Isuzu D-Max import duty in Kenya (2026)

A 2020 Isuzu D-Max pays about KSh 1,148,880 – KSh 2,480,831 to KRA, depending on which of its 21 versions it is. Pick yours below for the exact figure.

Model

2020 Isuzu D-Max Sx (2WD) High-Ride

KSh 1,148,880

estimated duty and taxes to KRA

KRA retail price (CRSP)

From KRA’s July 2025 list

KSh 6,231,458
Depreciation (6 yrs)

KRA’s schedule for direct imports

55%
Customs value

CRSP with its built-in taxes taken out

KSh 1,146,015
Import duty 35%

On the customs value

KSh 401,105
Excise duty 25%

Engine over 1,500cc

KSh 386,780
VAT 16%

On value + duty + excise

KSh 309,424
Railway levy 2%

On the customs value

KSh 22,920
Import declaration fee 2.5%

On the customs value

KSh 28,650
Total to KRA
KSh 1,148,880

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 Isuzu D-Max on KRA’s list.

Year madeDepreciationDuty to KRA
20260%KSh 2,553,067to KSh 5,512,957
20250%KSh 2,553,067to KSh 5,512,957
202420%KSh 2,042,454to KSh 4,410,366
202330%KSh 1,787,147to KSh 3,859,070
202240%KSh 1,531,840to KSh 3,307,774
202150%KSh 1,276,534to KSh 2,756,479
202055%KSh 1,148,880to KSh 2,480,831
201960%KSh 1,021,227to KSh 2,205,183

Every Isuzu D-Max version on KRA’s list

VersionDuty, 2020 car
D-Max Sx (2WD) High-Ride1,900cc · Diesel · 6AT · 2WD · Dual CabKSh 1,148,880
D-Max Sx Low-Ride (2WD)3,000cc · Diesel · 6MT · 2WD · Single CabKSh 1,255,805
D-Max Sx (2WD)3,000cc · Diesel · 6AT · 2WD · Single CabKSh 1,400,592
D-Max Ex (4WD)3,000cc · Diesel · 6MT · 4WD · Single CabKSh 1,514,353
D-Max Ls-U (2WD) High-Ride3,000cc · Diesel · 6AT · 2WD · Dual CabKSh 1,585,986
D-Max X-Rider (4WD)3,000cc · Diesel · 6AT · 4WD · Dual CabKSh 1,731,489
D-Max Ls-U Hi-Ride (2WD)3,000cc · Diesel · 6AT · 2WD · Dual CabKSh 1,816,608
D-Max Sx (4WD)3,000cc · Diesel · 6MT · 4WD · Dual CabKSh 1,856,622
D-Max Ls-T High-Ride (2WD)3,000cc · Diesel · 6AT · 2WD · Dual CabKSh 1,885,076
D-Max Ls-M (4WD)3,000cc · Diesel · 6MT · 4WD · Dual CabKSh 1,892,189
D-Max Ls-U (4WD)3,000cc · Diesel · 6AT · 4WD · Dual CabKSh 1,906,093
D-Max X-Terrain (4WD)3,000cc · Diesel · 6AT · 4WD · Dual CabKSh 2,051,596
D-Max X-Runner Ltd Ed (4WD)3,000cc · Diesel · 6AT · 4WD · Dual CabKSh 2,055,799
D-Max Ls-U (4WD)3,000cc · Diesel · 6AT · 4WD · Dual CabKSh 2,196,736
D-Max Ls-T (4WD)3,000cc · Diesel · 6AT · 4WD · Dual CabKSh 2,233,637
D-Max Ls-U Hi-Ride (4WD)3,000cc · Diesel · 6MT · 4WD · Dual CabKSh 2,248,753
D-Max Ls-U (2WD)3,000cc · Diesel · 6AT · 2WD · Dual CabKSh 2,253,555
D-Max Blade3,000cc · Diesel · 6AT · 2WD · Dual CabKSh 2,296,042
D-Max Ls-M Hi-Ride (4WD)3,000cc · Diesel · 6AT · 4WD · Dual CabKSh 2,376,796
D-Max X-Rider Limited Edition (4WD)3,000cc · Diesel · 6MT · 4WD · Dual CabKSh 2,416,809
D-Max Ls-Terrain Hi-Ride (4WD)3,000cc · Diesel · 6AT · 4WD · Dual CabKSh 2,480,831

Isuzu D-Max price in Kenya

Median asking price of Isuzu D-Max listings in Kenya, 1 October 2026 (Garisea). Asking prices, not what cars finally sell for.

Median price

KSh 2,575,000

Most are priced between

KSh 1,944,999 – KSh 2,837,500

Questions about the Isuzu D-Max

How much is the import duty on a Isuzu D-Max in Kenya?

For a 2020 Isuzu D-Max imported in 2026, KRA’s duty and taxes come to about KSh 1,148,880 – KSh 2,480,831, 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 Isuzu D-Max 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 Isuzu D-Max?

KRA lists 21 versions of the Isuzu D-Max, with retail prices (CRSP) from KSh 6,231,458 to KSh 12,568,958. The version you import decides the price KRA starts from.

How much is a Isuzu D-Max in Kenya?

As of 1 October 2026, the median asking price for a Isuzu D-Max in Kenya is KSh 2,575,000, with most priced between KSh 1,944,999 and KSh 2,837,500 (Garisea listings).

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