Customs clearance
Customs clearance at Lagos ports and airport
Import clearance, export declarations and the documents both need. Available whoever shipped the cargo.
What's included
Form M and PAAR
Registered and followed to issue before the goods ship.
Classification and duty
HS code settled, duty, levies and VAT computed.
Export declarations
Declarations and bills of lading for cargo leaving Nigeria.
Inspection and repacking
Cargo inspected, packed, repacked and labelled to match its documents.
Release
Duty and charges settled, release order obtained.
How it works
Document review
Invoice, packing list, bill of lading and Form M checked against each other.
Classification
HS code agreed and duty estimated before arrival.
Declaration filed
Single Goods Declaration lodged on B'Odogwu.
Examination and payment
Physical or scanner examination attended, duty paid.
Release and delivery
Release order issued and cargo out of the terminal.
Get a customs clearance quote
Send the details and we will come back with a rate.
- Bill of lading or air waybill
- Invoice and packing list
- Form M number and PAAR
- SONCAP or NAFDAC approval
- Arrival terminal
Your details
Shipment
Cargo
Customs clearance questions
What documents do I need to import?
Form M, commercial invoice, packing list, bill of lading or air waybill, and the PAAR. Regulated goods also need SONCAP or NAFDAC approval.
How long does clearance take?
A few working days once documents are complete and duty is paid. Delays almost always come from paperwork.
Can you clear cargo someone else shipped?
Yes. Clearance is quoted on its own, whoever booked the freight.
Do you handle exports too?
Yes: export declarations and bills of lading for cargo leaving Nigeria.
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Air freight
Urgent and high-value cargo, personal effects and declared dangerous goods, airport to door.
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Road transport
Container haulage, distribution across Nigeria and land freight to neighbouring countries.
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