KRA CRSP · October 2026
Suzuki Vitara / Escudo import duty in Kenya
KRA taxes a Suzuki Vitara / Escudo on its Current Retail Selling Price (CRSP), not on what you paid. Below are the 5 versions on KRA's current list and the estimated taxes for a direct import first registered in 2019, 2022 or 2025: from KES 632,000 to KES 1,959,000.
| Version on KRA's list | Engine | CRSP | Reg. 2019 | Reg. 2022 | Reg. 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ESCUDOCBA-YEA1S/MBTL · 4WD · 6AT | 1,371 cc Petrol | KES 4,015,735 | KES 632,000 | KES 948,000 | KES 1,580,000 |
| ESCUDO4BA-YEAS/MBTL-2 · 4WD · 6AT | 1,371 cc Petrol | KES 4,128,075 | KES 650,000 | KES 974,000 | KES 1,624,000 |
| ESCUDO4BA-YEA1S/MBTL-2 · 4WD · 6AT | 1,371 cc Petrol | KES 4,128,075 | KES 650,000 | KES 974,000 | KES 1,624,000 |
| ESCUDO5AA-YEH1S/MBSW-3 · 4WD · 6AGS | 1,460 cc Hybrid | KES 4,979,847 | KES 784,000 | KES 1,176,000 | KES 1,959,000 |
| ESCUDO 1.4 TURBOCBA-YEA1S/MBTL · 4WD · 6AT | 1,371 cc Petrol | KES 4,028,456 | KES 634,000 | KES 951,000 | KES 1,585,000 |
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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