How much is import duty on a BMW X1 in Kenya?

For a 2023 BMW X1, import duty, excise duty, VAT, IDF and the Railway Development Levy come to between KES 1,126,279 and KES 1,677,288, depending on the version. KRA works duty out from its CRSP value for the exact model, less depreciation for the car's age, not from the price you pay.

What is the KRA CRSP value of a BMW X1?

KRA's Current Retail Selling Price list has 9 versions of the BMW X1, valued from KES 4,029,204 to KES 5,997,192 when new.

Can Seaways import a BMW X1 for me?

Yes. Seaways Kenya has imported and cleared cars since 1987. We find the BMW X1 at auction in Japan or from our partners abroad, ship it to Mombasa, clear it through KRA as a licensed agent and deliver it to your town.

How old can an imported BMW X1 be?

Kenya only allows cars up to 8 years old from the year of manufacture, so check the year before you buy.

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BMW X1 in Kenya

Specifications, KRA values and estimated import duty for the BMW X1. When you're ready, import one from the Japanese auctions with Seaways.

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BMW X1 specifications

Make: BMW
Model: X1
Body type: S/wagon
Engine size: 2,000cc to 3,000cc
Fuel: Diesel, Petrol
Drive: 2WD, 4WD
Versions on KRA list: 9
KRA value (new): KES 4,029,204 to 5,997,192
At auction now: 15 cars, 2019–2025
Typical auction price: KES 1,470,000

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KRA values and import duty

KRA lists these versions of the BMW X1. Estimates for a 2023 car delivered to Nairobi on a car carrier, duty paid. Click Get my quote for your exact year and town.

Version	Engine	Gearbox & drive	Body & seats	KRA value (new)	Import duty (2023)	Duty + clearing + delivery	Quote
BMW X1 E84 SAV SDRIVE 18i N46 VL31/32 Manual/Auto	2,000cc Petrol	, 2WD	S/wagon	KES 4,029,204	KES 1,126,279	KES 1,246,089	Get my quote
BMW X1 E84 SAV SDRIVE 18d N47 VN11/12 Manual	2,000cc Diesel	, 2WD	S/wagon	KES 4,344,486	KES 1,213,471	KES 1,333,281	Get my quote
BMW X1 E84 SAV SDRIVE 20d N47 VN31/32 Manual	2,000cc Diesel	, 2WD	S/wagon	KES 4,611,318	KES 1,287,264	KES 1,407,074	Get my quote
BMW X1 E84 SAV XDRIVE 18d N47 VP11/12 Manual	2,000cc Diesel	, 2WD	S/wagon	KES 4,677,414	KES 1,305,541	KES 1,425,351	Get my quote
BMW X1 E84 SAV SDRIVE 20i N20 VL91/92 Manual	2,000cc Petrol	, 2WD	S/wagon	KES 4,721,172	KES 1,317,643	KES 1,437,453	Get my quote
BMW X1 E84 SAV XDRIVE 20d N47 VP31/32 Manual	2,000cc Diesel	, 4WD	S/wagon	KES 5,013,708	KES 1,398,545	KES 1,518,355	Get my quote
BMW X1 E84 SAV XDRIVE 20i N20 VM91/92 Manual	2,000cc Petrol	, 2WD	S/wagon	KES 5,059,506	KES 1,411,211	KES 1,531,021	Get my quote
BMW X1 E84 SAV XDRIVE 23d N47 VP51/52 Auto	2,000cc Diesel	, 4WD	S/wagon	KES 5,462,712	KES 1,522,717	KES 1,642,527	Get my quote
BMW X1 E84 SAV XDRIVE 28i N20 VM11/12 Auto	3,000cc Petrol	, 2WD	S/wagon	KES 5,997,192	KES 1,677,288	KES 1,797,098	Get my quote

The car's own price and shipping are not included. KRA makes the final duty assessment at clearance.

BMW X1 questions

How much is import duty on a BMW X1 in Kenya?: For a 2023 BMW X1, import duty, excise duty, VAT, IDF and the Railway Development Levy come to between KES 1,126,279 and KES 1,677,288, depending on the version. KRA works duty out from its CRSP value for the exact model, less depreciation for the car's age, not from the price you pay.
What is the KRA CRSP value of a BMW X1?: KRA's Current Retail Selling Price list has 9 versions of the BMW X1, valued from KES 4,029,204 to KES 5,997,192 when new.
Can Seaways import a BMW X1 for me?: Yes. Seaways Kenya has imported and cleared cars since 1987. We find the BMW X1 at auction in Japan or from our partners abroad, ship it to Mombasa, clear it through KRA as a licensed agent and deliver it to your town.
How old can an imported BMW X1 be?: Kenya only allows cars up to 8 years old from the year of manufacture, so check the year before you buy.

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