Verification level: Verified against multiple sources
Nigeria
West Africa's largest used-car market — a 12-year age cap and mandatory left-hand drive (LHD).
Driving side
Left-hand drive (LHD)
Max vehicle age
12 years — Vehicles older than 12 years from the manufacture year are banned; some ports enforce 10 years in practice — confirm for your specific port.
Customs & duty
varies — confirm with your customs broker
Emission standard
varies — confirm with your customs broker
VIN re-carving
VIN re-carving and odometer tampering are prohibited — we attach the original Encar inspection report with every quote.
Required documents
- Commercial export invoice
- Bill of lading (B/L)
- Certificate of origin
- Vehicle inspection / diagnosis report (Encar)
- Buyer passport / ID
Primary ports of entry
Lagos (Apapa / Tin Can Island)
Important notes
- RHD vehicles are strictly banned — standard Korean export-market cars are LHD, which fits Nigeria's rule.
Sources
This information is for general guidance and may change. Always confirm the latest rules with your local customs broker before buying or shipping.