How much does it cost to ship a car from the UK to Nigeria?
RORO to Tin Can Island starts at £1,200. Allow 70–90% of CIF value in Nigerian Customs duties and levies on top.
Nigeria Import Guide: Shipping Cars from UK to Lagos
Practical UK to Nigeria car import guide — Tin Can Island and Apapa RORO, 35% duty plus 35% levy, age limits, SONCAP and step-by-step clearing in Lagos.
Frequently asked questions
Can I ship a 20-year-old car to Nigeria?
Generally no — Nigeria caps used imports at 15 years. Older cars can only enter as heritage or collector vehicles with special permits.
What is SONCAP and do I need it?
SONCAP is Nigeria's pre-shipment conformity programme. Most used cars require it. The Ship Cars arranges SONCAP in the UK before the vessel sails.
Which Lagos port is best, Tin Can or Apapa?
Both are used. Tin Can Island handles most RORO vessels; Apapa handles most containerised cargo. Choice usually depends on the sailing schedule rather than preference.
Can SUVs over 15 years still be imported as classics?
Only with a Ministry of Industry heritage permit — granted sparingly for genuine collectors and vintage vehicles 25+ years. Standard road SUVs over 15 years are refused.
Why does NCS sometimes value above invoice?
Customs uses its own valuation tables (NCS Tariff Book) rather than your invoice when the declared value is below the database benchmark. Combat with: original bank wire receipt, dealer invoice on letterhead, second comparable invoice. Pre-shipment dispute resolution is faster than post-arrival challenge.
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