Heavy benefits: starting from July 1| Tariffs on used car exports to Nigeria drop sharply

Let me explain the key conclusions to you first

Implementation time: Officially implemented from July 1, 2026, the adjustment target is: comprehensive import tax rate for passenger cars (including used cars) Old tax rate: 70%(35% tariff plus 35% surcharge) New tax rate: 40% Reduction: (70−40)/70≈42.9%, which is usually close to 43

Next, I will explain the policy and its impact on your exports to you in a few points.

Policy sources and time

Nigeria's Fiscal Year 2026 Fiscal Policy Measures (FPM) was issued by the Finance Minister on April 1, 2026 and officially implemented on July 1. Scope of application, all fully imported passenger cars, SUVs, and station wagons (including used cars)

How tax rates were lowered (simple version)

In the old situation, the comprehensive tax rate was 70%(35% basic tariff plus 35% import surcharge). In the new situation, the comprehensive tax rate was 40%(overall package reduction), which is about 42.9%. Note that the official statement is "the comprehensive tax burden is reduced from 70% to 40%," and the industry directly describes it as a tariff reduction of 43%, for ease of dissemination.

Superimposed simultaneously on July 1, green tax (emission tax)

Additional rigid threshold for used cars (implemented in 2026)

Only left-hand steering vehicles that meet the requirements must be ≤12 years old (only vehicles shipped after 2014 will be charged in 2026) must undergo VehCAP pre-shipment certification. Without certification, customs clearance cannot be achieved

Impact on China's used car exports (summarized in one sentence)

The benefits of the significant reduction in comprehensive taxes and fees and the increase in large emissions are reflected in the following aspects: 1.6 - 2.0L, 3 - 8 years old, left-hand rudder family cars or small SUVs.

Source: Xiong Yu, digital automobile export

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