Kenya import duty and tax calculator

Estimate import duty and taxes for goods shipped to Kenya. Every rate is editable, so you can match the figures confirmed by your customs broker.

Goods value (FOB)

Currency label

International freight

Insurance

Import duty rate %EAC common external tariff: 0, 10, 25 or 35% for most goods

Excise duty (if any) %

Import Declaration Fee (IDF) %

Railway Development Levy (RDL) %

VAT %

Your estimate

Customs value basis: CIF

Customs value: -
Import duty: -
Excise duty (if any): -
Import Declaration Fee (IDF): -
Railway Development Levy (RDL): -
VAT: -
Total duty and taxes: -
As % of goods value: -
Goods + freight + insurance + taxes: -

Goods Freight and insurance Duty and taxes

This is an estimate, not a customs assessment. It excludes broker fees, port and terminal charges, inland transport and product certification. Rates change, and the final amount depends on the classification and value accepted by customs.

How it is calculated in Kenya

Kenya values imports on a CIF basis, so freight and insurance are part of the taxable value.

IDF and RDL are charged on the customs value only. VAT is charged on the customs value plus duty and excise.

Regulated goods also need a KEBS PVoC certificate before shipping. That cost is not included here.

Item	Calculation
Import duty	Customs value (cif) × duty rate
Excise duty (if any)	(customs value (CIF) + import duty) × 0%
Import Declaration Fee (IDF)	(customs value (CIF)) × 2.5%
Railway Development Levy (RDL)	(customs value (CIF)) × 2%
VAT	(customs value (CIF) + import duty + excise duty) × 16%

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