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)

Estimated shipping (per car)
$2,000–$3,000 (Estimate)
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

178,660 cars that fit Nigeria’s rules

Genesis G90 3.8 AWD Gasoline LuxuryAvailable

Genesis G90 3.8 AWD Gasoline Luxury

$21,097est.

2020/08 · 2021 model · 137,464 km · Gasoline

Genesis G70 3.3T AWD Gasoline PrestigeAvailable

Genesis G70 3.3T AWD Gasoline Prestige

Prestige

$11,678est.

2019/08 · 2019 model · 179,340 km · Gasoline

Kia Carnival Diesel VIPAvailable

Kia Carnival Diesel VIP

VIP

$13,411est.

2019/08 · 2019 model · 68,567 km · Diesel

Kia Sorento 2.2 2WD Diesel SignatureAvailable

Kia Sorento 2.2 2WD Diesel Signature

Signature

$20,494est.

2021/01 · 2021 model · 85,391 km · Diesel

Volkswagen Passat 2.0 Gasoline B7Available

Volkswagen Passat 2.0 Gasoline B7

B7

$6,178est.

2018/09 · 2018 model · 109,183 km · Gasoline

Kia K3 GasolineAvailable

Kia K3 Gasoline

$3,843est.

2014/01 · 2014 model · 125,978 km · Gasoline

Genesis GV80 2.5T 2WD GasolineAvailable

Genesis GV80 2.5T 2WD Gasoline

$31,117est.

2021/04 · 2021 model · 45,962 km · Gasoline

Hyundai Palisade 2.2 2WD Diesel ExclusiveAvailable

Hyundai Palisade 2.2 2WD Diesel Exclusive

Exclusive

$14,617est.

2019/01 · 2019 model · 91,433 km · Diesel

Genesis GV70 2.2 AWD DieselAvailable

Genesis GV70 2.2 AWD Diesel

$24,713est.

2021/02 · 2021 model · 92,825 km · Diesel

Hyundai Elantra AD 1.6 GasolineAvailable

Hyundai Elantra AD 1.6 Gasoline

$7,459est.

2016/11 · 2017 model · 111,632 km · Gasoline

Honda CR-V 1.5 4WD GasolineAvailable

Honda CR-V 1.5 4WD Gasoline

$15,747est.

2017/12 · 2017 model · 112,477 km · Gasoline

Renault Korea XM3 1.3 GasolineAvailable

Renault Korea XM3 1.3 Gasoline

$9,644est.

2021/03 · 2021 model · 90,654 km · Gasoline

KG Mobility Very New Tivoli 1.6 2WD Diesel V5Available

KG Mobility Very New Tivoli 1.6 2WD Diesel V5

V5

$8,891est.

2020/08 · 2021 model · 61,997 km · Diesel

Genesis GV80 3.0 AWD DieselAvailable

Genesis GV80 3.0 AWD Diesel

$27,878est.

2020/03 · 2020 model · 119,260 km · Diesel

Kia Niro HybridAvailable

Kia Niro Hybrid

$14,692est.

2022/05 · 2022 model · 125,466 km · Hybrid

Kia Mohave 4WD DieselAvailable

Kia Mohave 4WD Diesel

$6,020est.

2014/05 · 2014 model · 179,501 km · Diesel

Ford Explorer 2.3 4WD GasolineAvailable

Ford Explorer 2.3 4WD Gasoline

$25,617est.

2022/11 · 2022 model · 45,067 km · Gasoline

Genesis G80 (RG3) 2.5T AWD GasolineAvailable

Genesis G80 (RG3) 2.5T AWD Gasoline

$21,473est.

2022/06 · 2022 model · 133,229 km · Gasoline

Kia K5 1.6T Gasoline SignatureAvailable

Kia K5 1.6T Gasoline Signature

Signature

$17,480est.

2021/10 · 2022 model · 81,092 km · Gasoline

Renault Korea QM6 4WD DieselAvailable

Renault Korea QM6 4WD Diesel

$6,254est.

2016/10 · 2017 model · 141,685 km · Diesel

Renault Korea SM3 GasolineAvailable

Renault Korea SM3 Gasoline

$3,014est.

2014/04 · 2014 model · 54,321 km · Gasoline

Chevrolet Trailblazer 1.3T 2WD Gasoline RSAvailable

Chevrolet Trailblazer 1.3T 2WD Gasoline RS

RS

$12,583est.

2021/08 · 2022 model · 58,561 km · Gasoline

Genesis GV70 2.5T AWD GasolineAvailable

Genesis GV70 2.5T AWD Gasoline

$33,529est.

2021/09 · 2021 model · 51,644 km · Gasoline

Kia Ray Gasoline PrestigeAvailable

Kia Ray Gasoline Prestige

Prestige

$4,513est.

2021/07 · 2021 model · 110,188 km · Gasoline

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 $2,000–$3,000 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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