Here is our weekly look at what it costs to clear some popular used cars in Nigeria. The figures below are dated 18 October 2026 and are based on the customs rates in force that day. They are statutory customs charges only. Terminal, shipping-line and clearing agent fees are extra, so budget for those on top.
The rates used are 20% of CIF as import duty, a 7% surcharge on import duty, 5% NAC levy on used cars, 0.5% ETLS, 4% FOB charge and 7.5% VAT on CIF plus duties and levies. Green tax is 2% of CIF for engines of 2,000-3,999cc and 4% for 4,000cc and above. The exchange rate used here is ₦1,332.35, though Nigeria Customs applies its own official rate, which can differ.
A 2018 Toyota Corolla with a CIF of $11,000 comes to ₦5,923,551. A 2017 Toyota Camry with a CIF of $12,200 comes to ₦6,919,233. A 2019 Toyota RAV4 with a CIF of $17,100 comes to ₦9,698,268. The CIF values are estimates for clean used examples including freight to Lagos.
Also note that used vehicles more than 12 years old from year of manufacture are prohibited. Always pay duty through official Nigeria Customs channels and never to anyone else. The full table of all six example cars is printed below this article.
| Car | Example CIF | Now |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 Toyota Corolla (1.8L 4-cylinder) | $11,000 | ₦5,923,551 |
| 2017 Toyota Camry (2.5L 4-cylinder) | $12,200 | ₦6,919,233 |
| 2019 Toyota RAV4 (2.5L 4-cylinder) | $17,100 | ₦9,698,268 |
| 2016 Toyota Highlander (3.5L V6) | $15,100 | ₦8,563,968 |
| 2017 Lexus RX 350 (3.5L V6) | $18,500 | ₦10,492,278 |
| 2018 Honda Accord (1.5L turbo 4-cylinder) | $13,000 | ₦7,000,560 |
Figures are computed by the clearing.ng duty calculator. The text was drafted with AI assistance and checked automatically against those figures. Statutory customs charges only; terminal, shipping-line and agent fees are extra.
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