How much is import duty on a Volkswagen Golf in Kenya?

For a 2023 Volkswagen Golf, import duty, excise duty, VAT, IDF and the Railway Development Levy come to between KES 702,089 and KES 3,319,497, 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 Volkswagen Golf?

KRA's Current Retail Selling Price list has 38 versions of the Volkswagen Golf, valued from KES 2,500,000 to KES 11,174,729 when new.

Can Seaways import a Volkswagen Golf for me?

Yes. Seaways Kenya has imported and cleared cars since 1987. We find the Volkswagen Golf 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 Volkswagen Golf 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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Volkswagen Golf in Kenya

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

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Volkswagen Golf specifications

Make: Volkswagen
Model: Golf
Body type: Hatchback, S/wagon, Saloon
Engine size: 1,200cc to 3,200cc
Fuel: Petrol
Drive: 2WD
Versions on KRA list: 38
KRA value (new): KES 2,500,000 to 11,174,729
At auction now: 24 cars, 2019–2024
Typical auction price: KES 1,041,000

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KRA values and import duty

KRA lists these versions of the Volkswagen Golf. 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
Volkswagen Golf IV 1.6 Manual	1,595cc Petrol	, 2WD	Saloon	KES 2,500,000	KES 702,089	KES 815,695	Get my quote
Volkswagen Golf IV 1.6 Manual	1,595cc Petrol	, 2WD	Saloon	KES 2,500,000	KES 702,089	KES 815,695	Get my quote
Volkswagen Golf IV 1.6 Auto	1,595cc Petrol	, 2WD	Hatchback	KES 2,600,000	KES 729,744	KES 843,350	Get my quote
Volkswagen Golf IV 1.6 Auto	1,595cc Petrol	, 2WD	Hatchback	KES 2,600,000	KES 729,744	KES 843,350	Get my quote
Volkswagen Golf VI DSG	1,200cc Petrol	, 2WD	Hatchback	KES 2,846,250	KES 735,019	KES 848,625	Get my quote
Volkswagen Golf VI DSG	1,200cc Petrol	, 2WD	Hatchback	KES 2,846,250	KES 735,019	KES 848,625	Get my quote
Volkswagen Golf DSG HIGHLINE	1,200cc Petrol	, 2WD	Hatchback	KES 2,920,000	KES 753,824	KES 867,430	Get my quote
Volkswagen Golf DSG HIGHLINE	1,200cc Petrol	, 2WD	Hatchback	KES 2,920,000	KES 753,824	KES 867,430	Get my quote
Volkswagen Golf V MANUAL	1,600cc Petrol	, 2WD	Hatchback	KES 2,935,000	KES 822,389	KES 935,995	Get my quote
Volkswagen Golf V MANUAL	1,600cc Petrol	, 2WD	Hatchback	KES 2,935,000	KES 822,389	KES 935,995	Get my quote
Volkswagen Golf V AUTO	1,600cc Petrol	, 2WD	Hatchback	KES 3,000,000	KES 840,366	KES 953,972	Get my quote
Volkswagen Golf V AUTO	1,600cc Petrol	, 2WD	Hatchback	KES 3,000,000	KES 840,366	KES 953,972	Get my quote
Volkswagen Golf IV 2.0 Auto	2,000cc Petrol	, 2WD	Hatchback	KES 3,260,188	KES 913,606	KES 1,027,212	Get my quote
Volkswagen Golf IV 2.0 Auto	2,000cc Petrol	, 2WD	Hatchback	KES 3,260,188	KES 913,606	KES 1,027,212	Get my quote
Volkswagen Golf VI Variant	1,380cc Petrol	, 2WD	S/wagon	KES 3,287,125	KES 847,424	KES 961,030	Get my quote
Volkswagen Golf VI Variant	1,380cc Petrol	, 2WD	S/wagon	KES 3,287,125	KES 847,424	KES 961,030	Get my quote
Volkswagen GOLF (1400)	1,390cc Petrol	, 2WD	Hatchback	KES 3,406,667	KES 877,900	KES 992,298	Get my quote
