Importing Korean cars to Lagos
All Nigeria import infoImport Korean cars to Lagos, Nigeria
- Destination port
- Port of Tin Can Island / Apapa, Lagos (primary)
- Departs from (Korea)
- Busan / Incheon–Pyeongtaek
- Shipping route
- Container or RoRo shipping from Korea to Lagos.
- Customs / free zone
- Approximately 20% import duty + 5% NAC levy + 7.5% VAT + 0.5% ETLS + 7% duty surcharge apply — roughly 35-40% of value effective for smaller engines; confirm the exact figure for your car.
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
Shipping from Korea
Busan, Korea → Port of Tin Can Island / Apapa, Lagos (primary)
- 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 Port of Tin Can Island / Apapa, Lagos (primary) 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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