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Mercedes C-class C180 Avantgarde

1600cc · Gasoline · AT · Sedan

CRSP Value

KES 9,104,570

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 3,720,859 KES 2,892,968
2025 1 yr 0% KES 3,720,859 KES 2,892,968
2024 2 yrs 20% KES 2,976,687 KES 2,314,374
2023 3 yrs 30% KES 2,604,601 KES 2,025,078
2022 4 yrs 40% KES 2,232,515 KES 1,735,781
2021 5 yrs 50% KES 1,860,430 KES 1,446,484
2020 6 yrs 55% KES 1,674,387 KES 1,301,836
2019 7 yrs 60% KES 1,488,344 KES 1,157,187
2018 8 yrs 65% KES 1,302,301 KES 1,012,539

How KRA calculated this

CRSP (KES 9,104,570) ÷ 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 Mercedes C-class C180 Avantgarde in Kenya?

KRA import duty on a Mercedes C-class C180 Avantgarde depends on its year of manufacture. Based on the CRSP value of KES 9,104,570, total duty ranges from about KES 1,012,539 for a 2018 model to KES 2,892,968 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 Mercedes C-class C180 Avantgarde?

The official KRA CRSP (Current Retail Selling Price) for the Mercedes C-class C180 Avantgarde is KES 9,104,570, 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 Mercedes C-class C180 Avantgarde 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 Mercedes C-class C180 Avantgarde you can import is a 2018 model.

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