Customs import duty paid for Mercedes Benz Gwagon can buy a 2017 Benz GLE350, Car dealer makes shocking reveal

Custom import duties on especially automobiles have seriously affected prices of cars skyrocketing to almost 100% as JayScotch Automobile, a well-known car dealer has made a shocking revelation to his followers via Instagram where he disclosed how much they paid for Customs duty for a Mercedes Benz Gwagon amounting to 45 million naira.

According to him, the 45 million naira used only for clearing the G63 can comfortably buy you a 2017 Mercedes Benz GLE350, Confirming the story Carmart team ran a check on the available 2017 Mercedes Benz GLE350 listed on the platform for sale and we can confirm that the 45 million naira can also buy 2018 GLE350 not just 2017 model.

Mercedes-Benz has dropped the previously available turbodiesel powertrain from the GLE lineup. In terms of new additions, a rearview camera is now standard on all trims so we would recommend buying the 2018 model the only change for the Mercedes-Benz GLE-class for 2018 is an upgrade to its mbrace connected car services.

What is car Customs import duty?

In Nigeria, the customs duty for imported cars is 20%, plus a 15% levy for new and used vehicles. The exact rate depends on the vehicle’s make, model, age, or condition. The Nigerian Customs Service uses the VIN method to value and assess vehicles. The customs exchange rate is 1150.16 Naira per US dollar at the time of this article.

To import a car into Nigeria, you need to fill out a customs declaration form, which is available on the Nigerian Customs Service website. You must also pay a 25% penalty and adhere to import guidelines and procedures.