Import duty calculator: Japan to Kenya
Work out the duty, import VAT and fees on goods made in Japan and imported into Kenya. Results use the same engine and tariff data as the LandedFees calculator, with the source of each rate.
Import rules for Kenya
Read from the LandedFees engine for 27 October 2026. Product duty rates depend on the HS code; use the calculator above for yours.
Source: LandedFees engine country rules (formulas verified against primary sources, June 2026); LandedFees calculation engine (the same code the calculator on this page runs)
Source: LandedFees engine country rules (formulas verified against primary sources, June 2026); LandedFees calculation engine (the same code the calculator on this page runs)
Source: LandedFees engine country rules (formulas verified against primary sources, June 2026)
Source: LandedFees engine country rules (formulas verified against primary sources, June 2026)
- WITS / UNCTAD TRAINS reported MFN (HS-6) - KE, data as of 31 December 2023, checked 23 October 2026
Trade agreements: Japan and Kenya
No agreement covering both countries is on file in the LandedFees trade agreement database.
Check eligibility for your product with the FTA checker.
Duty by HS chapter from Japan to Kenya
Chapter pages show the rate spread and a sample landed cost for the most traded product groups.
- HS 85Electrical machinery and equipment; sound recorders and reproducers
- HS 84Nuclear reactors, boilers, machinery and mechanical appliances
- HS 87Vehicles other than railway or tramway rolling-stock
- HS 73Articles of iron or steel
- HS 61Articles of apparel and clothing accessories, knitted or crocheted
- HS 62Articles of apparel and clothing accessories, not knitted or crocheted
- HS 30Pharmaceutical products
- HS 39Plastics and articles thereof
- HS 90Optical, photographic, cinematographic, measuring and precision instruments
- HS 76Aluminium and articles thereof
Other origins into Kenya
Importing from Japan to Kenya: FAQ
How is import duty calculated for goods shipped from Japan to Kenya?
Duty is the tariff rate for the product's HS code multiplied by the dutiable value. Kenya assesses ad valorem duty on the CIF value: the price of the goods plus the cost of international freight and insurance to the point of entry. Import VAT is then charged at 16% on CIF + duty + member levies. Enter your HS code or a product description above to get the exact rate for your goods.
What is the import VAT rate in Kenya?
The standard rate used by the calculator is 16% (VAT), charged on CIF + duty + member levies.
Is there a de minimis threshold for imports into Kenya?
There is no de minimis threshold on file for Kenya. Duty and import taxes apply from the first unit of value.
Is shipping cost included in the dutiable value in Kenya?
Yes. Kenya uses CIF valuation, so international freight and insurance are added to the price of the goods before duty is calculated. Enter them in the shipping and insurance fields above.
Are there customs fees on top of duty in Kenya?
The calculator applies no ad valorem entry fees or statutory surcharges for Kenya. Broker, carrier and storage charges are not included.
What currency are duties paid in for Kenya?
Duties and import taxes in Kenya are assessed in KES. The calculator above accepts an invoice in USD or KES and reports the result in the invoice currency you choose.
Do goods from Japan get a preferential duty rate in Kenya?
No trade agreement covering both Japan and Kenya is on file in the LandedFees trade agreement database, so the calculator uses the standard (MFN) rate. Additional duties that depend on origin are applied where the tariff data has them.
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