Car Shipping Guide to Lagos
There are some restrictions in Nigeria that you need to be aware of, they do not allow importation of cars over 12 years old from the date of registration (vans, lorries etc. have no restrictions).
To begin with a detailed look and understand the customs regulations, duty rates and imperative documents which are mandatory for the shipping of a car to Nigeria. Cars which are twelve years old or older are not permitted to be shipped to Nigeria.
The owner of the car should have the various documents; verification of possession, valid insurance papers, an original passport, the original invoice of purchase, if the vehicle has been driven on the roads then a verification of road worthiness, the serial number, and model of the car.
Can I load Goods in my vehicle?
If you ship your vehicle from the port of Tilbury then the answer is a firm no, however we now offer services by RORO from the port of Southampton once a month and you can load goods in your vehicle. The cost of shipping from Southampton is slightly more expensive than if shipped out of Tilbury but the advantages of being able to load your vehicle with belongings out weighs the additional cost to ship it to Lagos. When loading goods in to the vehicle you must supply us with a packing list and leave a copy of it inside the vehicle.
Requirements for shipping your car to Nigeria
When shipping your car to Nigeria there are some very important documents that you will need to get hold of before you ship your vehicle.
- The car document or title
- A customs export declaration
- Bill of Lading
- A commercial invoice
- Photo page of your passport
Paying Local Fees
Keep in mind that you may have to pay additional charges once you have reached you destination such as clearance, customs, duties and taxes. You can check out our International Customs and Excise Duties page to find more specific details or you can Contact us and one of our professional members of staff will be able to help.