{
  "id": 3232579,
  "title": "KRA raises threshhold for containerized cargo to Ksh 3.2M to curb tax evasion",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/25/kra-raises-threshhold-for-containerized-cargo-to-ksh-3-2m-to-curb-tax",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-08-25T09:49:36.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "KBC",
    "slug": "kbc",
    "url": "https://www.kbc.co.ke/kra-raises-threshhold-for-containerized-cargo-to-ksh-3-2m-to-curb-tax-evasion/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has raised the customs threshold for containerized cargo from Ksh 2.5 million to Ksh 3.2 million to combat tax evasion. This move aims to curb practices of undervaluation, under-declaration, misdescription, misclassification, and concealment of high-value goods associated with the containerized cargo arrangement. The KRA, in a statement by Dr Lilian Nyawanda, Commissioner for Customs and Border Control, emphasized that the arrangement has been exploited by traders for customs non-compliance, which has led to revenue leakage and unfair competition. The new benchmark serves as a minimum reference point, not a flat valuation for every container. Importers will be required to make accurate declarations if their goods' actual value exceeds the benchmark, paying the applicable customs valuation and tariff. The KRA is particularly concerned about high-value electronics being declared at lower values to reduce customs value and taxes payable. Traders are advised to ensure they meet their tax obligations upon selling the imported goods.",
  "summary": "The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has increased the customs benchmark for containerised cargo from Ksh 2.5 million to Ksh 3.2 million in what is expected to seal revenue leaks associated with undervaluation of imported goods. KRA says the containerized cargo arrangement which has been in operation for the last six years has been crucial and […] The post KRA raises threshhold for containerized…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}