Change in Lufthansa Cargo process
Topic:
KE Customs: Kenya Revenue Authority KRA mandates PIN-number for all shipments into Kenya (previously only for Consol-shipments)
Affected export region(s):
ALL
Affected import region(s):
KE
Product:
ALL
What is changing:
KRA PIN-number is required for importation of goods, customs clearance and forwarding, for each AWB, direct and consol shipments.
For consol shipments, PIN to be provided on MAWB level.
There are no exceptions for private individuals, nor travelers - the PIN or TIN must be provided. Also there are no exceptions for DIP and HUM.
Please see: Importing & Exporting - KRA
Reason:
Customs
To-do for customer:
Please include PIN number in the OCI element of the FWB (version 16 or above)/ XFWB.
PIN to be provided for direct and consol shipments.
Format sample: OCI/KE/CNE/T/P0001111111W
(KRA currently accepts manual entry of the PIN by clearing agent, but this may change at any time)
In case of disregard:
- No customs clearance possible
- No import clearance possible
- Potential delay
Valid from:
01/10/26, 00:00
Valid until:
Contact:
Your local sales office
