Import machinery and industrial supplies from China to Kenya
To import machinery or industrial supplies from China into Kenya: import duty is calculated on the CIF value. Import VAT is 16%. There is no free trade agreement with China, so the general duty rate for each tariff code applies. Key conformity requirement: PVoC (KEBS). Machines must be configured for the local grid: 240/415 V, 50 Hz.
- Duty basis
- CIF
- Import tax
- VAT 16%
- Trade agreement with China
- None
- Conformity
- PVoC (KEBS)
- Grid
- 240/415 V, 50 Hz
What we handle for buyers in Kenya
- Factory search, verification and price negotiation in China
- Tariff code and landed cost estimate before you order
- Documents the factory must provide for PVoC (KEBS)
- Electrical configuration for 240/415 V, 50 Hz on machines
- Factory acceptance test with video for machines, batch inspection for supplies
- Export crating, shipping and documents to Kenya
Does Kenya have a free trade agreement with China?
No. Goods from China pay the general duty rate for their tariff code. We confirm the code and estimate the landed cost before you order.
What voltage and frequency do machines need in Kenya?
The grid in Kenya is 240/415 V at 50 Hz. Industrial three-phase voltage varies by site, so we confirm your plant's supply and order the machine configured for it.
Do I need a certificate to import machinery into Kenya?
The key requirement is PVoC (KEBS). We make sure the factory provides the documents it needs before shipping.
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