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Hino Melpha

5120cc · Diesel · AT · Bus

CRSP Value

KES 73,202,697

July 2025

Based on the official KRA CRSP list (July 2025) · figures reviewed July 2025

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KRA Duty by Year of Manufacture

Tap any year for the full breakdown. Valid years under Kenya's 8-year rule — cars before 2018 cannot be imported.

Year Age Depreciation Customs Value Total Duty
2026 New 0% KES 29,916,505 KES 23,260,083
2025 1 yr 0% KES 29,916,505 KES 23,260,083
2024 2 yrs 20% KES 23,933,204 KES 18,608,066
2023 3 yrs 30% KES 20,941,554 KES 16,282,058
2022 4 yrs 40% KES 17,949,903 KES 13,956,050
2021 5 yrs 50% KES 14,958,253 KES 11,630,041
2020 6 yrs 55% KES 13,462,427 KES 10,467,037
2019 7 yrs 60% KES 11,966,602 KES 9,304,033
2018 8 yrs 65% KES 10,470,777 KES 8,141,029

How KRA calculated this

CRSP (KES 73,202,697) ÷ 2.4469 = pre-depreciation value
× (1 − depreciation) = Customs Value
CV × 25% = Import Duty  ·  (CV+ID) × 20% = Excise Duty
(CV+ID+ED) × 16% = VAT  ·  CV × 2.25% = IDF  ·  CV × 1.5% = RDL

Frequently asked questions

How much is import duty on a Hino Melpha in Kenya?

KRA import duty on a Hino Melpha depends on its year of manufacture. Based on the CRSP value of KES 73,202,697, total duty ranges from about KES 8,141,029 for a 2018 model to KES 23,260,083 for a 2026 model — typically 60–90% of the customs value once Import Duty, Excise, VAT, IDF and RDL are added. See the year-by-year table above for the exact figure.

What is the CRSP value of the Hino Melpha?

The official KRA CRSP (Current Retail Selling Price) for the Hino Melpha is KES 73,202,697, as listed in the KRA CRSP schedule dated July 2025. This CRSP is the basis KRA uses to calculate the customs value and import duty.

Can I import a Hino Melpha older than 8 years?

No. Under Kenya's 8-year rule, KRA does not allow the import of vehicles more than 8 years old. In 2026, the oldest Hino Melpha you can import is a 2018 model.

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