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How To Import Goods Into Kenya
How To Import Goods Into Kenya
Kenya
In the latest in our country blog series, we explore Kenya, and focus on how to
import your goods to this wild, beautiful, raw and original country.
Useful facts
Kenya is a presidential representative democratic republic, in which elected
officials represent the people, and the President is the head of state and
government. Kenya is a member of international organisations such as the United
Nations, Commonwealth of Nations, World Bank, International Monetary Fund,
COMESA, the International Criminal Court, and others.
Its economy is the largest in eastern and central Africa, with Nairobi serving as a
major regional commercial hub. (Source: Wikipedia)
• ISO Code: KE
• Capital: Nairobi
• Official Language(s): English – Swahili
• Currency: KES
• Dialing Code: 254
• Internet TLD: .KE
• Time Zone: BST+2
• To ensure that imported goods comply with health, safety, and quality
standards for consumers
• National Security
• Environmental protection
• Protect against deceptive activities
• Ensure religious and publics morals
• Reduce anti-competition issues
There are some exemptions to the requirements of the CoC process, however,
these all occur outside of any electronics, so there are no exemptions for any IT /
Medical goods.
• VAT is 16%
• Import Declaration Fee of 3.5%
• Railway Development Levy of 2%
As with any international process, you risk time-consuming and costly delays if
you are not correctly prepared to import your goods into Kenya. If you need
assistance, please contact us about our Importer of Record Services.