[Photo by KRA]Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) Customs officers at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) have intercepted 40 undeclared iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max phones worth Sh8.2 million.
KRA said the passenger, who had travelled from Dubai, had entered Kenya four times in nine days. He admitted he was a courier for a Dubai client.
The authority warned travellers against carrying undeclared goods for third parties.
KRA said the interception highlights the risks travellers face when transporting goods on behalf of others without declaring them to Customs.
The interception comes days after the launch of Apple's iPhone 18 series, including the Pro and Pro Max models, which are among the company's latest smartphones.
KRA has previously advised that travellers should declare goods subject to Customs requirements and avoid accepting packages or merchandise from third parties without knowing their contents and the applicable requirements.
KRA requires passengers arriving in Kenya to make the relevant Customs declaration, including declaring goods that are subject to duty or are being brought into the country for commercial purposes.
Travellers carrying dutiable or restricted goods are required to use the Red Channel at the airport and present the goods to Customs for assessment.
Those importing goods for commercial purposes should also keep documents showing the purchase and value of the items, including invoices and receipts, to facilitate Customs valuation and clearance.
For regular commercial imports, KRA requires importers to use licensed customs clearing agents to process the necessary documentation through the Customs system.
Depending on the nature of the goods, importers may also be required to provide documents such as commercial invoices, packing lists, air waybills, certificates of origin, permits or licences and certificates of conformity.
The authority said Customs officers at JKIA would continue enforcing regulations governing the importation of goods into Kenya.
