{"id":16747,"date":"2026-08-25T08:51:20","date_gmt":"2026-08-25T08:51:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.emiratesline.com\/?post_type=advisories&#038;p=16747"},"modified":"2026-08-25T08:51:22","modified_gmt":"2026-08-25T08:51:22","slug":"revised-update-mandatory-advance-cargo-declaration-acd-reference-number-for-imports-into-kenya","status":"publish","type":"advisories","link":"https:\/\/www6.emiratesline.com\/zh-hans\/advisories\/revised-update-mandatory-advance-cargo-declaration-acd-reference-number-for-imports-into-kenya\/","title":{"rendered":"Revised Update \u2013 Mandatory Advance Cargo Declaration (ACD) Reference Number for Imports into Kenya."},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has announced the implementation of a new Advance Cargo Declaration (ACD) platform for all containerized cargo destined for Kenyan ports,<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Effective 03 August 2026<\/strong>: Under this new regulatory requirement, a valid ACD Reference Number must be obtained prior to cargo loading and endorsed on the Bill of Lading.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Effective 01 September 2026 onwards<\/strong>: Vessel carriers will be required to validate the ACD Reference Number prior to loading and ensure containers are loaded at origin only when a valid ACD Reference Number has been obtained.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To facilitate seamless cargo processing and minimize the risk of delays or cargo rollovers, please take note of the updated Advance Cargo Declaration (ACD) requirements applicable to shipments destined for Kenya.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The ACD requirement applies to all containerized import cargo (local imports)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The ACD reference comprises 15 alphanumeric characters, for example: ACDKE2026003434<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The reference is structured as follows:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>ACDKE<\/strong> \u2013 Country-specific ACD prefix<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>2026<\/strong> \u2013 Year of issuance<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>003434<\/strong> \u2013 Unique reference number assigned by KRA<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Important Requirement<\/strong><br>The ACD reference number is mandatory for shipment processing and must be correctly endorsed on the Bill of Lading prior to the cargo being dispatched to Kenya.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Customer guidance for obtaining the Kenya ACD reference number<\/strong><br>1. Register: Log into the official website: <a href=\"https:\/\/acd.kra.go.ke\">https:\/\/acd.kra.go.ke<\/a><br>2.Submit Documents: Upload required documents to receive a draft ACD.<br>3. Validate: Pay fees to receive the final validated certificate.<br>4. Finalize BOL: Ensure the 15-digit ACD number is clearly printed on the final Bill of Lading.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Documents Required for ACD Draft &amp; Reference number.<\/strong><br>Shippers, exporters, or freight forwarders are required to upload the following documents on the ACD platform:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>KRA ACD Portal<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/acd.kra.go.ke\">https:\/\/acd.kra.go.ke<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Draft Bill of Lading<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Commercial Invoice<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Freight Invoice<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Export Declaration<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Non-Compliance<\/strong><br>From 01 September 2026, only containers supported by a valid ACD Number will be eligible for loading. Shipments without a valid ACD Number may be rolled to a subsequent vessel and import customers may be subject to customs penalties and other regulatory actions for non-compliance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Should you have any questions, please contact your local ESL Sales representative or our Customer Service team.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Thank you for your continued cooperation and support.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":0,"template":"","class_list":["post-16747","advisories","type-advisories","status-publish","hentry","advisories-tag-advisory","advisories-tag-kenya"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v28.5 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Revised Update \u2013 Mandatory Advance Cargo Declaration (ACD) Reference Number for Imports into Kenya. - ESL | Emirates Shipping Line<\/title>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/www6.emiratesline.com\/zh-hans\/advisories\/revised-update-mandatory-advance-cargo-declaration-acd-reference-number-for-imports-into-kenya\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"zh_CN\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"Revised Update \u2013 Mandatory Advance Cargo Declaration (ACD) Reference Number for Imports into Kenya. - 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