FAW CA1021 Dja Admiral import duty in Kenya

About KSh 450,277 to KRA for a 2020 car in 2026. KRA’s retail price for it is KSh 2,543,220.

Make

Model

VersionYear of manufactureKEBS only admits right-hand-drive used cars first registered in 2019 or later, in 2026.

2020 FAW CA1021 Dja Admiral

KSh 450,277

estimated duty and taxes to KRA

KRA retail price (CRSP): KSh 2,543,220
Depreciation (6 yrs): 55%
Customs value: KSh 487,207
Import duty 35%: KSh 170,522
Excise duty 20%: KSh 131,546
VAT 16%: KSh 126,284
Railway levy 2%: KSh 9,744
Import declaration fee 2.5%: KSh 12,180
Total to KRA: KSh 450,277

An estimate from KRA’s published method. KRA assesses each car at the port, and clearing, port and registration charges come on top. Confirm with your clearing agent.

Every year for this model

Prices from KRA’s CRSP list, July 2025; method from the valuation template in the same workbook. Estimates only — KRA assesses each vehicle at the port.

Version 1: 970cc · Diesel · MT · 4X4 · S/Cab

KRA CRSP KSh 2,543,220 · engine up to 1,500cc

Year made	Depreciation	Customs value	Duty to KRA
2026	0%	KSh 1,082,682	KSh 1,000,615
2025	0%	KSh 1,082,682	KSh 1,000,615
2024	20%	KSh 866,146	KSh 800,492
2023	30%	KSh 757,877	KSh 700,430
2022	40%	KSh 649,609	KSh 600,369
2021	50%	KSh 541,341	KSh 500,307
2020	55%	KSh 487,207	KSh 450,277
2019	60%	KSh 433,073	KSh 400,246

Version 2: 970cc · Diesel · MT · 4X4 · Double Cab

KRA CRSP KSh 2,949,180 · engine up to 1,500cc

Year made	Depreciation	Customs value	Duty to KRA
2026	0%	KSh 1,255,504	KSh 1,160,337
2025	0%	KSh 1,255,504	KSh 1,160,337
2024	20%	KSh 1,004,404	KSh 928,270
2023	30%	KSh 878,853	KSh 812,236
2022	40%	KSh 753,303	KSh 696,202
2021	50%	KSh 627,752	KSh 580,169
2020	55%	KSh 564,977	KSh 522,152
2019	60%	KSh 502,202	KSh 464,135

The 2020 FAW CA1021 Dja Admiral, worked through

KRA’s retail price (CRSP): KSh 2,543,220
Taxes inside it taken out and 55% depreciation applied: customs value KSh 487,207
Import duty 35%: KSh 170,522
Excise 20% on value plus duty: KSh 131,546
VAT 16% on value, duty and excise: KSh 126,284
Railway levy 2%: KSh 9,744 · Import declaration fee 2.5%: KSh 12,180

Total to KRA: KSh 450,277. Shipping, port, clearing and NTSA registration come on top.

How much is the import duty on a FAW CA1021 Dja Admiral in Kenya?

About KSh 450,277 for a 2020 FAW CA1021 Dja Admiral imported in 2026, using KRA’s CRSP of KSh 2,543,220 and 55% depreciation. Newer cars pay more: see the table for every year from 2019 to 2026.

What is the KRA CRSP for the FAW CA1021 Dja Admiral?

KSh 2,543,220 on KRA’s July 2025 list, for the cheapest of its 2 versions.

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