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BYD Sealion 7 to Nigeria: what it costs landed
Today’s quote: from $28,076 FOB China port (new car, quoted 10-20). Below: every step from there to a registered car in Nigeria, computed by our rules engine — sources and verification dates included.
Quoted configuration · 2026-10-20 · Battery electric
$34,498DDP delivered duty paid · per car· CIF $32,585· Sea/land freight reference $4,250 per car
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 | $27,030 |
| + Export handling (arranged by LandedCar) | $1,046 |
| = FOB | $28,076 |
| + Freight & insurance (insurance 0.8%) | $4,509 |
| CIF · per car | $32,585 |
| + Inland transport in destination | $200 |
| DAP · per car | $32,785 |
| + Import duty BEV exempt | $0 |
| + Import levy 0% (EVs exempt, from 2026-07) | $0 |
| + ETLS 0.5% | $163 |
| + Duty surcharge 7% | $0 |
| + VAT BEV exempt | $0 |
| + Port + customs | $900 |
| + registration | $300 |
| = Destination taxes and registration fees subtotal | $1,363 |
| + Service fee (LandedCar) | $350 |
| DDP delivered duty paid · per car | $34,498 |
Recalculate with your own price → Live quote of 10-20 — 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
FAQ
- BYD Sealion 7 price in Nigeria: how much does it cost delivered with duties paid?
- About $34,498 per car delivered duty paid (DDP) in Nigeria, from $28,076 FOB China port (ex-works $27,030). Taxes and fees about $1,363; see the table above and recalculate with your own price.
- How much import duty and VAT on a BYD Sealion 7 in Nigeria?
- Taxes and fees total about $1,363 on a CIF value of $32,585: Import duty BEV exempt $0, Import levy 0% (EVs exempt, from 2026-07) $0, ETLS 0.5% $163, Duty surcharge 7% $0, VAT BEV exempt $0, Port + customs $900, registration $300.
- Can a new BYD Sealion 7 be imported and registered in Nigeria?
- Yes. No blocking rule for a new left-hand-drive car. Rules to know: 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
- Who handles shipping and customs?
- The quote identifies the seller and the party responsible for export. For FOB, the buyer appoints the freight forwarder; for CIF, LandedCar arranges and quotes sea freight and insurance. Destination customs clearance and registration are handled by the buyer or a service provider they choose.
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.
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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.