Import duty & landed cost

Estimate import duty, IDF, RDL, and VAT on a shipment to see the true landed cost before you commit to buy.

Estimated landed cost

Ksh 756,900

Taxes & levies

Ksh 256,900

on top of CIF

Effective tax rate

51.4%

taxes ÷ CIF

Landed-cost composition

CIF value66%
Duty17%
Excise0%
IDF + RDL4%
VAT14%

Taxes & levies

Customs value (CIF)Ksh 500,000

Import duty+ Ksh 125,000

Excise+ Ksh 0

IDF3.5%+ Ksh 17,500

RDL2%+ Ksh 10,000

VAT16%+ Ksh 104,400

Total taxesKsh 256,900

Landed costKsh 756,900

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These figures are educational estimates based on simplified, publicly available KRA rules and may not reflect your exact circumstances or the latest rates. They are not tax advice. Always confirm with KRA or a registered tax agent before filing or paying.