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Mercedes-Benz ML350 2015 clearing cost in Nigeria

Customs duty, levies and VAT on a used 2015 Mercedes-Benz ML350 (3.5L V6, petrol), worked out at today's exchange rate.

Customs charges on a $14,100 CIF value

₦7,996,817

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

Breakdown for a 2015 Mercedes-Benz ML350 at $14,100 CIF
Import duty
20% of CIF
₦3,757,241
Surcharge
7% of import duty
₦263,007
NAC levy
5% of CIF (used vehicle)
₦939,310
Green tax
2% of CIF
₦375,724
ECOWAS levy (ETLS)
0.5% of CIF
₦93,931
FOB charge
4% of FOB
₦751,448
VAT
7.5% of CIF + duties and levies
₦1,816,156
Total customs charges₦7,996,817
Car value + customs charges₦26,783,022

Its 3.5L V6 engine (3,498 cc) attracts the 2% green tax introduced on 1 July 2026, which adds ₦375,724 here. The 2015 example uses a CIF value of $14,100: 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 ML350 costs more or less

CIF valueAmountCustoms charges
Lower value$10,600₦6,011,790
Typical$14,100₦7,996,817
Higher value$17,600₦9,981,842

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Other Mercedes-Benz ML350 years

Model yearExample CIFCustoms charges
2014 Mercedes-Benz ML350$12,200₦6,919,233
2015 (this page)$14,100₦7,996,817

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Can a 2015 Mercedes-Benz ML350 still be imported?

Nigeria prohibits used vehicles more than 12 years old from their year of manufacture, so a car built in 2015 can be imported until the end of 2027. 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 2015 Mercedes-Benz ML350 in Nigeria?

On a CIF value of about $14,100, customs duty, surcharge, NAC levy, green tax, ETLS, FOB charge and VAT total about ₦7,996,817 at ₦1,332.35 to $1. A cheaper or dearer car changes this in proportion.

Can I still import a 2015 Mercedes-Benz ML350 into Nigeria?

Nigeria prohibits used vehicles more than 12 years old from their year of manufacture, so a car built in 2015 can be imported until the end of 2027. 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 2015 Mercedes-Benz ML350?

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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