Volkswagen Polo import duty in Kenya (2026)

A 2020 Volkswagen Polo pays about KSh 313,152 – KSh 784,646 to KRA, depending on which of its 8 versions it is. Pick yours below for the exact figure.

Model

2020 Volkswagen Polo Tsi Comfortline

KSh 313,152

estimated duty and taxes to KRA

KRA retail price (CRSP)

From KRA’s July 2025 list

KSh 1,768,724
Depreciation (6 yrs)

KRA’s schedule for direct imports

55%
Customs value

CRSP with its built-in taxes taken out

KSh 338,836
Import duty 35%

On the customs value

KSh 118,593
Excise duty 20%

Engine up to 1,500cc

KSh 91,486
VAT 16%

On value + duty + excise

KSh 87,826
Railway levy 2%

On the customs value

KSh 6,777
Import declaration fee 2.5%

On the customs value

KSh 8,471
Total to KRA
KSh 313,152

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 of manufacture

Cheapest to most expensive version of the Volkswagen Polo on KRA’s list.

Year madeDepreciationDuty to KRA
20260%KSh 695,894to KSh 1,743,657
20250%KSh 695,894to KSh 1,743,657
202420%KSh 556,715to KSh 1,394,926
202330%KSh 487,126to KSh 1,220,560
202240%KSh 417,536to KSh 1,046,194
202150%KSh 347,947to KSh 871,828
202055%KSh 313,152to KSh 784,646
201960%KSh 278,358to KSh 697,463

Every Volkswagen Polo version on KRA’s list

VersionDuty, 2020 car
Polo Tsi Comfortline1,000cc · Petrol · AT · 2WD · HatchbackKSh 313,152
Polo Tsi Trend Line1,000cc · Petrol · AT · 2WD · HatchbackKSh 338,811
Polo Tsi Highline1,000cc · Petrol · AT · 2WD · HatchbackKSh 341,689
Polo Gti Base Grade2,000cc · Petrol · AT · 2WD · HatchbackKSh 447,313
Polo Tsi Comfortline Limited1,000cc · Petrol · AT · 2WD · HatchbackKSh 431,548
Polo Tsi Active1,000cc · Petrol · AT · 2WD · HatchbackKSh 474,336
Polo Tsi R-Line1,000cc · Petrol · AT · 2WD · HatchbackKSh 652,203
Polo Gti2,000cc · Petrol · AT · 2WD · HatchbackKSh 784,646

Questions about the Volkswagen Polo

How much is the import duty on a Volkswagen Polo in Kenya?

For a 2020 Volkswagen Polo imported in 2026, KRA’s duty and taxes come to about KSh 313,152 – KSh 784,646, depending on the version. Newer cars pay more because KRA depreciates less: see the year-by-year table for every year from 2019 to 2026.

What is the oldest Volkswagen Polo I can import in 2026?

A 2019 car. From 1 January 2026, KEBS only admits right-hand-drive used vehicles first registered in 2019 or later. KRA depreciates a car that age by 60%, which is why the oldest eligible car pays the least duty.

What is the KRA CRSP for the Volkswagen Polo?

KRA lists 8 versions of the Volkswagen Polo, with retail prices (CRSP) from KSh 1,768,724 to KSh 4,255,871. The version you import decides the price KRA starts from.

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