Importing solar from China to Nigeria
0% under ECOWAS CET, but check the new import adjustment taxsolar panels
About 20%batteries
What to check
- Solar panels under HS 8541.42/8541.43 enter duty-free under the ECOWAS tariff. VAT of 7.5% and port charges still apply.
- The 2026 fiscal measures added an Import Adjustment Tax on some finished solar goods and a green surcharge from July 2026.
- Batteries and most accessories pay around 20% duty.
- Customs has at times classified panels as DC generators (heading 8501) to charge duty. Make sure your papers say 8541.
- China ended the 9% export VAT rebate on solar panels from 1 April 2026 and cut it for batteries, so FOB prices rose a little for every market.
Our advice: Ask your clearing agent for the exact HS code and any adjustment tax before you pay the deposit.
Suppliers to start with
Need help? We can get quotes, check the factory and inspect the goods before they ship.
Sources
Checked in November 2026. Rates change often: confirm the duty for your HS code with a customs broker before you pay. This is not legal or tax advice.
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