Nigeria truck import requirements China

Vehicle - related Regulations

• Vehicle Age Limit: For commercial vehicles, the vehicle age should not exceed 10 years. Vehicles exceeding the age limit will not be cleared and will be directly returned, and the shipper will bear all freight costs and losses.

• Emission Standard: The emission standard must reach Euro 4 or above. Vehicles with National III emission standard and below are prohibited from entering the country.

• Vehicle Type: Only left - hand drive vehicles are allowed to be imported, and right - hand drive vehicles will be rejected.

Documentation Requirements

• Domestic Export - related Documents

  • Vehicle Basic Documents: Motor vehicle registration certificate, driving license, and identity certificate of the vehicle owner/company business license.

  • Second - hand Vehicle Export - related Documents: Second - hand vehicle export filing documents and export license.

  • Foreign Trade Basic Documents: Commercial invoice, packing list, purchase and sales contract, and bill of lading.

  • Certificate of Origin: CCVO (Nigeria - specific certificate of origin).

  • Compulsory Certification: SONCAP certification, which is a compulsory conformity certification issued by institutions such as SGS and Intertek. Without this certificate, customs clearance is not possible.

  • Vehicle Inspection Report: Exhaust emission and safety performance inspection report that meets the Euro 4 standard.

  
  

• Nigerian Customs Clearance Documents

  • FORM M Import Application Form: It is a core document for import filing and is required for foreign exchange approval by the Central Bank of Nigeria.

  • PAAR Pre - clearance Assessment Form: It is a customs pre - assessment document.

  • Tariff Payment Voucher and VAT Payment Certificate: Proof of payment of relevant taxes.

  • Local Customs Clearance Power of Attorney and Consignee Qualification Documents: Used to prove the consignee's right to clear customs and relevant qualifications.