Lexus RC350 Version L import duty in Kenya

About KSh 2,354,545 to KRA for a 2020 car in 2026. KRA’s retail price for it is KSh 11,929,137.

Model

2020 Lexus RC350 Version L

KSh 2,354,545

estimated duty and taxes to KRA

KRA retail price (CRSP)

From KRA’s July 2025 list

KSh 11,929,137
Depreciation (6 yrs)

KRA’s schedule for direct imports

55%
Customs value

CRSP with its built-in taxes taken out

KSh 2,031,356
Import duty 35%

On the customs value

KSh 710,975
Excise duty 35%

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

KSh 959,816
VAT 16%

On value + duty + excise

KSh 592,343
Railway levy 2%

On the customs value

KSh 40,627
Import declaration fee 2.5%

On the customs value

KSh 50,784
Total to KRA
KSh 2,354,545

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 · 8AT · 2WD · Coupe

KRA CRSP KSh 11,929,137 · model code DBA-GSC10-RCZH(L) · petrol over 3,000cc or diesel over 2,500cc

Year madeDepreciationDuty to KRA
20260%KSh 5,232,321
20250%KSh 5,232,321
202420%KSh 4,185,857
202330%KSh 3,662,625
202240%KSh 3,139,393
202150%KSh 2,616,161
202055%KSh 2,354,545
201960%KSh 2,092,928

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

KRA CRSP KSh 12,111,797 · model code 3BA-GSC10-RCZLH(L) · petrol over 3,000cc or diesel over 2,500cc

Year madeDepreciationDuty to KRA
20260%KSh 5,312,439
20250%KSh 5,312,439
202420%KSh 4,249,951
202330%KSh 3,718,707
202240%KSh 3,187,463
202150%KSh 2,656,219
202055%KSh 2,390,598
201960%KSh 2,124,976

Version 3: 3,456cc · Petrol · 8AT · 4WD · Coupe

KRA CRSP KSh 13,322,977 · model code 3BA-GSC10-RCZLH(L) · petrol over 3,000cc or diesel over 2,500cc

Year madeDepreciationDuty to KRA
20260%KSh 5,843,683
20250%KSh 5,843,683
202420%KSh 4,674,946
202330%KSh 4,090,578
202240%KSh 3,506,210
202150%KSh 2,921,841
202055%KSh 2,629,657
201960%KSh 2,337,473

The 2020 Lexus RC350 Version L, worked through

  1. KRA’s retail price (CRSP): KSh 11,929,137
  2. Taxes inside it taken out and 55% depreciation applied: customs value KSh 2,031,356
  3. Import duty 35%: KSh 710,975
  4. Excise 35% on value plus duty: KSh 959,816
  5. VAT 16% on value, duty and excise: KSh 592,343
  6. Railway levy 2%: KSh 40,627 · Import declaration fee 2.5%: KSh 50,784

Total to KRA: KSh 2,354,545. Shipping, port, clearing and NTSA registration come on top.

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

About KSh 2,354,545 for a 2020 Lexus RC350 Version L imported in 2026, using KRA’s CRSP of KSh 11,929,137 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 Version L?

KSh 11,929,137 on KRA’s July 2025 list, for the cheapest of its 3 versions.

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