Importation in Nigeria has grown enormously over the years , with people looking to bring in varieties of goods for personal use or for business purposes.
Importation for business purposes is one of the fast growing industry responsible for the recent growth of Nigeria’s revenue at large.
People also make importation of used items for continue usage as they look to ease expense of getting newer ones here, or New items to add value to there respective lives and also as some of these are unavailable in the country.
Large and mini importation of goods for business in Nigeria is so important for the growth and sustainability of small and large companies or individuals. It has also created job opportunities for a lot of Nigerian entrepreneurs, eased pressure on the government to create jobs and has given us a platform to operate as clearing agents in Nigeria for example.
However, general goods, supermarket items, personal effects, vehicles and automobiles, machinery tools et al are imported through the Nigerian, lagos port, tincan island on a daily basis. Here, we’d put you through varies of importation modes that do not only fits into your budget, cost saving, and also perfect for your goods.
TIN (Tax identification number) Registration – This is used by government to track and manage individuals and entities for tax purposes.
VREG (Vehicle registration system) Registration – The National Vehicle Registry is the centralized database for all vehicles in Nigeria using their unique Vehicle Identification Numbers (VIN). This registry stores detailed vehicular information such as specifications, ownership, and history of each vehicle in Nigeria.
SONCAP (Mainly for brand new vehicles) – SONCAP aims to safeguard consumers, protect the environment, and promote fair trade practices. There are 3 steps to activate the product certification, they are: SONCAP Registration, Sign-in on the SONCAP page, and Activate Product Certificate.
PAAR AND FORM M (Brand new vehicles) – The Central Bank of Nigeria mandates the use of Form M for all goods imported into the country. This documentation process helps monitor and regulate imports, ensuring the efficient use of foreign exchange. To obtain Form M and the Pre-Arrival Assessment Report (PAAR), simply submit the necessary documents to the bank.
1. Register for TIN
2. Register for Trademarks – To import pharmaceuticals into Nigeria, you must register your trademark with the Trade Mark Registry. This enables you to represent your company’s brand in the country. Registering your trademark ensures your brand’s representation in Nigeria.
3. Register for NAFDAC – To ensure the quality and standards of imported pharmaceutical products, registration with the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) is mandatory. By so doing, importers can ensure their products meet the required standards and regulations in Nigeria.
4. Obtain Drug Sample Import Permit – An importer of pharmaceutical products must obtain a Sample Import Permit from NAFDAC. This is part of the requirement for finalizing the product registration with NAFDAC
5. Register and obtain SONCAP certificates
6. Obtain PAAR and Form M
7. Product Certificates
8. Packing list
9. Certificates of Origin and Invoice
This guides outlines the necessary licenses, permits, and clearing procedures that a registered business owner or an individual must complete to make importation of shipments into Nigeria for first timers and subsequent imports through the land border in SEME and sea ports in Tincan Island, Apapa Lagos
You can only make your importation by Containerizing or Roll On. Click on the highlighted links to learn more.
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