Kenya Medical Equipment Import Process (USA → Kenya)
This guide helps Kenyan hospitals, clinics, distributors, and licensed importers understand the process of importing pre-owned medical equipment from the United States.
Export-Ready Documentation
All documentation prepared to support Kenyan customs requirements
Faster Clearance
Reduced customs delays through accurate pre-shipment documentation
Export Support
From quote to shipment, we prepare equipment for export from the USA
Regulatory Authority: Pharmacy and Poisons Board (PPB)
Pre-owned medical equipment can be legally imported into Kenya with proper documentation and regulatory compliance.
Classification System
Class A-D (A=lowest risk, D=highest)
Registration Timeframe
Up to 12 months for new registration
License Validity
5 years with annual retention
Local Representative
Not mandatory
Registration Fees
- • Class A: USD 100
- • Class B: USD 200
- • Class C: USD 1,000
- • Class D: USD 1,000
Import Duties and Taxes
Import duty ranges from 0-25% depending on equipment classification under EAC Common External Tariff
VAT Rate
16%
Additional Charges
- • Railway Development Levy (2%)
- • Import Declaration Fee (3.5%)
- • Standards Levy
Shipping to Kenya
Air Freight
Transit: 5-10 business days
Airport: Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO), Nairobi
Sea Freight
Transit: 4-6 weeks
Port: Mombasa Port
Buyer Responsibility Notice
Buyer is responsible for all Kenyan regulatory approvals including PPB registration, customs clearance, duties, and post-import certification. Rotala International provides export documentation from the USA; all Kenyan import compliance is the buyer's responsibility.
Required Documents Checklist
From Rotala International (USA)
- Commercial Invoice
- Packing List
- Bill of Lading / Airway Bill
- Certificate of Origin
Required in Kenya
- PPB Medical Device Registration Certificate
- Import Declaration Form (IDF)
- Pre-Verification of Conformity (PVoC) certificate for certain goods
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