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What will it cost to land in Lagos?

Enter a car's price from a Chinese export listing. We add every cost up to your driveway, with and without the 2026 EV duty exemption. See our budget picks.

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Defaults are today's figures from the sources listed on the budget picks page. Change any of them to match your quote.

With the EV exemption

₦16,056,198

Needs an Import Duty Exemption Certificate

Without the exemption

₦21,564,794

Standard duty, levies and VAT

Breakdown with the exemption

Car price in China
₦10,696,936
Export handling and dealer fees
₦1,038,000
Shipping to Lagos
₦3,460,000
Marine insurance
₦117,349
Customs duty, levies and VAT
₦193,912
Port clearing and terminal charges
₦400,000
Registration and papers
₦150,000

FOB $8,479 · CIF $11,064 · customs $140.11 with the exemption, $4,120.31 without.

Customs values cars with its own VIN system, which can differ from what you paid. Estimates only; confirm with your clearing agent.