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Import duty and taxes in Kenya — plain English
What CRSP, excise, VAT, and IDF mean when you are budgeting an import.
Why duty matters before you ship
Land cost is not just purchase price abroad. Kenya applies CRSP-based duty, excise by engine size, VAT, and levies that can change your breakeven versus buying locally.
Use estimates, then confirm
Our duty calculator gives a structured estimate from reference CRSP rows. Always confirm with your clearing agent before you commit to a vessel.
Pair duty with live stock
Sometimes a locally registered unit with transparent history beats a marginally cheaper import after duty and repair risk.
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