Shipping to Kenya from New York shouldn't be as difficult given that this is the financial capital of the United States.
With multiple airlines landing in JFK every day including Kenya Airways, air shipping to Kenya shouldn't be that hard, right?
On the east side is the Pacific Ocean, which has a huge port that makes ocean shipping to Kenya easy.
But there is a big problem…
But I should mention that New York has 8.9% sales tax, one of the highest in the country – something you have to think twice before shopping locally in New York.
But we have a better way for you where you can shop straight to our tax-free Delaware warehouse and we'll handle the rest to Kenya without compromising speed.
All you need to do is to create a free shipping account and ship straight to our warehouse in Delaware.
Real numbers, not a guess — computed the same way our quote calculator prices your shipment: chargeable weight is the higher of actual weight or volumetric weight (L × W × H in cm ÷ 5000 for air), and every air shipment is billed for at least 2.5 kg.
An e-reader + tablet bundle
E-reader and tablet, cases included
30 x 22 x 8 cm box, ~0.9 kg actual weight → chargeable weight 2.5 kg at $17.99/kg
$44.97 by air
Gold member: $40.48 · Platinum member: $38.23
A portable speaker
Bluetooth speaker, padded box
20 x 15 x 15 cm box, ~0.9 kg actual weight → chargeable weight 2.5 kg at $17.99/kg
$44.97 by air
Gold member: $40.48 · Platinum member: $38.23
A box of tools & hardware
20" x 14" x 14" box — hand tools, small hardware, garage items
2.3 cubic feet at $30.00/cuft (minimum charge $150.00)
$150.00 by ocean
Gold member: $135.00 · Platinum member: $127.50
Notice the a portable speaker costs the same as an e-reader + tablet bundle — both fall under the 2.5 kg minimum. If you're shipping several small items (a couple of gadgets, some accessories, a few gifts), it almost always costs the same or less to consolidate them into one box rather than sending them separately, since each individual air shipment is billed for at least 2.5 kg regardless of actual weight.
Whether you need to ship by air and you have goods with you in New York, Whether you need to shop on Amazon and ship straight to our tax-free warehouse in Delaware or you want ocean shipping pickup from your home, we are here to serve you.
Before anything, you need to create a free shipping account. You will indicate your names and contact information and the receiver in Kenya. – that is it.
When you create a shipping account, it is easy for our team in Delaware and Kenya to assist you without having to make phone calls. Basically, you and your receiver in Kenya are known to us.
Now you're ready to shop from U.S. stores like:
During checkout, use your Kentex warehouse address as your shipping address. You can also:
After shopping or shipping, log into your Kentex account and notify your package. This helps Kentex track and prepare your package for shipping.
Include:
📦 Packages not notified may be delayed or misrouted or even delivered to the wrong person (lost) — always notify early.
Best for: Small to medium packages
Delivery time: 7–14 business days
Common items: Phones, laptops, cosmetics, clothing, accessories
Kentex handles all customs clearance and taxes — you do not pay anything extra in Kenya.
Best for: Bulky or heavy goods
Delivery time: 75–90 days
Ideal for: TVs, furniture, car parts, inventory for resale
Ocean shipping runs on a monthly schedule, not weekly.
Ocean shipments follow monthly cutoffs, and planning early helps you avoid missing a container. If you are doing pickup, you should schedule it early enough to meet the cutoff.
Ocean shipping takes longer than air shipping, but it saves money on large shipments. Delivery typically takes about 75 to 90 days from the day the container departs.
| Month | Closing Date | Departure | Est. Arrival |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 3rd Weekend | Last week of January | 75 - 90 days later |
| February | 3rd Weekend | Last week of February | 75 - 90 days later |
| March | 3rd Weekend | Last week of March | 75 - 90 days later |
| April | 3rd Weekend | Last week of April | 75 - 90 days later |
| May | 3rd Weekend | Last week of May | 75 - 90 days later |
| June | 3rd Weekend | Last week of June | 75 - 90 days later |
| July | 3rd Weekend | Last week of July | 75 - 90 days later |
| August | 3rd Weekend | Last week of Aug | 75 - 90 days later |
| September | 3rd Weekend | Last week of Sep. | 75 - 90 days later |
| October | 3rd Weekend | Last week of Oct | 75 - 90 days later |
| November | 3rd Weekend | Last week of Nov | 75 - 90 days later |
| December | 3rd Weekend | Last week of Dec | 75 - 90 days later |
Create your free shipping account to start shipping from New York to Kenya by air or ocean. You'll get access to our tax-free Delaware warehouse address immediately.
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