Volkswagen Golf Tdi Comfortline Meister import duty in Kenya

About KSh 681,477 to KRA for a 2020 car in 2026. KRA’s retail price for it is KSh 3,696,288.

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

2020 Volkswagen Golf Tdi Comfortline Meister

KSh 681,477

estimated duty and taxes to KRA

KRA retail price (CRSP): KSh 3,696,288
Depreciation (6 yrs): 55%
Customs value: KSh 679,777
Import duty 35%: KSh 237,922
Excise duty 25%: KSh 229,425
VAT 16%: KSh 183,540
Railway levy 2%: KSh 13,596
Import declaration fee 2.5%: KSh 16,994
Total to KRA: KSh 681,477

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: 2,000cc · Diesel · AT · 2WD · Hatchback

KRA CRSP KSh 3,696,288 · model code WVWZZZAUZLW10 · engine over 1,500cc

Year made	Depreciation	Customs value	Duty to KRA
2026	0%	KSh 1,510,616	KSh 1,514,392
2025	0%	KSh 1,510,616	KSh 1,514,392
2024	20%	KSh 1,208,493	KSh 1,211,514
2023	30%	KSh 1,057,431	KSh 1,060,075
2022	40%	KSh 906,369	KSh 908,635
2021	50%	KSh 755,308	KSh 757,196
2020	55%	KSh 679,777	KSh 681,477
2019	60%	KSh 604,246	KSh 605,757

The 2020 Volkswagen Golf Tdi Comfortline Meister, worked through

KRA’s retail price (CRSP): KSh 3,696,288
Taxes inside it taken out and 55% depreciation applied: customs value KSh 679,777
Import duty 35%: KSh 237,922
Excise 25% on value plus duty: KSh 229,425
VAT 16% on value, duty and excise: KSh 183,540
Railway levy 2%: KSh 13,596 · Import declaration fee 2.5%: KSh 16,994

Total to KRA: KSh 681,477. Shipping, port, clearing and NTSA registration come on top.

How much is the import duty on a Volkswagen Golf Tdi Comfortline Meister in Kenya?

About KSh 681,477 for a 2020 Volkswagen Golf Tdi Comfortline Meister imported in 2026, using KRA’s CRSP of KSh 3,696,288 and 55% depreciation. Newer cars pay more: see the table for every year from 2019 to 2026.

What is the KRA CRSP for the Volkswagen Golf Tdi Comfortline Meister?

KSh 3,696,288 on KRA’s July 2025 list.

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