Good news for importers this week: clearing costs on many popular used cars came down slightly on 19 October 2026. The naira strengthened a touch, moving to ₦1,331.62 per dollar from ₦1,332.35 on 18 October 2026, a change of 0.1%. Because duty is worked out in naira, a stronger naira means a smaller bill at the port.
The movement is small but real. A 2018 Toyota Corolla now carries statutory charges of ₦5,920,267, down by ₦3,284 from ₦5,923,551. A 2017 Toyota Camry is now ₦6,915,397, down by ₦3,836 from ₦6,919,233. A 2019 Toyota RAV4 comes to ₦9,692,894, down by ₦5,374 from ₦9,698,268. The full table of example cars is printed below this article.
Please remember that these are statutory customs charges only. Terminal fees, shipping-line charges and clearing agent fees are extra and are not included in these amounts. The example CIF values are estimates for clean used examples including freight to Lagos.
The rates in force were reviewed on 18 October 2026. They include import duty of 20% of CIF, a 7% surcharge on import duty, a 5% NAC levy on used cars, a 0.5% ETLS charge, a 4% FOB charge and VAT of 7.5% of CIF plus duties and levies. Green tax is 2% of CIF for 2,000-3,999cc engines and 4% for 4,000cc and above. Used vehicles more than 12 years old from year of manufacture are prohibited.
The exchange rate shown is a market rate and Nigeria Customs applies its own official exchange rate, which can differ. Always pay duty through official Nigeria Customs channels only, never to an individual or agent.
| Car | Example CIF | Before | Now | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 Toyota Corolla (1.8L 4-cylinder) | $11,000 | ₦5,923,551 | ₦5,920,267 | -₦3,284 |
| 2017 Toyota Camry (2.5L 4-cylinder) | $12,200 | ₦6,919,233 | ₦6,915,397 | -₦3,836 |
| 2019 Toyota RAV4 (2.5L 4-cylinder) | $17,100 | ₦9,698,268 | ₦9,692,894 | -₦5,374 |
| 2016 Toyota Highlander (3.5L V6) | $15,100 | ₦8,563,968 | ₦8,559,222 | -₦4,746 |
| 2017 Lexus RX 350 (3.5L V6) | $18,500 | ₦10,492,278 | ₦10,486,464 | -₦5,814 |
| 2018 Honda Accord (1.5L turbo 4-cylinder) | $13,000 | ₦7,000,560 | ₦6,996,680 | -₦3,880 |
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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