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Vehicle Import Taxes Calculator

Calculate import duties and taxes for used motor vehicles based on KRA's Current Retail Selling Price (CRSP) guidelines

VEHICLE DETAILS

Selected Make: TOYOTA

4369 vehicles & motorcycles available

KES

Vehicle Age & Depreciation Impact

Current Age: 5 years, 11 months
Depreciation Rate: 55%
Depreciation Savings: KES 1,925,000
Original CRSP:KES 3,500,000
After Depreciation:KES 1,575,000

TAX CALCULATION BREAKDOWN

CUSTOMS VALUE
(CRSP after 55% depreciation)
KES 1,575,000
Effective Tax Rate on CRSP:86.8%
IMPORT DUTY
(25% of customs value)
KES 393,750
EXCISE DUTY
(25% based on engine size & fuel)
KES 492,187
VAT
(16% of taxable value)
KES 393,750
IDF
(Import Declaration Fee 3.5%)
KES 55,125
RDL
(Railway Development Levy 2%)
KES 31,500
TOTAL KRA DUTIES & TAXES
(Amount payable to KRA)
KES 1,366,312

Additional Clearing Costs (Beyond KRA)

These are typical non-KRA costs you'll incur when importing a vehicle. Adjust values based on your specific situation.

Total Clearing Costs:KES 236,000

TOTAL LANDED COST

(Complete cost to own the vehicle in Kenya)

KES 1,602,312
KRA Duties:KES 1,366,312
85.3% of total cost
Clearing Costs:KES 236,000
14.7% of total cost

📋 Important Notes & Disclaimers

  • • Updated July 2025: Import duty is 25% (reduced from 35%), IDF is 3.5% (increased from 2.25%), RDL is 2%
  • • 8-Year Rule: Vehicles over 8 years old cannot be imported into Kenya (enforced by KRA)
  • • Electric Vehicles: EVs attract preferential rates - 25% import duty and 10% excise duty (vs 25%+ for petrol)
  • • Motorcycles: Lower excise duty rates (10-25%) based on engine capacity
  • • CRSP Values: Based on KRA July 2025 database with 5,200+ vehicle models
  • • Clearing Costs: Actual costs may vary by clearing agent, port location, and vehicle condition
  • • Depreciation: Applied automatically based on vehicle age as per KRA guidelines
  • • Total Landed Cost: This calculator includes both KRA duties AND typical clearing costs for realistic budgeting
  • * This calculation is for estimation purposes. Actual duties may vary based on KRA inspection and current exchange rates.

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REFERENCES

KRA Motor Vehicle Import DutyCurrent Retail Selling Price (CRSP) for Used Motor Vehicles - KRAMotor Vehicle Import Procedures - KRAEast African Community Customs Management Act
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