Cost to import a 2018 Mercedes A Class A180 to Kenya
This includes Duty (KES 1.1M), Freight (KES 155k), and Port Charges (KES 235k). Based on current KRA CRSP values and exchange rates.
2018 Mercedes A Class A180
1300cc petrol reference variant with live CRSP basis and landed-cost assumptions.
Estimated Import BreakdownValues in KES
Compliance Checklist
- warningAge ruleThis 2018 model is 7 years old. Kenya allows imports up to 8 years old.
- check_circleEngine duty bracket1300cc petrol currently attracts 0% excise duty.
- check_circleRequired inspectionsJapan-sourced vehicles typically need QISJ inspection, and KEBS requirements still apply before registration.
How we calculated this
Understanding the KRA CRSP and landed-cost formula
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How we calculated this
Understanding the KRA CRSP and landed-cost formula
The CRSP Basis
The current retail selling price basis for the Mercedes A Class A180 is anchored at KES 5,931,058. As a 2018 model, a KRA depreciation rate is applied for the 2025 calendar year before duty, excise duty, VAT, IDF, and RDL are computed from the customs value.
This page uses the most common 1300cc petrol configuration in our catalog, then layers shipping, marine insurance, port handling, and inland transport allowances on top of the official tax result.
Formula:
Customs Value = CRSP - Depreciation
Import Duty = Customs Value x Import Duty Rate
Excise Duty = Customs Value x Excise Duty Rate
VAT = (Customs Value + Import Duty + Excise Duty) x VAT Rate
IDF = Customs Value x IDF Rate
RDL = Customs Value x RDL Rate
Total Tax = Import Duty + Excise Duty + VAT + IDF + RDL* Exchange rates used: landed-cost figures rely on the live CRSP KE assumptions and can shift with shipping conditions.