Scania R500 2023 price in Kenya
No 2023 Scania R500 is listed on Cada right now. Imported to arrive in 2026, it is 3 years old to KRA, which takes 30% off its CRSP value: about KES 5,900,000 – KES 6,000,000 landed across 1 KRA version.
Import duty on a Scania R500 2023, by version
KRA treats a Scania R500 2023 landing in 2026 as 3 years old and takes 30% off its CRSP value before charging tax.
| KRA model | Engine | CRSP value | Customs value | Import duty (35%) | Excise duty | VAT (16%) | Import declaration fee (2.5%) | Railway development levy (2%) | Total taxes | Landed cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SCANIA R500 | 13,000 cc · Diesel | KES 10,290,333 | KES 2,725,787 | KES 954,025 | KES 1,287,934 | KES 794,839 | KES 68,145 | KES 54,516 | KES 3,159,459 | KES 5,990,246 |
Landed cost is KRA's customs value plus these taxes and KES 105,000 for port, clearing and registration. The car's own price, shipping and Cada's service fee are not included. Estimate — final KRA assessment may differ.
2023 against nearby years
| Model year | KRA duty and taxes | Landed cost | From-price vs 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | KES 4,500,000 – KES 4,550,000 | KES 8,500,000 – KES 8,600,000 | +KES 2,600,000 |
| 2024 | KES 3,600,000 – KES 3,650,000 | KES 6,800,000 – KES 6,900,000 | +KES 900,000 |
| 2023 | KES 3,150,000 – KES 3,200,000 | KES 5,900,000 – KES 6,000,000 | – |
| 2022 | KES 2,700,000 – KES 2,750,000 | KES 5,100,000 – KES 5,200,000 | −KES 800,000 |
| 2021 | KES 2,250,000 – KES 2,300,000 | KES 4,300,000 – KES 4,350,000 | −KES 1,600,000 |
Scania R500 2023 questions
How much is a 2023 Scania R500 in Kenya?
No 2023 Scania R500 is listed on Cada right now. Imported from Japan, the estimate is KES 5,900,000 – KES 6,000,000 with KRA taxes, port, clearing and registration (based on KRA's values; the car's own price and shipping differ).
What is the import duty on a 2023 Scania R500?
KRA values a 2023 Scania R500 at its CRSP value less 30% depreciation for a 3-year-old car, then charges import duty, excise duty, VAT, IDF and RDL on that value: about KES 3,150,000 – KES 3,200,000 in total, depending on the version. The final KRA assessment may differ.
Can a 2023 Scania R500 be imported into Kenya?
Yes. Kenya admits cars first registered within 8 years, so a 2023 Scania R500 can land up to the end of 2030. Cada can import one for you.
What engine and fuel does a 2023 Scania R500 have?
KRA lists 1 version of the Scania R500 with 13,000 cc engines (diesel). Which of them were built in 2023 depends on the car; a 2023 Scania R500's export certificate and chassis number confirm it.