Mercedes A-Class A180 Edition 1 import duty in Kenya

About KSh 1,887,725 to KRA for a 2020 car in 2026. KRA’s retail price for it is KSh 10,662,111.

Model

2020 Mercedes A-Class A180 Edition 1

KSh 1,887,725

estimated duty and taxes to KRA

KRA retail price (CRSP)

From KRA’s July 2025 list

KSh 10,662,111
Depreciation (6 yrs)

KRA’s schedule for direct imports

55%
Customs value

CRSP with its built-in taxes taken out

KSh 2,042,550
Import duty 35%

On the customs value

KSh 714,893
Excise duty 20%

Engine up to 1,500cc

KSh 551,489
VAT 16%

On value + duty + excise

KSh 529,429
Railway levy 2%

On the customs value

KSh 40,851
Import declaration fee 2.5%

On the customs value

KSh 51,064
Total to KRA
KSh 1,887,725

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: 1,300cc · Petrol · AT · 2WD · Hatchback

KRA CRSP KSh 10,662,111 · model code 5BA-177084 · engine up to 1,500cc

Year madeDepreciationDuty to KRA
20260%KSh 4,194,944
20250%KSh 4,194,944
202420%KSh 3,355,955
202330%KSh 2,936,461
202240%KSh 2,516,966
202150%KSh 2,097,472
202055%KSh 1,887,725
201960%KSh 1,677,978

The 2020 Mercedes A-Class A180 Edition 1, worked through

  1. KRA’s retail price (CRSP): KSh 10,662,111
  2. Taxes inside it taken out and 55% depreciation applied: customs value KSh 2,042,550
  3. Import duty 35%: KSh 714,893
  4. Excise 20% on value plus duty: KSh 551,489
  5. VAT 16% on value, duty and excise: KSh 529,429
  6. Railway levy 2%: KSh 40,851 · Import declaration fee 2.5%: KSh 51,064

Total to KRA: KSh 1,887,725. Shipping, port, clearing and NTSA registration come on top.

How much is the import duty on a Mercedes A-Class A180 Edition 1 in Kenya?

About KSh 1,887,725 for a 2020 Mercedes A-Class A180 Edition 1 imported in 2026, using KRA’s CRSP of KSh 10,662,111 and 55% depreciation. Newer cars pay more: see the table for every year from 2019 to 2026.

What is the KRA CRSP for the Mercedes A-Class A180 Edition 1?

KSh 10,662,111 on KRA’s July 2025 list.

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

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