Plan before you order
Import problems are cheapest to fix before purchase. Confirm the correct tariff classification (HS code), whether the goods need standards certification, and any restrictions or incentives that apply. Duty rates, exemptions and rules change, so confirm current requirements with your customs broker.
Core documents
- Commercial invoice and packing list
- Bill of lading (sea) or air waybill (air)
- Form M, raised through an authorised dealer bank
- Pre-Arrival Assessment Report (PAAR) from the Nigeria Customs Service
- Product certificates and test reports, where required
- Certificate of origin and insurance documents
Standards and certification
Many imported goods must meet Nigerian standards. The Standards Organisation of Nigeria (SON) administers conformity assessment for regulated products, and agencies such as NAFDAC apply to specific categories. International marks such as CE, UL and RoHS are often requested by buyers and regulators. Our logistics and compliance team helps coordinate this paperwork.
Shipping and port clearance
Choose freight mode by size, urgency and cost. On arrival, a licensed clearing agent presents documents, pays assessed duties and levies, and manages inspection and release at the port. Heavy and oversized equipment may need special handling and transport permits.
Delivery, installation and commissioning
Plan site access, offloading and crane or heavy-lift needs ahead of time. Coordinate arrival with building readiness so equipment is not stored for long. Installation and commissioning can be part of the same project through our turnkey service.