Why is there no rate table for Central African Republic?

Because the tariff there moves with the HS code, engine capacity and model year, and publishing a single percentage would be wrong more often than it would be right. Clearance takes place at Douala and the vehicle travels on by road, with the inland route subject to the security situation. Ask for a quote and the figure is worked per unit against the tariff in force.

How do I get an accurate figure for Central African Republic?

Send the model, model year, engine size and destination port. You get the FOB or CIF price, the charge breakdown that applies to that specific unit, and the document list this market requires.

Import duty · Central African Republic

Duty breakdown for Central African Republic

What is confirmed for Central African Republic, and what has to be assessed per vehicle.

No published charge stack for this market yet. The age limit and document route below are current, and duty is quoted per unit until the tariff is confirmed.

Clearance takes place at Douala and the vehicle travels on by road, with the inland route subject to the security situation.

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Where these figures come from

Keyword library country sheet, reviewed September 2026

Age limits, certification routes and duty lines are taken from published rules and reviewed by our team, but customs assesses each vehicle individually. Treat anything here as a planning input, not as an assessment.

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The calculator starts on this country. Change the FOB, freight, engine size and vehicle age to match the unit you are actually considering.

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FOB price (USD)

Freight and insurance (USD)

Insurance (USD)

Engine size (cc)

Vehicle age (years)

Customs duty rate (%)

Editable on purpose: the duty band moves with HS code, engine and age, so use the rate your clearing agent confirms.

12 years. Nigerian Customs works to a hard 12-year cap; some agents still quote a 10-year reading, so the year is confirmed before money moves.

Estimated landed cost

CIF value: $13,620
Customs duty (20%): $2,724
Import levy (used vehicles) (5%): $681
Surcharge (7%): $191
ETLS levy (ECOWAS) (0.50%): $68
CISS / FOB levy (1%): $120
VAT (7.50%): $1,305
All charges except duty: $5,089

Landed cost$18,709

37.36%% of CIF — Age limits, certification routes and duty lines are taken from published rules and reviewed by our team, but customs assesses each vehicle individually. Treat anything here as a planning input, not as an assessment.

Central African Republic

Central African Republic import questions

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Why is there no rate table for Central African Republic?: Because the tariff there moves with the HS code, engine capacity and model year, and publishing a single percentage would be wrong more often than it would be right. Clearance takes place at Douala and the vehicle travels on by road, with the inland route subject to the security situation. Ask for a quote and the figure is worked per unit against the tariff in force.
What is the vehicle age limit for importing into Central African Republic?: Clearance takes place at Douala and the vehicle travels on by road, with the inland route subject to the security situation.
How do I get an accurate figure for Central African Republic?: Send the model, model year, engine size and destination port. You get the FOB or CIF price, the charge breakdown that applies to that specific unit, and the document list this market requires.