Suitable for use solely or principally with petrol fuel engines — Nigeria Import Duty
Importing Suitable for use solely or principally with petrol fuel engines (HS 8409910000) into Nigeria carries a 10% import duty and a 0% 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 $12,061.5 landed cost — about 20.61% above CIF. Rates are from the Nigeria Customs Service CET tariff, effective 2020-04-14.
Rate table (HS 8409910000)
| Import duty | 10% |
|---|---|
| Levy | 0% |
| 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 | 10% | $1,000 |
| Levy | 0% | $0 |
| Surcharge | 7% | $70 |
| CISS | 1% | $100 |
| ETLS | 0.5% | $50 |
| VAT | 7.5% | $841.5 |
| CIF + import taxes | $12,061.5 |
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 required for regulated mechanical/electro-mechanical appliances within this chapter (not all HS-85/84 lines are regulated — machinery for industrial/B2B use may be exempt; verify per product). (source)
Related categories
- Diesel or semi-diesel Engines of a kind used for propulsion of vehicles of Chapter 87
- Portable ADP machines =<10 kg Presented in FBU.
Frequently asked questions
What import duty applies to Suitable for use solely or principally with petrol fuel engines?
HS 8409910000 (Suitable for use solely or principally with petrol fuel engines) carries a 10% import duty, 0% 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 Suitable for use solely or principally with petrol fuel engines?
SONCAP certification required for regulated mechanical/electro-mechanical appliances within this chapter (not all HS-85/84 lines are regulated — machinery for industrial/B2B use may be exempt; verify per product).
Does Suitable for use solely or principally with petrol fuel engines require SONCAP or NAFDAC certification?
SONCAP certification required for regulated mechanical/electro-mechanical appliances within this chapter (not all HS-85/84 lines are regulated — machinery for industrial/B2B use may be exempt; verify per product).
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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.