Nissan Leaf import duty in Kenya (2026)

A 2020 Nissan Leaf pays about KSh 828,652 – KSh 1,189,838 to KRA, depending on which of its 3 versions it is. Pick yours below for the exact figure.

Model

2020 Nissan Leaf G

KSh 828,652

estimated duty and taxes to KRA

KRA retail price (CRSP)

From KRA’s July 2025 list

KSh 6,195,466
Depreciation (6 yrs)

KRA’s schedule for direct imports

55%
Customs value

CRSP with its built-in taxes taken out

KSh 1,294,768
Import duty 25%

On the customs value

KSh 323,692
Excise duty 10%

Fully electric

KSh 161,846
VAT 16%

On value + duty + excise

KSh 284,849
Railway levy 2%

On the customs value

KSh 25,895
Import declaration fee 2.5%

On the customs value

KSh 32,369
Total to KRA
KSh 828,652

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 Leaf on KRA’s list.

Year madeDepreciationDuty to KRA
20260%KSh 1,841,448to KSh 2,644,085
20250%KSh 1,841,448to KSh 2,644,085
202420%KSh 1,473,159to KSh 2,115,268
202330%KSh 1,289,014to KSh 1,850,859
202240%KSh 1,104,869to KSh 1,586,451
202150%KSh 920,724to KSh 1,322,042
202055%KSh 828,652to KSh 1,189,838
201960%KSh 736,579to KSh 1,057,634

Every Nissan Leaf version on KRA’s list

VersionDuty, 2020 car
Leaf GElectric · CVT · 2WD · HatchbackKSh 828,652
Leaf G2,488cc · Petrol · CVT · 2WD · HatchbackKSh 1,189,838
Leaf E+ GElectric · CVT · 2WD · HatchbackKSh 987,970

Questions about the Nissan Leaf

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

For a 2020 Nissan Leaf imported in 2026, KRA’s duty and taxes come to about KSh 828,652 – KSh 1,189,838, 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 Leaf 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 Leaf?

KRA lists 3 versions of the Nissan Leaf, with retail prices (CRSP) from KSh 6,195,466 to KSh 7,386,620. The version you import decides the price KRA starts from.

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