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We will source and import any vehicle of your choice. Clearing
and registration services also provided. Email your request
direct to us. Please be as specific as possible to make it
easier to get you a vehicle of your choice. We will email you
the quotation including all payments expected and photos where
available.
FACTS AND FIGURES ABOUT USED CARS IMPORTATION IN KENYA
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EXCISE DUTY ON ALL VEHICLES IS NOW 20% IRRESPECTIVE OF ENGINE SIZE*
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*20% DUMPING FEES ON ALL VEHICLES REMOVED* |
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CUMULATIVE TAXES ON ALL VEHICLES @76.75% OF DUTIABLE VALUE |
In conformity with the East Africa Common Tariff, Import duty on all classes of vehicles will be 25% of the dutiable value.The 20% dumping duty has now been removed.
Excise Duty on all vehicles is now 20% irrespective of engine size.(After 2005/2006 budget).
The taxation figures will now look as follows;
- Import duty is 25% of dutiable value.
- Excise Duty 20% of Excise Duty Value.
- VAT is 16% of VAT value.
- Import Declaration Form (I. D. F.) processing fees is 2.75% with a minimum of shs 5,000 that is paid in advance on application.
- Calculated cumulatively,Import Duty+Excise Duty+V.A.T+IDF will work out to 76.75% on all vehicles irrespective of engine size.
- Example of Duty Calculation here!!
AGE LIMIT:In Kenya Importation of used vehicles is limited to eight years.This means in 2008 one can only import a 2001 or above.
All used motor vehicles originating from Japan and the United Arab Emirates(U.A.E)-Dubai,will be subject to destination inspection. Importers of vehicles from Japan and the U.A.E will be expected to present their motor vehicles to Japan Auto Appraisal Institute(JAAI) in Japan and JAAI/CAAC in Dubai who will inspect the motor vehicles and issue a certificate of roadworthiness, which shall be presented for clearance purposes.
Pre-shipment inspection by Cotecna and Bivac International is no longer a requirement from 1st July 2005.Dutiable values will now be determined by custom authorities at Mombasa Port.
Import Declaration Forms(IDFs) will be processed by KRA-customs services.
Import duty, excise duty, VAT and I. D. F fees are calculated based on dutiable value which is not necessarily the purchase price.
CONDITIONS OF IMPORT
- All vehicles imported on CIF contract basis.
- Deposit payment at least 50%of CIF (Cost Insurance and Freight) or C&F (Whichever is applicable)
- The balance of 50% is payable after shipping. Copies of shipping document will be produced as evidence of shipping.
- Some dealers might ask for 100% payment in advance.
- Payment is accepted in foreign currency or Kenya shilling equivalent at TT selling rate of day of payment.
- Original documents will be released by shippers only after receipt of second payment. Note delay might result in incurring extra storage charges at the port.
- Import duty/Excise duty/VAT/IDF fees payable by banker’s cheque to customs authorities.
- The figure in (7) is determined by custom authorities.
- We will require copies of National ID card or passport and PIN certificate of importer.
- Log book will be sent to you directly after processing by the Registrar of Motor Vehicles.
- For duty free importation, buyers will provide us with exemption documents issued by the relevant authorities.
- The importer will arrange own insurance before the vehicle leaves port premises
- The Kenya Government requires a vehicle to undergo roadworthiness inspections, which in case of Japan is done by Japan Automobile Appraisal Institute (J.A.A.I). This is to certify the mechanical and body condition of the vehicle.
- Delivery of the vehicle will be 35-60 days from the date of receipt of deposit.
- An agreement will be signed with us before importation
RETURNING RESIDENTS
 If you have bought a vehicle outside Kenya and would like to ship it home, we will do all pre-shipment documentation, clearance through the port and registration.
As per the current import regulations, we will require copies of your National ID/Passport and PIN certificate. Email us for further details.
To qualify for duty exemption, you must;
- Have owned the car for a continuous period of 12 months.
- In addition to 1. Above, have stayed in the country (foreign) for a period of 24 months within which you must NOT resided in KENYA for more than 3 months continuously.However,vehicles belonging to returning residents must abide to the Kenyan standards as stipulated by the Kenya bureau of standards(K.B.S).We reproduce here below the regulations as extracted from the K.B.S website www.kebs.org
- The importation of Used Motor Vehicles into Kenya is covered under the Kenya Standard Code of Practice for Inspection of Road Vehicles KS03 1515:2000.
The Standard spells out three major criteria for acceptances of the Vehicles for importation. These are:
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Age Limit
All road vehicles, which are more than eight years old from the year of manufacture, shall not be allowed for importation. Currently we are accepting cars manufactured in 2001 and after.
Left Hand Drive
All left hand drive vehicles are not allowed for registration unless they are for special purpose ie Ambulances, Fire Tenders and large construction vehicles imported for projects and to be eventually donated the Kenya Government.
Road Worthiness
All used vehicles imported into Kenya shall be inspected for Road Worthiness, safety and other requirements.
All imports of used motor vehicles including those belonging to returning residents, diplomats and /or public servants must meet the above requirements.
*PLEASE VISIT GALLERY PAGE FOR PICTURE EXAMPLES*
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