Custom Duties in Nigeria - Import Duty Calculator
Use our import duty calculator to estimate custom duties in Nigeria, VAT, and total landed cost for shipments to Nigeria with current Nigeria Customs rates.
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About Importing to Nigeria
Calculate custom duties in Nigeria with our free import duty calculator. The Nigeria Customs Service applies import duty rates from 5% to 35%, plus VAT at 7.5%, and excise duties on certain categories like cosmetics and alcoholic beverages. Whether you are importing electronics, clothing, machinery, or spare parts from AliExpress or any global store, our calculator delivers your complete landed cost - product price, shipping, import duty, VAT, and any additional levies - in seconds. Use the Nigeria import duty calculator above to avoid unexpected customs bills and make informed purchasing decisions for shipments to Lagos, Abuja, or anywhere in Nigeria.
How Import Duties Are Calculated for Nigeria
Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) determines import duties based on the CIF value — the product price plus insurance and freight to a Nigerian port like Apapa or Tin Can Island in Lagos. All imports require an e-Form M processed through the importer's bank before shipping, and a Pre-Arrival Assessment Report (PAAR) is generated once documents are verified. Clearing agents submit a Single Goods Declaration (SGD) through the NICIS II platform.
Import duty rates under the ECOWAS Common External Tariff range from 5% for machinery to 35% for clothing and cosmetics. After duty, VAT at 7.5% is charged on the CIF-plus-duty amount. An administrative charge of 1% of the FOB value is also collected. Excise duties of 5% apply to cosmetics and similar categories. Use this Nigeria import tax calculator to estimate your full landed cost based on current NCS rates before you place your next order.
Nigeria Import Tax Rates
Source: official customs authority
| Category | Duty | VAT | Other |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electronics | 20% | 7.5% | — |
| Clothing | 20% | 7.5% | — |
| Cosmetics | 20% | 7.5% | — |
| Appliances | 20% | 7.5% | — |
| Machinery | 5% | 0% | — |
| Solar Energy | 0% | 0% | — |
| Accessories | 20% | 7.5% | — |
| Phones & Computers | 10% | 7.5% | — |
De minimis: $0
Goods under this threshold may clear duty-free
Currency: NGN
1 USD ≈ 1580 NGN
Shipping: $20
Typical international shipping estimate
Example Import Cost Calculation for Nigeria
Consider a $50 electronics item shipped to Lagos, Nigeria. Shipping is estimated at $20, so the CIF value is $70. Import duty at 20% adds $14.00. VAT at 7.5% on the duty-inclusive amount is $6.30. The 1% administrative charge on the $50 FOB value adds $0.50. Your total landed cost is $90.80. In Nigerian naira at 1,580 NGN/USD, that is approximately NGN 143,464.