Car Importation Rules for Kenya

We  source and import any vehicle of your choice. Clearing, registration and delivery services also provided. Email your request direct to us. Please be as specific as possible to make it easier to get you a vehicle of your choice. We will email you the detailed quotation including all payments expected and photos where available.

If you source the car yourself, we shall assist in all paper work, clearing, registration and delivery services.

Facts and figures about used cars importation in Kenya.

In conformity with the East Africa Common Tariff, Import duty on all classes of vehicles will be 25% of the dutiable value. Excise Duty on all vehicles is now 20% irrespective of engine size. (After 2005/2006 budget).

The taxation figures will now look as follows;

• Import duty is 25% of Dutiable value.
• Excise Duty 20% of Excise Duty value.
• Value Added Tax (VAT) is 16% of VAT value.
• Import Declaration Form (I. D. F.) processing fees is 2.25% of dutiable value with a minimum of Kshs 5,000 that is paid in advance on application.
• Age Limit: In Kenya importation of used vehicles is limited to 8 years. This means that currently in 2012 one can only import a 2005 car or newer.

Import Declaration Forms (IDF) will be processed by Kenya Revenue Authority’s (KRA)-customs services.

Import duty, Excise duty, VAT and I. D. F fees are calculated based on dutiable value which is determined by Cost of Retail Selling Price (CRSP)  of same or similar brand new model available locally appropriately depreciated according to age.

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81 Comments

1. 

   Pauline

   May 27, 2012 at 9:00 am

   hi,I would like to know how it will cost me to clear my car if I import it myself, Nissan wingroad yr of reg 2005 March,1800cc 101 000km
2. 

   Musyoka!

   June 17, 2012 at 4:32 pm

   Hello, i seek to import a 2​0​0​1​ ​N​i​s​s​a​n​ ​X​-​T​r​a​i​l​ ​4​W​D from Japan. Petrol engine, automatic transmission, SUV.

   1. How much does it roughly cost to ship the car? i.e. shipping cost, inside container
   2. How much would duty add up to?
   3. In general, what will I have to pocket out (in total) for the car?
3. 

   Musyoka!

   June 17, 2012 at 4:34 pm

   BTW, the car is posted to cost $2280.
4. 

   Job

   June 20, 2012 at 8:50 pm

   Am looking into importing a Toyota ractics but I cannot find it on the CRSP form. In such a case how do I work out the the amount {duty,tax and excise} payable to KRA? How much do you charge for taking it for inspection {JEVIC} importing and clearing it in Mombasa? Or a breakdown of the charges. Thank you.
5. 

   fengshui

   June 23, 2012 at 10:08 am

   Wat would the total costs looks like if i commissioned u to import me a toyota rav4 : year of manuf 2007. manual transmission
6. 

   Anthony

   June 27, 2012 at 2:44 pm

   Hi. Kindly assist with reliable clearing agent contacts who are also listed by KRA. Approximate fees figures will also be much appreciated.
7. 

   Admin

   June 28, 2012 at 3:03 pm

   Hi Anthony, we did send you and email in the morning to which you did not reply. Hope you got the email all the same. We can also assist you if you would like to have your car cleared from the Port of Mombasa.
8. 

   Admin

   June 28, 2012 at 3:09 pm

   The details you have provided us with are not sufficient to work out the total cost of duty. Kindly visit the page provided below and fill in all the required details for us to get you the exact calculations;
   http://www.kenyacarbazaar.com/importing/duty_calculations.php
9. 

   Admin

   June 28, 2012 at 3:10 pm

   The details you have provided us with are not sufficient to work out the total cost of duty. Kindly visit the page provided below and fill in all the required details for us to get you the exact calculations;
   http://www.kenyacarbazaar.com/importing/duty_calculations.php. If you have any further problems with this you can email us on info@kenyacarbazaar.com
10. 

    Admin

    June 28, 2012 at 3:32 pm

    Hi Musyoka, unfortunately according to the regulations set forth by the Government of Kenya, one car only bring in a car that is 8 years old or newer. This means that you can only bring in a car that is 2005 or newer.
11. 

    Admin

    June 28, 2012 at 3:34 pm

    Hi Pauline, kindly visit the page provided below and fill in all the required details for us to get you the exact calculations;
    http://www.kenyacarbazaar.com/importing/duty_calculations.php
12. 

    zalehsky

    June 30, 2012 at 12:37 pm

    i want to buy a chevrolet coupe 2lt costing 28350$.how much will it cost to ship the car to the country and how much will all costs for duty,clearing e.t.c cost me in kenya shillings?
13. 

    Essy

    July 3, 2012 at 2:34 pm

    I am importing a Honda Fit 1300 2005 model. What will be the amount of tax be? Thanks.
14. 

