Does LWD Africa tell me the import duty?

No. Duty and VAT are set by your country's customs authority and change; confirm current rules with them before you order.

Buyer guide

What to check before importing a used car to West Africa

A used car that looks cheap at the auction can cost more than a newer one by the time it is on the road in Lagos or Accra. These are the checks we run through with every buyer.

Your country's current rules

Import duty, VAT, vehicle age rules and registration requirements are set by each country and can change. Confirm the current rules with your country's customs authority before you order; LWD Africa's checkout total does not include destination duty, VAT or clearance.

Some countries set limits on vehicle age or drive side. Check before you choose a car, not after it has shipped.

Drive side

Most West African countries drive on the right, so left-hand drive is the standard specification. Confirm what your country allows before buying right-hand drive.

Condition and identity

Ask for the VIN and export documents before shipping, and make sure the photographs are of the actual vehicle. On our in-stock listings we say clearly whether photos are of the unit or manufacturer images.

The full landed cost

Add the vehicle price, shipping, insurance, destination duty, VAT, clearance and onward transport. Our checkout shows the vehicle, shipping and insurance together; duty and clearance are paid at your end.

Questions

Does LWD Africa tell me the import duty?: No. Duty and VAT are set by your country's customs authority and change; confirm current rules with them before you order.

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