Import clothing from China to Nigeria
Indicative duty ~20% (HS 61 / 62). 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: Clothing to Nigeria
For a typical clothing order into Nigeria — 800 units at ¥34 each (200 kg, sea freight) — the duty falls in the 20% band, on top of which sit 7.5% VAT, Surcharge, CISS, ECOWAS levy. That lands at roughly ₦8,379,564, or ₦10,474 per unit (~$7), an effective burden near 32% of the CIF value. Against a local retail of ₦20,451 to ₦34,085, gross margin runs about 69-49%. This order is over the $300 de-minimis, so full duty applies.
A realistic order: 800 units at ¥34 each (200 kg, 1.2 CBM, sea).
Is it worth importing?
At a landed ₦10,533 per unit, against a typical local retail of ₦20,566 to ₦34,277, gross margin is roughly 69-49%. Indicative; real retail varies by market and channel.
QC check. Check fabric weight (GSM), stitch density and that the size chart matches your market's bodies, not China's; pull a wash test for colour-fastness and shrinkage.
Apparel is a finished consumer good and a protected domestic industry in most markets, so it usually sits at or near the top duty band.
HS classification trap. Knitted (HS 61) and woven (HS 62) garments are separate chapters, and fibre composition shifts the rate; a polyester/cotton blend can be dutied differently from pure cotton.
Indicative, not a quote. Example inputs are typical for the product class; duty and FX sampled 2026-06-07.
Buying clothing on 1688
Typical 1688 search terms: women dress, t-shirt, hoodie, leggings. ECOWAS CET 20% finished-consumer band. Indicative, verify HS via NCS. Sourced 2026-06-07.
All Nigeria categories →Frequently asked questions
What duty applies to clothing in Nigeria?
Indicative duty for clothing is about 20% (HS hint HS 61 / 62). With Nigeria's VAT and levy stack the effective burden is roughly 32%. Verify the exact rate with Nigeria Customs Service (NCS).
What does clothing 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: women dress, t-shirt, hoodie, leggings. 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.