Hyundai Tucson import duty in Kenya (2026)

A 2020 Hyundai Tucson pays about KSh 1,054,106 – KSh 1,647,209 to KRA, depending on which of its 30 versions it is. Pick yours below for the exact figure.

Model

2020 Hyundai Tucson (FWD)

KSh 1,054,106

estimated duty and taxes to KRA

KRA retail price (CRSP)

From KRA’s July 2025 list

KSh 5,717,407
Depreciation (6 yrs)

KRA’s schedule for direct imports

55%
Customs value

CRSP with its built-in taxes taken out

KSh 1,051,477
Import duty 35%

On the customs value

KSh 368,017
Excise duty 25%

Engine over 1,500cc

KSh 354,874
VAT 16%

On value + duty + excise

KSh 283,899
Railway levy 2%

On the customs value

KSh 21,030
Import declaration fee 2.5%

On the customs value

KSh 26,287
Total to KRA
KSh 1,054,106

An estimate from KRA’s published method. KRA assesses each car at the port, and clearing, port and registration charges come on top. Confirm with your clearing agent.

Prices from KRA’s CRSP list, July 2025; method from the valuation template in the same workbook. Estimates only — KRA assesses each vehicle at the port.

Duty by year of manufacture

Cheapest to most expensive version of the Hyundai Tucson on KRA’s list.

Year madeDepreciationDuty to KRA
20260%KSh 2,342,457to KSh 3,660,464
20250%KSh 2,342,457to KSh 3,660,464
202420%KSh 1,873,966to KSh 2,928,372
202330%KSh 1,639,720to KSh 2,562,325
202240%KSh 1,405,474to KSh 2,196,279
202150%KSh 1,171,229to KSh 1,830,232
202055%KSh 1,054,106to KSh 1,647,209
201960%KSh 936,983to KSh 1,464,186

Every Hyundai Tucson version on KRA’s list

VersionDuty, 2020 car
Tucson (FWD)2,000cc · Petrol · AUT · SUVKSh 1,054,106
Tucson N Line (FWD)2,000cc · Petrol · AUT · SUVKSh 1,068,933
Tucson Hybrid (FWD)1,600cc · Hybrid · AUT · SUVKSh 1,215,861
Tucson Elite (FWD)1,600cc · Petrol · AUT · SUVKSh 1,242,820
Tucson Highlander (FWD) No Srf2,000cc · Petrol · AUT · SUVKSh 1,244,168
Tucson Elite (AWD)2,000cc · Diesel · AUT · SUVKSh 1,257,648
Tucson Highlander (FWD)2,000cc · Petrol · AUT · SUVKSh 1,284,607
Tucson Highlander N Line (FWD) No Srf2,000cc · Petrol · AUT · SUVKSh 1,284,607
Tucson Elite (AWD)1,600cc · Petrol · AUT · SUVKSh 1,310,219
Tucson Elite N Line (FWD)1,600cc · Petrol · AUT · SUVKSh 1,310,219
Tucson Hybrid N Line (FWD)1,600cc · Hybrid · AUT · SUVKSh 1,323,698
Tucson Elite N Line (AWD)2,000cc · Diesel · AUT · SUVKSh 1,325,046
Tucson Highlander N Line (FWD)2,000cc · Petrol · AUT · SUVKSh 1,325,046
Tucson Elite Hybrid (FWD)1,600cc · Hybrid · AUT · SUVKSh 1,350,657
Tucson Highlander (AWD) No Srf1,600cc · Petrol · AUT · SUVKSh 1,352,005
Tucson Elite N Line (AWD)1,600cc · Petrol · AUT · SUVKSh 1,377,617
Tucson Highlander (AWD)1,600cc · Petrol · AUT · SUVKSh 1,392,444
Tucson Highlander N Line (AWD) No Srf1,600cc · Petrol · AUT · SUVKSh 1,392,444
Tucson Highlander (AWD) No Srf2,000cc · Diesel · AUT · SUVKSh 1,405,924
Tucson Elite Hybrid (AWD)1,600cc · Hybrid · AUT · SUVKSh 1,418,055
Tucson Elite Hybrid N Line (FWD)1,600cc · Hybrid · AUT · SUVKSh 1,418,055
Tucson Highlander N Line (AWD)1,600cc · Petrol · AUT · SUVKSh 1,432,883
Tucson Highlander (AWD)2,000cc · Diesel · AUT · SUVKSh 1,446,363
Tucson Highlander N Line (AWD) No Srf2,000cc · Diesel · AUT · SUVKSh 1,446,363
Tucson Elite Hybrid N Line (AWD)1,600cc · Hybrid · AUT · SUVKSh 1,485,454
Tucson Highlander N Line (AWD)2,000cc · Diesel · AUT · SUVKSh 1,486,802
Tucson Premium (AWD)2,000cc · Petrol · AUT · SUVKSh 1,498,933
Tucson Premium N Line (AWD)2,000cc · Petrol · AUT · SUVKSh 1,539,372
Tucson Premium Hybrid (AWD)1,600cc · Hybrid · AUT · SUVKSh 1,606,770
Tucson Premium N Line Hybrid (AWD)1,600cc · Petrol · AUT · SUVKSh 1,647,209

Questions about the Hyundai Tucson

How much is the import duty on a Hyundai Tucson in Kenya?

For a 2020 Hyundai Tucson imported in 2026, KRA’s duty and taxes come to about KSh 1,054,106 – KSh 1,647,209, depending on the version. Newer cars pay more because KRA depreciates less: see the year-by-year table for every year from 2019 to 2026.

What is the oldest Hyundai Tucson I can import in 2026?

A 2019 car. From 1 January 2026, KEBS only admits right-hand-drive used vehicles first registered in 2019 or later. KRA depreciates a car that age by 60%, which is why the oldest eligible car pays the least duty.

What is the KRA CRSP for the Hyundai Tucson?

KRA lists 30 versions of the Hyundai Tucson, with retail prices (CRSP) from KSh 5,717,407 to KSh 8,934,363. The version you import decides the price KRA starts from.

More family cars and suvs