Customs clearance for Kenya
We take care of the complete customs clearance for shipments to and from Kenya. Trade zone: Derde land met vrijhandelsakkoord. AEO-F certified, experienced with flowers, fruits & vegetables, coffee & tea, valuables.
Customs Kenya at a glance
Kenya · Africa
- flowers
- fruits & vegetables
- coffee & tea
- valuables
When importing to or exporting from Kenya certain customs aspects come into play. Aircargo.nl handles daily shipments to and from Kenya, especially in product categories flowers, fruits & vegetables, coffee & tea, valuables. Our AEO-F status (NL AEOF 0002440) ensures faster processing times and a lower chance of physical inspections.
On this page you’ll find the specific customs details for Kenya: trade regime, origin documents, typical processing times, and which documents are needed for smooth clearance.
Kenya and the EU have a free trade agreement. The correct origin document for preferential tariff is: EUR.1. With proper origin declaration, 0% or reduced import duties apply. We pre-check if your shipment qualifies and prepare the document.
Customs details for Kenya
EU-Kenya EPA in effect since July 1, 2024 (Economic Partnership Agreement). Previously, Kenya was covered by EBA (Everything But Arms). Under both regimes: 0% duties on most goods provided origin rules are met. The main Dutch import route is fresh flowers and vegetables (kenya-NL is one of the largest flower routes worldwide).
Typical documents for Kenya
Commercial invoice, packing list, Air Waybill, EUR.1 for preferential origin, phytosanitary certificate for flowers and vegetables (mandatory), veterinary certificate if applicable for fish (tilapia).
We prepare these documents under our own authorization as an AEO-F customs broker. For Authorized Consignor shipments (ACR), export freight can depart immediately without delay at a customs office.
Key customs figures Kenya
Customs by goods category for Kenya
FAQ on customs clearance Kenya
How do I arrange customs clearance for imports from Kenya?
We handle the import declaration through DMS under our AEO-F authorization. With correct documentation, release usually occurs within a few hours. When possible, we arrange pre-arrival declarations so your shipment doesn’t sit idle unnecessarily.
And for exports from the Netherlands to Kenya?
Under our ACR license (Authorized Consignor), export shipments can depart directly from our or your location. For preferential tariffs in Kenya, we prepare the correct origin document: EUR.1.
Can I pay import duties in a consolidated manner?
Under our DPO license (Deferred Payment), you can settle import duties and VAT grouped — monthly instead of per shipment. This provides a direct cash flow advantage for regular import flows from Kenya.
How long does customs clearance take between the Netherlands and Kenya?
Typically 4-8 hours at Schiphol (including NVWA inspection for flowers). Our AEO-F status ensures priority handling and a lower rate of physical inspections.
What if I’m not established in the EU?
For clients located outside the EU, we act as indirect representative under our customs broker authorization. Learn more on our representation page.
Ready for customs clearance with Kenya?
Request a quote for customs clearance between the Netherlands and Kenya. We respond within 4 hours with a fixed price.