HOWO trucks for Nigeria: prices and import guide
Nigeria drives on the right and is West Africa's largest truck market. Trucks clear through Apapa or Tin Can Island with SONCAP/SCAP conformity and Nigerian Customs duty.
Updated
- Drive side
- Left-hand drive
- Entry ports
- Apapa / Tin Can Island
- Conformity
- SONCAP / SCAP
- Common models
- Dumps, tankers, tractors
HOWO truck price for Nigeria
The truck price in China is the same for every market. For Nigeria we quote left-hand drive, shipped via Apapa / Tin Can Island. Your landed cost adds sea freight, import duty, taxes and clearing in Nigeria.
| Condition | Price range, USD per truck, EXW Jining, China |
|---|---|
| Standard refurbished | USD 16,000 – 20,000 |
| High-standard refurbished | USD 20,000 – 24,000 |
| Brand new | USD 32,000 – 36,000 |
| Condition | Price range, USD per truck, EXW Jining, China |
|---|---|
| Standard refurbished | USD 16,000 – 20,000 |
| High-standard refurbished | USD 20,000 – 24,000 |
| Brand new | USD 29,000 – 33,000 |
Guide prices, updated October 2026. Your written quotation confirms the exact price for the specification, drive side and quantity. Sea freight is not included: shipping rates change week to week, so we quote freight to your port when the truck is ready to ship.
What each refurbishment level includes · Used HOWO trucks for Nigeria
Import taxes in Nigeria
Budget for these charges on top of the truck price and freight:
- VAT 7.5%
- Green surcharge from 1 July 2026: 2% for engines of 2,000 to 3,999 cc, 4% for 4,000 cc and above
Customs duty ranges from 5% to 35% depending on the HS code. Ask your clearing agent for the rate and port charges for your exact truck.
Checked October 2026. Source: PwC Worldwide Tax Summaries, Nigeria (reviewed May 2026). Official rates: Nigeria Customs Service. Tax rules change; your clearing agent confirms the final amount.
What to get right before you order
- 01Left-hand drive is standard for Nigeria — order LHD.
- 02SONCAP (or the newer SCAP scheme) applies to many regulated products; confirm your HS code.
- 03Apapa and Tin Can Island have different congestion profiles; plan for port delays.
- 04Duty is assessed on the customs value; a consistent document set prevents holds.
Straight answers
Is left-hand drive required?
Yes — Nigeria drives on the right.
What conformity is needed?
SONCAP/SCAP for regulated goods; check your specific model and HS code.
Which port is best?
Apapa is the biggest; Tin Can Island is an alternative. Both require a licensed clearing agent.
Also shipping to West Africa
Shipping to Nigeria
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