The Current Retail Selling Price (CRSP) Index is a valuation schedule used by the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) to determine the customs value of imported used vehicles, including cars imported from the United Kingdom. The CRSP serves as the starting point for calculating import taxes and duties on used vehicles entering Kenya. What Does CRSP…
When importing a used vehicle from the United Kingdom to Kenya, the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) does not normally calculate taxes based solely on the price you paid for the vehicle. Instead, customs valuation uses a system that considers the vehicle’s age, make, model, engine capacity, and current customs value. Depreciation plays an important role…
Many people looking to import a vehicle from the United Kingdom to Kenya ask whether a left-hand drive (LHD) vehicle can be legally imported and registered. In most cases, the answer is no. Kenya generally requires imported vehicles to be right-hand drive (RHD) because vehicles in Kenya drive on the left side of the road….
If you are planning to import a vehicle from the United Kingdom to Kenya, one of the most important regulations to understand is Kenya’s 8-year age limit rule. This rule determines whether a used vehicle is eligible for importation and registration in Kenya. Importing a vehicle that does not comply with the age limit can…
The cost of shipping a car from the UK to Kenya depends on several factors, including the vehicle type, shipping method, departure port, destination port, and the size of the vehicle. In addition to shipping costs, importers should also budget for customs duties, taxes, port charges, and clearance expenses. Because shipping rates change regularly, it…
Yes, you can import a car from the United Kingdom to Kenya. In fact, the UK is one of the most popular sources of used vehicles imported into Kenya due to its large vehicle market, good road conditions, and wide selection of models. However, vehicle imports must comply with Kenyan regulations, customs requirements, and age…
In most cases, no. An office set shipped from London to Nairobi will generally be subject to Kenyan import duties and taxes, especially if the items are being imported for business or commercial use. An office shipment is usually treated as a commercial import rather than personal household effects, meaning customs charges are normally assessed…
Yes, in many cases you can travel with a 30 kg shipping box as checked baggage on a passenger flight from the UK to Kenya. However, whether the airline accepts the box depends on its size, weight, packaging, and the baggage rules of the specific airline you are flying with. Many travellers use strong cardboard…
Yes, it is possible to ship a mixed pallet containing both personal items and commercial stock from London to Kenya. However, because personal effects and commercial goods are treated differently by customs authorities, proper documentation and clear item declarations are essential to avoid delays during customs clearance. Many Kenyan diaspora members, small businesses, and online…
Yes, designer perfumes and cosmetics can generally be shipped from the UK to Kenya. However, these products are subject to additional shipping, customs, and regulatory requirements because many perfumes contain alcohol and some cosmetic products may be regulated by Kenyan authorities. Before shipping, it is important to understand the applicable rules to avoid delays, additional…