Volkswagen Tiguan import duty in Kenya (2026)

A 2020 Volkswagen Tiguan pays about KSh 478,913 – KSh 942,985 to KRA, depending on which of its 7 versions it is. Pick yours below for the exact figure.

Model

2020 Volkswagen Tiguan Tdi 4MOTION Comfortline

KSh 478,913

estimated duty and taxes to KRA

KRA retail price (CRSP)

From KRA’s July 2025 list

KSh 2,597,597
Depreciation (6 yrs)

KRA’s schedule for direct imports

55%
Customs value

CRSP with its built-in taxes taken out

KSh 477,719
Import duty 35%

On the customs value

KSh 167,202
Excise duty 25%

Engine over 1,500cc

KSh 161,230
VAT 16%

On value + duty + excise

KSh 128,984
Railway levy 2%

On the customs value

KSh 9,554
Import declaration fee 2.5%

On the customs value

KSh 11,943
Total to KRA
KSh 478,913

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.

Every year for this model

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 Volkswagen Tiguan on KRA’s list.

Year madeDepreciationDuty to KRA
20260%KSh 1,064,252to KSh 2,095,522
20250%KSh 1,064,252to KSh 2,095,522
202420%KSh 851,401to KSh 1,676,418
202330%KSh 744,976to KSh 1,466,866
202240%KSh 638,551to KSh 1,257,313
202150%KSh 532,126to KSh 1,047,761
202055%KSh 478,913to KSh 942,985
201960%KSh 425,701to KSh 838,209

Every Volkswagen Tiguan version on KRA’s list

VersionDuty, 2020 car
Tiguan Tdi 4MOTION Comfortline2,000cc · Diesel · AT · 4WD · WagonKSh 478,913
Tiguan Tdi 4MOTION Highline2,000cc · Diesel · AT · 2WD · WagonKSh 595,859
Tiguan Tdi 4MOTION Highline2,000cc · Diesel · AT · 4WD · WagonKSh 595,859
Tiguan Dynaudio Edition1,400cc · Petrol · AT · 2WD · WagonKSh 636,034
Tiguan Tdi 4MOTION R Line2,000cc · Diesel · AT · 2WD · WagonKSh 818,153
Tiguan Tdi 4MOTION R Line2,000cc · Diesel · AT · 2WD · WagonKSh 818,153
Tiguan Tsi R Line1,500cc · Diesel · AT · 2WD · WagonKSh 942,985

Volkswagen Tiguan price in Kenya

Median asking price of Volkswagen Tiguan listings in Kenya, 1 October 2026 (Garisea). Asking prices, not what cars finally sell for.

Median price

KSh 3,575,000

Most are priced between

KSh 2,387,500 – KSh 3,887,500

Year of manufactureMedian asking priceImport duty today
2018KSh 3,575,000Too old to import
2017KSh 4,000,000Too old to import

Questions about the Volkswagen Tiguan

How much is the import duty on a Volkswagen Tiguan in Kenya?

For a 2020 Volkswagen Tiguan imported in 2026, KRA’s duty and taxes come to about KSh 478,913 – KSh 942,985, 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 Volkswagen Tiguan 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 Volkswagen Tiguan?

KRA lists 7 versions of the Volkswagen Tiguan, with retail prices (CRSP) from KSh 2,597,597 to KSh 5,326,100. The version you import decides the price KRA starts from.

How much is a Volkswagen Tiguan in Kenya?

As of 1 October 2026, the median asking price for a Volkswagen Tiguan in Kenya is KSh 3,575,000, with most priced between KSh 2,387,500 and KSh 3,887,500 (Garisea listings). By year: 2018 KSh 3,575,000, 2017 KSh 4,000,000.

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