Lexus LC500 Convertible import duty in Kenya

About KSh 5,077,016 to KRA for a 2020 car in 2026. KRA’s retail price for it is KSh 25,722,351.

Model

2020 Lexus LC500 Convertible

KSh 5,077,016

estimated duty and taxes to KRA

KRA retail price (CRSP)

From KRA’s July 2025 list

KSh 25,722,351
Depreciation (6 yrs)

KRA’s schedule for direct imports

55%
Customs value

CRSP with its built-in taxes taken out

KSh 4,380,136
Import duty 35%

On the customs value

KSh 1,533,048
Excise duty 35%

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

KSh 2,069,614
VAT 16%

On value + duty + excise

KSh 1,277,248
Railway levy 2%

On the customs value

KSh 87,603
Import declaration fee 2.5%

On the customs value

KSh 109,503
Total to KRA
KSh 5,077,016

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: 4,968cc · Petrol · 8AT · 2WD · Convertible

KRA CRSP KSh 25,722,351 · model code 5BA-UR100-AKUBH · petrol over 3,000cc or diesel over 2,500cc

Year madeDepreciationDuty to KRA
20260%KSh 11,282,258
20250%KSh 11,282,258
202420%KSh 9,025,806
202330%KSh 7,897,581
202240%KSh 6,769,355
202150%KSh 5,641,129
202055%KSh 5,077,016
201960%KSh 4,512,903

Version 2: 4,968cc · Petrol · 10AT · 4WD · Convertible

KRA CRSP KSh 29,237,739 · model code 5BA-URZ100-AKUBH · petrol over 3,000cc or diesel over 2,500cc

Year madeDepreciationDuty to KRA
20260%KSh 12,824,167
20250%KSh 12,824,167
202420%KSh 10,259,333
202330%KSh 8,976,917
202240%KSh 7,694,500
202150%KSh 6,412,083
202055%KSh 5,770,875
201960%KSh 5,129,667

Version 3: 4,968cc · Petrol · CVT · 2WD · Convertible

KRA CRSP KSh 29,237,739 · model code 5BA-URZ100-ACUBH · petrol over 3,000cc or diesel over 2,500cc

Year madeDepreciationDuty to KRA
20260%KSh 12,824,167
20250%KSh 12,824,167
202420%KSh 10,259,333
202330%KSh 8,976,917
202240%KSh 7,694,500
202150%KSh 6,412,083
202055%KSh 5,770,875
201960%KSh 5,129,667

The 2020 Lexus LC500 Convertible, worked through

  1. KRA’s retail price (CRSP): KSh 25,722,351
  2. Taxes inside it taken out and 55% depreciation applied: customs value KSh 4,380,136
  3. Import duty 35%: KSh 1,533,048
  4. Excise 35% on value plus duty: KSh 2,069,614
  5. VAT 16% on value, duty and excise: KSh 1,277,248
  6. Railway levy 2%: KSh 87,603 · Import declaration fee 2.5%: KSh 109,503

Total to KRA: KSh 5,077,016. Shipping, port, clearing and NTSA registration come on top.

How much is the import duty on a Lexus LC500 Convertible in Kenya?

About KSh 5,077,016 for a 2020 Lexus LC500 Convertible imported in 2026, using KRA’s CRSP of KSh 25,722,351 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 LC500 Convertible?

KSh 25,722,351 on KRA’s July 2025 list, for the cheapest of its 3 versions.

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