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Information on Importation of Vehicles

The following taxes apply:

Type of Vehicle Import Duty VAT NHIL Ecowas EDIF Levy Exam Fee Process Fee
cylinder capacity under 1900cc 5% 12.5% 2.5% .5% .5% 1% -
cylinder capacity between
1900cc - 3000cc		 10% 12.5% 2.5% .5% .5% 1% -
cylinder capacity upwards 3000cc 20% 12.5% 2.5% .5% .5% 1% -
Vans with 10+ seats 5% 12.5% 2.5% .5% .5% 1% -
Buses with 30+ seats 0% 12.5% 2.5% .5% .5% 1% 1%
Pick up trucks, tippers & lorries 5% 12.5% 2.5% .5% .5% 1% -
Motor Bikes 0% 12.5% 2.5% .5% .5% 1% 1%
Bicycles 0% 0% 0% .5% .5% 0% 1%

Note:

  • CIF is cost of the vehicle, insurance cost and freight cost.
  • Import duty is based on the CIF value
  • VAT is based on CIF + Duty
  • Remaining categories based on CIF
  • Vehicles older than 10 years will attract additional penalties

Valuation of vehicles:

  • 6 months old- based on purchase price
  • 1.5 years old- 85% of purchase price
  • 2.5 years old- 75% of purchase price
  • 5 years old-    65% of purchase price
  • 5-10 years old- 50% of purchase price

Contacts:

 


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