FAW CA1170 import duty in Kenya

Model

2020 FAW CA1170

KSh 1,006,648

estimated duty and taxes to KRA

KRA retail price (CRSP)

From KRA’s July 2025 list

KSh 5,460,000
Depreciation (6 yrs)

KRA’s schedule for direct imports

55%
Customs value

CRSP with its built-in taxes taken out

KSh 1,004,138
Import duty 35%

On the customs value

KSh 351,448
Excise duty 25%

Engine over 1,500cc

KSh 338,897
VAT 16%

On value + duty + excise

KSh 271,117
Railway levy 2%

On the customs value

KSh 20,083
Import declaration fee 2.5%

On the customs value

KSh 25,103
Total to KRA
KSh 1,006,648

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.

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: Diesel · MT · 6X2 · Trk

KRA CRSP KSh 5,460,000

KRA’s list gives no engine size for this version, so the excise band cannot be read from it — use the calculator above and pick the engine size.

Version 2: Diesel · MT · 6X4 · Trk

KRA CRSP KSh 7,051,010

KRA’s list gives no engine size for this version, so the excise band cannot be read from it — use the calculator above and pick the engine size.