For all those doing relocation into Kenya and for Kenyans returning home, let Cube Movers welcome you into this great and beautiful country by offering you a smooth destination service. Such are the wrong times to have stress and Cube Movers ensures just this by:

• Doing the customs & port clearance
• Delivering the goods to your residence anywhere within Kenya
• Offloading, unpacking, setting up your furniture and removing the debris.
• Offering you secure storage as you find a suitable house. We are only ten minutes from Nairobi city center

CUSTOMS REQUIREMENTS FOR IMPORTATION OF PERSONAL EFFECTS INTO KENYA

DOCUMENTS REQUIRED

• Passport (original). If issued within last two years the old passport is also required)
• Work Permit for non-Kenyan citizens
• Kenyan PIN certificate (issued by the Tax Authorities and takes one day to obtain it). Foreigners must first obtain work permits in order to be issued with the PIN certificate.
• Inventory in English, valued and detailed showing the number of packages and in triplicate
• Invoices for electrical items and serial numbers

CUSTOMS REGULATIONS IN KENYA

• Owner of the goods MUST have made entry into Kenya before the goods arrive. He or she may be needed during clearance.
• Goods are subject to 100% Customs verification (except for diplomats).
• Used household goods and personal effects are duty-free for returning. Kenyan citizens provided they have resided outside Kenya for a minimum of two years and effects are imported within three months of owner's arrival
• Non-Kenyan citizens (first time arrivals) are permitted to import used household goods and personal effects duty-free within three months of Work Permit being issued.
• Diplomatic Cargo: Need approved PRO1B form by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs
• Household goods must have been in owner's possession for at least one year prior to import. If new, duty will be charged at the current rates.

DUTIABLE/RESTRICTED ITEMS

• Alcoholic beverages.
• New items (may require Import License and are subject to payment of Customs duties and taxes).
• Fabric pieces.
• Trade goods or goods for sale or disposed to other persons.
• Aircraft and vessels of all kinds

PROHIBITED ITEMS

• Weapons, silencers, ammunitions, toy guns and explosives, including tear gas. Firearms require a certificate to be issued by Nairobi Firearms Bureau for import.
• Plants, seeds, bulbs, fresh fruit and vegetables (unless a permit is obtained from the Ministry of Agriculture stating plants are free from disease).
• Pornographic material.

MOTOR VEHICLES

• The vehicle will have to be pre-owned at least for one year and this should be reflected on the Motor Vehicle Registration Book.
• The vehicle should be less than 8 years old
• The owner MUST have lived outside for more than 2 years.
• • The vehicle will be subject to pre-shipment inspection.
• • The Kenyan tax authorities will also demand de-registration certificate, pre-shipment inspection report.

 

NOTE - Customs regulations of Kenya are subject to change at any time. The proceeding information is a brief summary of customs regulations applicable to household goods shipments to Kenya.  Since such regulations are subject to change without notice, we recommend that you confirm with Cube Movers in advance before making your international removal into Kenya.