Suzuki Swift Hybrid Sz import duty in Kenya

About KSh 577,694 to KRA for a 2020 car in 2026. KRA’s retail price for it is KSh 3,262,890.

Model

2020 Suzuki Swift Hybrid Sz

KSh 577,694

estimated duty and taxes to KRA

KRA retail price (CRSP)

From KRA’s July 2025 list

KSh 3,262,890
Depreciation (6 yrs)

KRA’s schedule for direct imports

55%
Customs value

CRSP with its built-in taxes taken out

KSh 625,075
Import duty 35%

On the customs value

KSh 218,776
Excise duty 20%

Engine up to 1,500cc

KSh 168,770
VAT 16%

On value + duty + excise

KSh 162,019
Railway levy 2%

On the customs value

KSh 12,501
Import declaration fee 2.5%

On the customs value

KSh 15,627
Total to KRA
KSh 577,694

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.

Version 1: 1,242cc · Petrol · 5AGS · 2WD · Hatcback

KRA CRSP KSh 3,262,890 · model code 5AA-AZ43S/VBZH-M2 · engine up to 1,500cc

Year madeDepreciationDuty to KRA
20260%KSh 1,283,765
20250%KSh 1,283,765
202420%KSh 1,027,012
202330%KSh 898,635
202240%KSh 770,259
202150%KSh 641,882
202055%KSh 577,694
201960%KSh 513,506

Version 2: 1,242cc · Petrol · 5AGS · 2WD · Hatcback

KRA CRSP KSh 3,500,648 · model code 5AA-ZC43S/VBZH-2 · engine up to 1,500cc

Year madeDepreciationDuty to KRA
20260%KSh 1,377,309
20250%KSh 1,377,309
202420%KSh 1,101,847
202330%KSh 964,116
202240%KSh 826,385
202150%KSh 688,655
202055%KSh 619,789
201960%KSh 550,924

The 2020 Suzuki Swift Hybrid Sz, worked through

  1. KRA’s retail price (CRSP): KSh 3,262,890
  2. Taxes inside it taken out and 55% depreciation applied: customs value KSh 625,075
  3. Import duty 35%: KSh 218,776
  4. Excise 20% on value plus duty: KSh 168,770
  5. VAT 16% on value, duty and excise: KSh 162,019
  6. Railway levy 2%: KSh 12,501 · Import declaration fee 2.5%: KSh 15,627

Total to KRA: KSh 577,694. Shipping, port, clearing and NTSA registration come on top.

How much is the import duty on a Suzuki Swift Hybrid Sz in Kenya?

About KSh 577,694 for a 2020 Suzuki Swift Hybrid Sz imported in 2026, using KRA’s CRSP of KSh 3,262,890 and 55% depreciation. Newer cars pay more: see the table for every year from 2019 to 2026.

What is the KRA CRSP for the Suzuki Swift Hybrid Sz?

KSh 3,262,890 on KRA’s July 2025 list, for the cheapest of its 2 versions.

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