Are you planning to import a used car into Kenya?
Understanding your total import taxes has never been more critical. With the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) publishing a new CRSP (Current Retail Selling Price) list effective July 1st, 2025, vehicle import duties are changing—and so should how you calculate them.
We’ve developed Kenya’s most accurate and up-to-date Motor Vehicle Import Duty Calculator to help importers, car dealers, and individuals compute all required taxes in one place.
📣 July 2025 CRSP Update by KRA
The Customs and Border Control Department of KRA has announced that a new CRSP schedule will take effect from July 1st, 2025. The CRSP is the foundation for calculating customs value, and therefore affects how much duty and taxes you’ll pay when importing used vehicles.
“The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) wishes to inform the public that, effective 1st July 2025, a new CRSP schedule will be applied in the computation of customs value for used motor vehicles imported into the country… Importers and stakeholders are encouraged to visit the KRA website to familiarize themselves with the changes.”
Why it matters:
The CRSP price directly affects how much you’ll pay in Import Duty, Excise Duty, VAT, IDF Fee, and the Railway Development Levy (RDL). Even a small adjustment in CRSP can mean tens of thousands of shillings in extra taxes.
✅ What Our Motor Vehicle Import Duty Calculator Does
Our free online calculator gives you a breakdown of all taxes payable when importing a used motor vehicle into Kenya. Based on the official CRSP, it automatically factors in:
- 🚘 Import Duty (usually 25% of the Customs Value)
- 🚘 Excise Duty (varies by engine capacity and fuel type)
- 🚘 Value Added Tax (VAT) at 16%
- 🚘 Import Declaration Fee (IDF) at 3.5%
- 🚘 Railway Development Levy (RDL) at 2%
It also considers:
- Depreciation rates based on the vehicle’s age
- Engine size (CC)
- Fuel type (Petrol or Diesel)
- Body type (Sedan, SUV, Pickup, Van, etc.)
- Manufacture year
💡 All our calculations are in line with the updated KRA CRSP list effective July 2025.
🔍 Why Use Our Car Import Duty Calculator?
- ✔️ Accurate – Updated monthly with KRA’s latest CRSP values
- ✔️ Transparent – Shows tax breakdown for each component
- ✔️ Fast & Easy – Get results in seconds
- ✔️ Mobile-friendly – Use it on the go
- ✔️ Saves you money – Avoid overpaying or underbudgeting
Whether you’re a first-time car importer, a motor vehicle dealer, or a logistics agent, this tool is essential for making informed decisions.
📌 Example: Toyota Allion A15 G Plus – Import Tax Breakdown
Here’s a detailed calculation for a 2017 Toyota Allion A15 G Plus, which is 8 years old in 2025. According to the CRSP list, its value is Ksh 3,524,152. The age-based depreciation is 65%, and no extra depreciation was applied.
📊 Tax Breakdown (Based on July 2025 CRSP)
| Component | Calculation | Amount (Ksh) |
|---|---|---|
| CRSP (from KRA) | – | 3,524,152 |
| Depreciation (65%) | 3,524,152 × 35% | 1,233,453 |
| Customs Value | 35% of CRSP | 525,097 |
| Import Duty (35%) | 35% of Customs Value | 183,784 |
| Excise Value | Customs Value + Import Duty | 708,881 |
| Excise Duty (20%) | 20% of Excise Value | 141,776 |
| VAT Value | Excise Value + Excise Duty | 850,657 |
| VAT (16%) | 16% of VAT Value | 136,105 |
| 🚘 Total Taxes Payable | Import + Excise + VAT | Ksh 461,665 |
🧮 What the Vehicle Import Duty Calculator Does
Our tool is built to calculate all import-related taxes using KRA’s latest guidelines. Here’s what it includes:
- ✅ Import Duty (35%)
- ✅ Excise Duty (based on engine capacity and fuel)
- ✅ VAT (16%)
- ✅ IDF (3.5%)
- ✅ RDL (2%)
- ✅ Accurate Depreciation for age (up to 8 years)
🚀 Try the Import Duty Calculator Now
Use our free tool to find out exactly how much it will cost you to import your vehicle into Kenya under the new 2025 regulations.