Nissan Sylphy import duty in Kenya (2026)

A 2020 Nissan Sylphy pays about KSh 671,397 – KSh 732,902 to KRA, depending on which of its 2 versions it is. Pick yours below for the exact figure.

Model

2020 Nissan Sylphy X Passenger'S Swivel Seat (2WD)

KSh 671,397

estimated duty and taxes to KRA

KRA retail price (CRSP)

From KRA’s July 2025 list

KSh 3,641,618
Depreciation (6 yrs)

KRA’s schedule for direct imports

55%
Customs value

CRSP with its built-in taxes taken out

KSh 669,723
Import duty 35%

On the customs value

KSh 234,403
Excise duty 25%

Engine over 1,500cc

KSh 226,031
VAT 16%

On value + duty + excise

KSh 180,825
Railway levy 2%

On the customs value

KSh 13,394
Import declaration fee 2.5%

On the customs value

KSh 16,743
Total to KRA
KSh 671,397

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 Sylphy on KRA’s list.

Year madeDepreciationDuty to KRA
20260%KSh 1,491,994to KSh 1,628,670
20250%KSh 1,491,994to KSh 1,628,670
202420%KSh 1,193,595to KSh 1,302,936
202330%KSh 1,044,396to KSh 1,140,069
202240%KSh 895,196to KSh 977,202
202150%KSh 745,997to KSh 814,335
202055%KSh 671,397to KSh 732,902
201960%KSh 596,797to KSh 651,468

Every Nissan Sylphy version on KRA’s list

VersionDuty, 2020 car
Sylphy X Passenger'S Swivel Seat (2WD)1,798cc · Petrol · CVT · 2WD · SedanKSh 671,397
Sylphy G1,798cc · Petrol · CVT · 2WD · SedanKSh 732,902

Nissan Sylphy price in Kenya

Median asking price of Nissan Sylphy listings in Kenya, 1 October 2026 (Garisea). Asking prices, not what cars finally sell for.

Median price

KSh 1,750,000

Most are priced between

KSh 1,732,500 – KSh 1,750,000

Questions about the Nissan Sylphy

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

For a 2020 Nissan Sylphy imported in 2026, KRA’s duty and taxes come to about KSh 671,397 – KSh 732,902, 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 Sylphy 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 Sylphy?

KRA lists 2 versions of the Nissan Sylphy, with retail prices (CRSP) from KSh 3,641,618 to KSh 3,975,215. The version you import decides the price KRA starts from.

Can a Nissan Sylphy work on Uber or Bolt?

Age is not the problem: every Nissan Sylphy you can import in 2026 (2019 or newer) is within Uber’s limits — up to 10 years old to join Chapchap and 8 for Comfort, and a Chapchap car may stay on until the end of the year it turns 12. Which category a particular model qualifies for is decided by the platform, so check in the driver app before you buy.

How much is a Nissan Sylphy in Kenya?

As of 1 October 2026, the median asking price for a Nissan Sylphy in Kenya is KSh 1,750,000, with most priced between KSh 1,732,500 and KSh 1,750,000 (Garisea listings).

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