Lexus RC350 import duty in Kenya

About KSh 2,286,287 to KRA for a 2020 car in 2026. KRA’s retail price for it is KSh 11,583,315.

Model

2020 Lexus RC350

KSh 2,286,287

estimated duty and taxes to KRA

KRA retail price (CRSP)

From KRA’s July 2025 list

KSh 11,583,315
Depreciation (6 yrs)

KRA’s schedule for direct imports

55%
Customs value

CRSP with its built-in taxes taken out

KSh 1,972,467
Import duty 35%

On the customs value

KSh 690,364
Excise duty 35%

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

KSh 931,991
VAT 16%

On value + duty + excise

KSh 575,172
Railway levy 2%

On the customs value

KSh 39,449
Import declaration fee 2.5%

On the customs value

KSh 49,312
Total to KRA
KSh 2,286,287

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 · AT · 2WD · Coupe

KRA CRSP KSh 11,583,315 · model code DBA-GSC10-RCZLH(L) · petrol over 3,000cc or diesel over 2,500cc

Year madeDepreciationDuty to KRA
20260%KSh 5,080,638
20250%KSh 5,080,638
202420%KSh 4,064,510
202330%KSh 3,556,446
202240%KSh 3,048,383
202150%KSh 2,540,319
202055%KSh 2,286,287
201960%KSh 2,032,255

The 2020 Lexus RC350, worked through

  1. KRA’s retail price (CRSP): KSh 11,583,315
  2. Taxes inside it taken out and 55% depreciation applied: customs value KSh 1,972,467
  3. Import duty 35%: KSh 690,364
  4. Excise 35% on value plus duty: KSh 931,991
  5. VAT 16% on value, duty and excise: KSh 575,172
  6. Railway levy 2%: KSh 39,449 · Import declaration fee 2.5%: KSh 49,312

Total to KRA: KSh 2,286,287. Shipping, port, clearing and NTSA registration come on top.

How much is the import duty on a Lexus RC350 in Kenya?

About KSh 2,286,287 for a 2020 Lexus RC350 imported in 2026, using KRA’s CRSP of KSh 11,583,315 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 RC350?

KSh 11,583,315 on KRA’s July 2025 list.

Buying it for Uber or Bolt? Check the age limits first, and see what one car really earns.

Other Lexus RC350 versions

RC350 Version L