This is what you need to know on importation of motor vehicles

1. Importation of Motor Vehicles

2. 1)The importer will have to contract a licensed clearing agent to process
their declaration in the system.
2)The clearing agent will lodge an import entry in the system, pay the required
duties and taxes and present all the relevant documentation for Customs to pass
the entry.
3)The agent then presents all the relevant documentation to Customs to pass the
entry.
Procedure of Importing a Motor Vehicle

3. Customs Agent
This refers to any individual or company that is licensed by Customs to carry
out clearance procedure and clearance logistics on behalf of a company or
individual.
A listing of licensed clearing agents is available here

4. Documents required for Importation of motor
Vehicles into Kenya
1.Original Bill of Lading.
2.Original Commercial Invoice.
3.Import Declaration Form obtained from Customs.
4.Certificate of inspection for vehicles originating from countries with
contracted KEBS inspectors.

5. Documents required for Importation of motor
Vehicles into Kenya
KRA shall not accept a Certificate of Export issued by Dubai Police or
any other authority as a substitute for a foreign log book.
If the logbook is in a foreign language, an English translation issued
by the respective Embassy, High Commission or a consulate based
here in Kenya must be furnished to Customs to authenticate the
foreign logbook.
5. Authentic Original Logbook from country of origin.

6. •Import duty is 25% of the Customs value (CIF) of the vehicle, i.e. 25% of
(Invoice value + Insurance + Freight charges).
•Excise duty is 20% of (Customs Value + Import Duty) for vehicles with
1500 cc and below, 30% for diesel vehicles above 2500cc and 35% for
petrol vehicles above 3000cc.
Duties and Taxes payable in the Importation of
Second Hand Motor Vehicles

7. VAT is 16% of (Customs Value + Import Duty + Excise Duty)
Rail Development Levy of 2% of customs value (CIF) RDL=2% of CIF
Import Declaration Fee (IDF) of 3.5% of the CIF IDF=3.5% of CIF
Duties and Taxes payable in theImportation of
Second Hand Motor Vehicles

8. 1.Age Limit
All road vehicles, which are more than eight years old from the year of
manufacture, shall not be allowed for importation.
2.Road Worthiness
All used vehicles imported into Kenya shall be inspected for Road
Worthiness, safety and other requirements.
Requirements for Motor Vehicle Clearance

9. 3.Left Hand Drive
All left hand drive vehicles are not allowed for registration unless they
are for special purpose i.e. Ambulances, Fire Tenders and large
construction vehicles imported for projects and to be eventually
donated to the Kenyan Government.
Requirements for Motor Vehicle Clearance Cont’...