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Importing Cars to Kenya

Complete guide on importing Japanese vehicles directly to Kenya

For a used car from Japan, check Kenya’s eight-year age rule, right-hand drive requirement and roadworthiness inspection before purchase. Confirm the eligible first-registration year for your arrival date with KEBS.

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Year Restriction

Eight-year rule; confirm the annual first-registration cutoff

Destination Port

Confirm destination port in your shipping quote

Time of Shipment

Request a current sailing estimate; clearance time is additional

Vessel Schedule

Confirm at booking

Shipping Line

Confirm carrier and route in your quote

Inspection

KEBS roadworthiness requirements apply

Rules & Regulations

Used Car Import Rules & Regulations in Kenya

Right Hand Drive Vehicles

Ordinary used-car imports must be right-hand drive. Special-purpose exceptions require separate confirmation.

Age Restriction

Kenya applies an eight-year age limit. Check KEBS’s annual first-registration cutoff against the expected arrival date before buying or shipping.

Inspection

Arrange the required roadworthiness inspection through a currently authorised KEBS provider before shipment from Japan.

Confirm the vehicle before purchase

Match the registration record and inspection documents to the vehicle. An approaching year-end arrival needs a fresh eligibility check against the KEBS notice.

Duties & Taxes

Used Cars Import Duties And Taxes in Kenya

Ask a licensed clearing agent for a current KRA customs assessment covering applicable import duty, excise duty, VAT, Import Declaration Fee and Railway Development Levy. Vehicle valuation, classification and any approved relief affect the result. Add port, clearance and registration costs to your budget.

Documentation

Used Cars Import Documentation in Kenya

Confirm the required commercial invoice, bill of lading, import declaration, original foreign registration/logbook, accepted translation and roadworthiness certificate with your clearing agent before shipment.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the vehicle age limit for importing a car to Kenya?

Kenya applies an eight-year age limit. Check KEBS’s annual first-registration cutoff against the expected arrival date before buying or shipping.

How long does shipping a car from Japan to Kenya take?

Request a current sailing estimate; clearance time is additional.

Which destination port is used for Kenya?

Confirm destination port in your shipping quote.

Does Kenya allow right-hand or left-hand drive imports?

Ordinary used-car imports must be right-hand drive. Special-purpose exceptions require separate confirmation.

What inspection is required to import a car to Kenya?

Arrange the required roadworthiness inspection through a currently authorised KEBS provider before shipment from Japan.

Import Consultation Request

Our import specialists can guide you through the entire process and help identify the requirements to confirm with your local authorities

Import Process Overview

Understanding the step-by-step process of importing a Japanese vehicle

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Check Eligibility & Choose

Check destination eligibility before choosing a vehicle from our inventory.

2

Documentation

Confirm required approvals and inspection documents before shipment.

3

Shipping & Logistics

Secure shipping arrangements to your destination port

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Local Clearance

Customs clearance and registration in your country