Importing used Korean cars to Nigeria
Nigeria is one of Africa's largest markets for used cars, and Korean vehicles compete well there on price and reliability. Right-hand-drive vehicles are banned, so Korean cars — all built left-hand-drive — are already in the correct configuration. EncarExport gives Nigerian buyers direct, self-serve access to Encar's full live catalogue and every car's official Korean inspection record, with shipping to Lagos or Port Harcourt.
Import rules - Nigeria
- Vehicle age limit
- ≤ 12 years old
- Steering
- Left-hand drive - all our Korean cars are LHD
- Duty & taxes
- Approximately 20% import duty on the customs value, plus a National Automotive Council levy of 5% (reduced from 15% on 1 July 2026), 7.5% VAT on the stacked total, a 0.5% ECOWAS Trade Liberalisation Scheme charge, and a 7% surcharge on the duty — an effective total of roughly 35-40% of value for smaller engines. Confirm the exact figure for your specific car with us.
Rules verified 2026-08-27 · Regulations change - confirm the current rules with Nigeria customs (or your broker) before you buy.Sources: Legit.ng — Nigeria car import rules 2026: age limit, LHD rule, levies, PremiumTimesNG — Customs announces lower tariffs on imported vehicles, Trade.gov — Nigeria import tariffs, Carawon — Import to Nigeria
- Vehicles manufactured more than 12 years ago cannot be imported (2026 → 2014 or newer). Some port commands are reported to apply a stricter, unofficial cutoff in practice — confirm current enforcement before committing.
- Right-hand-drive vehicles are banned; all imports must be left-hand-drive, which every Korean domestic car already is.
Shipping from Korea
Busan, Korea → Lagos (Apapa)
- RoRo (Roll-on/Roll-off)
- $1,000–$1,900 (Estimate)
- Container
- $4,000–$4,800Recent market rate, as of Sep 23, 2026
- Estimated transit
- Typically 5–10 weeks
Shipping rates change often — these are estimates. Contact us for the current rate.
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Frequently asked questions
- Can I import a used car from Korea to Nigeria?
- Yes - Nigeria allows imported used cars up to 12 years old. Every car we export is left-hand drive, exactly as Nigeria requires.
- How long does shipping from Korea to Lagos (Apapa) take?
- Typically 5-10 weeks by sea from Busan, depending on the sailing schedule.
- How much does shipping cost?
- RoRo shipping runs about $1,000–$1,900 per car. That is an estimate that varies by vehicle size and season - contact us for a firm quote.
- Do you handle export paperwork and customs?
- Yes. We handle the Korea-side export de-registration, the documents, and booking your shipping. Import duty and customs clearance in Nigeria are the buyer's responsibility, and we provide every document you need for them.
- Do I need an account to buy?
- No account is needed. Browse the full catalogue freely and message us on WhatsApp about any car you like.
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