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The Import Regulation

Shipping Destination ports

Mombasa (Kenya)

Steering Handle

Right (Exceptions for special cars e.g. ambulance and fire engine)

Age restriction

No more than 7 years after first registration year.
No more than 1 year gap between first registration year and manufactured year.

Road worthiness Inspection

QISJ

Other restrictions

Importers will be required to buy a marine insurance cover with a local insurance company.
(Applicable for vehicles arriving to Kenya from January 1st, 2017 on)

Import taxes rates

Railways Development Levy: 1.5% of Custom Value.

http://www.kra.go.ke/

Agents information

TCV Store Kenya
C/O TCV KENYA LTD
Address: 3rd Floor, The Promenade
General Mathenge Drive
Westlands, Nairobi, Kenya
Mob: + 254 715 720 325
Mob: + 254 748 635 414
Mob: + 254 748 635 445
Office hours: Mon.-Fri. 9:00AM-6:00PM

Emeralds Agencies Limited
Address: Liberty Plaza 4th Flr, Suite 02, Msa Rd
P. O. Box 15858-00100 Nairobi, Kenya
Tel: +254 716 754666 +254 726 355026
Email: susan@emeraldsagencies.co.ke mbolonzi@emeraldsagencies.co.ke

*This page contents are based on information acquired in March 2023

Local Services

Logistics Service

By using TCV there will be no hassle in searching for the local clearing agents for your car. Simply select the Door to door Delivery Service when you order for a car and get the full assistance with a special discount!

Order car with TCV
Apply for Logistics service
Car delivered to your port
Clearing of the car at the port
Forwarding/Delivery of your car
Receive your car !!!

*Please note that the original documents are sent to the clearing agents for quick clearing of your car.

Door to door Delivery Service in Kenya!

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Estimated customs clearance and transportation costs

Mombasa Nairobi by car carrier

Type of Cars		Not TCV rates	TCV rates
Below 2 tons	Sedan/Hback (S) e.g. 10cbm	US$826	US$724 US$102 OFF
	Sedan/Hback (M) e.g. 12cbm	US$838	US$736 US$102 OFF
	Saloon/Hback (L) e.g. 13cbm	US$844	US$742 US$102 OFF
Above 2 tons	SUV (S) e.g. 14cbm i.e. RAV4	US$873	US$771 US$102 OFF
	Mini Bus/VAN 3 - 9 seater e.g. 16cbm	US$1,189	US$1,087 US$102 OFF
	SUV (M) e.g. 17cbm i.e. Prado	US$1,183	US$1,081 US$102 OFF
	SUV (L) e.g. 18cbm i.e. Safari	US$1,189	US$1,087 US$102 OFF
	Micro BUS 20 – 30 seaters e.g.37cbm	US$2,013	US$1,911 US$102 OFF
	Others Over 37cbm	ASK	ASK

Mombasa Nairobi by driver

Type of Cars		Not TCV rates	TCV rates
Below 2 tons	Sedan/Hback (S) e.g. 10cbm	US$786	US$684 US$102 OFF
	Sedan/Hback (M) e.g. 12cbm	US$798	US$696 US$102 OFF
	Saloon/Hback (L) e.g. 13cbm	US$804	US$702 US$102 OFF
Above 2 tons	SUV (S) e.g. 14cbm i.e. RAV4	US$833	US$731 US$102 OFF
	Mini Bus/VAN 3 - 9 seater e.g. 16cbm	US$1,169	US$1,067 US$102 OFF
	SUV (M) e.g. 17cbm i.e. Prado	US$1,163	US$1,061 US$102 OFF
	SUV (L) e.g. 18cbm i.e. Safari	US$1,169	US$1,067 US$102 OFF
	Micro BUS 20 – 30 seaters e.g.37cbm	US$1,993	US$1,891 US$102 OFF
	Others Over 37cbm	ASK	ASK

Note

This service and discount rate will be applied to TCV users only.
The prices displayed above does not include import duties, registration, plate number and other related costs.
All other costs not included in this table will be billed directly to you.
The displayed prices might be changed by the reason of the exchange rates changes and fuel price are changed. For the precise price, please consult to the logistic company directly.
For other locations not displayed on our table, please consult with our logistic company for your quotation.
Logistic company name and address will be displayed on your invoice.
Customs clearance takes 5 to 10 days if all documents and funds are available at least 2 weeks prior to arrival at Mombasa port.

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