How Air Shipping Works From USA to Kenya
Air shipping from the USA to Kenya is a fast, reliable, and cheap method to ship urgent and valuable goods.
With prices starting at only $14.99/kg ($6.82/lb), this is the best and cheapest way to ship high-value items like cosmetics, phones, laptops, etc from the USA to Kenya.
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Basic Steps:
1️⃣ Create a free shipping account to get warehouse addresses.
2️⃣ Ship to the address assigned or shop online straight to the warehouse.
3️⃣Log in to your account and give us the tracking number(s) before the package arrives at the warehouse
✅ Your package(s) arrive in the warehouse and are scanned to match the tracking number you input.
✅ All packages are processed for prohibited goods and packed.
✅ Monday is the cutoff, freight departs weekly, every Wednesday
You will receive a shipping invoice in your email with all accepted payment options.
Shipments take 7-14 working days to arrive in Kenya from the deperture date (a Wednesday).
Upon arrival, the receiver is notified of the pickup/delivery date.
Air Shipping Options For Kenyans in Kenya
Does This Describe You?
✅ You live in Kenya and you would like to shop and ship American brands from the USA to Kenya?
✅ You live in Kenya and have loved ones in the USA who want to send you gifts by air cargo?
✅ You live in the US and you would like to shop online and ship to your loved ones back in Kenya?
✅ You live in the US and you have purchased goods, packed them and you’re ready to ship them by air to Kenya?
If so, this is for you.
➡️ Assisted Shopping (Shop & Ship)
Assisted purchase is for our customers in Kenya who would like to shop in the US but are unable to or their cards are getting declined.
✅ This is for Kenya residents only.
✅ Your Kenyan card is not being accepted.
✅ You’d rather we deal with online fraud on your behalf
✅ Some stores have declined shipping to a freight forwarder
👉 You’ll Fill a simple form with Product links
👉 We’ll send you a quote to approve
👉 Pay purchase quote cost upfront and shipping cost later
➡️ Shipping Only - You Shop, We Ship to Kenya
This option is for our friends in Kenya who can shop without needing any assistance, and checkout online straight to our warehouses.
✅ You can shop online and use our warehouse as your delivery address.
✅ You create a free shipping account and get your warehouse code.
✅ You use our warehouse address to shop whatever you want – straight to our warehouse.
✅ Once the seller/supplier has sent you a tracking number, log in to your account and create a “Pre-Alert”.
✅ We’ll receive your goods and ship them to you in Kenya
USA Residents Air Shipping Options
⬆️ From Your Home to Our Warehouse
If you have your packages with you and need to ship them to Kenya by air, you will need to send them to our warehouse in Texas.
Packages coming from home are considered high risk by TSA and require thorough manual screening and x-rays (similar to airport TSA check-in screening.
Please DO NOT ship any powerbanks, any batteries of any kind, or anything you normally would not take to an aircraft.
Here is the list of prohibited goods aboard aircraft – no exceptions
It is the law – dangerous goods put everyone in the aircraft at risk – once again, do not try to hide prohibited goods in your packages. It is ILLEGAL.
You will need to create a shipping account to get started.
Your receiver in Kenya is the one we assign a warehouse code.
US residents do not get warehouse code – it is only for receivers in Kenya
✅ You create a free shipping account
✅ You will add your receiver name and phone number (the more the information the better)
✅ You send your packages to the address and warehouse code we will assign your receiver.
👉 Once you have shipped with a carrier of your choice, log into your account and add that tracking number (Pre-Alert)
👉We’ll receive your package and inspect the content to comply with TSA and IATA laws.
👉 You will receive an invoice before or after departure
🔥 Monday is the weekly cutoff, departs every week on Wednesday (7-14 working days to deliver)
⬆️ Shop Online, Ship Straight to Our Warehouse.
✅ You want to buy things online for your loved ones in Kenya? This is for you.
✅ You create a free shipping account and get a warehouse code for your receiver.
✅ You go on Amazon or any online store and check out using the receiver address + warehouse code.
✅ Once the seller/supplier has sent you the package tracking number, log in to your account and create a notification or “Pre-Alert”.
✅ Both you and the receiver will receive a notification once your seller has delivered.
✅ We’ll inspect, repackage if necessary, invoice, and ship to the receiver in Kenya.
