Import hair products from China to Nigeria
Indicative duty ~20% (HS 6703 / 6704). 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 | ₦201,347 | ₦215,441 |
| ¥10,000 | ₦2,013,470 | ₦2,154,413 |
| ¥100,000 | ₦20,134,703 | ₦21,544,132 |
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: Hair Products to Nigeria
For a typical hair products order into Nigeria — 200 units at ¥165 each (30 kg, air freight) — the duty falls in the 20% band, on top of which sit 7.5% VAT, Surcharge, CISS, ECOWAS levy. That lands at roughly ₦9,551,420, or ₦47,757 per unit (~$33), an effective burden near 32% of the CIF value. Against a local retail of ₦66,165 to ₦132,330, gross margin runs about 64-28%. This order is over the $300 de-minimis, so full duty applies.
A realistic order: 200 units at ¥165 each (30 kg, 0.16 CBM, air).
Is it worth importing?
At a landed ₦47,959 per unit, against a typical local retail of ₦66,445 to ₦132,889, gross margin is roughly 64-28%. Indicative; real retail varies by market and channel.
QC check. Confirm human vs synthetic honestly (a burn test tells you), check weft tightness and shedding, and verify length after washing, which is where bundles lose claimed inches.
Hair products are finished consumer goods; the band is moderate-to-high and the bigger variable is correct human/wig/synthetic classification.
HS classification trap. Human hair (HS 6703) and finished wigs (HS 6704) are different lines, and synthetic fibre shifts the chapter again, so the same shipment can be classified three ways.
Indicative, not a quote. Example inputs are typical for the product class; duty and FX sampled 2026-06-07.
Buying hair products on 1688
Typical 1688 search terms: human hair bundles, wig, lace frontal, braiding hair. ECOWAS CET 20% consumer band (HS 6703/6704). Indicative, verify HS via NCS. Sourced 2026-06-07.
All Nigeria categories →Frequently asked questions
What duty applies to hair products in Nigeria?
Indicative duty for hair products is about 20% (HS hint HS 6703 / 6704). With Nigeria's VAT and levy stack the effective burden is roughly 32%. Verify the exact rate with Nigeria Customs Service (NCS).
What does hair products 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: human hair bundles, wig, lace frontal, braiding hair. 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.