🇰🇪 Export Market · East Africa

Medical Products Exporter to Kenya

Manshav Impex is a premier Indian OEM manufacturer and global exporter of certified surgical gloves, surgical blades, hypodermic syringes, IV cannulas, infection-control PPE, and hospital equipment to healthcare distributors, hospital groups, and government health ministries across Kenya. East Africa's primary healthcare hub — importing surgical gloves, blades, disposables and medical equipment.

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Port of Loading (India)
Port Mundra (APSEZ) & Port Nhava Sheva (JNPT)
🚢 Direct Sea Route: 12–18 days
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Discharge Port (Kenya)
Mombasa
Destination Region
East Africa
Primary Entry Ports
Mombasa
Sea Freight Transit
12–18 days (from Nhava Sheva / Mundra)
Regulatory Authority
Pharmacy and Poisons Board (PPB)
Paperwork Language
English
Buyer Local Currency
Kenyan Shilling (KES)
Factory Certifications
CE · FDA · ISO · GMP · WHO-GMP
Export Paperwork SLA
24-Hour Turnaround (Invoice, PL, COO, CoA)
Technical Product Specifications

High-Precision Medical Consumables for Kenya

Manufactured in Class 100,000 (ISO Class 8) cleanrooms under strict ISO 13485:2016 and WHO-GMP protocols with 100% lot traceability.

Surgical Gloves

HS 4015.11 · AQL 1.0
  • Standards: EN 455 (Parts 1–4), ASTM D3577, ISO 10282, CE 2797
  • Specifications: 280 mm minimum beaded cuff, micro-textured grip, low protein (<50 µg/dm²)
  • Sterilization: Ethylene Oxide (EO) / Gamma Radiation (25 kGy) with sterile peel-pouch
  • Packaging: 50 pairs/dispenser box, 200 pairs/master carton (OEM private label available)

Surgical Blades & Scalpels

HS 8211.91 · ISO 7740
  • Standards: BS 2982, ISO 7740, EN ISO 11607 sterile barrier packaging
  • Material: Grade T10/1095 High-Carbon Steel & AISI 420 Surgical Stainless Steel
  • Sizes: No. 10, 11, 12, 15 (Handle #3) and No. 18, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24 (Handle #4)
  • Sterilization & Packaging: Gamma irradiated 25 kGy in airtight VCI foil packets; 100 pcs/box

Syringes & IV Cannulas

HS 9018.31 / 9018.39
  • Standards: ISO 7886-1, ISO 10555-1/5, ISO 8536-4, Non-pyrogenic & DEHP-free
  • Syringes: 2-part & 3-part Luer Lock / Luer Slip (1ml, 2ml, 3ml, 5ml, 10ml, 20ml, 50ml)
  • IV Cannulas: 14G–26G with injection port & radio-opaque FEP/PTFE catheter wings
  • Needle Quality: Ultra-sharp siliconized triple-facet Japanese stainless steel needle

Surgical Gowns & Infection PPE

HS 6210.10 · AAMI Level 3/4
  • Standards: AAMI PB70 Level 3/4 fluid barrier protection, EN 13795 clinical compliance
  • Fabric: 45–55 GSM medical-grade SMS / SMMS non-woven with ultrasonic welded seams
  • Face Masks: Type IIR EN 14683 3-ply surgical masks (BFE ≥ 98%, fluid resistance 120 mmHg)
  • Drapes & Packs: Sterile laparotomy drapes, ophthalmic packs and universal surgical kits
Importing into Kenya

How medical devices actually clear into Kenya

Regulator & registration

Authority
PPB — Pharmacy and Poisons Board
Governing instrument
Pharmacy and Poisons Act (Cap. 244) and the medical device retention framework
Classification
Class A, B, C, D by risk
Local representative
Mandatory. A Kenyan local technical representative holds the registration; the manufacturer appoints them formally and the appointment is filed with the PPB.
Realistic timeline
4–8 months typically

Registration route, in order

  1. Appoint a Kenyan local technical representative
  2. Manufacturer files ISO 13485, CE Declaration of Conformity and a Certificate of Free Sale
  3. Product retention/registration application submitted to the PPB with fees
  4. Technical evaluation, with samples and batch certificates of analysis as requested
  5. Retention certificate issued; annual retention fees keep it live

Pre-shipment conformity

PVoC — Pre-Export Verification of Conformity — is compulsory. A Certificate of Conformity must be issued by a KEBS-appointed agent (Intertek, SGS, Bureau Veritas and others) *in India, before the vessel sails*. Destination inspection instead of PVoC attracts a penalty of a substantial percentage of CIF value. This single requirement causes more stranded medical containers into Mombasa than any regulatory issue.

