21/08/2026
Shipping a car from Australia to Kenya? The question we get asked most isn't cost or timing — it's whether you'll pay import duty.
Here's the short version: if you're a returning resident and you've owned and driven the vehicle for a minimum period before shipping, you may qualify for duty-free import under the personal effects exemption. If you're buying a car specifically to ship (not one you've owned and used), duty applies.
The details that actually decide it:
- How long you've owned and driven the vehicle
- Your residency status (returning resident vs. other categories)
- Whether the vehicle is registered in your name
We check this before you commit to anything — not after you've already paid for shipping. Send us your details at imanifreight.com and we'll give you a straight answer on duty before you decide.
Cars | Containers | Household goods — Australia to Kenya.
