The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has directed that all goods imported to Kenya starting October 1 be accompanied by a Certificate of Origin (COO), except in select cases. If the Certificate of Origin is not available when goods are imported, the KRA has listed several official export documents that may be accepted as alternatives, provided they are verified and approved by Customs. Photo KRAThese alternatives include an Origin Declaration bearing origin details or an Export Permit or License issued by the exporting country's competent authority. Used goods covered under the 5th Schedule of EACCMA 2004, including motor vehicles, are also exempt from compulsory COO. Temporary imports under Section 117 of EACCMA, 2004, and small packages of medicaments under a doctor's prescription are also excluded from a compulsory COO.