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Kenya Import Duty Rate for Solar Panels & PV Modules
HS 8541.40 · Photovoltaic cells and modules
Kenya MFN Import Duty Rate
Live0%
on CIF value
Solar panels are VAT-exempt and duty-free to promote renewable energy.
How duty is calculated
1
CIF value
Product cost + international freight + insurance
2
Import duty (0%)
Applied to CIF value. EU, UK, and most countries use CIF.
3
VAT (16%)
Applied to CIF value + duty. Collected at customs.
Use our Landed Cost Calculator to compute the full cost including freight, brokerage, and last-mile delivery.
Verify this rate
Duty rates change. Always verify the current rate at the official tariff schedule before importing.
EAC Common External Tariff (CET) official database ↗Solar Panels & PV Modules duty rates in other markets
Quick facts
HS Code8541.40
Duty basisCIF
VAT16%
Tariff systemEAC Common External Tariff (CET)
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