The published rate at this weight on this channel, taken straight from the live price feed.
Shipping 100KG from China to Nigeria comes to roughly USD 413 at the published rate of USD 413.3 per cubic metre billed as 1 CBM. Treat that as a planning estimate for the freight: the commodity, its HS code, the packed dimensions and the exchange rate on the day all move it, and duty through Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) is quoted separately. The real figure can land above or below.
Indicative published rates for planning, not a quotation. Actual cost depends on the product and its HS code, chargeable weight, declared value, duty and tax at destination, and the exchange rate on the day.
| Service | Mode | Rate | Billed as | Total (100 KG) | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Best Value Sea DDP w/Tax | 🚢 Sea Freight | USD 413.3/CBM ≈ USD 2.48/KG | 1 CBM 1 CBM min | USD 413 | View Details → |
Freight is not billed on the number on your bathroom scale. It is billed on chargeable weight: the greater of actual gross weight and volumetric weight, where volumetric weight is L × W × H (cm) ÷ 6000. Denser cargo pays on its weight; light bulky cargo pays on the space it occupies. Whichever is higher is the one you pay — never the lower.
Worked example — how the conversion runs, not a quotation. 100 kg ÷ 167 kg/CBM = 0.6 CBM, below the 1 CBM minimum, so 1 CBM is billed. On a per-CBM channel the estimate is the CBM rate × 1 — not the CBM rate × 100.
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Detailed per-weight pricing for every active route from China to Nigeria. Each tier reflects the published rate at that exact weight — useful for accurate budgeting at common shipment sizes.
| Volume | Approx. weight | Rate (USD/CBM) | @ 100 KG |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 CBM | ≈ 167 KG | USD 413.25 | USD 413.25 |
| 2 CBM | ≈ 333 KG | USD 371.58 | USD 743.16 |
| 3 CBM | ≈ 500 KG | USD 353.06 | USD 1,059.19 |
| 5 CBM | ≈ 833 KG | USD 343.80 | USD 1,719.02 |
| 8 CBM | ≈ 1,333 KG | USD 350.75 | USD 2,805.99 |
| 12 CBM | ≈ 2,000 KG | USD 373.90 | USD 4,486.76 |
| 20 CBM | ≈ 3,333 KG | USD 364.64 | USD 7,292.75 |
| 30 CBM | ≈ 5,000 KG | USD 332.23 | USD 9,966.90 |
Verified reviews from importers who have shipped with us to Nigeria.
We tested this lane to Nigeria with a mid-volume order. We received updates without having to chase too much. The booking process was straightforward and the team confirmed documents early. Overall a reliable experience for repeat imports. Good service overall and easier than our old channel.
We used this route for a regular replenishment to Nigeria. The rate was competitive for DDP service. The booking process was straightforward and the team confirmed documents early. Would use the same line again for general cargo. Process was smooth and the cargo arrived safely.
We used this route for a regular replenishment to Nigeria. We received updates without having to chase too much. The landed price stayed aligned with the quote, which helped our budgeting. Would use the same line again for general cargo.
This was a DDP shipment to Nigeria for mixed cartons. The rate was competitive for DDP service. The landed price stayed aligned with the quote, which helped our budgeting. A practical option when we need predictable landed cost. Good service overall and easier than our old channel.
This was a DDP shipment to Nigeria for mixed cartons. We received updates without having to chase too much. Transit was close to the estimate and the destination delivery appointment was handled well. Better coordination than the forwarder we used before.
This was a DDP shipment to Nigeria for mixed cartons. We received updates without having to chase too much. Tracking updates were not excessive, but they came when something important changed. Better coordination than the forwarder we used before. Good service overall and easier than our old channel.
We tested this lane to Nigeria with a mid-volume order. We received updates without having to chase too much. Tracking updates were not excessive, but they came when something important changed. Overall a reliable experience for repeat imports.
We tested this lane to Nigeria with a mid-volume order. We received updates without having to chase too much. Pickup from the supplier was arranged quickly and customs stayed under control. A practical option when we need predictable landed cost.
Booked another door-to-door shipment to Nigeria through this team. The rate was competitive for DDP service. Transit was close to the estimate and the destination delivery appointment was handled well. A practical option when we need predictable landed cost.
This was a DDP shipment to Nigeria for mixed cartons. The rate was competitive for DDP service. Transit was close to the estimate and the destination delivery appointment was handled well. A practical option when we need predictable landed cost.
