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 19 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% (used, 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 | Ex-works | DDP |
|---|---|---|
| BYD Seal 05 DM-i | $10,500 | $20,505 |
| BYD Song Plus DM-i | $14,500 | $26,205 |
| BYD Atto 3 (Yuan Plus) | $14,800 | $19,226 |
| BYD Seal EV | $21,000 | $25,488 |
| BYD Atto 2 (Yuan Up) | $11,500 | $15,893 |
| BYD Dolphin | $11,000 | $15,388 |
| BYD Sealion 7 | $22,500 | $27,003 |
| BYD Han EV | $22,000 | $26,498 |
| BYD Seal U (Sealion 6) | $17,500 | $21,953 |
| BYD Tang EV | $30,000 | $34,578 |
| Geely Coolray | $10,500 | $20,505 |
| Geely Xingyue L (Monjaro) | $17,000 | $29,767 |
| Zeekr 001 | $33,000 | $37,608 |
| Chery Tiggo 8 Pro | $15,000 | $26,917 |
| Changan CS75 Plus | $13,000 | $24,067 |
| GWM Haval H6 | $13,500 | $24,780 |
| XPeng G6 | $24,000 | $28,518 |
| MG4 EV | $18,000 | $22,458 |
| Tesla Model Y (Shanghai-built) | $30,000 | $34,578 |
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