Hatchback
Volkswagen Golf Etsi R Line
1500cc · Diesel · AT · Hatchback
CRSP Value
KES 3,860,968
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 1,577,902 | KES 1,226,819 |
| 2025 | 1 yr | 0% | KES 1,577,902 | KES 1,226,819 |
| 2024 | 2 yrs | 20% | KES 1,262,321 | KES 981,455 |
| 2023 | 3 yrs | 30% | KES 1,104,531 | KES 858,773 |
| 2022 | 4 yrs | 40% | KES 946,741 | KES 736,091 |
| 2021 | 5 yrs | 50% | KES 788,951 | KES 613,409 |
| 2020 | 6 yrs | 55% | KES 710,056 | KES 552,068 |
| 2019 | 7 yrs | 60% | KES 631,161 | KES 490,727 |
| 2018 | 8 yrs | 65% | KES 552,266 | KES 429,387 |
How KRA calculated this
Source: KRA CRSP July 2025 (Excel)
Frequently asked questions
How much is import duty on a Volkswagen Golf Etsi R Line in Kenya?
KRA import duty on a Volkswagen Golf Etsi R Line depends on its year of manufacture. Based on the CRSP value of KES 3,860,968, total duty ranges from about KES 429,387 for a 2018 model to KES 1,226,819 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 R Line?
The official KRA CRSP (Current Retail Selling Price) for the Volkswagen Golf Etsi R Line is KES 3,860,968, 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 R Line 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 R Line you can import is a 2018 model.
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