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Kia Sportage 2019 clearing cost in Nigeria

Customs duty, levies and VAT on a used 2019 Kia Sportage (2.4L 4-cylinder, petrol), worked out at today's exchange rate.

Customs charges on a $12,800 CIF value

₦7,259,523

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

Breakdown for a 2019 Kia Sportage at $12,800 CIF
Import duty
20% of CIF
₦3,410,829
Surcharge
7% of import duty
₦238,758
NAC levy
5% of CIF (used vehicle)
₦852,707
Green tax
2% of CIF
₦341,083
ECOWAS levy (ETLS)
0.5% of CIF
₦85,271
FOB charge
4% of FOB
₦682,166
VAT
7.5% of CIF + duties and levies
₦1,648,709
Total customs charges₦7,259,523
Car value + customs charges₦24,313,666

Its 2.4L 4-cylinder engine (2,359 cc) attracts the 2% green tax introduced on 1 July 2026, which adds ₦341,083 here. The 2019 example uses a CIF value of $12,800: 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 Sportage costs more or less

CIF valueAmountCustoms charges
Lower value$9,600₦5,444,641
Typical$12,800₦7,259,523
Higher value$16,000₦9,074,404

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Other Kia Sportage years

Model yearExample CIFCustoms charges
2014 Kia Sportage$7,200₦4,083,481
2015 Kia Sportage$8,000₦4,537,202
2016 Kia Sportage$9,000₦5,104,353
2017 Kia Sportage$10,100₦5,728,217
2018 Kia Sportage$11,300₦6,408,797
2019 (this page)$12,800₦7,259,523
2020 Kia Sportage$14,500₦8,223,678
2021 Kia Sportage$16,400₦9,301,263
2022 Kia Sportage$18,600₦10,548,993

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Can a 2019 Kia Sportage still be imported?

Nigeria prohibits used vehicles more than 12 years old from their year of manufacture, so a car built in 2019 can be imported until the end of 2031. 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 2019 Kia Sportage in Nigeria?

On a CIF value of about $12,800, customs duty, surcharge, NAC levy, green tax, ETLS, FOB charge and VAT total about ₦7,259,523 at ₦1,332.35 to $1. A cheaper or dearer car changes this in proportion.

Can I still import a 2019 Kia Sportage into Nigeria?

Nigeria prohibits used vehicles more than 12 years old from their year of manufacture, so a car built in 2019 can be imported until the end of 2031. 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 2019 Kia Sportage?

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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