Volkswagen Polo Gti Base Grade import duty in Kenya

About KSh 447,313 to KRA for a 2020 car in 2026. KRA’s retail price for it is KSh 2,426,197.

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

2020 Volkswagen Polo Gti Base Grade

KSh 447,313

estimated duty and taxes to KRA

KRA retail price (CRSP): KSh 2,426,197
Depreciation (6 yrs): 55%
Customs value: KSh 446,197
Import duty 35%: KSh 156,169
Excise duty 25%: KSh 150,592
VAT 16%: KSh 120,473
Railway levy 2%: KSh 8,924
Import declaration fee 2.5%: KSh 11,155
Total to KRA: KSh 447,313

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 · Petrol · AT · 2WD · Hatchback

KRA CRSP KSh 2,426,197 · model code WVWZZZAWZJU04 · engine over 1,500cc

Year made	Depreciation	Customs value	Duty to KRA
2026	0%	KSh 991,549	KSh 994,028
2025	0%	KSh 991,549	KSh 994,028
2024	20%	KSh 793,239	KSh 795,222
2023	30%	KSh 694,084	KSh 695,820
2022	40%	KSh 594,930	KSh 596,417
2021	50%	KSh 495,775	KSh 497,014
2020	55%	KSh 446,197	KSh 447,313
2019	60%	KSh 396,620	KSh 397,611

The 2020 Volkswagen Polo Gti Base Grade, worked through

KRA’s retail price (CRSP): KSh 2,426,197
Taxes inside it taken out and 55% depreciation applied: customs value KSh 446,197
Import duty 35%: KSh 156,169
Excise 25% on value plus duty: KSh 150,592
VAT 16% on value, duty and excise: KSh 120,473
Railway levy 2%: KSh 8,924 · Import declaration fee 2.5%: KSh 11,155

Total to KRA: KSh 447,313. Shipping, port, clearing and NTSA registration come on top.

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

About KSh 447,313 for a 2020 Volkswagen Polo Gti Base Grade imported in 2026, using KRA’s CRSP of KSh 2,426,197 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 Polo Gti Base Grade?

KSh 2,426,197 on KRA’s July 2025 list.

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