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How do I import a used excavator to Kenya?

Ship to Mombasa (28–32 days from Shanghai) with KEBS PVoC certification handled in-house. We manage the PVoC inspection and documents so the machine clears customs.

By ExcaYard Team · Updated August 18, 2026

Kenya in one line

Used excavators clear Kenya through Mombasa port (28–32 days from Shanghai) under the KEBS PVoC (Pre-Export Verification of Conformity) program — a mandatory pre-shipment inspection and certificate.

The PVoC process

  1. Inspection — the machine is inspected against Kenyan standards before export.
  2. Certificate — KEBS issues a Certificate of Conformity.
  3. Customs — the CoC, bill of lading, and invoice clear the machine at Mombasa.

We run this in-house, so you don't juggle inspectors or the KEBS platform. Send us the machine and we return a landed picture for Mombasa.

Related questions

What is KEBS PVoC?

The Kenya Bureau of Standards Pre-Export Verification of Conformity — a mandatory certificate that verifies the machine meets Kenyan standards before it ships.

How long does Kenya import take?

28–32 days port-to-port from Shanghai to Mombasa, plus prep and PVoC on the front end and customs clearance on the back.

Do you handle the PVoC paperwork?

Yes — the inspection and certification are handled in-house as part of the order.