Import auto parts from China to Nigeria
Indicative duty ~10% (HS 8708). Work out the all-in landed cost below.
China to Nigeria, all-in
Indicative, not a quote. Duty bands, FX and freight are estimates sampled 2026-06-07. Confirm the exact HS duty with Nigeria customs and freight with a forwarder.
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Today's yuan to Nigeria rate
Indicative, not a quote. The band is typical of agent/payment pricing.
| CNY | At mid rate | What you actually pay |
|---|---|---|
| ¥1,000 | ₦201,630 | ₦215,744 |
| ¥10,000 | ₦2,016,297 | ₦2,157,438 |
| ¥100,000 | ₦20,162,974 | ₦21,574,382 |
The FX leg is often the difference between a profitable order and a loss. The mid-market rate is the reference; what you actually pay to settle into a Chinese supplier's account sits 3–7% above it. On a large payment that spread can outweigh the agent fee, so it is worth comparing rates the day you pay.
Worked example: Auto Parts to Nigeria
For a typical auto parts order into Nigeria — 150 units at ¥205 each (180 kg, sea freight) — the duty falls in the 10% band, on top of which sit 7.5% VAT, Surcharge, CISS, ECOWAS levy. That lands at roughly ₦8,423,259, or ₦56,155 per unit (~$39), an effective burden near 21% of the CIF value. Against a local retail of ₦82,205 to ₦143,859, gross margin runs about 61-32%. This order is over the $300 de-minimis, so full duty applies.
A realistic order: 150 units at ¥205 each (180 kg, 0.6 CBM, sea).
Is it worth importing?
At a landed ₦56,471 per unit, against a typical local retail of ₦82,668 to ₦144,669, gross margin is roughly 61-32%. Indicative; real retail varies by market and channel.
QC check. Match the exact OE part number and vehicle/year, confirm material grade (a brake pad's friction spec, a filter's media), and demand a fitment sample before a full order.
Auto parts usually sit in an intermediate band as inputs, but the sub-line and any assembler concession move the effective rate more than the headline 8708 number.
HS classification trap. Many parts share HS 8708 but sit on different sub-lines at different rates, and assembler/CKD concessions can cut the rate sharply for registered local assemblers, a status traders cannot claim.
Indicative, not a quote. Example inputs are typical for the product class; duty and FX sampled 2026-06-07.
Buying auto parts on 1688
Typical 1688 search terms: car accessories, brake pad, car LED, spare parts. ECOWAS CET 10% intermediate band (HS 8708); CKD/SKD assembler concessions may be 0-10%. Indicative, verify HS via NCS. Sourced 2026-06-07.
All Nigeria categories →Frequently asked questions
What duty applies to auto parts in Nigeria?
Indicative duty for auto parts is about 10% (HS hint HS 8708). With Nigeria's VAT and levy stack the effective burden is roughly 21%. Verify the exact rate with Nigeria Customs Service (NCS).
What does auto parts cost to import from China?
It depends on unit price, quantity, agent fee and freight. Use the calculator above for an all-in landed cost in NGN.
What should I search for on 1688?
Common terms for this category: car accessories, brake pad, car LED, spare parts. Pair these with a sourcing agent if you cannot read Chinese.
Are these numbers official?
No. Duty, FX and freight here are indicative estimates sampled 2026-06-07. Confirm with Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) and a forwarder before paying.
Last updated: 2026-06-07.
Adaeze covers the money side of importing from China to Nigeria: how the naira moves against the yuan, what it really costs to pay a supplier once agent fees and FX spreads are counted, and how NCS duty and the de-minimis rules land on a real order. She writes for the importer who wants the number before they wire the money, not after.