Import machinery and industrial supplies from China to Nigeria

Reviewed October 2, 2026.

To import machinery or industrial supplies from China into Nigeria: import duty is calculated on the CIF value. Import VAT is 7.5%. There is no free trade agreement with China, so the general duty rate for each tariff code applies. Key conformity requirement: SONCAP. Machines must be configured for the local grid: 230/415 V, 50 Hz.

Duty basis
CIF
Import tax
VAT 7.5%
Trade agreement with China
None
Conformity
SONCAP
Grid
230/415 V, 50 Hz

What we handle for buyers in Nigeria

  • Factory search, verification and price negotiation in China
  • Tariff code and landed cost estimate before you order
  • Documents the factory must provide for SONCAP
  • Electrical configuration for 230/415 V, 50 Hz on machines
  • Factory acceptance test with video for machines, batch inspection for supplies
  • Export crating, shipping and documents to Nigeria
Does Nigeria have a free trade agreement with China?

No. Goods from China pay the general duty rate for their tariff code. We confirm the code and estimate the landed cost before you order.

What voltage and frequency do machines need in Nigeria?

The grid in Nigeria is 230/415 V at 50 Hz. Industrial three-phase voltage varies by site, so we confirm your plant's supply and order the machine configured for it.

Do I need a certificate to import machinery into Nigeria?

The key requirement is SONCAP. We make sure the factory provides the documents it needs before shipping.

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