Step 1 - Processing of Preshipment Approval Letters through Letters of Intent
Before importing sugar, importers must process a preshipment approval letter through a Letter of Intent. This step is crucial for obtaining preliminary approval to import sugar, ensuring that all necessary documentation and regulatory requirements are met before the shipment.
Requirements for Service:
- Proforma Invoice from the Supplier:
- A proforma invoice is required from the supplier. This document outlines the details of the sugar to be imported, including the quantity, price, and specifications. The proforma invoice acts as an initial agreement between the buyer and the supplier and is essential for processing the preshipment application.
Application Process:
- Submission: The application for preshipment is submitted online through the Agriculture and Food Authority’s Integrated Management Information System (AFA-IMIS) portal at www.imis.afa.go.ke.
- Review: The AFA-Sugar Directorate reviews the proforma invoice to ensure it meets all regulatory requirements and the details match the importer’s intention and needs.
- Approval: Once reviewed and approved, the AFA-Sugar Directorate issues a Letter of Intent, allowing the importer to proceed with the shipment under specified conditions.
Cost of Service: Free
Timelines:
- For Brown Sugar: As and when there is a need to import sugar.
- For White Refined Sugar: The processing time is up to 3 days.
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