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Hyundai Sonata 2021 clearing cost in Nigeria

Customs duty, levies and VAT on a used 2021 Hyundai Sonata (2.5L 4-cylinder, petrol), worked out at today's exchange rate.

Customs charges on a $15,400 CIF value

₦8,734,112

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

Breakdown for a 2021 Hyundai Sonata at $15,400 CIF
Import duty
20% of CIF
₦4,103,653
Surcharge
7% of import duty
₦287,256
NAC levy
5% of CIF (used vehicle)
₦1,025,913
Green tax
2% of CIF
₦410,365
ECOWAS levy (ETLS)
0.5% of CIF
₦102,591
FOB charge
4% of FOB
₦820,731
VAT
7.5% of CIF + duties and levies
₦1,983,603
Total customs charges₦8,734,112
Car value + customs charges₦29,252,378

Its 2.5L 4-cylinder engine (2,497 cc) attracts the 2% green tax introduced on 1 July 2026, which adds ₦410,365 here. The 2021 example uses a CIF value of $15,400: 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 Sonata costs more or less

CIF valueAmountCustoms charges
Lower value$11,600₦6,578,942
Typical$15,400₦8,734,112
Higher value$19,300₦10,945,998

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Other Hyundai Sonata years

Model yearExample CIFCustoms charges
2014 Hyundai Sonata$6,400₦3,629,761
2015 Hyundai Sonata$7,200₦4,083,481
2016 Hyundai Sonata$8,100₦4,593,917
2017 Hyundai Sonata$9,100₦5,161,067
2018 Hyundai Sonata$10,400₦5,898,362
2019 Hyundai Sonata$11,800₦6,692,373
2020 Hyundai Sonata$13,400₦7,599,813
2021 (this page)$15,400₦8,734,112
2022 Hyundai Sonata$17,600₦9,981,842

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Can a 2021 Hyundai Sonata still be imported?

Nigeria prohibits used vehicles more than 12 years old from their year of manufacture, so a car built in 2021 can be imported until the end of 2033. 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 2021 Hyundai Sonata in Nigeria?

On a CIF value of about $15,400, customs duty, surcharge, NAC levy, green tax, ETLS, FOB charge and VAT total about ₦8,734,112 at ₦1,332.35 to $1. A cheaper or dearer car changes this in proportion.

Can I still import a 2021 Hyundai Sonata into Nigeria?

Nigeria prohibits used vehicles more than 12 years old from their year of manufacture, so a car built in 2021 can be imported until the end of 2033. 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 2021 Hyundai Sonata?

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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