Suzuki Lapin Lc import duty in Kenya

About KSh 481,659 to KRA for a 2020 car in 2026. KRA’s retail price for it is KSh 2,720,472.

Model

2020 Suzuki Lapin Lc

KSh 481,659

estimated duty and taxes to KRA

KRA retail price (CRSP)

From KRA’s July 2025 list

KSh 2,720,472
Depreciation (6 yrs)

KRA’s schedule for direct imports

55%
Customs value

CRSP with its built-in taxes taken out

KSh 521,163
Import duty 35%

On the customs value

KSh 182,407
Excise duty 20%

Engine up to 1,500cc

KSh 140,714
VAT 16%

On value + duty + excise

KSh 135,086
Railway levy 2%

On the customs value

KSh 10,423
Import declaration fee 2.5%

On the customs value

KSh 13,029
Total to KRA
KSh 481,659

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: 658cc · Petrol · CVT · 2WD · Hatcback

KRA CRSP KSh 2,720,472 · model code 5BA-HE33S/NSXE-5 · engine up to 1,500cc

Year madeDepreciationDuty to KRA
20260%KSh 1,070,353
20250%KSh 1,070,353
202420%KSh 856,283
202330%KSh 749,247
202240%KSh 642,212
202150%KSh 535,177
202055%KSh 481,659
201960%KSh 428,141

The 2020 Suzuki Lapin Lc, worked through

  1. KRA’s retail price (CRSP): KSh 2,720,472
  2. Taxes inside it taken out and 55% depreciation applied: customs value KSh 521,163
  3. Import duty 35%: KSh 182,407
  4. Excise 20% on value plus duty: KSh 140,714
  5. VAT 16% on value, duty and excise: KSh 135,086
  6. Railway levy 2%: KSh 10,423 · Import declaration fee 2.5%: KSh 13,029

Total to KRA: KSh 481,659. Shipping, port, clearing and NTSA registration come on top.

How much is the import duty on a Suzuki Lapin Lc in Kenya?

About KSh 481,659 for a 2020 Suzuki Lapin Lc imported in 2026, using KRA’s CRSP of KSh 2,720,472 and 55% depreciation. Newer cars pay more: see the table for every year from 2019 to 2026.

What is the KRA CRSP for the Suzuki Lapin Lc?

KSh 2,720,472 on KRA’s July 2025 list.

Buying it for Uber or Bolt? Check the age limits first, and see what one car really earns.

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