    Taiwa

    July 6, 2012 at 1:56 pm

    Hi,i want toyota voxy by december,is it possible?and hw much it cost to ship.thnx.
15. 

    MrJob N. Okemwa

    July 20, 2012 at 8:45 am

    Hi Zalehsky, kindly visit our duty calculations page and provide us with all the required details so that we can be able to get you the correct calculations for the Latio. Here is the link to submit the details: http://www.kenyacarbazaar.com/importing/duty_calculations.php
16. 

    MrJob N. Okemwa

    July 20, 2012 at 8:45 am

    Hi Essy, kindly visit our duty calculations page and provide us with all the required details so that we can be able to get you the correct calculations for the Latio. Here is the link to submit the details: http://www.kenyacarbazaar.com/importing/duty_calculations.php
17. 

    MrJob N. Okemwa

    July 20, 2012 at 8:46 am

    Hi Taiwa, kindly visit our duty calculations page and provide us with all the required details so that we can be able to get you the correct calculations for the Latio. Here is the link to submit the details: http://www.kenyacarbazaar.com/importing/duty_calculations.php
18. 

    jim

    September 7, 2012 at 2:56 pm

    If you can do the clearing and registration, including delivery of the car where one has imported the car himself. How much can this cost?
    Also what info do I need from the seller before purchasing the car?

    Roughly how much duty would i pay for MITSUBISHI LANCER CEDIA WAGON 2005/8 1800cc
19. 

    David

    October 25, 2012 at 2:28 am

    Hi, I am importing a car from but I’m out of the country. Whom shall I put in as the Consignee of the car and person to be notified. Shall I write myself or the clearing agent? . A family member will collect it after it’s cleared and keep it for me till I get there in late December. Please advice.
    Thanks,
    David
20. 

    Jerry.Jiang

    November 21, 2012 at 10:33 am

    If I want to import a nissan X-trial for US$ 12,600 ,How much duty have I pay?
21. 

    David Kinyua

    December 4, 2012 at 6:30 pm

    Good evening? I seek to import a 2006/9 Toyota Landcruiser Cygnus from Japan. 4.7 LITRE petrol engine, automatic transmission, SUV. Kindly advise what is its CRSP (Current Retail Selling Price) and how it is calculated.
22. 

    Gregory

    March 22, 2013 at 12:30 pm

    This is nice,u guys are doing a brilliant job.
    http://www.autotalk.co.ke
23. 

    edinah

    April 30, 2013 at 7:57 am

    Hi, good morning,
    My name is Edinah and am importing a Honda fit from Japan
    what would be the cost of clearing the car here home.
    The year of the car is 2006.
24. 

    Admin

    April 30, 2013 at 8:07 am

    Hi there, we have already sent you an email to your indicated email address with the duty calculations as per your request.
25. 

    Akeyo

    May 2, 2013 at 5:23 am

    Hi I seek to import a mercedes- benz A Class for around $3,500. how much will be the total cost of all taxes in kenya e.g Import duty, excise duty vat and any other charges
26. 

    Zahir

    May 10, 2013 at 12:09 am

    What are the CRSPs for BMW M5 & M6? Both are 2006, 5lit V10, petrol & automatic.
27. 

    Prince

    May 14, 2013 at 9:40 am

    hellow am importing a toyota voxy @ $6600, it is 2006/jan, will it be allowed to register ot it is tooo old?? if it is alowed then hw much tax n all the duties will this cost me??
28. 

    carguru

    November 16, 2013 at 9:45 am

    Hi there, you can get your duty calculations completed online through our new duty calculation app that is free and it provides you with the complete cost of duty and clearing immediately. Try it out here: http://www.kenyacarbazaar.com/importing/duty_calculations.php and leave a comment at the bottom.
29. 

    carguru

    November 16, 2013 at 9:46 am

    Hi there, you can get your duty calculations completed online through our new duty calculation app that is free and it provides you with the complete cost of duty and clearing immediately. Try it out here: http://www.kenyacarbazaar.com/importing/duty_calculations.php and leave a comment at the bottom.
30. 

    Admin

    November 19, 2013 at 11:50 am

    Hi David, the Consignee Name is the owner of the motor vehicle and these details are the ones that will be used to generate your logbook for the car. The Notify party is the contact details of the person who will be handling the clearing and registration, it can be your pal or the clearing agency.

    Also note that we do offer clearing and registration services for our clients. You can try out our online duty calculation page for instant duty calculations on your car here: http://kenyacarbazaar.com/importing/duty_calculation.php.

    Looking forward to working with you.
31. 

    Admin

    November 19, 2013 at 11:53 am

    HI there,

    You can only import cars that are 8 years old or newer, meaning that you can not import the Lancer Cedia now.

    In order to get the duty calculations for your car, visit our duty calculations page here: http://kenyacarbazaar.com/importing/duty_calculation.php