Solar photovoltaic panels — Nigeria Import Duty
Importing Solar photovoltaic panels (HS 8541430000) into Nigeria carries a 0% import duty and a 0% levy, plus a 7% surcharge on duty, 1% CISS and 0.5% ETLS, then 0% VAT on that combined base. On a $10,000 CIF shipment, that works out to roughly $10,150 in CIF plus estimated import taxes — about 1.5% above CIF. Rates are from the Nigeria Customs Service CET tariff, effective 2022-01-07.
Official tariff description: Photovoltaic cells assembled in modules or made up into panels
Rate table (HS 8541430000)
| Import duty | 0% |
|---|---|
| Levy | 0% |
| Surcharge (of duty) | 7% |
| CISS | 1% |
| ETLS | 0.5% |
| VAT | 0% |
| Excise (reference only) | not applicable to most goods; confirmed rate not on file for this code |
| Effective date | 2022-01-07 |
Worked example — $10,000 CIF
| Item | Rate | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| CIF | $10,000 | |
| Import duty | 0% | $0 |
| Levy | 0% | $0 |
| Surcharge | 7% | $0 |
| CISS | 1% | $100 |
| ETLS | 0.5% | $50 |
| VAT | 0% | $0 |
| CIF + import taxes | $10,150 |
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: SONCAP certification required for regulated electrical/electronic products (plugs, cables, household appliances, batteries, etc.). (View source)
- Documentation or regulatory checks may apply: Solar cells/modules and semiconductor devices — verify current SONCAP status and any renewable-energy import duty/VAT incentive eligibility (solar equipment has historically had preferential treatment in Nigeria; not independently verified in this pass). (View source)
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Frequently asked questions
What import duty applies to Solar photovoltaic panels?
HS 8541430000 (Solar photovoltaic panels) carries a 0% import duty, 0% levy, 7% surcharge, 1% CISS, 0.5% ETLS and 0% VAT, per the Nigeria Customs Service CET tariff effective 2022-01-07.
Are there import restrictions on Solar photovoltaic panels?
SONCAP certification required for regulated electrical/electronic products (plugs, cables, household appliances, batteries, etc.). Solar cells/modules and semiconductor devices — verify current SONCAP status and any renewable-energy import duty/VAT incentive eligibility (solar equipment has historically had preferential treatment in Nigeria; not independently verified in this pass).
What documents or regulatory approvals may be required for Solar photovoltaic panels?
SONCAP certification required for regulated electrical/electronic products (plugs, cables, household appliances, batteries, etc.). Solar cells/modules and semiconductor devices — verify current SONCAP status and any renewable-energy import duty/VAT incentive eligibility (solar equipment has historically had preferential treatment in Nigeria; not independently verified in this pass).
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