Lexus GS450 Version L import duty in Kenya

About KSh 2,907,845 to KRA for a 2020 car in 2026. KRA’s retail price for it is KSh 14,732,397.

Model

2020 Lexus GS450 Version L

KSh 2,907,845

estimated duty and taxes to KRA

KRA retail price (CRSP)

From KRA’s July 2025 list

KSh 14,732,397
Depreciation (6 yrs)

KRA’s schedule for direct imports

55%
Customs value

CRSP with its built-in taxes taken out

KSh 2,508,710
Import duty 35%

On the customs value

KSh 878,048
Excise duty 35%

Petrol over 3,000cc or diesel over 2,500cc

KSh 1,185,365
VAT 16%

On value + duty + excise

KSh 731,540
Railway levy 2%

On the customs value

KSh 50,174
Import declaration fee 2.5%

On the customs value

KSh 62,718
Total to KRA
KSh 2,907,845

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.

Duty by year: 3,456cc · Petrol · CVT · 2WD · Sedan

KRA CRSP KSh 14,732,397 · model code DAA-GWL10-BEXQB(L) · petrol over 3,000cc or diesel over 2,500cc

Year madeDepreciationDuty to KRA
20260%KSh 6,461,878
20250%KSh 6,461,878
202420%KSh 5,169,503
202330%KSh 4,523,315
202240%KSh 3,877,127
202150%KSh 3,230,939
202055%KSh 2,907,845
201960%KSh 2,584,751

The 2020 Lexus GS450 Version L, worked through

  1. KRA’s retail price (CRSP): KSh 14,732,397
  2. Taxes inside it taken out and 55% depreciation applied: customs value KSh 2,508,710
  3. Import duty 35%: KSh 878,048
  4. Excise 35% on value plus duty: KSh 1,185,365
  5. VAT 16% on value, duty and excise: KSh 731,540
  6. Railway levy 2%: KSh 50,174 · Import declaration fee 2.5%: KSh 62,718

Total to KRA: KSh 2,907,845. Shipping, port, clearing and NTSA registration come on top.

How much is the import duty on a Lexus GS450 Version L in Kenya?

About KSh 2,907,845 for a 2020 Lexus GS450 Version L imported in 2026, using KRA’s CRSP of KSh 14,732,397 and 55% depreciation. Newer cars pay more: see the table for every year from 2019 to 2026.

What is the KRA CRSP for the Lexus GS450 Version L?

KSh 14,732,397 on KRA’s July 2025 list.

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