Green Tax Takes Effect From 1 July, Aimed Against Importation Of High-Emission Vehicles : Customs

Green tax fakes effect from 1 July, aimed against importation of high-emission vehicles : Nigeria Customs

Tax applies to vehicles with engines size between 2,000-3,999cc and 4,000cc above—both attracting 2% and 4% surcharge respectively.

Exempted are vehicles with engines below 2,000cc, public transportation vehicles, BEVs and locally manufactured vehicles.

As part of the 2026 Fiscal Policy Measure to support environmental sustainability, the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) on July 1, 2026, began the implementation of the Green Tax Surcharge, which is specifically designed to discourage the importation of vehicles with high carbon emissions.

According to Comptroller Murtala Mu’azu of the Tariff and Trade Department, the initiative aims to reduce the importation of high-emission vehicles while promoting a cleaner and healthier environment across the country.

Comptroller Mu’azu made this statement during a sensitization programme for Nigeria Customs officers and stakeholders in Zone ‘C’ on Tuesday, 30 June 2026, at the Port Harcourt II Area Command, Onne.

He further explained that the new levy applies only to vehicles with an engine size above 2,000cc while vehicles with engines below 2,000cc, battery-electric vehicles (BEVs), mass transit buses, and locally manufactured vehicles are exempted.

“Vehicles with engine capacities below 2,000cc are exempt, while those between 2,000cc and 3,999cc will attract a two per cent surcharge, with vehicles above 4,000cc attracting four per cent.”

Comptroller Mu’azu noted that hybrid vehicles remain liable, but disclosed that the “Federal Government has reduced import levies on vehicles, with new vehicles now attracting a 10 per cent levy and used vehicles five per cent.”

According to him, trailers and truck heads under Heading 87.16 will attract a 25 per cent levy to encourage local manufacturing, noting that vehicles already in the country before the commencement date will not be affected.

In his closing remarks, the Customs Area Controller, Port Harcourt II Area Command, Comptroller Aliyu Alkali, urged officers to apply the knowledge gained during the sensitisation in their various Commands and ensure that stakeholders receive accurate information on the new policy.

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