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Hyundai Tucson 2018 clearing cost in Nigeria

Customs duty, levies and VAT on a used 2018 Hyundai Tucson (2.0L 4-cylinder, petrol), worked out at today's exchange rate.

Customs charges on a $12,500 CIF value

₦6,731,306

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

Breakdown for a 2018 Hyundai Tucson at $12,500 CIF
Import duty
20% of CIF
₦3,330,887
Surcharge
7% of import duty
₦233,162
NAC levy
5% of CIF (used vehicle)
₦832,722
Green tax
0% (under 2,000cc or EV)
₦0
ECOWAS levy (ETLS)
0.5% of CIF
₦83,272
FOB charge
4% of FOB
₦666,177
VAT
7.5% of CIF + duties and levies
₦1,585,086
Total customs charges₦6,731,306
Car value + customs charges₦23,385,743

Its 2.0L 4-cylinder engine (1,999 cc) is under 2,000cc, so no green tax applies. The 2018 example uses a CIF value of $12,500: 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 Tucson costs more or less

CIF valueAmountCustoms charges
Lower value$9,400₦5,061,943
Typical$12,500₦6,731,306
Higher value$15,600₦8,400,670

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Other Hyundai Tucson years

Model yearExample CIFCustoms charges
2014 Hyundai Tucson$7,800₦4,200,336
2015 Hyundai Tucson$8,800₦4,738,841
2016 Hyundai Tucson$9,800₦5,277,344
2017 Hyundai Tucson$11,100₦5,977,401
2018 (this page)$12,500₦6,731,306
2019 Hyundai Tucson$14,100₦7,592,914
2020 Hyundai Tucson$16,000₦8,616,073
2021 Hyundai Tucson$18,100₦9,746,933
2022 Hyundai Tucson$20,600₦11,683,294

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Can a 2018 Hyundai Tucson still be imported?

Nigeria prohibits used vehicles more than 12 years old from their year of manufacture, so a car built in 2018 can be imported until the end of 2030. 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 2018 Hyundai Tucson in Nigeria?

On a CIF value of about $12,500, customs duty, surcharge, NAC levy, green tax, ETLS, FOB charge and VAT total about ₦6,731,306 at ₦1,332.35 to $1. A cheaper or dearer car changes this in proportion.

Can I still import a 2018 Hyundai Tucson into Nigeria?

Nigeria prohibits used vehicles more than 12 years old from their year of manufacture, so a car built in 2018 can be imported until the end of 2030. 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 2018 Hyundai Tucson?

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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