Lexus RX450 Version L import duty in Kenya

About KSh 2,467,430 to KRA for a 2020 car in 2026. KRA’s retail price for it is KSh 12,501,063.

Model

2020 Lexus RX450 Version L

KSh 2,467,430

estimated duty and taxes to KRA

KRA retail price (CRSP)

From KRA’s July 2025 list

KSh 12,501,063
Depreciation (6 yrs)

KRA’s schedule for direct imports

55%
Customs value

CRSP with its built-in taxes taken out

KSh 2,128,746
Import duty 35%

On the customs value

KSh 745,061
Excise duty 35%

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

KSh 1,005,833
VAT 16%

On value + duty + excise

KSh 620,742
Railway levy 2%

On the customs value

KSh 42,575
Import declaration fee 2.5%

On the customs value

KSh 53,219
Total to KRA
KSh 2,467,430

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 · SUV

KRA CRSP KSh 12,501,063 · model code 6AA-GYL20W-AWXGB(L) · petrol over 3,000cc or diesel over 2,500cc

Year madeDepreciationDuty to KRA
20260%KSh 5,483,178
20250%KSh 5,483,178
202420%KSh 4,386,542
202330%KSh 3,838,224
202240%KSh 3,289,907
202150%KSh 2,741,589
202055%KSh 2,467,430
201960%KSh 2,193,271

The 2020 Lexus RX450 Version L, worked through

  1. KRA’s retail price (CRSP): KSh 12,501,063
  2. Taxes inside it taken out and 55% depreciation applied: customs value KSh 2,128,746
  3. Import duty 35%: KSh 745,061
  4. Excise 35% on value plus duty: KSh 1,005,833
  5. VAT 16% on value, duty and excise: KSh 620,742
  6. Railway levy 2%: KSh 42,575 · Import declaration fee 2.5%: KSh 53,219

Total to KRA: KSh 2,467,430. Shipping, port, clearing and NTSA registration come on top.

How much is the import duty on a Lexus RX450 Version L in Kenya?

About KSh 2,467,430 for a 2020 Lexus RX450 Version L imported in 2026, using KRA’s CRSP of KSh 12,501,063 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 RX450 Version L?

KSh 12,501,063 on KRA’s July 2025 list.

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