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Toyota Highlander 2014 clearing cost in Nigeria

Customs duty, levies and VAT on a used 2014 Toyota Highlander (3.5L V6, petrol), worked out at today's exchange rate.

Customs charges on a $12,000 CIF value

₦6,805,802

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

Breakdown for a 2014 Toyota Highlander at $12,000 CIF
Import duty
20% of CIF
₦3,197,652
Surcharge
7% of import duty
₦223,836
NAC levy
5% of CIF (used vehicle)
₦799,413
Green tax
2% of CIF
₦319,765
ECOWAS levy (ETLS)
0.5% of CIF
₦79,941
FOB charge
4% of FOB
₦639,530
VAT
7.5% of CIF + duties and levies
₦1,545,665
Total customs charges₦6,805,802
Car value + customs charges₦22,794,061

Its 3.5L V6 engine (3,456 cc) attracts the 2% green tax introduced on 1 July 2026, which adds ₦319,765 here. The 2014 example uses a CIF value of $12,000: 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 Highlander costs more or less

CIF valueAmountCustoms charges
Lower value$9,000₦5,104,353
Typical$12,000₦6,805,802
Higher value$15,000₦8,507,253

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Other Toyota Highlander years

Model yearExample CIFCustoms charges
2014 (this page)$12,000₦6,805,802
2015 Toyota Highlander$13,500₦7,656,528
2016 Toyota Highlander$15,100₦8,563,968
2017 Toyota Highlander$16,900₦9,584,839
2018 Toyota Highlander$19,000₦10,775,854
2019 Toyota Highlander$21,400₦12,137,015
2020 Toyota Highlander$24,100₦13,668,320
2021 Toyota Highlander$27,100₦15,369,770
2022 Toyota Highlander$30,600₦17,354,795

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Can a 2014 Toyota Highlander still be imported?

Nigeria prohibits used vehicles more than 12 years old from their year of manufacture, so a car built in 2014 can be imported until the end of 2026. 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 2014 Toyota Highlander in Nigeria?

On a CIF value of about $12,000, customs duty, surcharge, NAC levy, green tax, ETLS, FOB charge and VAT total about ₦6,805,802 at ₦1,332.35 to $1. A cheaper or dearer car changes this in proportion.

Can I still import a 2014 Toyota Highlander into Nigeria?

Nigeria prohibits used vehicles more than 12 years old from their year of manufacture, so a car built in 2014 can be imported until the end of 2026. 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 2014 Toyota Highlander?

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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