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Honda Civic 2020 clearing cost in Nigeria

Customs duty, levies and VAT on a used 2020 Honda Civic (2.0L 4-cylinder, petrol), worked out at today's exchange rate.

Customs charges on a $14,800 CIF value

₦7,969,868

At ₦1,332.35 to $1, market rate updated 18 October 2026. Customs applies its own official rate.

Breakdown for a 2020 Honda Civic at $14,800 CIF
Import duty
20% of CIF
₦3,943,771
Surcharge
7% of import duty
₦276,064
NAC levy
5% of CIF (used vehicle)
₦985,943
Green tax
0% (under 2,000cc or EV)
₦0
ECOWAS levy (ETLS)
0.5% of CIF
₦98,594
FOB charge
4% of FOB
₦788,754
VAT
7.5% of CIF + duties and levies
₦1,876,742
Total customs charges₦7,969,868
Car value + customs charges₦27,688,721

Its 2.0L 4-cylinder engine (1,996 cc) is under 2,000cc, so no green tax applies. The 2020 example uses a CIF value of $14,800: an estimate for a clean used example plus about $1,600 freight and insurance to Lagos. Your invoice, the car's condition and Customs' own valuation set the real figure.

If your Civic costs more or less

CIF valueAmountCustoms charges
Lower value$11,100₦5,977,401
Typical$14,800₦7,969,868
Higher value$18,500₦9,962,334

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Other Honda Civic years

Model yearExample CIFCustoms charges
2014 Honda Civic$7,700₦4,146,486
2015 Honda Civic$8,500₦4,577,288
2016 Honda Civic$9,500₦5,115,793
2017 Honda Civic$10,600₦5,708,147
2018 Honda Civic$11,800₦6,354,354
2019 Honda Civic$13,200₦7,108,259
2020 (this page)$14,800₦7,969,868
2021 Honda Civic$16,600₦8,939,175
2022 Honda Civic$18,600₦10,016,184

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Can a 2020 Honda Civic still be imported?

Nigeria prohibits used vehicles more than 12 years old from their year of manufacture, so a car built in 2020 can be imported until the end of 2032. Customs goes by the year of manufacture on the VIN, which can be a year earlier than the model year.

Common questions

How much is customs duty on a 2020 Honda Civic in Nigeria?

On a CIF value of about $14,800, customs duty, surcharge, NAC levy, green tax, ETLS, FOB charge and VAT total about ₦7,969,868 at ₦1,332.35 to $1. A cheaper or dearer car changes this in proportion.

Can I still import a 2020 Honda Civic into Nigeria?

Nigeria prohibits used vehicles more than 12 years old from their year of manufacture, so a car built in 2020 can be imported until the end of 2032. Customs goes by the year of manufacture on the VIN, which can be a year earlier than the model year.

What else do I pay to clear a 2020 Honda Civic?

Terminal and shipping-line charges, storage if the car stays past its free days, and the clearing agent's fee. Agents quote these together.

Rates reviewed 18 October 2026. See how car clearing costs are worked out or browse all models.

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