SUV

Aiways U5

63 kWh · Electric · AT · SUV

CRSP Value

KES 5,910,345

July 2025

Based on the official KRA CRSP list (July 2025) · figures reviewed July 2025

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 2,415,442	KES 1,878,006
2025	1 yr	0%	KES 2,415,442	KES 1,878,006
2024	2 yrs	20%	KES 1,932,354	KES 1,502,405
2023	3 yrs	30%	KES 1,690,809	KES 1,314,604
2022	4 yrs	40%	KES 1,449,265	KES 1,126,804
2021	5 yrs	50%	KES 1,207,721	KES 939,003
2020	6 yrs	55%	KES 1,086,949	KES 845,103
2019	7 yrs	60%	KES 966,177	KES 751,202
2018	8 yrs	65%	KES 845,405	KES 657,302

How KRA calculated this

CRSP (KES 5,910,345) ÷ 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

Source: KRA CRSP July 2025 (Excel)

Frequently asked questions

How much is import duty on a Aiways U5 in Kenya?

KRA import duty on a Aiways U5 depends on its year of manufacture. Based on the CRSP value of KES 5,910,345, total duty ranges from about KES 657,302 for a 2018 model to KES 1,878,006 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 Aiways U5?

The official KRA CRSP (Current Retail Selling Price) for the Aiways U5 is KES 5,910,345, 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 Aiways U5 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 Aiways U5 you can import is a 2018 model.