Generators, power tools, construction plant, agricultural equipment, factory machinery, aircraft parts — shipped from anywhere in the UK to your door in Kenya. All-inclusive pricing. KRA clearance in-house via Azaanex. No hidden fees on arrival.
Corporate importers choose UK-sourced machinery for three reasons: engineering standards (UK brands like JCB, Caterpillar, Perkins, Cummins, DeWalt, Makita exceed international benchmarks); service history (UK pre-owned equipment comes with verifiable maintenance records); and logistics infrastructure (the established UK–Mombasa corridor is the most predictable East Africa sourcing route). Whether you're importing a generator, sourcing farm equipment, ordering power tools, or procuring aircraft spares — we manage the full corridor on one all-inclusive price.
From a single generator in a shared LCL container to a full 40ft FCL load of factory plant — every machinery category below is handled on the same all-inclusive rate.
The single highest-volume machinery category on this corridor. Diesel, petrol, and silent generators from Perkins, Cummins, and Lister-Petter. Solar, UPS, and battery storage. Note: flammable liquids and large batteries must travel by sea — not air.
Professional-grade power tools and hand tools from UK suppliers. Air freight is fastest for urgent orders; sea freight LCL works for bulk wholesale stock.
High demand from Kenya's agricultural sector and construction industry. Centrifugal, submersible, and borehole pumps. Drip and sprinkler irrigation systems.
Kenya's agribusiness sector drives strong demand for UK-sourced farm equipment. Agricultural machinery frequently qualifies for 0% import duty as a capital good.
CNC, welding, cutting, and metal fabrication equipment for Kenya's manufacturing and engineering sector. Workshop and factory fit-out projects.
Kenya's infrastructure and real estate sector drives constant demand. We handle standard containers and oversized/OOG cargo with flat-rack and open-top arrangements.
Bearings, belts, engine components, and mechanical spares for Kenya's industrial maintenance and automotive sector. Air freight for urgent parts; sea for bulk orders.
Kenya's tea, coffee, and food processing industry is a major importer of UK-sourced processing plant. Often qualifies for 0% duty as capital goods for registered manufacturers.
Kenya's growing printing and packaging sector regularly sources UK press and finishing equipment. Textile machinery for the Nairobi garment manufacturing industry.
Kenya's aviation sector — serving both JKIA and Wilson Airport — requires a reliable UK supply chain for aircraft parts and avionics. Because aviation cargo sits at the intersection of KCAA regulations, IATA DG rules, and standard KRA customs procedures, it needs a freight forwarder that understands all three. We handle it.
Air freight from Heathrow to JKIA (3–5 business days) is the primary mode for aircraft parts, given the time sensitivity and the fact that most avionics and airframe components are lightweight. Sea freight is available for heavy ground support equipment and large components.
The right mode depends on your project timeline, the physical dimensions of the equipment, and your total landed cost calculation.
A 5-phase process managed end-to-end — from UK consolidation at our Southall hub to last-mile delivery at your Kenya premises.
You don't need a UK address. You don't need to deal with KRA directly. You don't need to manage separate customs paperwork. We handle all of it under one all-inclusive price.
Use our Southall warehouse (Unit Z01, Canal Yard, UB2 5NA) as your UK delivery address when purchasing from UK suppliers, dealers, or auction houses.
The single biggest cause of delay and unexpected cost in machinery shipping is being handed off to an unnamed third-party broker at Mombasa. We built Triple A to eliminate that risk entirely.
Non-compliance is the biggest cause of delay and penalty in machinery imports to Kenya. We advise on all of this upfront — before you commit to the shipment.
Approximate KRA import duty rates by machinery category. Actual rates depend on final HS code classification, importer status, and any applicable exemptions. Azaanex advises on the correct classification for every shipment.
| Machinery Category | HS Code | Import Duty | VAT | IDF | RDL | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Agricultural & Farm Machinery | 8432–8436 | 0% | 16% | 3.5% | 2% | 0% as capital goods for agricultural use. Registered manufacturers may also claim VAT/RDL exemption. |
| Food Processing & Tea Machinery | 8438 / 8419 | 0% | 16% | 3.5% | 2% | 0% as capital goods. Tea and coffee processing equipment commonly exempted for registered manufacturers. |
| Aircraft Parts & Aviation Components | 8803 | 0% | 16% | 3.5% | 2% | 0% import duty. KCAA documentation required for airworthiness-certified parts. AOG expedited clearance available. |
| Construction & Earth-Moving Equipment | 8429–8430 | 0–10% | 16% | 3.5% | 2% | Rate depends on equipment type and whether importer is a registered manufacturer. OOG/FCL shipping recommended. |
| Metalwork & Fabrication Machinery | 8456–8462 | 0–10% | 16% | 3.5% | 2% | CNC machines and industrial plant often qualify at 0%. Correct sub-heading classification critical. |
| Water Pumps & Irrigation Equipment | 8413 | 0–10% | 16% | 3.5% | 2% | Submersible and borehole pumps for agricultural use often attract 0%. Industrial pumps vary by sub-heading. |
| Printing, Textile & Packaging Machinery | 8443 / 8445 | 0–10% | 16% | 3.5% | 2% | Industrial-grade printing and textile machinery often classified at 0%. Correct HS sub-heading required. |
| Generators & Power Equipment | 8502 | 0–25% | 16% | 3.5% | 2% | Wide range — depends on kVA output, fuel type, and intended use. Azaanex classifies correctly to minimise duty exposure. |
| Power Tools & Hand Tools | 8467 / 8205 | 0–25% | 16% | 3.5% | 2% | Professional/industrial tools often attract lower rates than consumer goods. Correct classification key. |
| Bearings, Transmission & Spare Parts | 8482 / 8483 | 0–25% | 16% | 3.5% | 2% | Bearings duty varies by type (ball, roller, tapered). Correct sub-heading classification essential for accurate assessment. |
Most UK-to-Kenya freight forwarders hand your machinery off to an unnamed third-party agent at Mombasa or Nairobi. This is where hidden fees and surprise delays typically occur — not during the ocean voyage, but on arrival.
Triple A eliminates this through Azaanex Holdings Ltd — our own KRA-licensed clearing company. Named, accountable, integrated directly into our supply chain. When your cargo arrives in Kenya, we still own the process.
We manage IDF filing and duty payments directly with KRA. We offer clearance at Mombasa Port or the Nairobi ICD via the SGR for faster upcountry distribution. One team, UK to Kenya, zero handoffs.
Machinery imports are more documentation-heavy than personal parcels. Requirements vary by machinery type, declared value, importer profile, and whether goods fall under regulated categories.
Tell us what you're shipping — machinery type, weight, dimensions, and whether you need sea, air, or container pricing. We'll recommend the best method and come back with an all-inclusive price within 24 hours.
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