KRA Tightens Tax Compliance for Traders With New Ksh 3.2M Import Rule

The new rule is aimed at stopping traders from under-declaring the value of their goods and exploiting loopholes to pay less customs tax...

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The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has increased the benchmark tax value for 40-foot containers to Ksh3.2 million, up from Ksh2.5 million, effective August 20, 2026. This measure aims to combat under-declaration of imported goods by traders.

The new minimum reference point for general containerised cargo is now Ksh3.2 million.
The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) is the organization implementing this change.
This adjustment is a reference point for customs valuation and not an automatic tax for every container, addressing concerns about misused cargo consolidation.

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