Mercedes S-Class S500 4 Matic Long Amg Line import duty in Kenya

About KSh 4,271,860 to KRA for a 2020 car in 2026. KRA’s retail price for it is KSh 23,170,311.

Model

2020 Mercedes S-Class S500 4 Matic Long Amg Line

KSh 4,271,860

estimated duty and taxes to KRA

KRA retail price (CRSP)

From KRA’s July 2025 list

KSh 23,170,311
Depreciation (6 yrs)

KRA’s schedule for direct imports

55%
Customs value

CRSP with its built-in taxes taken out

KSh 4,261,207
Import duty 35%

On the customs value

KSh 1,491,422
Excise duty 25%

Engine over 1,500cc

KSh 1,438,157
VAT 16%

On value + duty + excise

KSh 1,150,526
Railway levy 2%

On the customs value

KSh 85,224
Import declaration fee 2.5%

On the customs value

KSh 106,530
Total to KRA
KSh 4,271,860

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: 3,000cc · Hybrid · AT · 4WD · Sedan

KRA CRSP KSh 23,170,311 · engine over 1,500cc

Year madeDepreciationDuty to KRA
20260%KSh 9,493,021
20250%KSh 9,493,021
202420%KSh 7,594,417
202330%KSh 6,645,115
202240%KSh 5,695,813
202150%KSh 4,746,511
202055%KSh 4,271,860
201960%KSh 3,797,209

The 2020 Mercedes S-Class S500 4 Matic Long Amg Line, worked through

  1. KRA’s retail price (CRSP): KSh 23,170,311
  2. Taxes inside it taken out and 55% depreciation applied: customs value KSh 4,261,207
  3. Import duty 35%: KSh 1,491,422
  4. Excise 25% on value plus duty: KSh 1,438,157
  5. VAT 16% on value, duty and excise: KSh 1,150,526
  6. Railway levy 2%: KSh 85,224 · Import declaration fee 2.5%: KSh 106,530

Total to KRA: KSh 4,271,860. Shipping, port, clearing and NTSA registration come on top.

How much is the import duty on a Mercedes S-Class S500 4 Matic Long Amg Line in Kenya?

About KSh 4,271,860 for a 2020 Mercedes S-Class S500 4 Matic Long Amg Line imported in 2026, using KRA’s CRSP of KSh 23,170,311 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 S-Class S500 4 Matic Long Amg Line?

KSh 23,170,311 on KRA’s July 2025 list.

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