π°πͺ Chinese Car Import Certifications β Kenya 2026
Certification planning information for importing Chinese-made vehicles into Kenya. Confirm the exact trim and current requirements before shipment.
Region
Africa
Steering
RHD
Max Age
8y
Emission
Not specified
Required certifications for Kenya
PSI (Pre-Shipment Inspection)
β Inspection by accredited body- Issuer
- SGS, Bureau Veritas, Intertek, Cotecna
- Cost
- $200β500
- Validity
- per shipment
- Apply at
- origin
- β’ Mandatory in many African destinations
- β’ No PSI = goods refused at destination port
Country-specific clearance
β National Customs Conformity- Issuer
- Country customs and standards bodies
- Cost
- $150β400
- Validity
- per shipment
- Apply at
- destination
- β’ Tanzania (TBS), Kenya (KEBS), Ghana (GSA), Nigeria (SON)
Kenya-specific notes from our policy audit
- β’ RHD only; JEVIC/QISJ inspection required
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Chinese Car Exports 2026 Buyer's Guide βThis page consolidates publicly available certification information for Kenya. Specific HS codes, vehicle trims, and shipping routes may have different requirements. Always confirm with a licensed customs broker before placing orders.
Last updated: 2026-05-27 Β· Author: Dayong Fan (θ倧ε), Founder of AutoGlobalAI.