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Why small traders should give new customs benchmark a chance

Institutionalised in Kenya in 2016/17 as a deliberate trade-facilitation initiative for small-scale importers, cargo consolidation allows parcels belonging to several traders to be pooled into one…

  • Kenya's customs administration aids fair trade and revenue collection.
  • Cargo consolidation reduces costs for small traders since 2016/17.
  • Minimum yield benchmark aims to prevent abuse of simplified clearance.

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