Volkswagen Golf Tdi Style Platinum Edition import duty in Kenya

About KSh 978,608 to KRA for a 2020 car in 2026. KRA’s retail price for it is KSh 5,307,912.

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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 Style Platinum Edition

KSh 978,608

estimated duty and taxes to KRA

KRA retail price (CRSP): KSh 5,307,912
Depreciation (6 yrs): 55%
Customs value: KSh 976,168
Import duty 35%: KSh 341,659
Excise duty 25%: KSh 329,457
VAT 16%: KSh 263,565
Railway levy 2%: KSh 19,523
Import declaration fee 2.5%: KSh 24,404
Total to KRA: KSh 978,608

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 5,307,912 · model code WVWZZZCD1RW00 · engine over 1,500cc

Year made	Depreciation	Customs value	Duty to KRA
2026	0%	KSh 2,169,262	KSh 2,174,685
2025	0%	KSh 2,169,262	KSh 2,174,685
2024	20%	KSh 1,735,409	KSh 1,739,748
2023	30%	KSh 1,518,483	KSh 1,522,279
2022	40%	KSh 1,301,557	KSh 1,304,811
2021	50%	KSh 1,084,631	KSh 1,087,342
2020	55%	KSh 976,168	KSh 978,608
2019	60%	KSh 867,705	KSh 869,874

The 2020 Volkswagen Golf Tdi Style Platinum Edition, worked through

KRA’s retail price (CRSP): KSh 5,307,912
Taxes inside it taken out and 55% depreciation applied: customs value KSh 976,168
Import duty 35%: KSh 341,659
Excise 25% on value plus duty: KSh 329,457
VAT 16% on value, duty and excise: KSh 263,565
Railway levy 2%: KSh 19,523 · Import declaration fee 2.5%: KSh 24,404

Total to KRA: KSh 978,608. Shipping, port, clearing and NTSA registration come on top.

How much is the import duty on a Volkswagen Golf Tdi Style Platinum Edition in Kenya?

About KSh 978,608 for a 2020 Volkswagen Golf Tdi Style Platinum Edition imported in 2026, using KRA’s CRSP of KSh 5,307,912 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 Style Platinum Edition?

KSh 5,307,912 on KRA’s July 2025 list.

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