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BYD Seal 05 DM-i to Nigeria: what it costs landed
Today’s quote: from $10,397 FOB China port (new car, quoted 10-18). Below: every step from there to a registered car in Nigeria, computed by our rules engine — sources and verification dates included.
Quoted configuration · 2026-10-18 · 2026 128KM Luxury · Plug-in hybrid · 1,497 cc
RoRo, several cars together: about $2,000–2,800 per car · 3–4 cars sharing a container: about $2,200–3,200 per car
| Ex-works price | $10,098 |
| + Export handling (arranged by LandedCar) | $299 |
| = FOB | $10,397 |
| + Freight & insurance (insurance 0.8%) | $4,367 |
| CIF · per car | $14,764 |
| + Inland transport in destination | $200 |
| DAP · per car | $14,964 |
| + Import duty 20% ⚠ | $2,953 |
| + Import levy 10% (new cars, from 2026-07) | $1,476 |
| + ETLS 0.5% | $74 |
| + Duty surcharge 7% | $207 |
| + VAT 7.5% | $1,461 |
| + Port + customs | $900 |
| + registration | $300 |
| = Destination taxes and registration fees subtotal | $7,370 |
| + Service fee (LandedCar) | $350 |
| DDP delivered duty paid · per car | $22,684 |
Recalculate with your own price → Live quote of 10-18 — prices move; confirm before ordering
Can this car get 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
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
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Indicative figures: exchange rates, freight and tax rules change; what customs actually charges and the quote LandedCar confirms prevail. Free and not a basis for refunds or claims — see Terms.