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Shipping Korean Used Cars to Kenya — Guide

Information on importing a used car from Korea to Kenya. Port: Port of Mombasa. Duties, transit times, and regulations — compiled by CarRadar to help you plan your purchase.

Port of discharge

Port of Mombasa

Transit time

25–38 days

Import duty

25% + 16% VAT

Est. shipping cost

$1,000–$1,700

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Import Regulations — Kenya

LHD vehicles
Allowed
RHD vehicles
Allowed
Emission standard
Euro 4
VIN re-carving
NOT allowed

Basic Information

Port of discharge

Port of Mombasa

Transit time

25–38 days

Est. shipping cost

$1,000–$1,700

Import duty

25% + 16% VAT

Region

Africa

Local currency

KES

What to know about Kenya

Kenya drives on the LEFT — most vehicles are RHD. However, LHD vehicles can be registered and Korean LHD cars are present on the road. Import duty is 25% of CIF plus 16% VAT plus excise duty by engine size. Mombasa is East Africa's main hub port, also serving Uganda, Rwanda, Burundi, and South Sudan.

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※ It is the importer's responsibility to check and comply with all customs regulations. CarRadar is not responsible for customs clearance, registration, or compliance. All duty rates and transit times are approximate and subject to change.