← Importing a car from China to Kenya: full landed-cost guide 2026
Geely Xingyue L (Monjaro) to Kenya: what it costs landed
Reference ex-works price $17,340 (EXW, new car). Below: every step from the dealer's yard to a registered car in Kenya, computed by our rules engine — sources and verification dates included.
Example configuration (reference price) · Petrol · 1,969 cc
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 | $17,340 |
| + Export handling (arranged by LandedCar) | $1,341 |
| = FOB | $18,681 |
| + Freight & insurance (insurance 0.8%) | $3,476 |
| CIF · per car | $22,157 |
| + Inland transport in destination | $400 |
| DAP · per car | $22,557 |
| + Import duty 25% | $5,539 |
| + Excise 25% (1969cc) | $6,924 |
| + VAT 16% | $5,539 |
| + IDF 3.5% | $775 |
| + RDL 2% | $443 |
| + KEBS PVoC inspection 0.6% | $300 |
| + Port + customs | $700 |
| + registration | $300 |
| = Destination taxes and registration fees subtotal | $20,521 |
| + Service fee (LandedCar) | $350 |
| DDP delivered duty paid · per car | $43,427 |
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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
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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.