Kenya ACD.
Made simple.
Professional Advance Cargo Declaration support for sea shipments to Kenya. Submit your shipping documents, review your draft and move your cargo documentation forward with confidence.
What is Kenya ACD?
Advance Cargo Declaration (ACD) is an electronic cargo declaration used for sea shipments to Kenya. The declaration connects shipment, cargo and party information for compliance and customs processing.
Who needs it?
Relevant for sea cargo destined for Kenya. Route and shipment specifics should be checked before filing.
Discharge port
Mombasa is the principal discharge port referenced for Kenya ACD sea shipments.
Route check
Filing requirements and deadlines can vary, so shipment details are reviewed before submission.
Compliance support
We help organize the required information and guide you through the document workflow.
What documents are required?
Prepare the key shipping documents below so your file can be reviewed without unnecessary delays.
Bill of Lading
Draft or final. Key shipment details such as weights, seals and discharge port should be consistent.
Commercial Invoice
Goods description and declared values as shipped.
Freight Invoice
Required when freight is not shown on the commercial invoice.
Export Declaration
Provide the applicable export customs declaration for the shipment.
From documents to declaration
A clear five-step workflow designed to keep you informed at every stage.
Submit
Send your Bill of Lading and Commercial Invoice, plus supporting documents.
Review & Draft
We review the file and prepare the ACD draft and quotation.
Approve
You check the draft and confirm the shipment details.
Payment
Settle the applicable service invoice so processing can proceed.
Validation
The file proceeds through the applicable validation process.
Keep your shipment documentation organized.
Your ACD file depends on accurate shipment information. We help you identify the required documents and check key details before the declaration progresses.
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Frequently asked questions
What is a Kenya ACD?
ACD stands for Advance Cargo Declaration. It is an electronic cargo declaration associated with sea shipments to Kenya and their cargo information.
Which documents should I provide?
Typically, the Bill of Lading, Commercial Invoice, Freight Invoice where applicable, and Export Customs Declaration are requested for the file.
When should I file?
Filing deadlines can depend on the destination and route. We recommend checking the applicable cut-off for your shipment before filing.
How long does processing take?
Our target is to provide a draft and quotation within the agreed processing window after receiving complete documents. Timing can depend on document quality and validation requirements.
Can I submit documents online?
Yes. Use the request form below to send your shipment details and we will guide you on the documents required for your file.
Ready to process your Kenya ACD?
Send your shipment details and our team can review what is required for your ACD file.