If the goods have not been shipped, you can apply for COC from a third-party testing and certification agency. Prepare materials: packing list, invoice, test report, application form, IDF, and then apply for inspection, which is mandatory for the entire container. Supervision of installation, generally the certificate can be issued 3-5 working days after inspection.

If the container has just been shipped a few days ago, you can apply for ROUTE B, which means registering the products with the Kenya Bureau of Standards, generally within five products.

If the container arrives at the destination port but does not have a COC, you can only use "grey clearing".

As an exception, KEBS (Kenya Bureau of Standards) can accept the importer's application and implement inspection at the Kenyan port of arrival, but the importer will bear a penalty of 15% of the value of the CIF goods, a 15% deposit and Inspection and testing costs.

In conclusion, as mentioned above, it is necessary to communicate well with customers and complete COC certification before shipment to avoid unnecessary costs.