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Key Import Rules & Regulations

All imported used vehicles (Tokunbo) must strictly adhere to the policies set by the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) and Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC).

MAX AGE LIMIT

Vehicles must not be more than 10 years old from the date of manufacture. Importers face seizure or heavy penalties for older cars.

DRIVE SIDE & DELIVERY

Nigeria mandates Left-Hand Drive (LHD) vehicles only. RHD vehicles are strictly prohibited and cannot be cleared or registered for use on public roads.

PROHIBITED IMPORTS

Vehicles older than 10 years, salvage/accident titles, severely damaged vehicles, and commercial motorcycles.

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Nigeria Customs Duty & Mandatory Levies

Vehicle Type / Engine Size	Import Duty (Approx. on CIF)	NAC Levy (on CIF)
Used Passenger Cars (e.g., Sedan, SUV)	20% to 35% (Varies by engine capacity & age)	15% (Mandatory for used vehicles)
Mass Transit/Commercial Bus	10%	0% (Exempted under certain conditions)

Mandatory Fees (In addition to Duty)

These fees are statutory and applied during the customs clearance process.

VALUE ADDED TAX (VAT)

Applied to CIF + Duty + Levy + Other Charges @ 7.5%

NATIONAL AUTOMOTIVE COUNCIL (NAC) LEVY

Charged on the CIF value of all imported used cars @ 15%

ECOWAS TRADE LIBERALIZATION SCHEME (ETLS)

Charged on the CIF value of all imported goods @ 0.5%

SURCHARGE/FOB LEVY (Subject to current policy)

Charged on the Import Duty / Freight on Board value @ Varies (e.g., 7% or 4%)

🇳🇬 Nigeria Car Landed Cost 2025

Calculate Total Cost (TLC) including Customs Duty & Levies in Naira (₦)

Import Cost Inputs (USD)

Enter the base USD costs and regulatory details for an accurate estimate.

Customs Exchange Rate (₦ per $1)

Vehicle Age (Years since manufacture)

Vehicle Type/Engine Size

Vehicle FOB Price (USD)

Shipping Cost (Freight in USD)

Insurance Cost (Approx. in USD)

Total Landed Cost (TLC) Estimate

**Base CIF Value (USD)**: $0.00

**CIF Value (Naira)**: ₦0.00

1. Import Duty (ID): ₦0.00 (0%)

2. NAC Levy (15%): ₦0.00

3. CISS/Surcharge (1%): ₦0.00

4. ETLS (0.5%): ₦0.00

**Total Duty/Levies (4-1):** ₦0.00

5. VAT (7.5% on Total Duty): ₦0.00

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This estimate is for *Customs Clearing Cost Only* (Duty/Levies) and does **NOT** include local agent fees, terminal charges, transport, or bank charges. Rates are based on reported 2025 statutory customs figures and the user-defined exchange rate.

Exchange Rate Control

Input the current official Customs exchange rate to ensure your calculation is accurate in Naira.

NAC Levy Included

Includes the mandatory 15% National Automotive Council (NAC) Levy for all imported used vehicles.

Age & Class Variances

Calculates Import Duty based on the vehicle’s age and type, reflecting current NCS classification bands.

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