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Kia Cerato

2000cc · Petrol · Auto · Sedan

CRSP Value

KES 4,141,091

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 1,692,383 KES 1,315,827
2025 1 yr 0% KES 1,692,383 KES 1,315,827
2024 2 yrs 20% KES 1,353,906 KES 1,052,662
2023 3 yrs 30% KES 1,184,668 KES 921,079
2022 4 yrs 40% KES 1,015,430 KES 789,496
2021 5 yrs 50% KES 846,191 KES 657,914
2020 6 yrs 55% KES 761,572 KES 592,122
2019 7 yrs 60% KES 676,953 KES 526,331
2018 8 yrs 65% KES 592,334 KES 460,540

How KRA calculated this

CRSP (KES 4,141,091) ÷ 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 4,141,091, total duty ranges from about KES 460,540 for a 2018 model to KES 1,315,827 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 4,141,091, 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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