How to use Duty Calc

Duty calculator site works best with non-Microsoft Internet browsers e.g. Mozilla Firefox, Safari, Google Chrome etc.

  1. Type of entry:

    1. Direct Import: Check this option if the car is being imported for the first time to Kenya.
    2. Previously Registered in Kenya: If the motor vehicle is already in Kenya and was previously registered, but for one reason or the other duty was not paid on importation, please check, this option. These may include but not limited to EX GK, EX Diplomats etc.

  2. Date of arrival: ETA: This is the date when the car /cargo is expected to arrive in Kenya

  3. Country of origin: This is the country from which the car/cargo is being sourced.

  4. Vehicle model & Make: Select the desired vehicle make and model. In case the motor vehicle that you desire is not displayed in the systems please contact us with the details by sending an email to: info@dutycalc.co.ke. Alternatively click on the Can't Find Link or the "Unavailable cars? " menu and fill out the form

  5. Month and year of first registration: This will enable the calculator to automatically determine the depreciation rate of the motor vehicle. Note that it's illegal to import Vehicles older than eight (8) years to Kenya. If the motor vehicle ismore than eight(8) years from the year of manufacture, but less than/or eight(8) years from the year of first registration, the difference between the date of manufacture and the first date of registration should not be more than one(1) year.

  6. Motor vehicle body type: Select the Motor vehicle body type; this enables the system to determine the tax category of the vehicle.

  7. Vehicle specification: Select the vehicle details that best / closely suite your car.

  8. Vehicle CC not displayed? Click to type actual CC: Click on this link if the engine capacity of your car is not displayed in the vehicle specification dropdown area. Type your cc accordingly.

  9. Date of Manufacture/ Date of first registration: This will enable the calculator to automatically determine the depreciation rate of the motor vehicle. Note that it's illegal to import Vehicles older than eight (8) years to Kenya. If the motor vehicle is more than eight(8) years from the year of manufacture, but less than/or eight(8) years from the year of first registration, the difference between the date of manufacture and the first date of registration should not be more than one(1) year.

  10. Freight Details: These details enable the systems to calculate the port and handling charges accordingly.

    1. Enter the freight mode and Packaging where applicable.
    2. Enter the weight in kilograms and shipping volume of the Motor vehicle in Cubic Metric (M3) as is on the bill of lading. Do not confuse shipping volume with the engine capacity of the motor vehicle.

  11. Storage-Free days: These are the days allowed by the port authority or the freight station free of storage charges. Storage charges kick in after the free days are exhausted.

  12. Calculate button: On clicking the button after entering the above, taxes and other charges payable are displayed in details

  13. Start afresh: On clicking the start afresh button all previous entries are cleared for new selections and calculation.