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Shipping Calculator Kenya:
China to Kenya Freight Costs

Enter your weight or dimensions and get an instant, all-in cost estimate. Air vs sea freight, duties included, no hidden fees.

All import duties included
No hidden fees
Air freight: 7-14 days
Sea freight: 30-45 days
Payment via M-Pesa on delivery
China to Kenya
Shipping Cost Calculator

Get an instant estimate for air or sea freight. No guesswork, no surprises.

I already have a supplier in China
Toggle to include your shipping deposit for shipping-only orders.

Shipping deposit: 7.5% of your freight cost (minimum 2,500 ksh), reduced to 5% for shipments above 80,000 ksh. This deposit is paid upfront to secure your shipment and is already included in your total below. The remaining balance is paid on delivery as usual.

Minimum charge: 1 kg.
Phone / laptop shipment
Rate: 3,500 ksh / kg instead of 1,700 ksh / kg
We will show you what import duties would have cost without Pamoja Imports.
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Optional. Split the total across your quantity.
Cost breakdown Air Freight
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No hidden fees. All taxes and duties are included upfront in your Pamoja Imports quote. The savings estimate uses an average rate of 27%. Actual duty depends on your product category.

Payment: The shipping fee is collected once your goods reach our Nairobi warehouse. We accept M-Pesa. If you are using our shipping-only service, a shipping deposit is paid upfront before we handle your order, with the balance paid on delivery as usual.

How it works

How to Use This Shipping Calculator Kenya

Enter your shipment weight for air freight, or your package dimensions for sea freight. The calculator instantly shows your total landed cost including all import duties, VAT, IDF, RDL, and customs clearance. No add-ons after the fact. What you see is what you pay when your goods arrive at our Nairobi warehouse.

Already have a supplier in China? Toggle the "I already have a supplier" option to include your shipping deposit in your estimate. This deposit is paid upfront to secure your shipment, and the remaining balance is paid on delivery as usual.

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Air Freight vs Sea Freight: Which Should You Choose?

The right choice depends on your shipment size, urgency, and product margins.

Air Freight

1,700 ksh per kg — 7 to 14 days

Best for small, high-value, or time-sensitive orders. Testing a new product or restocking fast-moving items? Air freight is usually the smarter move.

Sea Freight

65,000 ksh per CBM — 30 to 45 days

Best for bulk orders where you can plan ahead. Large shipment and not in a rush? Sea freight brings your cost per unit down significantly.

Transparent pricing

What Is Included in the Shipping Cost?

Most shipping agents quote a base freight rate and then add duties, VAT, IDF, RDL, and clearance fees once your goods arrive. That surprise bill can add 30% or more to your original estimate.

With Pamoja Imports, the rate you see in this shipping calculator Kenya is your final cost. We include:

  • Freight from China to Nairobi
  • Import duty
  • VAT (16%)
  • Import Declaration Fee (IDF)
  • Railway Development Levy (RDL)
  • Customs clearance and documentation
  • Delivery to our Nairobi warehouse

The only cost not included is local delivery from our warehouse to your door, which varies by location. Everything else is covered upfront.

Who it's for

Who Is This Calculator For?

Built specifically for Kenyan entrepreneurs and small business owners importing from China. Whether you are sourcing clothes, shoes, electronics, bags, or household goods, use this tool before you place any order to confirm your margins hold up after shipping.

Already have a supplier and just need shipping? Toggle the shipping deposit option in the calculator above, then send us your shipment details on WhatsApp and we will confirm your quote within 24 hours. Want to know what import duty applies to your product before you order? Use our Kenya import duty calculator for an instant breakdown of duty, VAT, IDF, and RDL by product category.

FAQ

Common Questions

More import questions answered in our China to Kenya import FAQ.

Our calculator provides exact pricing based on your specifications. The figures displayed represent an estimation of your final cost, complete transparency with no hidden charges.
Air freight: 7-14 days delivery at 1,700 ksh per kg, ideal for time-sensitive shipments.
Sea freight: 30-45 days delivery at 65,000 ksh per CBM, perfect for bulk orders.
Yes. If you have an existing supplier in China and only need help getting goods to Kenya, we coordinate with your supplier, then handle export, shipping, import duties, customs clearance, and delivery to our Nairobi warehouse. A shipping deposit applies: 7.5% of your freight cost (minimum 2,500 ksh), reduced to 5% for shipments above 80,000 ksh. This deposit is paid upfront to secure your shipment. The remaining balance is paid on delivery to our Nairobi warehouse as usual. Submit a shipping request to get started.
Only local delivery from our Nairobi warehouse to your location. All import taxes, duties, and customs fees are included. That is the Pamoja Imports advantage.
The shipping fee is paid when your shipment reaches our Nairobi warehouse. If you are a shipping-only client with your own supplier, a shipping deposit is paid upfront before we handle your order, and the remaining balance is paid on delivery as usual. Both payments are made via M-Pesa.
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