Air Shipping Pricing
Chargeable weight is determined by the larger between actual (dead weight) and volumetric weight (size of the box).
This is an international standardized formula used by all air carriers worldwide – it is not our internal method.
Also, note that the price per kilo differs from one warehouse to another.
Texas warehouse at Carrollton has a minimum charge of $14.99/kg of chargeable weight.
Delaware warehouse has a minimum charge of $16.99/kg for packages under 15kg. Packages over 15kg are charged at $14.50/kg of chargeable weight.
Volumetric Weight Charge Calculation
In the scenario below the chargeable weight for this box is 9.9kg although the actual weight is 5kg.
The total cost of shipping this box would be 9.9kg x $15 = $148.50
Actual Weight Charge Calculation
Assuming the box above the actual weight is 12kg, the actual weight is higher than the volume weight.
In this case, your total shipping cost would be 12kg x $15 = $180
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Kentex Cargo Air Shipping FAQs
How long does air shipping take with Kentex Cargo?
- Kentex Cargo air shipping takes 7-14 working days, excluding weekends and holidays. This timeline applies from the departure date in the USA to arrival in Kenya.
- Kentex Cargo air shipping takes 7-14 working days, excluding weekends and holidays. This timeline applies from the departure date in the USA to arrival in Kenya.
What are the shipping costs, and are there extra fees?
- Kentex Cargo’s air shipping prices are all-inclusive, covering shipping, duties, and taxes. There are no hidden fees, and you do not deal with customs or additional clearance charges.
- Kentex Cargo’s air shipping prices are all-inclusive, covering shipping, duties, and taxes. There are no hidden fees, and you do not deal with customs or additional clearance charges.
Do I need to handle customs clearance in Kenya?
- No, Kentex Cargo handles all customs clearance, duties, and taxes. You receive your package directly without having to deal with Kenyan customs.
- No, Kentex Cargo handles all customs clearance, duties, and taxes. You receive your package directly without having to deal with Kenyan customs.
What items are prohibited from shipping via Kentex Cargo?
- The following items cannot be shipped via Kentex Cargo due to airline restrictions and Kenyan import regulations:
- Firearms, ammunition, and explosives
- Hazardous materials, including chemicals and flammable items
- Perishable foods and beverages
- Illegal drugs and narcotics
- Counterfeit goods or fake branded products
- Precious stones, gold, and unregistered valuables
- Human or animal remains
- Live animals and plants
- Pressurized containers, aerosols, or gas cylinders
- Lithium batteries, power banks, or ANY battery for that matter.
- The following items cannot be shipped via Kentex Cargo due to airline restrictions and Kenyan import regulations:
What can I ship via air freight?
- You can ship a wide range of goods, including:
- Electronics (laptops, phones, tablets)
- Household goods (cookware, cleaning supplies)
- Beauty and grooming products
- Personal effects (clothes, accessories)
- Business inventory and bulk goods
- Medical supplies (allowed ones like supplements and certain devices)
- You can ship a wide range of goods, including:
How do I calculate shipping costs?
- Kentex Cargo charges are based on actual or volumetric weight, whichever is higher. You can get an instant quote via WhatsApp, email, or their website.
- Kentex Cargo charges are based on actual or volumetric weight, whichever is higher. You can get an instant quote via WhatsApp, email, or their website.
Does Kentex Cargo offer package pickup services in the USA?
- Yes! Kentex Cargo provides pickup services in the USA if you need assistance collecting packages from a supplier or location.
- Yes! Kentex Cargo provides pickup services in the USA if you need assistance collecting packages from a supplier or location.
How do I track my shipment?
- You will receive a tracking number once your package is processed. Use this number on Kentex Cargo’s website to monitor the status of your shipment.
- You will receive a tracking number once your package is processed. Use this number on Kentex Cargo’s website to monitor the status of your shipment.
Can I ship fragile or high-value items?
- Yes, but it is recommended that you:
- Use extra padding and protective packaging for fragile goods.
- Insure high-value items for added security.
- Notify Kentex Cargo if you need special handling services.
- Yes, but it is recommended that you:
How do I contact Kentex Cargo for support?
- You can reach Kentex Cargo via:
- Phone/WhatsApp: Available for customer inquiries.
- Email: Customer service support.
- Website: Submit an inquiry or get a shipping quote.