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Nissan Altima 2016 clearing cost in Nigeria

Customs duty, levies and VAT on a used 2016 Nissan Altima (2.5L 4-cylinder, petrol), worked out at today's exchange rate.

Customs charges on a $8,100 CIF value

₦4,593,917

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

Breakdown for a 2016 Nissan Altima at $8,100 CIF
Import duty
20% of CIF
₦2,158,415
Surcharge
7% of import duty
₦151,089
NAC levy
5% of CIF (used vehicle)
₦539,604
Green tax
2% of CIF
₦215,842
ECOWAS levy (ETLS)
0.5% of CIF
₦53,960
FOB charge
4% of FOB
₦431,683
VAT
7.5% of CIF + duties and levies
₦1,043,324
Total customs charges₦4,593,917
Car value + customs charges₦15,385,992

Its 2.5L 4-cylinder engine (2,488 cc) attracts the 2% green tax introduced on 1 July 2026, which adds ₦215,842 here. The 2016 example uses a CIF value of $8,100: 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 Altima costs more or less

CIF valueAmountCustoms charges
Lower value$6,100₦3,459,616
Typical$8,100₦4,593,917
Higher value$10,100₦5,728,217

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Other Nissan Altima years

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

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Can a 2016 Nissan Altima still be imported?

Nigeria prohibits used vehicles more than 12 years old from their year of manufacture, so a car built in 2016 can be imported until the end of 2028. 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 2016 Nissan Altima in Nigeria?

On a CIF value of about $8,100, customs duty, surcharge, NAC levy, green tax, ETLS, FOB charge and VAT total about ₦4,593,917 at ₦1,332.35 to $1. A cheaper or dearer car changes this in proportion.

Can I still import a 2016 Nissan Altima into Nigeria?

Nigeria prohibits used vehicles more than 12 years old from their year of manufacture, so a car built in 2016 can be imported until the end of 2028. 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 2016 Nissan Altima?

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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