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 duty | 5% |
|---|---|
| Levy | 40% |
| 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 | 2020-04-14 |
Worked example — $10,000 CIF
| Item | Rate | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| CIF | $10,000 | |
| Import duty | 5% | $500 |
| Levy | 40% | $4,000 |
| Surcharge | 7% | $35 |
| CISS | 1% | $100 |
| ETLS | 0.5% | $50 |
| VAT | 7.5% | $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.