The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has intensified engagement with importers, licensed customs agents and other stakeholders ahead of the July 1, 2026, implementation of the Green Tax Surcharge, a new environmental levy aimed at promoting cleaner vehicle imports and reducing carbon emissions.
The Service said the sensitisation campaign is designed to improve understanding of the policy, minimise uncertainty and ensure uniform implementation across the country’s ports and border stations.
The Green Tax Surcharge is a newly implemented fiscal policy aimed at reducing carbon emissions and promoting cleaner transportation choices. Managed by the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), the policy adds a 2% to 4% levy on high-emission imported vehicles based on their engine capacity.
According to a statement issued on Monday, the latest stakeholder engagement was held at the Apapa Area Command on Friday under the theme, “Implementation of the Green Tax Surcharge and Related Fiscal Adjustments.”
Participants at the meeting included Customs officers, freight forwarders, importers and licensed customs agents, who were briefed on the implementation framework and the fiscal adjustments accompanying the new policy.
