Car import duty calculator Kenya: KRA duty, excise and VAT

Car import duty calculator Kenya

Works out KRA's import taxes from the car's CRSP, age and engine.

Fuel consumption calculator by car model

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Distance

Trip fuel cost

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Include the drive back

Commute fuel cost

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Hybrid savings

Is a hybrid worth the extra price? This uses km/L from Kenyan drivers for both engines.

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How much more the hybrid costs to buy

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Car import duty in Kenya: KRA duty, excise and VAT

EstimateUses KRA's method and rates (KRA rates checked 27 Oct 2026). KRA's own assessment is final.

CRSP value

KSh

The Current Retail Selling Price for this model, from the CRSP list on the KRA website.

Year of first registration

Kenya takes cars up to 8 years old, counted from first registration.

Engine type

Engine size

Excise duty depends on it for petrol and diesel cars.

How KRA works it out: it takes the CRSP, takes off a set percentage for the car's age, then removes its 25% dealer margin and the taxes already inside a retail price. What is left is the customs value. Import duty, excise duty, VAT and the two fees are charged on that.

Consumption check

See how your figure compares with other owners of the same vehicle.

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Your km/L

km/L

Distance driven divided by litres used, from one fill-up.