Nissan Caravan import duty in Kenya (2026)

A 2020 Nissan Caravan pays about KSh 661,093 – KSh 1,312,718 to KRA, depending on which of its 28 versions it is. Pick yours below for the exact figure.

Model

2020 Nissan NV350 Caravan Dx

KSh 661,093

estimated duty and taxes to KRA

KRA retail price (CRSP)

From KRA’s July 2025 list

KSh 3,585,727
Depreciation (6 yrs)

KRA’s schedule for direct imports

55%
Customs value

CRSP with its built-in taxes taken out

KSh 659,444
Import duty 35%

On the customs value

KSh 230,805
Excise duty 25%

Engine over 1,500cc

KSh 222,562
VAT 16%

On value + duty + excise

KSh 178,050
Railway levy 2%

On the customs value

KSh 13,189
Import declaration fee 2.5%

On the customs value

KSh 16,486
Total to KRA
KSh 661,093

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 of manufacture

Cheapest to most expensive version of the Nissan Caravan on KRA’s list.

Year madeDepreciationDuty to KRA
20260%KSh 1,469,095to KSh 2,917,152
20250%KSh 1,469,095to KSh 2,917,152
202420%KSh 1,175,276to KSh 2,333,721
202330%KSh 1,028,366to KSh 2,042,006
202240%KSh 881,457to KSh 1,750,291
202150%KSh 734,547to KSh 1,458,576
202055%KSh 661,093to KSh 1,312,718
201960%KSh 587,638to KSh 1,166,861

Every Nissan Caravan version on KRA’s list

VersionDuty, 2020 car
NV350 Caravan Dx1,998cc · Petrol · 5E-AT · 2WD · VanKSh 661,093
NV350 Caravan Dx1,998cc · Petrol · 5AT · 2WD · VanKSh 661,093
NV350 Caravan Dx2,488cc · Petrol · 5E-AT · 2WD · VanKSh 743,155
NV350 Caravan Dx2,488cc · Petrol · 5AT · 2WD · VanKSh 774,119
NV350 Caravan2,488cc · Petrol · 5AT · 2WD · VanKSh 854,945
NV350 Caravan Gx1,998cc · Petrol · 5E-AT · 2WD · VanKSh 867,503
NV350 Caravan Gx1,998cc · Petrol · 5AT · 2WD · VanKSh 867,503
NV350 Caravan Premium Gx1,998cc · Petrol · 5E-AT · 2WD · VanKSh 867,503
Caravan Gx1,998cc · Petrol · 7M-AT · 2WD · VanKSh 954,253
Caravan Gx1,998cc · Petrol · 7MT-AT · 2WD · VanKSh 980,111
NV350 Caravan2,488cc · Petrol · CVT · 2WD · VanKSh 1,001,898
Caravan1,998cc · Petrol · 7M-AT · 2WD · VanKSh 1,065,477
NV350 Caravan Wagon Wide Body2,488cc · Petrol · 5AT · 2WD · VanKSh 1,134,774
NV350 Caravan2,488cc · Petrol · 5AT · 2WD · VanKSh 1,136,680
NV350 Caravan2,488cc · Petrol · 5AT · 2WD · VanKSh 1,136,680
Caravan2,488cc · Petrol · 7M-AT · 2WD · VanKSh 1,176,218
NV350 Caravan2,488cc · Petrol · cVT · 2WD · VanKSh 1,184,042
Caravan2,488cc · Petrol · 7M-AT · 2WD · VanKSh 1,207,471
Caravan Gx2,488cc · Petrol · 7M-AT · 2WD · VanKSh 1,226,290
Caravan Refrigerating Van Dx1,998cc · Petrol · 7M-AT · 2WD · VanKSh 1,244,355
Caravan Wagon Widebody2,488cc · Petrol · 7M-AT · 2WD · VanKSh 1,246,480
Caravan Exclusive Kindergarten Vehicle For Attending2,488cc · Petrol · 7M-AT · 2WD · VanKSh 1,248,606
Caravan Exclusive Kindergarten Vehicle2,488cc · Petrol · 7M-AT · 2WD · VanKSh 1,267,025
Caravan Grand Gx1,998cc · Petrol · 7M-AT · 2WD · VanKSh 1,267,379
Caravan Grand Premium Gx1,998cc · Petrol · 7M-AT · 2WD · VanKSh 1,295,008
Caravan Chair Cab2,488cc · Petrol · 7M-AT · 2WD · VanKSh 1,296,102
Caravan2,488cc · Petrol · CVT · 2WD · VanKSh 1,305,441
Caravan Refridgerating Dx1,998cc · Petrol · 7M-AT · 2WD · VanKSh 1,312,718

Nissan Caravan fuel consumption

Real-world km per litre from owners’ fill-up logs (e燃費), and the cost of 150 km a day at this month’s Nairobi pump price.

petrol

7.8 km/L

≈ KSh 4,116 a day

diesel

9 km/L

≈ KSh 3,631 a day

Questions about the Nissan Caravan

How much is the import duty on a Nissan Caravan in Kenya?

For a 2020 Nissan Caravan imported in 2026, KRA’s duty and taxes come to about KSh 661,093 – KSh 1,312,718, depending on the version. Newer cars pay more because KRA depreciates less: see the year-by-year table for every year from 2019 to 2026.

What is the oldest Nissan Caravan I can import in 2026?

A 2019 car. From 1 January 2026, KEBS only admits right-hand-drive used vehicles first registered in 2019 or later. KRA depreciates a car that age by 60%, which is why the oldest eligible car pays the least duty.

What is the KRA CRSP for the Nissan Caravan?

KRA lists 28 versions of the Nissan Caravan, with retail prices (CRSP) from KSh 3,585,727 to KSh 7,120,105. The version you import decides the price KRA starts from.

What is the fuel consumption of a Nissan Caravan?

Owners’ real-world logs put the Nissan Caravan at about 7.8 km per litre (petrol) and 9 km per litre (diesel) — that is 12.8 L/100 km and 11.1 L/100 km.

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