Lexus LS500H Version L import duty in Kenya

About KSh 5,033,141 to KRA for a 2020 car in 2026. KRA’s retail price for it is KSh 25,500,060.

Model

2020 Lexus LS500H Version L

KSh 5,033,141

estimated duty and taxes to KRA

KRA retail price (CRSP)

From KRA’s July 2025 list

KSh 25,500,060
Depreciation (6 yrs)

KRA’s schedule for direct imports

55%
Customs value

CRSP with its built-in taxes taken out

KSh 4,342,284
Import duty 35%

On the customs value

KSh 1,519,799
Excise duty 35%

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

KSh 2,051,729
VAT 16%

On value + duty + excise

KSh 1,266,210
Railway levy 2%

On the customs value

KSh 86,846
Import declaration fee 2.5%

On the customs value

KSh 108,557
Total to KRA
KSh 5,033,141

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: 3,456cc · Petrol · CVT · 2WD · Sedan

KRA CRSP KSh 25,500,060 · model code DAA-GVF50-AEVQH (L) · petrol over 3,000cc or diesel over 2,500cc

Year madeDepreciationDuty to KRA
20260%KSh 11,184,757
20250%KSh 11,184,757
202420%KSh 8,947,806
202330%KSh 7,829,330
202240%KSh 6,710,854
202150%KSh 5,592,379
202055%KSh 5,033,141
201960%KSh 4,473,903

Version 2: 3,456cc · Petrol · CVT · 2WD · Sedan

KRA CRSP KSh 25,509,712 · model code 6AA-GVF50-AEVQH(L) · petrol over 3,000cc or diesel over 2,500cc

Year madeDepreciationDuty to KRA
20260%KSh 11,188,991
20250%KSh 11,188,991
202420%KSh 8,951,193
202330%KSh 7,832,294
202240%KSh 6,713,395
202150%KSh 5,594,495
202055%KSh 5,035,046
201960%KSh 4,475,596

Version 3: 3,456cc · Petrol · CVT · 4WD · Sedan

KRA CRSP KSh 28,766,162 · model code 6AA-GVF50-AEVQH(L) · petrol over 3,000cc or diesel over 2,500cc

Year madeDepreciationDuty to KRA
20260%KSh 12,617,325
20250%KSh 12,617,325
202420%KSh 10,093,860
202330%KSh 8,832,127
202240%KSh 7,570,395
202150%KSh 6,308,662
202055%KSh 5,677,796
201960%KSh 5,046,930

The 2020 Lexus LS500H Version L, worked through

  1. KRA’s retail price (CRSP): KSh 25,500,060
  2. Taxes inside it taken out and 55% depreciation applied: customs value KSh 4,342,284
  3. Import duty 35%: KSh 1,519,799
  4. Excise 35% on value plus duty: KSh 2,051,729
  5. VAT 16% on value, duty and excise: KSh 1,266,210
  6. Railway levy 2%: KSh 86,846 · Import declaration fee 2.5%: KSh 108,557

Total to KRA: KSh 5,033,141. Shipping, port, clearing and NTSA registration come on top.

How much is the import duty on a Lexus LS500H Version L in Kenya?

About KSh 5,033,141 for a 2020 Lexus LS500H Version L imported in 2026, using KRA’s CRSP of KSh 25,500,060 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 LS500H Version L?

KSh 25,500,060 on KRA’s July 2025 list, for the cheapest of its 3 versions.

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