Import rules decide whether a truck is an asset or a problem at the port. We publish what we have verified for each market we serve, and we say clearly where a rule has not been confirmed.
Left-hand drive required. The applicable vehicle age limit is not published as a single figure (sources cite 12–15 years) and may differ for commercial trucks vs passenger cars; confirm with a licensed clearing agent. SONCAP and NESREA apply, plus the NAC levy. Main ports: Tin Can Island and Apapa, Lagos.
Nigeria requirements →Left-hand drive required. Over 15 years old is prohibited under GSA notice GSA/DGS/PN/26/09 (GS 4510:2022 framework), effective 1 October 2026. Pre-shipment inspection is suspended under GSA notice GSA/DGS/PN/26/11 until a new date is announced. Main port: Tema.
Ghana requirements →Right-hand drive required. Left-hand drive vehicles may not be imported for registration. Read this page before enquiring about Zambia.
Zambia requirements →Whatever your market, the starting point is the same: real units on our own apron, each photographed in full. Check a unit's written verdict for your country before you enquire.
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Most exporters will quote you any truck for any market. That is how buyers end up with a container sitting at a port that cannot be cleared. Publishing the limits costs us enquiries, and we would rather have fewer enquiries that can actually close.
Check the age limit and the steering requirement against the unit you are considering before you ask for a quote. If a unit does not meet the rule, we will tell you when you enquire anyway, but doing the check first saves us both a round trip.
Rules shown on these pages reflect what we have verified from official sources and are for reference only. They change without notice. Final decisions rest with the destination customs authority and your clearing agent. TANAN does not guarantee customs clearance in any market.
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