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Mercedes C-class C180 Avantgarde

1500cc · Hybrid · AT · Sedan

CRSP Value

KES 9,004,780

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 3,680,077 KES 2,861,260
2025 1 yr 0% KES 3,680,077 KES 2,861,260
2024 2 yrs 20% KES 2,944,061 KES 2,289,008
2023 3 yrs 30% KES 2,576,054 KES 2,002,882
2022 4 yrs 40% KES 2,208,046 KES 1,716,756
2021 5 yrs 50% KES 1,840,038 KES 1,430,630
2020 6 yrs 55% KES 1,656,035 KES 1,287,567
2019 7 yrs 60% KES 1,472,031 KES 1,144,504
2018 8 yrs 65% KES 1,288,027 KES 1,001,441

How KRA calculated this

CRSP (KES 9,004,780) ÷ 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 9,004,780, total duty ranges from about KES 1,001,441 for a 2018 model to KES 2,861,260 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 9,004,780, 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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