Mercedes S-Class S580 4 Matic Amg Line import duty in Kenya

About KSh 4,016,672 to KRA for a 2020 car in 2026. KRA’s retail price for it is KSh 21,786,188.

Model

2020 Mercedes S-Class S580 4 Matic Amg Line

KSh 4,016,672

estimated duty and taxes to KRA

KRA retail price (CRSP)

From KRA’s July 2025 list

KSh 21,786,188
Depreciation (6 yrs)

KRA’s schedule for direct imports

55%
Customs value

CRSP with its built-in taxes taken out

KSh 4,006,655
Import duty 35%

On the customs value

KSh 1,402,329
Excise duty 25%

Engine over 1,500cc

KSh 1,352,246
VAT 16%

On value + duty + excise

KSh 1,081,797
Railway levy 2%

On the customs value

KSh 80,133
Import declaration fee 2.5%

On the customs value

KSh 100,166
Total to KRA
KSh 4,016,672

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.

Version 1: 3,000cc · Plug-in hybrid · AT · 2WD · Sedan

KRA CRSP KSh 21,786,188 · engine over 1,500cc

Year madeDepreciationDuty to KRA
20260%KSh 8,925,938
20250%KSh 8,925,938
202420%KSh 7,140,750
202330%KSh 6,248,156
202240%KSh 5,355,563
202150%KSh 4,462,969
202055%KSh 4,016,672
201960%KSh 3,570,375

Version 2: 4,000cc · Hybrid · AT · 4WD · Sedan

KRA CRSP KSh 23,393,523 · petrol over 3,000cc or diesel over 2,500cc

Year madeDepreciationDuty to KRA
20260%KSh 10,260,795
20250%KSh 10,260,795
202420%KSh 8,208,636
202330%KSh 7,182,556
202240%KSh 6,156,477
202150%KSh 5,130,397
202055%KSh 4,617,358
201960%KSh 4,104,318

Version 3: 4,000cc · Diesel · AT · 4WD · Sedan

KRA CRSP KSh 28,535,821 · petrol over 3,000cc or diesel over 2,500cc

Year madeDepreciationDuty to KRA
20260%KSh 12,516,294
20250%KSh 12,516,294
202420%KSh 10,013,035
202330%KSh 8,761,405
202240%KSh 7,509,776
202150%KSh 6,258,147
202055%KSh 5,632,332
201960%KSh 5,006,517

The 2020 Mercedes S-Class S580 4 Matic Amg Line, worked through

  1. KRA’s retail price (CRSP): KSh 21,786,188
  2. Taxes inside it taken out and 55% depreciation applied: customs value KSh 4,006,655
  3. Import duty 35%: KSh 1,402,329
  4. Excise 25% on value plus duty: KSh 1,352,246
  5. VAT 16% on value, duty and excise: KSh 1,081,797
  6. Railway levy 2%: KSh 80,133 · Import declaration fee 2.5%: KSh 100,166

Total to KRA: KSh 4,016,672. Shipping, port, clearing and NTSA registration come on top.

How much is the import duty on a Mercedes S-Class S580 4 Matic Amg Line in Kenya?

About KSh 4,016,672 for a 2020 Mercedes S-Class S580 4 Matic Amg Line imported in 2026, using KRA’s CRSP of KSh 21,786,188 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 S580 4 Matic Amg Line?

KSh 21,786,188 on KRA’s July 2025 list, for the cheapest of its 3 versions.

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