Forged — Nigeria Import Duty
Importing Forged (HS 7214100000) into Nigeria carries a 20% import duty and a 25% levy, plus a 7% surcharge on duty, 1% CISS and 0.5% ETLS, then 7.5% VAT on that combined base. On a $10,000 CIF shipment, that works out to roughly $15,899.25 landed cost — about 58.99% above CIF. Rates are from the Nigeria Customs Service CET tariff, effective 2020-04-14.
Rate table (HS 7214100000)
| Import duty | 20% |
|---|---|
| Levy | 25% |
| Surcharge (of duty) | 7% |
| CISS | 1% |
| ETLS | 0.5% |
| VAT | 7.5% |
| Excise (not included in landed cost) | 0% |
| Effective date | 2020-04-14 |
Worked example — $10,000 CIF
| Item | Rate | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| CIF | $10,000 | |
| Import duty | 20% | $2,000 |
| Levy | 25% | $2,500 |
| Surcharge | 7% | $140 |
| CISS | 1% | $100 |
| ETLS | 0.5% | $50 |
| VAT | 7.5% | $1,109.25 |
| CIF + import taxes | $15,899.25 |
Excludes port, terminal handling, clearing-agent and inland transport fees — your actual landed cost will be higher. Message us for a full clearing quote.
Import restrictions & requirements
- restricted: SONCAP certification typically required for finished/semi-finished steel products entering retail/construction supply chains. (source)
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Frequently asked questions
What import duty applies to Forged?
HS 7214100000 (Forged) carries a 20% import duty, 25% levy, 7% surcharge, 1% CISS, 0.5% ETLS and 7.5% VAT, per the Nigeria Customs Service CET tariff effective 2020-04-14.
Are there import restrictions on Forged?
SONCAP certification typically required for finished/semi-finished steel products entering retail/construction supply chains.
Does Forged require SONCAP or NAFDAC certification?
SONCAP certification typically required for finished/semi-finished steel products entering retail/construction supply chains.
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These figures are estimates for planning purposes only. Duty rates and exchange rates change with government policy, and final clearance costs are determined solely by the Nigeria Customs Service and your licensed clearing agent at the point of entry. GoFair and EuroVista are not affiliated with the Nigeria Customs Service.