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Volkswagen Golf Etsi Active Basic

990cc · Gasoline · AT · Hatchback

CRSP Value

KES 3,565,504

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 1,457,151 KES 1,132,935
2025 1 yr 0% KES 1,457,151 KES 1,132,935
2024 2 yrs 20% KES 1,165,721 KES 906,348
2023 3 yrs 30% KES 1,020,006 KES 793,055
2022 4 yrs 40% KES 874,291 KES 679,761
2021 5 yrs 50% KES 728,576 KES 566,468
2020 6 yrs 55% KES 655,718 KES 509,821
2019 7 yrs 60% KES 582,861 KES 453,174
2018 8 yrs 65% KES 510,003 KES 396,527

How KRA calculated this

CRSP (KES 3,565,504) ÷ 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 Golf Etsi Active Basic in Kenya?

KRA import duty on a Volkswagen Golf Etsi Active Basic depends on its year of manufacture. Based on the CRSP value of KES 3,565,504, total duty ranges from about KES 396,527 for a 2018 model to KES 1,132,935 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 Golf Etsi Active Basic?

The official KRA CRSP (Current Retail Selling Price) for the Volkswagen Golf Etsi Active Basic is KES 3,565,504, 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 Golf Etsi Active Basic 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 Golf Etsi Active Basic you can import is a 2018 model.

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