🚦 Understanding the KRA CRSP Tax System: A 2025 Guide for Car Importers in Kenya

“Thinking of importing a car? Your biggest cost isn’t the car — it’s the KRA tax. Learn how it’s calculated, what CRSP really means, and how to avoid being overtaxed.”

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📌 Article Structure Outline:

1. What is CRSP (Current Retail Selling Price)?

• Official value set by KRA for each vehicle model

• Not your buying price, but the Kenyan local dealership price

• Updated regularly — 2025 CRSP changes explained

• 🔍 Image: Sample CRSP Sheet from KRA

2. How KRA Calculates Your Tax Using CRSP

Breakdown of formulas:

• Import Duty (25%) = 25% of CRSP

• Excise Duty (20% or 35%) = Depends on engine size/fuel type

• VAT (16%)

• IDF & RDL (Fees)

Formula:

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Import Tax = [(CRSP + Duty) + Excise] + VAT + other fees

💡 Image: Infographic showing calculation process

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3. Real Example (Toyota Fielder Hybrid 2020 from Japan)

• CIF = KSh 950,000

• KRA CRSP = KSh 1.4M

• Duties estimated = KSh 700K+

• Landing cost = CIF + Duty + Clearance Fees

📷 Image: Actual Fielder import receipt (mock-up or sample)

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4. Where to Find CRSP Values

• Official KRA Portal (CRSP PDF Downloads)

• Via Licensed Clearing Agents

• Code & Clutch also offers up-to-date CRSP check tool

📷 Image: Screenshot of CRSP database or PDF extract

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5. How to Check If Your Car is Over-Taxed

• Ask for breakdown from your agent

• Check declared CRSP vs KRA version

• Use our online estimator or visit NTSA TIMS

📷 Image: Pie chart showing tax portion of total cost

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6. CRSP vs CIF — What’s the Difference?

• CIF: Cost + Insurance + Freight (what YOU paid abroad)

• CRSP: Kenyan retail price (what a dealer would sell it for)

🚫 Most people confuse the two, causing wrong quotes.

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7. Tips to Minimize Tax Legally

✅ Choose cars with:

• Smaller engine size (under 1500cc)

• Hybrid or electric powertrain

• Age not older than 8 years (as of 2025)

📷 Image: Chart of engine sizes vs duty amount

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8. When CRSP Can Change Mid-Year

• KRA may revise CRSP values without notice

• Import delay = higher taxes if CRSP changes

• Timing matters: January and July CRSP updates

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9. How Code & Clutch Helps

🛠️ Free car tax estimator
📱 WhatsApp assistance: 0717423659
📦 Clearing agents available upon request
💸 Pay via Pesapal after getting your quote

📷 Image: Screenshot of Code & Clutch Calculator UI

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10. FAQs

• Can I challenge an unfair CRSP?

• What if I bought my car at a cheaper price?

• Do electric cars have CRSP?

• Are old cars taxed differently?

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📌 Summary Table

Vehicle	CRSP (KSh)	Est. Duty	Landing Cost
Axio Hybrid	1.3M	~650K	~2.1M
Demio	1.05M	~450K	~1.5M
Harrier Hybrid	4.8M	~2M	~6.5M