Import guide · Nigeria
Import HOWO & SHACMAN Trucks to Nigeria
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.
- Drive side
- Left-hand drive
- Entry ports
- Apapa / Tin Can Island
- Conformity
- SONCAP / SCAP
- Common models
- Dumps, tankers, tractors
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.
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