Duty breakdown

Steel reinforcing bars with ribs or indentations — Nigeria Import Duty

Importing Steel reinforcing bars with ribs or indentations (HS 7213100000) into Nigeria carries a 5% import duty and a 40% 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 $15,786.38 in CIF plus estimated import taxes — about 57.86% above CIF. Rates are from the Nigeria Customs Service CET tariff, effective 2020-04-14.

Official tariff description: Containing indentations, ribs, grooves or other deformati

Rate table (HS 7213100000)

Import duty5%
Levy40%
Surcharge (of duty)7%
CISS1%
ETLS0.5%
VAT7.5%
Excise (reference only)not applicable to most goods; confirmed rate not on file for this code
Effective date2020-04-14

Worked example — $10,000 CIF

ItemRateAmount
CIF$10,000
Import duty5%$500
Levy40%$4,000
Surcharge7%$35
CISS1%$100
ETLS0.5%$50
VAT7.5%$1,101.38
CIF + import taxes$15,786.38

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 typically required for finished/semi-finished steel products entering retail/construction supply chains. (View source)

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Frequently asked questions

What import duty applies to Steel reinforcing bars with ribs or indentations?

HS 7213100000 (Steel reinforcing bars with ribs or indentations) carries a 5% import duty, 40% levy, 7% surcharge, 1% CISS, 0.5% ETLS and 7.5% VAT, per the Nigeria Customs Service CET tariff effective 2020-04-14.

Are there import restrictions on Steel reinforcing bars with ribs or indentations?

SONCAP certification typically required for finished/semi-finished steel products entering retail/construction supply chains.

What documents or regulatory approvals may be required for Steel reinforcing bars with ribs or indentations?

SONCAP certification typically required for finished/semi-finished steel products entering retail/construction supply chains.

Last checked 22 Aug 2026 · data version 1.20260822 · see ourmethodology

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