Van

Volkswagen California

2000cc · Diesel · AT · Van

CRSP Value

KES 21,724,740

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 8,878,475	KES 6,903,014
2025	1 yr	0%	KES 8,878,475	KES 6,903,014
2024	2 yrs	20%	KES 7,102,780	KES 5,522,411
2023	3 yrs	30%	KES 6,214,932	KES 4,832,110
2022	4 yrs	40%	KES 5,327,085	KES 4,141,808
2021	5 yrs	50%	KES 4,439,237	KES 3,451,507
2020	6 yrs	55%	KES 3,995,314	KES 3,106,356
2019	7 yrs	60%	KES 3,551,390	KES 2,761,206
2018	8 yrs	65%	KES 3,107,466	KES 2,416,055

How KRA calculated this

CRSP (KES 21,724,740) ÷ 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 Volkswagen California in Kenya?

KRA import duty on a Volkswagen California depends on its year of manufacture. Based on the CRSP value of KES 21,724,740, total duty ranges from about KES 2,416,055 for a 2018 model to KES 6,903,014 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 California?

The official KRA CRSP (Current Retail Selling Price) for the Volkswagen California is KES 21,724,740, 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 California 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 California you can import is a 2018 model.