Duty & tax by HS heading

HSProductDutyTax
4015.12Surgical and examination glovesMany medical supplies are zero-rated or exempt — the classification decides, so confirm the line before pricing0–10% (EAC Common External Tariff)16% VAT
9018.31Syringes, with or without needles0% (EAC CET, medical)Exempt / zero-rated in most cases
9018.90Other instruments and appliances0–10% (EAC CET)16% VAT unless exempt

Indicative and tied to the HS heading shown. Tariff lines change and your exact classification governs — confirm against the current schedule before pricing. Checked May 2026.

Ports & clearance

Mombasa is the gateway for Kenya and for landlocked Uganda, Rwanda, Burundi, South Sudan and eastern DRC. The Standard Gauge Railway to the Nairobi ICD is now the usual inland leg and is faster than road haulage. Clearance runs through KRA's iCMS. Nairobi ICD clearance is often smoother than clearing at the coast.

Public procurement

KEMSA — Kenya Medical Supplies Authority — is the principal public buyer, supplying county health facilities. Counties also procure independently since devolution, and the private hospital groups are significant buyers in their own right.

The mistake that costs importers here

Shipping before the PVoC Certificate of Conformity is issued. It cannot be obtained retrospectively at Mombasa without a penalty assessed on CIF value, and the goods sit while it is resolved.

OEM & private label for Kenya

We manufacture private-label medical devices and surgical consumables for brand owners, distributors and pharmacy chains in Kenya.

Custom packaging
Inner boxes and master cartons in your brand.
Local-language text
Instructions for use printed in English.
Flexible MOQs
Low trial quantities, scaling to full containers.
Lead times
14–25 day production cycles after artwork sign-off.
Direct Factory Quote

Request Export Pricing for Kenya

Share your required product quantities and delivery port in Kenya. Our international trade desk will provide formal CIF/FOB pricing, specification sheets, and regulatory support within 24 business hours.

Direct Ocean & Air Shipping

FCL & LCL container routing to Mombasa with real-time tracking.

Import-Ready Documentation

Commercial invoice, packing list, COO, CoA, and registration files included.

We respond to quote requests within one business day. Your details are kept strictly confidential.
Frequently Asked Questions

Exporting Medical Consumables to Kenya

Who must hold the medical device registration in Kenya?

Mandatory. A Kenyan local technical representative holds the registration; the manufacturer appoints them formally and the appointment is filed with the PPB.

How do I register a medical device with PPB in Kenya?

Appoint a Kenyan local technical representative. Manufacturer files ISO 13485, CE Declaration of Conformity and a Certificate of Free Sale. Product retention/registration application submitted to the PPB with fees. Technical evaluation, with samples and batch certificates of analysis as requested. Retention certificate issued; annual retention fees keep it live. Realistically allow 4–8 months typically.

Is pre-shipment inspection or a conformity certificate required for Kenya?

PVoC — Pre-Export Verification of Conformity — is compulsory. A Certificate of Conformity must be issued by a KEBS-appointed agent (Intertek, SGS, Bureau Veritas and others) *in India, before the vessel sails*. Destination inspection instead of PVoC attracts a penalty of a substantial percentage of CIF value. This single requirement causes more stranded medical containers into Mombasa than any regulatory issue.

What import duty applies to surgical gloves and medical disposables in Kenya?

Surgical and examination gloves (HS 4015.12): 0–10% (EAC Common External Tariff), plus 16% VAT. Syringes, with or without needles (HS 9018.31): 0% (EAC CET, medical), plus Exempt / zero-rated in most cases. Other instruments and appliances (HS 9018.90): 0–10% (EAC CET), plus 16% VAT unless exempt. These are indicative against the HS headings shown and were checked May 2026 — your exact classification governs, so confirm against the current tariff schedule before pricing.

Which port should I use for medical imports into Kenya?

Mombasa is the gateway for Kenya and for landlocked Uganda, Rwanda, Burundi, South Sudan and eastern DRC. The Standard Gauge Railway to the Nairobi ICD is now the usual inland leg and is faster than road haulage. Clearance runs through KRA's iCMS. Nairobi ICD clearance is often smoother than clearing at the coast.

Who buys medical supplies publicly in Kenya?

KEMSA — Kenya Medical Supplies Authority — is the principal public buyer, supplying county health facilities. Counties also procure independently since devolution, and the private hospital groups are significant buyers in their own right.

What most commonly goes wrong importing medical devices into Kenya?

Shipping before the PVoC Certificate of Conformity is issued. It cannot be obtained retrospectively at Mombasa without a penalty assessed on CIF value, and the goods sit while it is resolved.

What Incoterms are available for delivery to Mombasa?

FOB (Nhava Sheva JNPT / Mundra), CIF or CFR (Mombasa), and DDP. Cargo ships as FCL (20ft / 40ft HC) or LCL consolidation with humidity-protected packaging and marine insurance. Air freight is available for urgent hospital requirements.

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