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Overview
Import duty and taxes are due when importing goods into Kenya by a private individual or a commercial entity. These are calculated on the CIF value, i.e. the sum of the value of the imported goods and the cost of shipping and insurance. In addition to duty, imports are subject to Sales Tax, Excise duty, and Import Declaration Fee.
Duty Rates
Kenya applies duties and tariffs of the East African Community (EAC) Common External Tariff. Customs duty is levied at rates between 0% and 100%, with an average rate of 25%.
Sales Tax
Imports into Kenya are subject to a standard VAT rate of 16%, levied on the sum of the CIF value, duty, and other applicable taxes.
Minimum thresholds
There is no minimum threshold for imports into Kenya; therefore duty and taxes are payable regardless of the value.
Other taxes and customs fees
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[li]Excise duty is charged on products like alcoholic beverages and tobacco. Excise can be ad valorem, i.e. charged as a percentage on the sum of the CIF value and duty; or specific, i.e. based on units of measure.[/li][li]Import Declaration Fee is charged on all imports at a rate of 2.25% of the CIF value, or Ksh. 5000 per import, whichever is higher.[/li]
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Local Customs office and contacts
More information on import declaration procedures and import restrictions can be found on the Kenya Customs website.
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