Kenya Tariff Rates 2026: 10% on US Imports

US imports from Kenya face a 10% base tariff — the Section 301 forced-labor tariff that replaced the expired Section 122 reciprocal tariff on July 24, 2026 — plus applicable MFN duties. Kenya's IEEPA reciprocal rate sat at the 10% baseline before the February 2026 SCOTUS ruling, and Kenya has historically benefited from AGOA duty-free preferences for eligible sub-Saharan goods.

Kenya is one of sub-Saharan Africa's most important US trading partners and a longstanding beneficiary of the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA), which has underpinned its apparel export sector. There is no bilateral US-Kenya FTA in force; bilateral FTA negotiations have been discussed but not concluded, so AGOA eligibility remains the key preferential channel — importers should verify current AGOA status.

Key Products Imported from Kenya

The US imports apparel and knit garments (largely AGOA-driven), tea, coffee, cut flowers, macadamia nuts, and titanium ore/mineral products from Kenya. Apparel is the leading manufactured export to the US.

Recent Changes

Section 122's 10% reciprocal tariff expired July 24, 2026 and was replaced by the Section 301 forced-labor tariff, keeping Kenya in the standard 10% tier for non-preferential goods. AGOA continues to offer duty-free treatment for eligible Kenyan goods, but importers should verify Kenya's current AGOA eligibility and product coverage, as AGOA authorization has been subject to periodic review. The $800 de minimis exemption is eliminated for all countries.

Tips for Importers

Confirm AGOA eligibility before importing — qualifying Kenyan apparel and other covered goods enter duty-free, avoiding the 10% base tariff entirely. Because AGOA status can change on review, build contingency into sourcing plans in case eligibility lapses and goods revert to MFN plus the 10% base layer. Agricultural products such as tea and coffee often carry low or zero MFN duty; verify classification and consider drawback on re-exported inputs.