Kevin Wambua

A dedicated and detail-oriented declarant with 5 years of experience in managing end-to-end logistics, customs documentation, and import/export compliance. Known for reducing shipment processing times and improving on-time delivery rates through streamlined procedures and effective communication with stakeholders and also i have a strong expertise in customs regulations; demonstrated full proficiency in HS Classification and WTO-Customs Valuation Methods.

CUSTOMS DECLARATON OFFICER at UNION LOGISTICS (2025-01 – Present)

• Import Declaration Form Application Processing: Handled the application and processing of IDFs.
• Import and Export Permits: Generated import permits using the Ken Trade system.
• Import and Export Customs Entries: Processed Sea and air imports, as well as export customs entries (IM4, IM5, IM6, IM7, EX1, EX2, EX3).
• Duties and Taxes Tabulation: Used Microsoft Excel to tabulate customs duties and taxes.
• Sea and air cargo Tracking and Client Support: Tracked cargo, provided client advisories, and took appropriate actions.
• Road Export Entries: Managed the lodging of road export entries and processing of Exit notes T1 & C2 with customs authorities.

CUSTOMS DECLARATON OFFICER at ANKEY FREIGHT FORWARDERS (2021-01 – 2024-01)

• Import Declaration Form Application Processing: Handled the application and processing of IDFs.
• Import and Export Permits: Generated import permits using the KenTrade system.
• Import and Export custom Entries: Processed Sea and air imports, as well as export customs entries (IM4, IM5, EX1, EX2, EX3).
• Warehousing and Ex-Warehouse Documentation: Processed customs documentation for warehousing and ex-warehouse transactions. E.g. IM7, and IM410.
• Customs Liaison: Coordinated with customs officers for the processing and release of customs entries.
• Verification Process Coordination: Managed the coordination of the customs verification processes.
• Customs Audits: Participated in customs audits concerning entry execution and declarations.
• Tax Evaluation and Payment: Evaluated relevant taxes on value-added processes, ensuring timely payment.
• Customs Documentation Preparation: Prepared and processed EACs, COMESA, and EURO 1 certificates through customs office at Rules or Origin office.
• Road Export Entries: Managed the lodging of road export entries and processing of C2 with customs Authorities
• Cargo Clearance: Managed air and sea cargo clearance.
• Sea and Air Cargo Tracking and Client Support: Tracked cargo, provided client advisories, and took appropriate actions.
• Office and Record Management: Managed office operations and ensured proper record keeping.
• Filing and file Retrieval.
• Duties and Taxes Tabulation: Used Microsoft Excel to tabulate customs duties and taxes.
• Handled: Applied Exemptions for eligible goods and personnel, under 5Th Schedule of the EACCMA 2004. i.e. (household goods, diplomatic and first arrivals returning residents) through ICMS.

CUSTOMS DECLARATON OFFICER at QUEENS CARGO INTERNATIONAL LTD

• Import Declaration Form Application Processing: Handled the application and processing of IDFs.
• Import and Export Permits: Generated import permits using the Ken Trade system.
• Import and Export Customs Entries: Processed Sea and air imports, as well as export customs entries (IM4, IM5, IM6, IM7, EX1, EX2, EX3).
• Duties and Taxes Tabulation: Used Microsoft Excel to tabulate customs duties and taxes.
• Road Export/ import Entries: Managed the lodging of export entries IM9, TR810 & TR812
• Lodging of delivery orders
• Lodging of pick-up orders in KPA KWATOS system.

Certificate in Customs and Freight Logistics – KENYA SCHOOL OF REVENUE ADMINISTRATION (2024-01 – 2024-12)

Training in Integrated customs management system (iCMS) – KENYA SCHOOL OF REVENUE ADMINISTRATION (2024-03 – 2024-04)

Diploma in Clearing and Forwarding – DIMA COLLEGE (2012-01 – 2012-07)

Secondary School – POPE PAUL VI SEMINARY SECONDARY SCHOOL (2007 – 2010)