Volkswagen GOLF (1400)	1,390cc Petrol	, 2WD	Hatchback	KES 3,406,667	KES 877,900	KES 992,298	Get my quote
Volkswagen Golf VI MANUAL	1,600cc Petrol	, 2WD	Hatchback	KES 3,595,000	KES 1,004,912	KES 1,118,518	Get my quote
Volkswagen Golf VI MANUAL	1,600cc Petrol	, 2WD	Hatchback	KES 3,595,000	KES 1,004,912	KES 1,118,518	Get my quote
Volkswagen Golf PLUS	2,000cc Petrol	, 2WD	Hatchback	KES 3,750,000	KES 1,049,064	KES 1,162,670	Get my quote
Volkswagen Golf PLUS	2,000cc Petrol	, 2WD	Hatchback	KES 3,750,000	KES 1,049,064	KES 1,162,670	Get my quote
Volkswagen Golf VI DSG	1,600cc Petrol	, 2WD	Hatchback	KES 3,795,000	KES 1,060,224	KES 1,173,830	Get my quote
Volkswagen Golf VI DSG	1,600cc Petrol	, 2WD	Hatchback	KES 3,795,000	KES 1,060,224	KES 1,173,830	Get my quote
Volkswagen Golf DSG HIGHLINE	1,800cc Petrol	, 2WD	Hatchback	KES 4,380,000	KES 1,223,293	KES 1,336,899	Get my quote
Volkswagen Golf DSG HIGHLINE	1,800cc Petrol	, 2WD	Hatchback	KES 4,380,000	KES 1,223,293	KES 1,336,899	Get my quote
Volkswagen Golf MT trend & fun	2,000cc Petrol	, 2WD	Hatchback	KES 4,400,000	KES 1,228,823	KES 1,342,429	Get my quote
Volkswagen Golf MT trend & fun	2,000cc Petrol	, 2WD	Hatchback	KES 4,400,000	KES 1,228,823	KES 1,342,429	Get my quote
Volkswagen Golf gti	1,800cc Petrol	, 2WD	Saloon	KES 4,659,178	KES 1,300,499	KES 1,414,105	Get my quote
Volkswagen Golf gti	1,800cc Petrol	, 2WD	Saloon	KES 4,659,178	KES 1,300,499	KES 1,414,105	Get my quote
Volkswagen Golf VI Variant	1,980cc Petrol	, 2WD	S/wagon	KES 4,716,310	KES 1,316,299	KES 1,429,905	Get my quote
Volkswagen Golf VI Variant	1,980cc Petrol	, 2WD	S/wagon	KES 4,716,310	KES 1,316,299	KES 1,429,905	Get my quote
Volkswagen Golf GTI 2.0	2,000cc Petrol	, 2WD	Hatchback	KES 5,176,864	KES 1,443,666	KES 1,557,272	Get my quote
Volkswagen Golf GTI 2.0	2,000cc Petrol	, 2WD	Hatchback	KES 5,176,864	KES 1,443,666	KES 1,557,272	Get my quote
Volkswagen Golf R	2,000cc Petrol	, 2WD	Hatchback	KES 6,446,563	KES 1,794,803	KES 1,908,409	Get my quote
Volkswagen Golf R	2,000cc Petrol	, 2WD	Hatchback	KES 6,446,563	KES 1,794,803	KES 1,908,409	Get my quote
Volkswagen Golf R32	3,200cc Petrol	, 2WD	Hatchback	KES 11,174,729	KES 3,319,497	KES 3,433,103	Get my quote
Volkswagen Golf R32	3,200cc Petrol	, 2WD	Hatchback	KES 11,174,729	KES 3,319,497	KES 3,433,103	Get my quote

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

Volkswagen Golf questions

How much is import duty on a Volkswagen Golf in Kenya?: For a 2023 Volkswagen Golf, import duty, excise duty, VAT, IDF and the Railway Development Levy come to between KES 702,089 and KES 3,319,497, 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 Volkswagen Golf?: KRA's Current Retail Selling Price list has 38 versions of the Volkswagen Golf, valued from KES 2,500,000 to KES 11,174,729 when new.
Can Seaways import a Volkswagen Golf for me?: Yes. Seaways Kenya has imported and cleared cars since 1987. We find the Volkswagen Golf 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 Volkswagen Golf 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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