How much is import duty on a Suzuki Swift in Kenya?

For a 2023 Suzuki Swift, import duty, excise duty, VAT, IDF and the Railway Development Levy come to between KES 416,516 and KES 442,783, 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 Suzuki Swift?

KRA's Current Retail Selling Price list has 2 versions of the Suzuki Swift, valued from KES 1,596,970 to KES 1,700,000 when new.

Can Seaways import a Suzuki Swift for me?

Yes. Seaways Kenya has imported and cleared cars since 1987. We find the Suzuki Swift 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 Suzuki Swift 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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Suzuki Swift in Kenya

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

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Suzuki Swift specifications

Make: Suzuki
Model: Swift
Body type: Hatch Back, S/wagon
Engine size: 1,240cc to 1,320cc
Fuel: Petrol
Drive: 2WD
Versions on KRA list: 2
KRA value (new): KES 1,596,970 to 1,700,000
At auction now: 38 cars, 2019–2025
Typical auction price: KES 1,005,000

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KRA values and import duty

KRA lists these versions of the Suzuki Swift. 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
Suzuki SWIFT	1,240cc Petrol	, 2WD	Hatch Back	KES 1,596,970	KES 416,516	KES 529,330	Get my quote
Suzuki SWIFT	1,320cc Petrol	, 2WD	S/wagon	KES 1,700,000	KES 442,783	KES 555,597	Get my quote

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

Suzuki Swift questions

How much is import duty on a Suzuki Swift in Kenya?: For a 2023 Suzuki Swift, import duty, excise duty, VAT, IDF and the Railway Development Levy come to between KES 416,516 and KES 442,783, 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 Suzuki Swift?: KRA's Current Retail Selling Price list has 2 versions of the Suzuki Swift, valued from KES 1,596,970 to KES 1,700,000 when new.
Can Seaways import a Suzuki Swift for me?: Yes. Seaways Kenya has imported and cleared cars since 1987. We find the Suzuki Swift 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 Suzuki Swift 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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