On 26 October 2026 the naira stood at ₦1,334.30 to the dollar, compared with ₦1,331.62 on 19 October 2026, a move of 0.2%. Because duty is worked out on the dollar value of the car, a weaker naira means a higher bill in naira. The figures below are statutory customs charges only, and terminal, shipping-line and clearing agent fees are extra.
The 2018 Toyota Corolla with a CIF of $11,000 now carries duty of ₦5,932,196, up by ₦11,929 from ₦5,920,267. The 2017 Toyota Camry with a CIF of $12,200 moves from ₦6,915,397 to ₦6,929,331, a rise of ₦13,934. The 2019 Toyota RAV4 with a CIF of $17,100 goes from ₦9,692,894 to ₦9,712,425, up by ₦19,531.
The rates in force were reviewed on 18 October 2026. Import duty is 20% of CIF, the NAC levy is 5% of CIF for used cars and 10% for new cars, and the ETLS is 0.5% of CIF. There is also a 4% FOB charge, a 7% surcharge on import duty, and VAT at 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. Please pay duty only through official Nigeria Customs channels, never to an individual. The full table of all six example cars is printed below this article.
| Car | Example CIF | Before | Now | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 Toyota Corolla (1.8L 4-cylinder) | $11,000 | ₦5,920,267 | ₦5,932,196 | +₦11,929 |
| 2017 Toyota Camry (2.5L 4-cylinder) | $12,200 | ₦6,915,397 | ₦6,929,331 | +₦13,934 |
| 2019 Toyota RAV4 (2.5L 4-cylinder) | $17,100 | ₦9,692,894 | ₦9,712,425 | +₦19,531 |
| 2016 Toyota Highlander (3.5L V6) | $15,100 | ₦8,559,222 | ₦8,576,469 | +₦17,247 |
| 2017 Lexus RX 350 (3.5L V6) | $18,500 | ₦10,486,464 | ₦10,507,594 | +₦21,130 |
| 2018 Honda Accord (1.5L turbo 4-cylinder) | $13,000 | ₦6,996,680 | ₦7,010,778 | +₦14,098 |
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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