Importing a car from China to Nigeria: full landed-cost guide 2026
Duties, VAT, who can import, what gets in, shipping — and the DDP price of 30 popular Chinese models in Nigeria, computed by our rules engine with sources and verification dates.
Who can import and what gets in
- • Age limit 12 years
- • Who can import: Individuals and companies can import; clearance needs a TIN and Form M, individuals usually use a clearing agent
- • Pre-shipment inspection: SONCAP
- • Customs values the car digitally by VIN
Tax rules and sources
- Duty 20% (HS 8703 ⚠) + ETLS 0.5% + duty surcharge 7% + VAT 7.5% (stacked) ↗ verified 2026-09-02
- 2026 Fiscal Policy Measures (from 2026-07-01): import levy new 20%→10%, used 15%→5%; battery-electric cars exempt from duty and VAT; green tax +2% for 2,000–3,999cc, +4% for ≥4,000cc, EVs and buses exempt ↗ verified 2026-09-05
- Age ≤12 years (2026 admits 2014 and newer); left-hand drive ↗ verified 2026-09-02
Largest West African market, mostly used cars, left-hand drive, age ≤12 years. Stacked taxes ≈ 37–40% of CIF; a duty cut was reported in July 2026, pending official confirmation. High port charges, slow clearance.
Popular models: DDP price in Nigeria
| Model | FOB | DDP |
|---|---|---|
| Geely CoolrayQuoted configuration · 2026-10-20 · MT · Petrol · 1,500 cc | $8,792 | $20,391 |
| Geely Xingyue L (Monjaro)Quoted configuration · 2026-10-22 · Petrol · 1,969 cc | $22,670 | $40,227 |
| Chery Tiggo 8 ProExample configuration (reference price) · Petrol · 1,598 cc | $17,261 | $32,495 |
| Changan CS75 PlusExample configuration (reference price) · Petrol · 1,499 cc | $15,099 | $29,405 |
| GWM Haval H6Example configuration (reference price) · Petrol · 1,998 cc | $15,639 | $30,176 |
| Jetour T2 (Traveller)Quoted configuration · 2026-10-22 · 2026 · Petrol · 1,498 cc | $19,938 | $36,322 |
| Jetour X70Example configuration (reference price) · Petrol · 1,498 cc | $13,369 | $26,932 |
| MG5Quoted configuration · 2026-10-18 · Petrol · 1,495 cc | $9,210 | $20,989 |
| MG7Example configuration (reference price) · Petrol · 1,496 cc | $17,802 | $33,268 |
| Changan UNI-VExample configuration (reference price) · Petrol · 1,494 cc | $14,017 | $27,858 |
| BYD Song Plus DM-iExample configuration (reference price) · Plug-in hybrid · 1,498 cc | $16,720 | $31,721 |
| BYD Seal 05 DM-iQuoted configuration · 2026-10-18 · Honor Edition 55KM Comfort · Plug-in hybrid · 1,497 cc | $10,685 | $23,097 |
| BYD Atto 3 (Yuan Plus)Quoted configuration · 2026-10-20 · 2024 荣耀 · Battery electric | $16,248 | $22,516 |
| BYD Atto 2 (Yuan Up)Quoted configuration · 2026-10-18 · 2027 Flash Edition 401KM Leading Edition · Battery electric | $13,033 | $19,259 |
| BYD Sealion 7Quoted configuration · 2026-10-20 · Battery electric | $28,076 | $34,498 |
| BYD Seal U (Sealion 6)Example configuration (reference price) · Battery electric | $19,964 | $26,280 |
| BYD Tang EVExample configuration (reference price) · Battery electric | $33,479 | $39,971 |
| XPeng G6Quoted configuration · 2026-10-22 · 2026 · EV 625 Max Tech Edition · Battery electric | $26,138 | $32,535 |
| Tesla Model Y (Shanghai-built)Example configuration (reference price) · Battery electric | $33,479 | $39,971 |
| XPeng G9Quoted configuration · 2026-10-22 · 2026 · 625 Max · Battery electric | $36,644 | $43,178 |
| Changan Nevo Q05Quoted configuration · 2026-10-22 · Battery electric | $13,744 | $19,979 |
| XPeng X9Quoted configuration · 2026-10-22 · 2026 · EV 665 Max · Battery electric | $44,192 | $50,824 |
| BYD Seal EVExample configuration (reference price) · Battery electric | $23,748 | $30,113 |
| BYD Han EVExample configuration (reference price) · Battery electric | $24,829 | $31,208 |
| Zeekr 001Example configuration (reference price) · Battery electric | $36,723 | $43,257 |
| MG4 EVQuoted configuration · 2026-10-20 · International Edition · Battery electric | $10,805 | $17,001 |
| XPeng MONA M03Quoted configuration · 2026-10-22 · 2026 · 540 Plus · Battery electric | $18,386 | $24,682 |
| BYD DolphinQuoted configuration · 2026-10-20 · 2025 420KM Free Edition · Battery electric | $14,000 | $20,238 |
| AITO M7Example configuration (reference price) · Range extender · 1,499 cc | $42,129 | $68,038 |
| AITO M9Example configuration (reference price) · Range extender · 1,499 cc | $74,565 | $114,398 |
Available to order now
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Geely Coolray
Petrol
LandedCar ✓
FOB $8,153+
Geely Monjaro Hybrid
PHEV
LandedCar ✓
FOB $18,659+
Geely Xingyue L (Monjaro)
Petrol
LandedCar ✓
FOB $22,102+
Changan CS75 Plus
Petrol
LandedCar ✓
FOB $13,490+
Jetour T2 (Traveller)
Petrol
LandedCar ✓
FOB $19,329+
Jetour X70
Petrol
LandedCar ✓
FOB $12,674+
MG5
Petrol
LandedCar ✓
FOB $7,243+
MG7
Petrol
LandedCar ✓
FOB $20,834+
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