What taxes are charged when importing a car to Kenya?
A typical estimate can include import duty, excise duty, VAT, Import Declaration Fee and Railway Development Levy, plus clearing and port-related costs outside the tax estimate.
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Car Import Tax
TaxCalculate import duties and taxes for vehicles
Updated for 2026Kenya-focusedFree to use
Car Import Tax Calculator
Calculate import duties and taxes for vehicles imported to Kenya (KRA rates).
CIF = Cost + Insurance + Freight value declared to KRA
Live calculation
Taxes update automatically as you fill in the CIF value. No button needed.
Important Notes
• Tax rates were checked against KRA guidance in May 2026.
• Excise rate is based on fuel type and engine size.
• Actual taxes may vary if KRA revalues the vehicle or exchange rates change.
• Vehicles older than 8 years are not eligible for import.
Your Estimate
Select a vehicle and enter the CIF value to calculate Kenya import taxes.
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These estimates are for planning purposes. Actual taxes depend on KRA valuation and may vary.
Car Import Tax for Kenya
Use this Kenya car import duty calculator to estimate the major KRA tax components before importing a vehicle. It covers common long-tail searches such as KRA car import tax calculator, used car import calculator Kenya, IDF and RDL calculator, CRSP estimate and motor vehicle import duty Kenya.
How this calculator works
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Enter amount
Type the figures or details you want to calculate.
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Choose options
Select the calculator settings that match your situation.
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View estimate
Review the expected result before making a decision.
Built around Kenyan decisions
Vehicle import estimates are designed around Kenya duty components such as CRSP, import duty, excise, VAT, IDF and RDL.
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Kenya
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Common questions
Quick answers for people comparing rates, deductions and calculator results in Kenya.
What is CRSP in Kenya car import duty?
CRSP means Current Retail Selling Price. KRA can use CRSP and depreciation rules to determine the customs value used in duty calculations.
Does this calculator include clearing agent fees?
No. It focuses on import tax estimates. You should separately budget for shipping, port charges, inspection, insurance and clearing agent fees.
Why can the final KRA assessment differ?
The final duty can differ because of vehicle specification, year, CRSP value, exchange rate, condition, classification and KRA's assessment at the time of import.
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