We tested this lane to Nigeria with a mid-volume order. We received updates without having to chase too much. Pickup from the supplier was arranged quickly and customs stayed under control. Overall a reliable experience for repeat imports. Good service overall and easier than our old channel.
Booked another door-to-door shipment to Nigeria through this team. The rate was competitive for DDP service. Pickup from the supplier was arranged quickly and customs stayed under control. Better coordination than the forwarder we used before.
Historical freight rates from China to Nigeria for 100 KG shipments. Data sourced from live carrier price feeds.
Logistics anchors for cargo arriving into Nigeria:
| Main sea gateways | Apapa (Lagos), Tin Can Island (Lagos), Onne |
|---|---|
| Destination customs authority | Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) |
| De-minimis / duty-free threshold | No practical de-minimis; duty applies from low value |
| Import tax & duty regime | Import VAT 7.5%; duty 5–35% + 1% CISS + 7% surcharge |
| Local currency | NGN |
| Typical port/airport dwell time | 7–21 days (congestion common) |
| Peak / busy season | Oct–Dec |
| Conformity & certification | SONCAP product certification required before shipment |
Thresholds and duty bands are buyer-planning references, not formal customs rulings — confirm the exact HS-code rate for your goods before shipping.
| Method | Transit Time | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Air Freight DDP | 5–10 business days | From China warehouse to Nigeria door |
| Sea Freight LCL | 30–50 calendar days | Shared container to Nigeria port + delivery |
| Express Courier | 3–7 business days | DHL/FedEx/UPS door-to-door, high cost for this weight |
At 100 KG you've crossed into commercial freight — heavy enough to earn competitive per-kilo rates, yet still in the window where air can out-perform ocean once you price in inventory time. Typical cargo on this band into Nigeria is electronics, apparel and general-goods replenishment.
A freight rate is a scope, not just a number. Two quotes for the same lane can differ by a third and still describe the same shipment, because one of them stops at the port and the other reaches the door. Here is where the line falls on the figures published above.
When you compare us against another quote, compare the scope first. Ask what the number stops at, whether duty is inside it or beside it, and who pays the destination terminal. The rate that looks cheapest on an email is frequently the one with the most left out of it.
On the current feed, China-to-Nigeria rates open at USD 413.25/CBM via Sea DDP w/Tax. For a 100 KG load that works out to a freight total of approximately USD 413. RateHive can manage the customs entry and import-tax step, while the duty itself follows the Import VAT 7.5%; duty 5–35% + 1% CISS + 7% surcharge set by Nigeria Customs Service (NCS).
Entries into Nigeria are assessed by Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), and the regime that applies is: Import VAT 7.5%; duty 5–35% + 1% CISS + 7% surcharge. On de-minimis, the position is No practical de-minimis; duty applies from low value. RateHive offers managed clearance and tax processing — a coordination service, not Incoterms DDP — to handle these formalities for you.
Chargeable weight is the greater of actual gross weight and volumetric weight, where volumetric weight is L × W × H in centimetres divided by 6000. One cubic metre therefore equals 167 kg. If a consignment weighs 300 kg but measures out to only 200 kg volumetric, it is charged on the 300 kg — the higher of the two always wins. Sea LCL and sea DDP channels are published per cubic metre rather than per kilogram, with a one cubic metre minimum. Where a page knows only a weight, it converts at 167 kg per CBM to show an indicative volume — 100 kg shows as about 1 CBM. Send real dimensions for a firm figure.
Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) will generally want: a commercial invoice carrying HS codes and value; a packing list with weights and dimensions; the bill of lading or air waybill; a certificate of origin where it can cut duty; and any commodity-specific certification (SONCAP product certification required before shipment). RateHive can prepare and lodge these as part of managed clearance.
Yes. Air moves on an air waybill (AWB) that's live within 24 hours of departure; ocean tracks by bill of lading through the carrier portal. We flag the milestones that matter — departure, gateway arrival, clearance by Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), and final delivery.
We quote and invoice freight in USD; the destination-side currency in Nigeria is NGN. Payment usually falls due before departure (T/T or PayPal), and with managed clearance you settle the landed cost once rather than facing collect charges on arrival.
Sea Freight on the China-to-Nigeria lane runs 25–45 calendar days, end to end: supplier pickup, consolidation, the main leg, clearance by Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), and last-mile delivery. Best fit: large volume, heavy cargo, cost-sensitive shipments.
Reckon on these door-to-door windows into Nigeria: air 5–10 business days, ocean LCL 30–50 days, ocean FCL 28–45 days. Add roughly 7–21 days (congestion common) for clearance and dwell at the gateway, which RateHive can manage end to end.