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Customs & clearance
The Nigerian customs leg is where unprepared importers lose weeks and money. These guides cover HS codes, duty and levies, choosing a clearing agent, Form M and PAAR basics, and the China-side export documents you need on hand.
Customs & clearance· 7 min
HS codes and Nigerian customs duty: a plain guide
What an HS code is, why it decides your duty, and how to estimate the landed cost of a China shipment before you commit to the order.
Customs & clearance· 6 min
Choosing a clearing agent at a Nigerian port
A good clearing agent gets your goods out fast and clean. A bad one costs you weeks in demurrage. Here is how to choose and work with one.
Customs & clearance· 7 min
Customs valuation: how your goods are priced for duty
Customs duty is charged on a value, not a guess. Here is how that value is set, why the invoice price leads, and why honest payment proof protects you.
Customs & clearance· 8 min
SONCAP and product certification for imports
Many everyday imports need a certificate before they can clear Nigerian customs. Here is what SONCAP is, which products it covers, and how it all works.
Customs & clearance· 7 min
Prohibited and restricted imports in Nigeria
Some goods cannot enter Nigeria at all; others need a permit first. Buying the wrong thing in China is an expensive mistake. Here is how to check first.
Customs & clearance· 6 min
How to avoid demurrage at Nigerian ports
Demurrage is the penalty for cargo overstaying its free time, and it is almost always avoidable. Here is what causes it and how to prepare well around it.
Customs & clearance· 7 min
The documents you need to clear goods in Nigeria
A clean document set is the difference between a port stay of days and one of weeks. Here is the full clearance checklist and what each paper is really for.
Customs & clearance· 8 min
How to calculate import duty in Nigeria
Duty in Nigeria is not a single number. It is a stack of charges built on your customs value. Here is how the pieces fit so you can estimate landed cost.
Customs & clearance· 7 min
Form M and PAAR explained for importers
Two documents sit at the front of every commercial import into Nigeria. Here is what Form M and PAAR are, the order they come in, and why they matter.
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