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Import Duty Calculator
Calculate taxes and duties for importing vehicles to Kenya
Vehicle Details
Cost + Insurance + Freight to Mombasa
NewMax allowed: 8 years
EVs enjoy 0% import duty and excise duty!
Duty Breakdown
CIF Value
Ksh 1,500,000
Government Duties & Taxes
Import Duty (25%)Ksh 375,000
Excise Duty (22.0%)Ksh 412,500
VAT (16%)Ksh 366,000
IDF Fee (3.5%)Ksh 52,500
Railway Levy (2%)Ksh 30,000
Total Duties & TaxesKsh 1,236,000
Other Fees (Estimated)
KEBS InspectionKsh 10,000
Clearing AgentKsh 25,000
Port ChargesKsh 15,000
Total Landing CostKsh 2,786,000
* This is an estimate. Actual costs may vary based on specific vehicle and current exchange rates.
💡 Import Tips
- • Maximum vehicle age for import: 8 years
- • Electric vehicles get 0% duty
- • Trucks and buses have lower duty rates
- • Get a KEBS inspection certificate before shipping
- • CIF includes: purchase price + shipping + insurance
- • Consider depreciation for customs valuation
- • Use a reputable clearing agent
- • Budget 60-80% of CIF for total duties