Custom Duties in Nigeria
Custom Duties in Nigeria are set by the Nigeria Customs Service, and this calculator estimates the customs duty charges on any online order in seconds.
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About Importing to Nigeria
Importing from AliExpress, Amazon or Alibaba into Nigeria means the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) assesses charges when your parcel lands. The customs and import taxes cover import duty of 5% to 35% by category, 7.5% VAT, and excise on goods like cosmetics and spirits. This tool itemises every one of your customs import fees — duty, VAT, surcharge and levies — against the CIF value so nothing is hidden. Seeing the full picture of duties and taxes before you check out helps you budget for delivery 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much customs will i pay in Nigeria
It depends on your product's category and CIF value — duty runs from 5% to 35%, with 7.5% VAT on top. Enter your item and its price above and the calculator returns the exact figure at current NCS rates.
How much will customs charge me in Nigeria
Nigeria Customs charges duty on the CIF value, then VAT, plus any surcharge or excise for your category. Because the bands vary widely, the safest way to know is to enter your specific item above for a category-accurate total.
How much import duties will i pay in Nigeria
Import duty alone typically falls between 5% and 35% of the CIF value, before VAT and levies are added. The calculator applies your product's tariff band automatically so you see duty and the full landed cost together.
How much does import duty cost in Nigeria
Import duty is a percentage of your goods' CIF value, so the cost scales with both the rate for your category and what you paid including shipping. Enter the details above to convert that percentage into a naira figure instantly.
How much customs will i have to pay in Nigeria
Your total is duty plus 7.5% VAT plus any excise or surcharge that applies to the category. The tool above adds these in the correct order so the number you see matches what NCS will bill on arrival.