How much import duty and VAT on a AITO M7 in Kenya?

Taxes and fees total about $36,571 on a CIF value of $44,366: Import duty 25% $11,092, Excise 20% (1499cc) $11,092, VAT 16% $10,648, IDF 3.5% $1,553, RDL 2% $887, KEBS PVoC inspection 0.6% $300, Port + customs $700, registration $300.

What is the landed (DDP) price of a AITO M7 in Kenya?

About $81,688 per car at a reference ex-works price of $ — see the breakdown above; use the calculator with your own price.

Who handles shipping and customs?

LandedCar buys the car from the Chinese dealer and handles export to CIF at your port; customs clearance and registration are done by you or by a provider you choose from the directory.

← Importing a car from China to Kenya: full landed-cost guide 2026

AITO M7 to Kenya: what it costs landed

Today’s quote: from $40,714 FOB China port (new car, quoted 09-20). Below: every step from there to a registered car in Kenya, computed by our rules engine — sources and verification dates included.

$81,688DDP delivered duty paid · per car· CIF $44,366· Sea/land freight reference $3300 per car

RoRo, several cars together: about $1,600–2,300 per car · 3–4 cars sharing a container: about $1,800–2,800 per car

Ex-works price	$39,372
+ Export handling (arranged by LandedCar)	$1,342
= FOB	$40,714
+ Freight & insurance (insurance 0.8%)	$3,652
CIF · per car	$44,366
+ Inland transport in destination	$400
DAP · per car	$44,766
+ Import duty 25%	$11,092
+ Excise 20% (1499cc)	$11,092
+ VAT 16%	$10,648
+ IDF 3.5%	$1,553
+ RDL 2%	$887
+ KEBS PVoC inspection 0.6%	$300
+ Port + customs	$700
+ registration	$300
= Landed costs total	$36,571
+ Service fee (LandedCar)	$350
DDP delivered duty paid · per car	$81,688

Recalculate with your own price → Live quote of 09-20 — prices move; confirm before ordering

Can this car get in?

⛔ Right-hand drive only: China-market LHD cars cannot be imported — needs the RHD version
• Age limit 8 years
• Who can import: Individuals and companies can import; a KRA PIN is required and clearance goes through a licensed agent
• Pre-shipment inspection: KEBS PVoC (0.6%, min $300)
• Used EVs: battery health ≥80%
• Customs taxes on the KRA CRSP reference price, not the invoice

Rules and sources

Duty 25% + excise 20% (≤1500 cc) / 25% (>1500 cc) + VAT 16% + IDF 3.5% + RDL 2% ↗ official 2026-09-02
Age ≤8 years; right-hand drive ↗ verified 2026-09-02
KEBS PVoC pre-shipment inspection: used cars 0.6% of customs value, min $300, max $3,500; used EVs need battery state of health ≥80% certified by a KEBS-approved body ↗ official 2026-09-05

Right-hand-drive market (KRA: left-hand-drive cars cannot be registered except special vehicles); KRA values cars on the CRSP reference list, not the invoice — this engine uses CIF, so real tax may be higher ⚠; age ≤8 years.

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Indicative figures: exchange rates, freight and tax rules change; what customs actually charges and the quote LandedCar confirms prevail. Free and not a basis for refunds or claims — see Terms.