Mercedes V-Class V 220 D Exclusive Long Platinum Suite import duty in Kenya

About KSh 3,258,768 to KRA for a 2020 car in 2026. KRA’s retail price for it is KSh 17,675,361.

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Model

VersionYear of manufactureKEBS only admits right-hand-drive used cars first registered in 2019 or later, in 2026.

2020 Mercedes V-Class V 220 D Exclusive Long Platinum Suite

KSh 3,258,768

estimated duty and taxes to KRA

KRA retail price (CRSP): KSh 17,675,361
Depreciation (6 yrs): 55%
Customs value: KSh 3,250,641
Import duty 35%: KSh 1,137,724
Excise duty 25%: KSh 1,097,091
VAT 16%: KSh 877,673
Railway levy 2%: KSh 65,013
Import declaration fee 2.5%: KSh 81,266
Total to KRA: KSh 3,258,768

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: 2,000cc · Diesel · AT · 2WD · Van

KRA CRSP KSh 17,675,361 · engine over 1,500cc

Year made	Depreciation	Customs value	Duty to KRA
2026	0%	KSh 7,223,647	KSh 7,241,706
2025	0%	KSh 7,223,647	KSh 7,241,706
2024	20%	KSh 5,778,918	KSh 5,793,365
2023	30%	KSh 5,056,553	KSh 5,069,194
2022	40%	KSh 4,334,188	KSh 4,345,024
2021	50%	KSh 3,611,823	KSh 3,620,853
2020	55%	KSh 3,250,641	KSh 3,258,768
2019	60%	KSh 2,889,459	KSh 2,896,682

Version 2: 3,000cc · Petrol · AT · 2WD · Convertible

KRA CRSP KSh 28,884,700 · engine over 1,500cc

Year made	Depreciation	Customs value	Duty to KRA
2026	0%	KSh 11,804,731	KSh 11,834,242
2025	0%	KSh 11,804,731	KSh 11,834,242
2024	20%	KSh 9,443,784	KSh 9,467,394
2023	30%	KSh 8,263,311	KSh 8,283,970
2022	40%	KSh 7,082,838	KSh 7,100,545
2021	50%	KSh 5,902,365	KSh 5,917,121
2020	55%	KSh 5,312,129	KSh 5,325,409
2019	60%	KSh 4,721,892	KSh 4,733,697

The 2020 Mercedes V-Class V 220 D Exclusive Long Platinum Suite, worked through

KRA’s retail price (CRSP): KSh 17,675,361
Taxes inside it taken out and 55% depreciation applied: customs value KSh 3,250,641
Import duty 35%: KSh 1,137,724
Excise 25% on value plus duty: KSh 1,097,091
VAT 16% on value, duty and excise: KSh 877,673
Railway levy 2%: KSh 65,013 · Import declaration fee 2.5%: KSh 81,266

Total to KRA: KSh 3,258,768. Shipping, port, clearing and NTSA registration come on top.

How much is the import duty on a Mercedes V-Class V 220 D Exclusive Long Platinum Suite in Kenya?

About KSh 3,258,768 for a 2020 Mercedes V-Class V 220 D Exclusive Long Platinum Suite imported in 2026, using KRA’s CRSP of KSh 17,675,361 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 V-Class V 220 D Exclusive Long Platinum Suite?

KSh 17,675,361 on KRA’s July 2025 list, for the cheapest of its 2 versions.

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