Do You Want To Ship To Kenya From The US?
Shipping to Kenya from the USA takes between5 to 25 business days(depending on the shipping method). Weship to Kenyausing carriers like FedEx, DHL, USPS, and Planet Mail.Prices start at around $10for small packages andyou get package tracking as well.We also send packages right to your doorstepso it is very convenient for you.
In this guide, we are going to explain to you,how much does it cost and how to get the cheapest shipping from the USA to Kenya, how does it work, how to declare the goods, what are the prohibitions & restrictions, and much more.
Shipping Price And Time From TheUSA To Kenya
Prices for shipping from the US to Kenya are very affordable. For smaller packages, the pricestarts on dozens of dollars. The estimated postage and delivery time can be calculated using our postage calculator.
How To Get The Cheapest Shipping From The USA To Kenya?
The price of the shipping depends mainly on the dimensions of the package, its weight, and the delivery method you choose. Toget the cheapest shipping from the USA to Kenya, choose slower delivery methods.
In the following table, you can see the estimated prices of shipping from the USA to Nairobi, Kenya.
| Shipping Methods | 0.5 kg, 25×18×10 cm | 4.5 kg, 50×25×18 cm | 20 kg, 90×60×50 cm |
|---|---|---|---|
| Planet Mail:Express | $11.56 | n/a | n/a |
| Postal Service: Fully Tracked | $41.31 | n/a | n/a |
| USPS:Priority | n/a | $76.28 | n/a |
| USPS:Express | $43.14 | $74.36 | n/a |
| *FedEx:International Economy | $42.39 | $67.45 | $249.93 |
| *FedEx:International Priority | $62.02 | $71.42 | $382.13 |
| *DHL:Express Worldwide | $69.24 | $139.83 | $896.92 |
We send the packages to Kenya using carriers such as USPS, DHL, FedEx, or Planet Mail. The delivery usually takes 5 days with express methods and 5 to 25 days with cheaper, economic methods.
Calculate Price Of The Shipping From The USA To Kenya For Your Package
The price of the shipping depends mainly on the dimensions of the package, its weight, and the delivery method you choose. To lower the price to a minimum, choose slower delivery methods.
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The more expensive methods like DHL Worldwide Express, FedEx Priority, and FedEx Economy, are suitable for those that want to enjoy the content of the package as soon as possible. The cheaper delivery methods are excellent ‘budget’ options if you don’t need your package as quickly.
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How Does The Shipping To Kenya Work?
Generally,there are 2 most used ways how to ship goods and personal items from the US to Kenya.The first is you find some carrier like FedEx, contact them, schedule the pickup and they deliver the package to your delivery address. It works, but it is ridiculously expensive.
The second way is to take advantage of a package forwarding company like Planet Express.You can benefit from several advantages when using the package forwarder. The following table shows the pros and cons of traditional shipping and package forwarding (Planet Express).
| Traditional Shipping | Planet Express | |
|---|---|---|
| Costs of the shipping | Very expensive | Much cheaper |
| Delivery time | Depending on the delivery method | Depending on thedelivery method |
| Additional services | Very limited | Wide selection* |
| Delivery methods | Limited, depending on the carrier | Wide selection (more carriers) |
| Customer support | Very slow | Very responsive and helpful |
| Package consolidation | n/a | Available |
Shipping From The USA To Kenya With Planet Express
Whether you wanna shop from the US stores that don’t offer delivery to Kenya, or you just want to send some personal items, Planet Express is here to help you with that. The shipping process can be described in 3 simple steps.
1. Getting a Free USA Address
At Planet Express we can provide you with a free US address in Gardena, California, and also with a premiumsales-tax-freeaddress in Portland, Oregon. You can use these addresses for orders fromthe US stores, or even for packages containing your personal items, eventually gifts from your friends that live in the US.
2. Using Your USA Address
When you have the Planet Express address, feel free to use it for receiving the orders from the US online stores. Once we receive packages addressed to you, we link them with your account and send you the notification email. Then you can take advantage of one of ouradditional services. Once you decide to send the package to your home address in Kenya, proceed to step 3.
3. Choosing The Delivery Method From The USA To Kenya
Before we can send the package to you, you have to complete the customs declaration. It is an online form where you describe the contents of the package. It is closely tied up with customs and it allows customs officers when checking the imported package.
Once you finish the declaration, you can choose the delivery method that suits your needs.We offer quick delivery methods and even cheap, slower ones.Read more about the methods in the following section.
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Duty & TAX
Kenya hasde minimisvalue on . This means that you have to pay duty & TAX from every package that exceeds the $0 value.
The package value consists of the shipping price, value of the content from the declaration, and insurance.
The standard VAT rate is 16%.
Important information is that the customs declaration is the responsibility of each customer. If you do not know how complete it, you can take advantage of our guide onHow to fill out the customs declaration.
