Lexus RX450H Version L import duty in Kenya

About KSh 2,714,173 to KRA for a 2020 car in 2026. KRA’s retail price for it is KSh 13,751,169.

Model

2020 Lexus RX450H Version L

KSh 2,714,173

estimated duty and taxes to KRA

KRA retail price (CRSP)

From KRA’s July 2025 list

KSh 13,751,169
Depreciation (6 yrs)

KRA’s schedule for direct imports

55%
Customs value

CRSP with its built-in taxes taken out

KSh 2,341,621
Import duty 35%

On the customs value

KSh 819,567
Excise duty 35%

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

KSh 1,106,416
VAT 16%

On value + duty + excise

KSh 682,817
Railway levy 2%

On the customs value

KSh 46,832
Import declaration fee 2.5%

On the customs value

KSh 58,541
Total to KRA
KSh 2,714,173

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 · SUV

KRA CRSP KSh 13,751,169 · model code 6AA-GYL20W-AWXGB(L) · petrol over 3,000cc or diesel over 2,500cc

Year madeDepreciationDuty to KRA
20260%KSh 6,031,495
20250%KSh 6,031,495
202420%KSh 4,825,196
202330%KSh 4,222,047
202240%KSh 3,618,897
202150%KSh 3,015,748
202055%KSh 2,714,173
201960%KSh 2,412,598

Version 2: 3,456cc · Petrol · CVT · 4WD · SUV

KRA CRSP KSh 14,267,117 · model code DAA-GYL20W-AWXGB(L) · petrol over 3,000cc or diesel over 2,500cc

Year madeDepreciationDuty to KRA
20260%KSh 6,257,799
20250%KSh 6,257,799
202420%KSh 5,006,239
202330%KSh 4,380,459
202240%KSh 3,754,679
202150%KSh 3,128,899
202055%KSh 2,816,009
201960%KSh 2,503,119

Version 3: 2,487cc · Petrol · CVT · AWD · SUV

KRA CRSP KSh 15,230,172 · model code 6LA-AALH16-AWXGB(L) · engine over 1,500cc

Year madeDepreciationDuty to KRA
20260%KSh 6,239,897
20250%KSh 6,239,897
202420%KSh 4,991,917
202330%KSh 4,367,928
202240%KSh 3,743,938
202150%KSh 3,119,948
202055%KSh 2,807,954
201960%KSh 2,495,959

The 2020 Lexus RX450H Version L, worked through

  1. KRA’s retail price (CRSP): KSh 13,751,169
  2. Taxes inside it taken out and 55% depreciation applied: customs value KSh 2,341,621
  3. Import duty 35%: KSh 819,567
  4. Excise 35% on value plus duty: KSh 1,106,416
  5. VAT 16% on value, duty and excise: KSh 682,817
  6. Railway levy 2%: KSh 46,832 · Import declaration fee 2.5%: KSh 58,541

Total to KRA: KSh 2,714,173. Shipping, port, clearing and NTSA registration come on top.

How much is the import duty on a Lexus RX450H Version L in Kenya?

About KSh 2,714,173 for a 2020 Lexus RX450H Version L imported in 2026, using KRA’s CRSP of KSh 13,751,169 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 RX450H Version L?

KSh 13,751,169 on KRA’s July 2025 list, for the cheapest of its 3 versions.

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