Import duty and taxes in Kenya — plain English

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.