Prohibitions & Restrictions On Goods Imported To Kenya
There are also some restrictions on some goods. Each carrier has its own list of prohibited items. So what you cant ship from the USA to Kenya?You can read the terms of each carrier under the following links:
The most important information for you is that we can not ship the following items from the USA to Kenya:
| Drugs | Guns, explosives and ammunition | Knives and dangerous hunting weapons |
| Hazardous materials | Meat and meat products | Plant and plant products |
| Soil | Counterfeit money and goods | p*rnographic material |
If you are not sure whether some restrictions apply to your goods, please visitthe Kenya Revenue Authority website, review the above terms of each carrier, or contact us at [emailprotected].
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Planet Express is not just about forwarding packages. We also offer our customers additional services such asconsolidation,fulfillment,orShop For Meservice.
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You can easily calculate the postage pricein advance.Take advantage of ourpostage calculator. Just fill in some details andyou will get an estimate of the price and delivery time.
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Save Up To 80% With Consolidation
f you order more pieces of goods from different stores and you want to save on postage, we recommend using theconsolidation service.You can save up to 80%.
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Do you need toscan documents, remove invoices from the package, check the status of the goods, fill customs declaration, or something else?Just make aspecial request.
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Shipping From The USA To Kenya FAQ
? How much does it cost to ship from the USA to Kenya?
The price of the shipping varies depending on the delivery method you choose, the dimensions and theweight of the package. Cheaper methods costs between $10 to $30. The more expensive ones are usually above $50 for the smaller package.
Find out more about the price of shipping from the USA to Kenya.
? How can I send a package from the USA to Kenya?
The process of the shipping packages from the USA to Kenya can be described in 3 simple steps:
1st STEP: You sign up with Planet Express and get a free US address. Thanks to it you can receive goods from the US stores.
2nd STEP: Once Planet Express receives your package, you will get a notification email.
3rd STEP: After that, you fill in the customs declaration and you can select the delivery method to Kenya.
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✈️ Does the USPS ship to Kenya?
Yes, USPS delivers to Kenya. They offer several methods including USPS ePacket, USPS Priority, USPS Express.
With Planet Express, you will get discounted rates on these methods so you can save a lot of money.
⏱ How long does it take to ship from the US to Kenya?
Getting a package from the USA to Kenya takes between 5-10 business days with fast delivery methods, about 10-20 business days with slower delivery methods, and about 20-30 business days with the slowest and cheapest delivery methods.
Calculate the price and delivery time with the postage calculator.
? Does Amazon ship to Kenya?
Yes, Amazon US ship some products to Kenya, however, most of the products can’t be shipped to Kenya directly from Amazon. For these products, you can use a package forwarding service like Planet Express for forwarding goods from the USA to Kenya. It works in 3 simple steps:
1. You sign up and we will provide you with a free US address.
2. You can order goods from Amazon USA to the US address we provided you with. Once we receive your package from Amazon, you will get a notification email from us.
3. After that, you just fill in the customs declaration and select the delivery method from the USA to Kenya.
We have a fully dedicated guide onhow to order from Amazon USA.
? Does Walmart ship to Kenya?
Yes, you can ship goods from Walmart USA to Kenya but not directly. You can take advantage of a Planet Express package forwarding service. It works in 3 simple steps:
1. You sign up and we will provide you with a free US address.
2. You can order goods from Walmart USA to the US address we provided you with. Once we receive your package from Walmart, you will get a notification email from us.
3. After that, you just fill in the customs declaration and select the delivery method from the USA to Kenya.
We have a fully dedicated guide onhow to order from Walmart USA.
? Does eBay ship to Kenya?
Although some sellers may offer international shipping, it is not very common for Kenya orders. This problem solves the Planet Express package forwarding service in 3 simple steps:
1. You sign up and we will provide you with a free US address.
2. You can order goods from eBay USA to the US address we provided you with. Once we receive your package from eBay, you will get a notification email from us.
3. After that, you just fill in the customs declaration and select the delivery method from the USA to Kenya.
We have a fully dedicated guide onhow to order from eBay USA.
Useful Information For Purchase And Package Forwarding From The USA To Kenya
Read our blog, where we regularly publish tips for different kinds of goods. Also, make sure you visit our following page where you can find tutorials on how to order from the most popular US stores.
We deliver to all parts of Kenya – from Kisumu to Lamu, from Shimoni to Lodwar, Marsabit, Meru… We cover almost 100 % of the cities in Kenya. You can manage everything from the comfort of your home.
Fulfillment
Our fulfillment center services are used by those who want to save on storage costs. We offer the opportunity to rent storage space in the California warehouse. In addition, we will handle logistics for you, your only concern being the marketing of your business and the administration. For individual calculation, please contact us at [emailprotected].
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