KRA CRSP · October 2026
Mercedes-Benz G-Class import duty in Kenya
KRA taxes a Mercedes-Benz G-Class on its Current Retail Selling Price (CRSP), not on what you paid. Below are the 8 versions on KRA's current list and the estimated taxes for a direct import first registered in 2019, 2022 or 2025: from KES 5,010,000 to KES 23,037,000.
| Version on KRA's list | Engine | CRSP | Reg. 2019 | Reg. 2022 | Reg. 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| G-CLASS G350D · 4WD · AT | 3,000 cc Diesel | KES 28,557,822 | KES 5,010,000 | KES 7,516,000 | KES 12,526,000 |
| G-CLASS G350D AMG LINE · 4WD · AT | 3,000 cc Diesel | KES 46,648,571 | KES 8,184,000 | KES 12,277,000 | KES 20,461,000 |
| G-CLASS G350D HERITAGE EDITIONLDA-463348 · 4WD · AT | 3,000 cc Diesel | KES 47,409,410 | KES 8,318,000 | KES 12,477,000 | KES 20,795,000 |
| G-CLASS G400D3DA-463350 · 4WD · AT | 3,000 cc Diesel | KES 47,988,202 | KES 8,419,000 | KES 12,629,000 | KES 21,048,000 |
| G-CLASS G400D AMG LINE · 4WD · AT | 3,000 cc Diesel | KES 38,596,700 | KES 6,772,000 | KES 10,157,000 | KES 16,929,000 |
| G-CLASS G400D MANUFAKTUR EDITION · 4WD · AT | 3,000 cc Diesel | KES 35,230,838 | KES 6,181,000 | KES 9,272,000 | KES 15,453,000 |
| G-CLASS G450D LAUNCH EDITION7CA-465310C · 4WD · AT | 3,000 cc Diesel | KES 43,249,699 | KES 7,588,000 | KES 11,382,000 | KES 18,970,000 |
| G-CLASS G550 AMG LINE · 4WD · AT | 4,000 cc Petrol | KES 52,522,112 | KES 9,215,000 | KES 13,822,000 | KES 23,037,000 |
How these figures are worked out
KRA starts from the CRSP, takes off a depreciation allowance for the car's age (KRA counts it from the year of manufacture or first registration, so check both on the export certificate), and works back to a customs value. Import duty (35%), excise duty (by engine size and fuel), VAT (16%), the Import Declaration Fee (2.5%) and the Railway Development Levy (2%) are charged on that value.
Kenya only allows used cars up to eight years old, so the oldest year shown is 2019. KEBS publishes the exact cut-off date each year; check it before you buy a car near the limit.
These are estimates from KRA's published list. The amount on your entry is what KRA assesses on the day, and clearing, port, shipping and registration costs come on top. Put in your exact car, arrival month and costs in the import calculator.
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