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Kia Cerato

2000cc · Petrol · Auto · Hatchback

CRSP Value

KES 4,615,496

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 1,886,263 KES 1,466,569
2025 1 yr 0% KES 1,886,263 KES 1,466,569
2024 2 yrs 20% KES 1,509,010 KES 1,173,255
2023 3 yrs 30% KES 1,320,384 KES 1,026,598
2022 4 yrs 40% KES 1,131,758 KES 879,942
2021 5 yrs 50% KES 943,131 KES 733,285
2020 6 yrs 55% KES 848,818 KES 659,956
2019 7 yrs 60% KES 754,505 KES 586,628
2018 8 yrs 65% KES 660,192 KES 513,299

How KRA calculated this

CRSP (KES 4,615,496) ÷ 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 Kia Cerato in Kenya?

KRA import duty on a Kia Cerato depends on its year of manufacture. Based on the CRSP value of KES 4,615,496, total duty ranges from about KES 513,299 for a 2018 model to KES 1,466,569 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 Kia Cerato?

The official KRA CRSP (Current Retail Selling Price) for the Kia Cerato is KES 4,615,496, 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 Kia Cerato 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 Kia Cerato you can import is a 2018 model.

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