When importing a vehicle into Kenya, your import taxes are driven by a metric called CRSP — Current Retail Selling Price. Instead of using your purchase invoice, which can vary widely, the Kenya Revenue Authority maintains a standardized master list of what every vehicle model costs when sold brand-new locally.
To find your car's taxable value, KRA applies a legal depreciation formula to the CRSP based on the vehicle's month and year of manufacture. The older the car — up to Kenya's strict 8-year limit — the higher the depreciation "discount" you receive, which lowers the final duty owed.
Because KRA frequently updates this database, navigating it requires precision. We handle the math for you, cross-referencing your desired car against the latest regulations to guarantee a transparent, accurate landed cost estimate before you commit to a purchase.
What this means for your budget
- Your final landed cost is based on CRSP + depreciation, not your purchase price alone.
- We provide a full cost breakdown — duty, VAT, and levies — before you pay a deposit.
- CRSP values are updated periodically by KRA; we always quote against the current table.
Want a landed-cost estimate for a specific car?
Send us the make, model, and year and we'll cross-reference the current CRSP for you.
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