Import to Kenya
from the United States
Send parcels, gifts, electronics or business goods from anywhere in the USA to your door in Nairobi or Kenya. We receive in Austin TX, handle US export, air freight, JKIA customs clearance and last-mile delivery — all at $17/kg.
Import Rates — USA to Kenya
Texas, USA
How Import Shipping Works
Tell your sender to ship to our receiving warehouse in Manor, Texas, USA. Use your full name as the package reference. Full address is sent via WhatsApp after you complete your booking.
We receive your goods, log them and consolidate with weekly shipments heading to Nairobi. You get a WhatsApp confirmation.
Goods fly from Austin/Dallas to Nairobi (JKIA) on the next weekly departure. Tracking updates sent via WhatsApp.
Our Nairobi team handles KRA import customs declaration. For personal goods under KSh 65,000 declared value, no duty applies.
We deliver to your Nairobi address same day as customs clearance, or next day for upcountry locations. M-Pesa payment on delivery accepted.
- Personal goods under KSh 65,000 (~$500): no duty, no VAT
- Goods above KSh 65,000: 25% import duty + 16% VAT applies
- Electronics over $500: declare accurately to avoid delays
- Food and agricultural goods: require KEPHIS/KEBS clearance
- We advise on duty before you ship — no surprises
- Clothing, shoes and accessories from US stores
- Electronics: phones, laptops, gadgets
- Baby products and children's items
- Health and beauty products
- Books, documents and stationery
- Business equipment and samples
- Amazon purchases shipped to Kenya
Sending Home from the USA
Whether you're sending clothes to your parents in Nairobi, electronics to a sibling in Kisumu, or holiday gifts home — Ship Imara makes it simple, affordable and trackable.
We deliver directly to your family's door anywhere in Kenya. No need for them to travel to collect.
Your family can pay any balance via M-Pesa on delivery. You pay us in USD via card or bank transfer in the USA.
Both you and your family get WhatsApp updates. You'll know when it's collected, cleared customs and delivered.