Importing Korean cars to Lagos

All Nigeria import info

Import 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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Popular models exported to Nigeria

174,532 cars that fit Nigeria’s rules

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$16,009est.

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$15,708est.

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Chevrolet Trax Crossover 1.2 GasolineAvailable

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$17,437est.

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Kia Sorento 2.2 4WD DieselAvailable

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$10,673est.

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Hyundai Grand Starex DieselAvailable

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$7,441est.

2018/10 · 2019 model · 143,437 km · Diesel

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$11,950est.

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$12,401est.

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2025/01 · 2025 model · 27,294 km · Hybrid

KG Mobility Tivoli Air 1.5 2WD GasolineAvailable

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$10,522est.

2022/04 · 2022 model · 61,862 km · Gasoline

Kia K5 2.0 Gasoline PrestigeAvailable

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$16,009est.

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$40,511est.

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Kia Sorento 2.2 2WD Diesel SignatureAvailable

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$16,159est.

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$14,807est.

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$10,297est.

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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.
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