Volkswagen Golf Tsi Comfortline Tech Edition import duty in Kenya

About KSh 508,354 to KRA for a 2020 car in 2026. KRA’s retail price for it is KSh 2,871,249.

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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 Tsi Comfortline Tech Edition

KSh 508,354

estimated duty and taxes to KRA

KRA retail price (CRSP): KSh 2,871,249
Depreciation (6 yrs): 55%
Customs value: KSh 550,048
Import duty 35%: KSh 192,517
Excise duty 20%: KSh 148,513
VAT 16%: KSh 142,572
Railway levy 2%: KSh 11,001
Import declaration fee 2.5%: KSh 13,751
Total to KRA: KSh 508,354

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: 1,200cc · Petrol · AT · 2WD · Hatchback

KRA CRSP KSh 2,871,249 · model code WVWZZZAUZKP04 · engine up to 1,500cc

Year made	Depreciation	Customs value	Duty to KRA
2026	0%	KSh 1,222,328	KSh 1,129,676
2025	0%	KSh 1,222,328	KSh 1,129,676
2024	20%	KSh 977,863	KSh 903,741
2023	30%	KSh 855,630	KSh 790,773
2022	40%	KSh 733,397	KSh 677,805
2021	50%	KSh 611,164	KSh 564,838
2020	55%	KSh 550,048	KSh 508,354
2019	60%	KSh 488,931	KSh 451,870

The 2020 Volkswagen Golf Tsi Comfortline Tech Edition, worked through

KRA’s retail price (CRSP): KSh 2,871,249
Taxes inside it taken out and 55% depreciation applied: customs value KSh 550,048
Import duty 35%: KSh 192,517
Excise 20% on value plus duty: KSh 148,513
VAT 16% on value, duty and excise: KSh 142,572
Railway levy 2%: KSh 11,001 · Import declaration fee 2.5%: KSh 13,751

Total to KRA: KSh 508,354. Shipping, port, clearing and NTSA registration come on top.

How much is the import duty on a Volkswagen Golf Tsi Comfortline Tech Edition in Kenya?

About KSh 508,354 for a 2020 Volkswagen Golf Tsi Comfortline Tech Edition imported in 2026, using KRA’s CRSP of KSh 2,871,249 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 Tsi Comfortline Tech Edition?

KSh 2,871,249 on KRA’s July 2025 list.

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