Complete guide to duty rates, age limits, clearance ports & top China-origin models for the Nigeria market.
12 years maximum
35%+ levy
Lagos Apapa
Nigeria is the strictest market we serve on age limits, and the question we get most from Lagos-based buyers is simple: "will this specific unit even clear customs?"
Import rules. Nigeria enforces a 12-year age limit on used vehicle imports โ any unit older than that will be rejected at port, no exceptions. Combined import levy runs 35% or higher depending on vehicle class, so we always screen the manufacture year before we quote a unit to Nigerian buyers.
Ports & logistics. Lagos Apapa is the standard clearance port for our Nigeria shipments. Container (RoRo or boxed) sea freight from our southern China export yards typically takes 30-40 days door-to-port; we handle bill of lading and export documentation on our end.
What sells. GWM Poer and Toyota Hilux pickups move fastest for commercial buyers; Chery Tiggo7/8 and MG ZS/HS SUVs are the top sellers for private importers and dealers reselling in Lagos and Abuja.
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