Duty breakdown

Vehicle chassis fitted with engine, for assembly plants — Nigeria Import Duty

Importing Vehicle chassis fitted with engine, for assembly plants (HS 8706001100) into Nigeria carries a 5% import duty and a 0% 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 $11,486.38 in CIF plus estimated import taxes — about 14.86% above CIF. Rates are from the Nigeria Customs Service CET tariff, effective 2022-04-01.

Official tariff description: Chassis fitted with engine,for assembly plant of vehicles under subheading 8701.20.10.00

Rate table (HS 8706001100)

Import duty5%
Levy0%
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 date2022-04-01

2026 Fiscal Policy Measures (effective 2026-04-01) reportedly cut the total effective vehicle tariff (new FBU: 20%->10%, used: 15%->5% duty component per press reports) but this is NOT yet reflected in the base CET export (line dated pre-2026). Verify against the Finance Ministry circular before using for vehicle landed-cost calculations — see reports/data_gaps.md.

Worked example — $10,000 CIF

ItemRateAmount
CIF$10,000
Import duty5%$500
Levy0%$0
Surcharge7%$35
CISS1%$100
ETLS0.5%$50
VAT7.5%$801.38
CIF + import taxes$11,486.38

This estimate excludes port, terminal handling, clearing-agent and inland transport charges. Ask our Abuja team for a final clearing quotation.

Import restrictions & requirements

No product-specific restriction is currently mapped in our dataset. This does not confirm that the shipment is unrestricted; check with a licensed customs agent before shipping.

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Frequently asked questions

What import duty applies to Vehicle chassis fitted with engine, for assembly plants?

HS 8706001100 (Vehicle chassis fitted with engine, for assembly plants) carries a 5% import duty, 0% levy, 7% surcharge, 1% CISS, 0.5% ETLS and 7.5% VAT, per the Nigeria Customs Service CET tariff effective 2022-04-01.

Are there import restrictions on Vehicle chassis fitted with engine, for assembly plants?

No import prohibition or restriction is flagged for this HS code in our data — always confirm with your clearing agent before shipment.

What documents or regulatory approvals may be required for Vehicle chassis fitted with engine, for assembly plants?

No product-specific approval is currently mapped in our dataset. This does not confirm that the shipment is unrestricted; check with a licensed customs agent before shipping.

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

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