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NCS tariff · 2026

Cost of Clearing a Ford Explorer in Nigeria. Year by year, at today's rate.

The Ford Explorer is the value play among three-row SUVs; lower FOB than a Highlander of the same year. The table below estimates what customs will charge on a Tokunbo Ford Explorer by year, computed with the same engine as our car import duty calculator: 20% duty, 15% NAC levy (used), 7% surcharge on duty, 0.5% ETLS, the 4% FOB levy and 7.5% VAT, at the official rate of ₦1,326/$ (as of 2026-09-10) with a 30% NCS valuation uplift on an estimated US market price.

Explorer yearEst. price (FOB)Customs chargesCar + customs
2013 Ford Explorer$7,500₦7,465,485₦17,410,485
2016 Ford Explorer$12,500₦11,942,123₦28,517,123
2018 Ford Explorer$16,500₦15,523,433₦37,402,433

"Car + customs" converts the un-uplifted purchase price at the same rate and adds the customs charges; it excludes shipping, terminal and agent fees, which typically add ₦800,000 to ₦1,500,000. US price figures are rough market estimates for a clean-title car in fair condition; your actual purchase and the NCS valuation will differ.

Worked example: 2016 Ford Explorer

Take a 2016 Ford Explorer bought at $12,500 with $1,200 freight. Customs uplifts the FOB by 30% before assessment, giving a CIF of about ₦23,354,175. On that: import duty ₦4,670,835 (20%), NAC levy ₦3,503,126 (15% used), surcharge ₦326,958 (7% of duty), ETLS ₦116,771 (0.5%), FOB levy ₦861,900 (4% of FOB), then VAT of ₦2,462,532 (7.5% on everything). Total customs charges: ₦11,942,123, before local port and agent fees.

Numbers move with the naira. Run your own figures, model a different uplift, and get a quote from a vetted clearing agent on the car import duty calculator.

Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to clear a 2016 Ford Explorer in Nigeria?
At the current official customs rate of ₦1,326/$ and a typical NCS valuation uplift of 30%, a 2016 Ford Explorer bought around $12,500 attracts roughly ₦11,942,123 in customs charges (duty, NAC levy, surcharge, ETLS, FOB levy and VAT). Add about ₦800,000 to ₦1,500,000 for shipping-line, terminal and agent charges. Final figures depend on the NCS VIN valuation and the FX rate on your Form M date.
Why would my Ford Explorer duty come out higher than this estimate?
Two reasons dominate. First, the Nigeria Customs Service assesses duty on its own VIN database value, not your receipt, and that value frequently lands 20% to 50% above real auction prices; this table assumes 30%. Second, everything converts to naira at the customs exchange rate when your Form M is processed, so a weaker naira between purchase and clearing raises the bill. Trim levels and options can also push the assessed value up.
Does a newer Ford Explorer pay more duty?
Yes, proportionally. Customs charges are percentages of the assessed value, so a 2018 Ford Explorer at around $16,500 attracts roughly ₦15,523,433 in customs charges, versus about ₦7,465,485 for a 2013 at around $7,500. The percentage stack is the same; the base is what changes. Note that cars older than roughly 12 to 15 years face import restrictions.
What is charged besides customs duty?
Beyond the customs stack (20% duty, 15% NAC levy on used cars, 7% surcharge on duty, 0.5% ETLS, 4% FOB levy and 7.5% VAT on the lot), you pay shipping to Lagos, terminal and shipping-line charges at the port, and your clearing agent's fee. Those local charges typically total ₦800,000 to ₦1,500,000 depending on the port and the agent.

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Estimate only. Computed at the official rate of ₦1,326/$ as of 2026-09-10, with estimated US market prices and a 30% valuation uplift. Final duty is set by the NCS assessed value, HS classification and the FX rate at clearing. Confirm with a licensed clearing agent before you ship.