How Much Does It Cost to Clear a Car in Nigeria in 2026?
A complete breakdown of customs duty, surcharges, terminal fees, agent costs, and Lagos-port realities for clearing a car in Nigeria in 2026.
Market Intelligence · · 8 min read · By Carbin Africa Editorial
If you're buying a car in Nigeria in 2026 — whether you're importing it yourself, buying tokunbo through a dealer, or planning a sourcing run from the US, Canada, or the UK — the clearing cost is one of the largest line items in your total landed price. Get it wrong and a "good deal" turns into a loss.
The real cost stack to clear a car in Nigeria
The headline duty is only part of the story. The full clearing cost stack in 2026 includes customs duty (typically 20% of CIF value for most passenger vehicles), 7% surcharge, 0.5% ETLS levy, 1% CISS, 7.5% VAT on the duty + CIF, terminal handling charges, shipping line release fees, Customs examination fees, and the clearing agent's professional fee.
Carbin Africa publishes live clearing estimates inside the Carly.ng valuation tool so buyers see the full landed cost — not just the auction sticker.
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