Suzuki Lapin Lc X import duty in Kenya

About KSh 458,801 to KRA for a 2020 car in 2026. KRA’s retail price for it is KSh 2,591,365.

Make

Model

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

2020 Suzuki Lapin Lc X

KSh 458,801

estimated duty and taxes to KRA

KRA retail price (CRSP): KSh 2,591,365
Depreciation (6 yrs): 55%
Customs value: KSh 496,430
Import duty 35%: KSh 173,751
Excise duty 20%: KSh 134,036
VAT 16%: KSh 128,675
Railway levy 2%: KSh 9,929
Import declaration fee 2.5%: KSh 12,411
Total to KRA: KSh 458,801

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: 658cc · Petrol · CVT · 4WD · Hatcback

KRA CRSP KSh 2,591,365 · model code 5BA-HE33S/NSXE-4 · engine up to 1,500cc

Year made	Depreciation	Customs value	Duty to KRA
2026	0%	KSh 1,103,178	KSh 1,019,557
2025	0%	KSh 1,103,178	KSh 1,019,557
2024	20%	KSh 882,542	KSh 815,646
2023	30%	KSh 772,225	KSh 713,690
2022	40%	KSh 661,907	KSh 611,734
2021	50%	KSh 551,589	KSh 509,779
2020	55%	KSh 496,430	KSh 458,801
2019	60%	KSh 441,271	KSh 407,823

Version 2: 658cc · Petrol · 5MT · 4WD · Hatcback

KRA CRSP KSh 2,591,365 · model code 5BA-HE33S/NSXE-4 · engine up to 1,500cc

Year made	Depreciation	Customs value	Duty to KRA
2026	0%	KSh 1,103,178	KSh 1,019,557
2025	0%	KSh 1,103,178	KSh 1,019,557
2024	20%	KSh 882,542	KSh 815,646
2023	30%	KSh 772,225	KSh 713,690
2022	40%	KSh 661,907	KSh 611,734
2021	50%	KSh 551,589	KSh 509,779
2020	55%	KSh 496,430	KSh 458,801
2019	60%	KSh 441,271	KSh 407,823

The 2020 Suzuki Lapin Lc X, worked through

KRA’s retail price (CRSP): KSh 2,591,365
Taxes inside it taken out and 55% depreciation applied: customs value KSh 496,430
Import duty 35%: KSh 173,751
Excise 20% on value plus duty: KSh 134,036
VAT 16% on value, duty and excise: KSh 128,675
Railway levy 2%: KSh 9,929 · Import declaration fee 2.5%: KSh 12,411

Total to KRA: KSh 458,801. Shipping, port, clearing and NTSA registration come on top.

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

About KSh 458,801 for a 2020 Suzuki Lapin Lc X imported in 2026, using KRA’s CRSP of KSh 2,591,365 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 X?

KSh 2,591,365 on KRA’s July 2025 list, for the cheapest of its 2 versions.

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Other Suzuki Lapin versions

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