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HOWO trucks for Kenya: tippers and tractor heads
Buy a HOWO tipper or tractor head from our factory in China for import to Kenya. Compare new and refurbished options, request right-hand drive, and confirm the actual vehicle documents before arranging shipment through Mombasa. SHACMAN F3000 tippers are also available to quote.
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- Drive side
- Right-hand drive
- Entry port
- Mombasa
- Conformity
- KEBS PVoC
- Common models
- HOWO 371 tipper and tractor
HOWO truck price for Kenya
Use these EXW Jining guide ranges to compare the truck and refurbishment level. Your quotation confirms the right-hand-drive configuration. China charges, freight, insurance, Kenyan duties, port charges, clearing and onward delivery are separate items to confirm.
| Condition | Price range, USD per truck, EXW Jining, China |
|---|---|
| Standard refurbished | USD 16,000 – 20,000 |
| High-standard refurbished | USD 20,000 – 24,000 |
| Brand new | USD 32,000 – 36,000 |
| Condition | Price range, USD per truck, EXW Jining, China |
|---|---|
| Standard refurbished | USD 16,000 – 20,000 |
| High-standard refurbished | USD 20,000 – 24,000 |
| Brand new | USD 29,000 – 33,000 |
Guide prices, updated October 2026. Your written quotation confirms the exact price for the specification, drive side and quantity. Sea freight is not included: shipping rates change week to week, so we quote freight to your port when the truck is ready to ship.
What each refurbishment level includes · Used HOWO trucks for Kenya
Import taxes in Kenya
Budget for these charges on top of the truck price and freight:
- VAT 16%, charged on the customs value plus duty and levies
- Import Declaration Fee (IDF) 2.5% of the customs value
- Railway Development Levy (RDL) 2% of the customs value
Import duty follows the EAC Common External Tariff for the truck's HS code. Rates for vehicles under headings 8702 to 8704 changed on 1 July 2026, so ask your clearing agent for the current rate before you order.
Checked October 2026. Source: PwC Worldwide Tax Summaries, Kenya (reviewed July 2026). Official rates: Kenya Revenue Authority. Tax rules change; your clearing agent confirms the final amount.
What to get right before you order
- 01For a tipper, tell us the material, body size and working route. For a tractor head, give the trailer type, coupling details and intended combination weight.
- 02Choose new, standard refurbished or high-standard refurbished. Have the quotation list the work included; a new cab or repaint does not establish the age of a used chassis.
- 03Before paying for a refurbished truck, have the exact first-registration documents checked against current KEBS age and roadworthiness requirements. Confirm the inspection route for a truck exported from China.
- 04Order right-hand drive and confirm the engine, gearbox, axles and vehicle identity on the sales documents. The catalogue describes reference configurations.
- 05Ask your Kenyan clearing agent to assess duties, taxes, Mombasa port charges and NTSA registration using the actual truck documents. Keep those costs separate from the EXW truck price.
Check the current requirements before ordering:
Straight answers
How much is a HOWO truck for Kenya?
The tables show approved EXW Jining guide ranges for HOWO 371 tippers and tractor heads. The exact quote depends on configuration and condition. Sea freight, insurance and Kenyan import and local charges are additional; send your model, quantity and port for a matched quotation.
Can I import a refurbished HOWO tipper to Kenya?
Only choose a unit whose documents and condition meet the applicable import requirements. KEBS assesses used vehicles by their original first-registration records; refurbishment does not reset that date. Confirm the exact vehicle and intended arrival year before paying.
Are these trucks already in Kenya?
This page covers trucks supplied from R Trucks in Jiaxiang, Jining, China for export to Kenya. Ask for the current preparation status and a quotation to your port.
What is the difference between standard and high-standard refurbishment?
Standard refurbishment checks the engine, gearbox and rear axle without dismantling them. High-standard refurbishment dismantles and overhauls those assemblies. The quotation lists the work and parts included.
What should I send for a quotation?
Send the truck type or model, new or refurbished condition, quantity and destination port. For a tipper, add your material and required body size; for a tractor head, add your trailer and route details.
Can you supply SHACMAN trucks to Kenya?
Yes. R Trucks supplies SHACMAN trucks alongside HOWO, including F3000 6x4 tippers and tractor heads, new or refurbished and built in right-hand drive for Kenya. Guide prices per truck, EXW Jining: SHACMAN F3000 6×4 dump truck (tipper), 380 hp USD 20,000 to 24,000 refurbished and USD 34,000 to 38,000 brand new; SHACMAN F3000 6×4 tractor head, 380 hp USD 18,000 to 22,000 refurbished and USD 25,000 to 29,000 brand new. Other SHACMAN models are quoted for the exact configuration.
Also shipping to East Africa
Shipping to Kenya
Get a landed-cost quote for your market.
Tell us the models, quantities and destination port. We reply within one business day with EXW or CIF pricing and the exact documents your country needs.
Buying a HOWO truck for Kenya
Confirm the truck's steering side, first-registration record and roadworthiness requirements with KEBS and your licensed clearing agent before ordering. Do not assume that a refurbished truck or a steering conversion is eligible. Ask for the rules applicable to its vehicle category and shipment date.
KRA vehicle-import guidance. Checked 2 November 2026; confirm requirements again for the actual truck and shipment.
Compare the truck and the complete import cost
Choose a HOWO 371 tipper for loose materials or a HOWO 371 tractor head for trailer work. The HOWO 371 comparison identifies the reference builds; your quotation must identify the actual configuration.
Separate EXW vehicle cost, China inland and port costs, ocean freight, insurance, customs charges, clearing and local delivery. Use the import-cost worksheet with dated quotations. Do not treat an EXW guide price as the delivered price.
For a refurbished truck, agree the preparation work and inspection evidence before paying. Send the model, condition, quantity, destination and intended load with your enquiry.