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Import Duty Estimator

Estimates Nigeria Customs Service import duty, VAT and levies for goods sent from the UK to Nigeria.

Cost of goods (£) Freight / shipping cost (£)

Estimate insurance automatically (0.5% of cost + freight, the standard NCS assumption when the actual figure isn't declared) Import duty band These are the 5 standard ECOWAS Common External Tariff bands Nigeria applies. Your exact rate depends on the HS code assigned to your item — look it up on the Nigeria Customs Service site or ask your clearing agent if you're not sure which band applies.

FOB value (cost + freight)

CIF value (FOB + insurance)

Import duty

Surcharge (7% of duty)

CISS (1% of FOB)

ETLS (0.5% of CIF)

VAT (7.5% of CIF + duty + surcharge + CISS + ETLS)

Total duty & levies payable

Total landed cost

This is an estimate, not an assessment. Nigeria Customs Service determines the actual HS code, duty band, and any extra levies (e.g. for vehicles, which follow a separate VIN-valuation process not covered here) for your specific item at the point of import. Always reconfirm the exact rate and any additional charges with the Nigeria Customs Service or a licensed customs/clearing agent before shipping or budgeting.

Formula and duty bands last verified against published NCS/ECOWAS CET guidance: 22 August 2026.