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Volkswagen New Beetle

1800cc · Gasoline · AT · Coupe

CRSP Value

KES 698,898

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 285,626 KES 222,074
2025 1 yr 0% KES 285,626 KES 222,074
2024 2 yrs 20% KES 228,501 KES 177,659
2023 3 yrs 30% KES 199,938 KES 155,953
2022 4 yrs 40% KES 171,376 KES 134,389
2021 5 yrs 50% KES 142,813 KES 112,824
2020 6 yrs 55% KES 128,532 KES 102,041
2019 7 yrs 60% KES 114,250 KES 91,259
2018 8 yrs 65% KES 99,969 KES 80,477

How KRA calculated this

CRSP (KES 698,898) ÷ 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 Volkswagen New Beetle in Kenya?

KRA import duty on a Volkswagen New Beetle depends on its year of manufacture. Based on the CRSP value of KES 698,898, total duty ranges from about KES 80,477 for a 2018 model to KES 222,074 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 Volkswagen New Beetle?

The official KRA CRSP (Current Retail Selling Price) for the Volkswagen New Beetle is KES 698,898, 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 Volkswagen New Beetle 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 Volkswagen New Beetle you can import is a 2018 model.

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