Import shoes from China to Nigeria
Indicative duty ~20% (HS 64). 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: Shoes to Nigeria
For a typical shoes order into Nigeria — 400 units at ¥55 each (240 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 ₦7,250,552, or ₦18,126 per unit (~$13), an effective burden near 32% of the CIF value. Against a local retail of ₦27,569 to ₦44,110, gross margin runs about 59-34%. This order is over the $300 de-minimis, so full duty applies.
A realistic order: 400 units at ¥55 each (240 kg, 1.6 CBM, sea).
Is it worth importing?
At a landed ₦18,229 per unit, against a typical local retail of ₦27,724 to ₦44,359, gross margin is roughly 59-34%. Indicative; real retail varies by market and channel.
QC check. Flex-test the sole bond, confirm true-to-size against a worn reference pair, and verify the upper material matches the declared spec (it drives both price and duty).
Footwear is a protected finished good in most corridors and frequently sits in the top band, sometimes with anti-dumping stacked on Chinese origin.
HS classification trap. Footwear is classified by upper material: leather (HS 6403) versus textile/synthetic (HS 6404) can carry different rates, and Chinese footwear faces anti-dumping duties in some markets.
Indicative, not a quote. Example inputs are typical for the product class; duty and FX sampled 2026-06-07.
Buying shoes on 1688
Typical 1688 search terms: sneakers, sandals, canvas shoes, slippers. ECOWAS CET 20% finished-consumer band (HS 64). Indicative, verify HS via NCS. Sourced 2026-06-07.
All Nigeria categories →Frequently asked questions
What duty applies to shoes in Nigeria?
Indicative duty for shoes is about 20% (HS hint HS 64). With Nigeria's VAT and levy stack the effective burden is roughly 32%. Verify the exact rate with Nigeria Customs Service (NCS).
What does shoes 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: sneakers, sandals, canvas shoes, slippers. 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.