest from shipping line which am sure he will get on Monday.once he get he will launch an entry and pay duty via
bankers cheque.Once the entry goes through he will do customs verification and get a release and launch number plates. When plates are ready that's when you will pay cfs and get final release. Note that process may go up to Friday and is within range but give around 1500 to push verification and entry approval the others will take standard
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Rank: Member Joined: 2/27/2011 Posts: 518
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mzeiya411 wrote:amga wrote:@jimmy1 is it ok to make the duty payments at any coop bank branch then send the deposit slip to the clearing agent or must it be via bankers draft, Actually you can make payment to any National bank ama co-op then send the original receipt to your clearing agent just go to any bank. request for a bankers cheque in favor of COMMISSIONER OF CUSTOMS SERVICES DEPT AC <your official names>. then send the cheque to your clearing agent, or if the bank allows, write an accompanying letter authorising the clearing agent to collect the cheque at the banks branch nearest to him. then he should take care of the rest.
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Rank: Member Joined: 8/16/2010 Posts: 149 Location: hapa Kenya
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@mzeiya,
@Premio, thanks keeping the wazua spirit
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Rank: Elder Joined: 10/1/2009 Posts: 2,436
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jimmy1 wrote:amga wrote:my clearing agent says i can only pick it on thursday if you have already sent the relevant documents then your clearing agent is slow. By now he should have applied for i.d.f, vehicle should be out by wednesday evening. You can avoid the rush of clearing your vehicle if you nominate a container freight station (cfs) that your vehicle will be sent to once it arrives in mombasa. Interpel, awanad &Portside cfs give you 15 free days instead of the 4 days given at mombasa container terminal. You instruct the exporter to indicate on the bill of lading the final destination of the vehicle Seems these 3 are the best if they gv 15 days. I am still undecided which CFS to bring in my car - anyone with experience with any of these 3/others that you can recommend?
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Rank: Member Joined: 2/25/2009 Posts: 68
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@jimmy1, vj and wazua family. Thanks lot for that informative thread. I remain a good citizen who pay taxes not excess taxes. I'm have identified a car to import. FOB is USD 5800 which translate @ksh 85 per USD to KSH 493,000. The duty calculator ( http://www.dutycalc.co.ke) shows the custom value of ksh 321,400. The tax man wishes i pay taxes using the higher of the two ( if i got it well from the discussion). But paying using the CSRP value ( custom value) is very possible. Kindly help to on how to go about it. email juniorsx2(at)gmail.com Thanks
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Rank: Member Joined: 1/15/2007 Posts: 19
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Jus slightly off topic I have a question imported 2 cars back in 2006 and went the whole clearing process. Now my problem is Kra only sent me 1 log book and the other car logbook missing .I have visited every office you can think of but they kept tossing me off... recently I got a breakthrough and was told my logbook was held because one car was undercharged duty..
what my options here ? I paid whatever duty was calculated at that time still got all my proof and documents.
Any suggestions or anyone has had a case like this before?
please assist
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