KRA CRSP · October 2026
Suzuki Swift import duty in Kenya
KRA taxes a Suzuki Swift on its Current Retail Selling Price (CRSP), not on what you paid. Below are the 13 versions on KRA's current list and the estimated taxes for a direct import first registered in 2019, 2022 or 2025: from KES 415,000 to KES 1,475,000.
| Version on KRA's list | Engine | CRSP | Reg. 2019 | Reg. 2022 | Reg. 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SWIFT HYBRID MZ5AA-ZCEDS/VBZB-ZC · 2WD · CVT | 1,197 cc Hybrid | KES 3,633,444 | KES 572,000 | KES 858,000 | KES 1,430,000 |
| SWIFT HYBRID RSDAA-ZC53S/VBR · 2WD · CVT | 1,242 cc Hybrid | KES 2,634,055 | KES 415,000 | KES 622,000 | KES 1,036,000 |
| SWIFT HYBRID RS5AA-ZC53S/VBRB-3 · 2WD · CVT | 1,242 cc Hybrid | KES 3,170,503 | KES 499,000 | KES 748,000 | KES 1,247,000 |
| SWIFT HYBRID SLDAA-ZC33S/VBRM · 2WD · 5AGS | 1,242 cc Hybrid | KES 3,026,473 | KES 476,000 | KES 714,000 | KES 1,191,000 |
| SWIFT HYBRID SZ5AA-AZ43S/VBZH-M2 · 2WD · 5AGS | 1,242 cc Hybrid | KES 3,262,890 | KES 514,000 | KES 770,000 | KES 1,284,000 |
| SWIFT HYBRID SZ5AA-ZC43S/VBZH-2 · 2WD · 5AGS | 1,242 cc Hybrid | KES 3,500,648 | KES 551,000 | KES 826,000 | KES 1,377,000 |
| SWIFT SPORTDAA-ZC33S/VBRM · 2WD · 6MT | 1,371 cc Hybrid | KES 2,850,418 | KES 449,000 | KES 673,000 | KES 1,121,000 |
| SWIFT SPORTCBA-ZC33S/VBRM · 2WD · 6MT | 1,371 cc Petrol | KES 2,859,447 | KES 450,000 | KES 675,000 | KES 1,125,000 |
| SWIFT SPORT4BA-ZC33S/VBRM-JM2 · 2WD · 6NT | 1,371 cc Petrol | KES 3,155,580 | KES 497,000 | KES 745,000 | KES 1,242,000 |
| SWIFT SPORT4BA-ZC33S/VBRM-J2 · 2WD · 6MT | 1,371 cc Petrol | KES 3,382,607 | KES 532,000 | KES 799,000 | KES 1,331,000 |
| SWIFT SPORT4BA-ZC33S/VBRM-J3 · 2WD · 6MT | 1,371 cc Petrol | KES 3,401,051 | KES 535,000 | KES 803,000 | KES 1,338,000 |
| SWIFT SPORT5BA-ZC33S/VBRK-J4 · 4X4 · 6AT | 1,371 cc Petrol | KES 3,749,640 | KES 590,000 | KES 885,000 | KES 1,475,000 |
| SWIFT SPORT5AA-M47S/VBRK-J4 · 2WD · 6AT | 1,371 cc Hybrid | KES 3,749,640 | KES 590,000 | KES 885,000 | KES 1,475,000 |
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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