Kenya Car Import Duty Calculator: Mombasa Port Tax Guide

Importing a motor vehicle from Japan, the UK, or the UAE through the Port of Mombasa requires navigating Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) tax structures.

Our free Car Import Duty Calculator cuts through the guesswork, giving you precise, transparent figures based on official Current Retail Selling Price (CRSP) frameworks and engine sizing.

Official KRA Car Import Duty Calculator

Precise Mombasa port clearance estimator covering CRSP, 35% Duty, Excise Tiers, VAT, IDF, and RDL.

Estimated CRSP Value (KSh)

Engine Capacity (CC)

Vehicle Age Depreciation 1 Year Old (20% Dep.)2 Years Old (30% Dep.)3 Years Old (40% Dep.)4 Years Old (50% Dep.)5 Years Old (60% Dep.)6 Years Old (70% Dep.)7 Years Old (75% Dep.)8 Years Old (80% Max Dep.)

Powertrain Type Petrol / Diesel (Internal Combustion)Fully Electric Vehicle (EV)

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Detailed KRA Custom Clearance Summary

Customs Value (CIF Base after Dep.): KSh 0

Import Declaration Fee (IDF @ 2.5%): KSh 0

Railway Development Levy (RDL @ 2%): KSh 0

Import Duty (ID @ 35%): KSh 0

Excise Duty (25%): KSh 0

Value Added Tax (VAT @ 16%): KSh 0

Total Payable to KRA: KSh 0

How KRA Calculates Vehicle Import Taxes

When your vehicle arrives at the port, customs valuation follows a strict legislative cascade under East African Community guidelines:

1. Customs Value Determination: Derived from the model’s CRSP value, stripped of dealer margins, and adjusted downward using the official age depreciation scale (up to 8%–80% maximum depending on registration years).
2. Import Declaration Fee (IDF): Charged at 2.5% of the net customs valuation.
3. Railway Development Levy (RDL): Charged at 2% to support national transport infrastructure.
4. Import Duty: Fixed at 35% for standard passenger motor vehicles.
5. Excise Duty: Tiered dynamically based on your vehicle’s engine capacity (CC)—ranging from 20% for smaller commuters up to 35% for heavy-displacement luxury engines.
6. Value Added Tax (VAT): Standard 16% applied to the cumulative total of your customs value, import duty, and excise duty.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What is the 8-year age limit rule in Kenya?

Under KEBS standard KS 1515:2000, imported second-hand vehicles must not be more than 8 years old from the year of first registration abroad.

Are electric vehicles taxed differently?

Yes! Fully electric vehicles (EVs) benefit from a reduced preferential excise duty rate of 10% to promote green mobility across Kenya.