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UPS to Kenya — prices, delivery times, limits

How to ship a parcel to Kenya via UPS. Indicative band for the country (34 € / 2 kg, 52 € / 5 kg, 85 € / 10 kg), typical transit time: 8–14 days, weight limit 70 kg, customs rules and best alternatives.

schedule Typical delivery time to this country in business days (standard service, or express for an express carrier). Not a guaranteed lead time of a specific carrier. Excludes weekends and public holidays.
scale Maximum gross weight for UPS — item plus packaging. Exceeding the limit will delay or surcharge the shipment.
payments Indicative band for the country for a 2 kg parcel (standard), not the UPS price list. Actual cost depends on dimensions, insurance and the carrier's current rates.
rule Customs duty applies on declared commercial value above 50 €. Applies to the contents value only — postage is excluded.

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UPS to Kenya — prices, delivery times, limits

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Summary

UPS to Kenya — typical transit time: 8–14 days (standard), indicative band for the country for a parcel up to 5 kg 52 €, up to 10 kg 85 € — not the carrier's price list. Carrier weight limit is 70 kg. The country is outside the EU: VAT applies from 0 €, customs duty from 50 €.

Destination
Kenya
Carrier
UPS
Typical transit time
8–14 days (standard)
Price 2 kg (country band)
34 €
Price 5 kg (country band)
52 €
Price 10 kg (country band)
85 €
Max. weight
70 kg
EU
No — customs apply

Country band · standard

Indicative prices for Kenya

Weight Price Typical transit time
2 kg 34 € 8–14 days
5 kg 52 € 8–14 days
10 kg 85 € 8–14 days
20 kg 148 € 8–14 days

Indicative band for the country, not an individual carrier price list. Actual cost depends on the carrier's current rates, parcel dimensions and volumetric weight.

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Indicative information — verify at source

Shipping prices, delivery times and customs limits change over time and may differ by carrier, volume and season. Values on this page are indicative — they help you decide which carrier to pick, not to calculate a binding price. Before shipping, always verify current rates and conditions with the chosen carrier and the customs authority of Kenya.

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Customs and VAT for Kenya

Kenya charges 16% VAT from the first shilling plus duty under the East African Community tariff (0–35%). The recipient needs a KRA PIN (Kenya Revenue Authority Personal Identification Number) for values above 50 USD. Kenya is East Africa's logistics hub; Nairobi has dedicated DHL and FedEx facilities.

Required documents

  • description CN22 or CN23 customs declaration (depending on value)
  • description Commercial invoice
  • description Recipient's KRA PIN

Alternatives

Other carriers to Kenya

DPD CZ

DPD CZ

8–14 days · up to 31.5 kg

DHL Express

DHL Express

4–6 days · up to 70 kg

FedEx

FedEx

8–14 days · up to 68 kg

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