Other motor cars and vehicles for transporting persons — Nigeria Import Duty
Importing Other motor cars and vehicles for transporting persons (HS 8703900000) into Nigeria carries a 20% import duty and a 20% levy, plus a 7% surcharge on duty, 1% CISS and 0.5% ETLS, then 7.5% VAT on that combined base. On a $10,000 CIF shipment, that works out to roughly $15,361.75 in CIF plus estimated import taxes — about 53.62% above CIF. Rates are from the Nigeria Customs Service CET tariff, effective 2022-04-09.
Official tariff description: Other Motor cars and other motor vehicles principally des
Rate table (HS 8703900000)
| Import duty | 20% |
|---|---|
| Levy | 20% |
| Surcharge (of duty) | 7% |
| CISS | 1% |
| ETLS | 0.5% |
| VAT | 7.5% |
| Excise (reference only) | not applicable to most goods; confirmed rate not on file for this code |
| Effective date | 2022-04-09 |
Worked example — $10,000 CIF
| Item | Rate | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| CIF | $10,000 | |
| Import duty | 20% | $2,000 |
| Levy | 20% | $2,000 |
| Surcharge | 7% | $140 |
| CISS | 1% | $100 |
| ETLS | 0.5% | $50 |
| VAT | 7.5% | $1,071.75 |
| CIF + import taxes | $15,361.75 |
This estimate excludes port, terminal handling, clearing-agent and inland transport charges. Ask our Abuja team for a final clearing quotation.
Import restrictions & requirements
- Documentation or regulatory checks may apply: Form M (CBN-authorised dealer bank) mandatory before shipment/L/C for all passenger vehicle imports. NCS enforces a used-vehicle age limit; sources conflict on the current threshold (variously reported as 9, 10, or 12 years from year of manufacture as of 2026) — DO NOT rely on any single figure without checking the current NCS circular. (View source)
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Frequently asked questions
What import duty applies to Other motor cars and vehicles for transporting persons?
HS 8703900000 (Other motor cars and vehicles for transporting persons) carries a 20% import duty, 20% levy, 7% surcharge, 1% CISS, 0.5% ETLS and 7.5% VAT, per the Nigeria Customs Service CET tariff effective 2022-04-09.
Are there import restrictions on Other motor cars and vehicles for transporting persons?
Form M (CBN-authorised dealer bank) mandatory before shipment/L/C for all passenger vehicle imports. NCS enforces a used-vehicle age limit; sources conflict on the current threshold (variously reported as 9, 10, or 12 years from year of manufacture as of 2026) — DO NOT rely on any single figure without checking the current NCS circular.
What documents or regulatory approvals may be required for Other motor cars and vehicles for transporting persons?
Form M (CBN-authorised dealer bank) mandatory before shipment/L/C for all passenger vehicle imports. NCS enforces a used-vehicle age limit; sources conflict on the current threshold (variously reported as 9, 10, or 12 years from year of manufacture as of 2026) — DO NOT rely on any single figure without checking the current NCS circular.