Customs Clearance in Nigeria
Customs clearance for export and import cargo through Nigerian ports, coordinated with licensed clearing agents and regulatory agencies.
Customs delays cost more than freight rates. Our clearance workflow prevents the usual traps: mismatched HS codes, missing NAFDAC or NAQS approvals, incorrect valuation, and paperwork that arrives after the vessel.
We coordinate with licensed clearing agents at Apapa, Tin Can Island, and Onne, prepare the documentation package in advance, and stay ahead of NAFDAC, NAQS, SONCAP, and Nigeria Customs Service requirements.
Customs Clearance offerings.
Every offering is priced per shipment against your Incoterm, cargo type, and destination.
- Export customs declaration and single goods declaration (SGD)
- Import clearance at Nigerian ports
- NAFDAC, NAQS, and SONCAP compliance coordination
- Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) liaison
- HS code classification review
- Duty and levy calculation
- Post clearance audit support
Common use cases.
- Commodity exporters clearing at Apapa or Tin Can
- FMCG importers coordinating regulatory approvals
- Manufacturers importing raw materials or machinery
- Personal effects and vehicle clearance
Questions we get about customs clearance.
What documents do you handle for export clearance?
Commercial invoice, packing list, bill of lading, certificate of origin, phytosanitary certificate (for agricultural goods), single goods declaration (SGD), and NAFDAC or NAQS clearances where applicable.
Do you handle NAFDAC and NAQS approvals?
Yes. We coordinate with both agencies for products under their remit. Lead time depends on the product category and existing registration status.
What is SONCAP and when do I need it?
SONCAP is the Standards Organisation of Nigeria Conformity Assessment Programme, required for many regulated imports. It certifies conformity to Nigerian standards before shipment.
Other export logistics services.
Freight Forwarding
Sea, air, and land freight coordinated with vetted carriers across major trade lanes.
View Freight ForwardingExport Documentation
Invoices, packing lists, certificates of origin, phytosanitary and shipping documents prepared to destination country requirements.
View Export DocumentationCargo Consolidation
LCL and FCL consolidation across multiple suppliers and locations, staged near Lagos ports.
View Cargo ConsolidationReady to source, trade, or export with confidence?
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