Nigeria Trade Information Portal

Import

Pharmaceutical products

Preliminary registrations

TIN registration

TIN (Tax Identification Number) is a unique identifier that is used by governments for tracking and managing individuals or entities for tax purposes. There are 3 steps to register for TIN. The procedures are Submission of an application, then the TIN will be obtained, and the final step will be to Register your newly Obtained TIN with NCS (NIGERIAN CUSTOMS SERVICE).

Trade mark registration

To be an importer of pharmaceuticals, the importer must register the trade mark with with the Trade Mark Registry. This allows him to represent the company's brand in Nigeria. To register you can contact an agent. If you want to obtain it without any assistance, there are 10 steps: Obtain Remita retrieval reference, Pay the trademark application fee, Submit application, Obtain acknowledgment form, Obtain acceptance letter, Obtain Remita Retrieval Reference, Pay trademark certificate fee, Submit application, Obtain trademark certificate, and Obtain Remita retrieval reference.

NAFDAC product registration

As a means of ensuring the standards and quality of any imported pharmaceutical product, the importer is expected to register the product with the National Agency for food Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC). There are 3 steps to register products, which are : Sign up or register, Complete application, Pay NAFDAC product registration fee

Permits

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. There are 5 steps to obtain the drug sample permit which are: Obtain payment invoice, Pay application fee, Obtain payment receipt, Submit permit application, Obtain sample import permit

Obtain pre-arrival assessment report and Form M

Form M is a mandatory documentation process required by the Central Bank of Nigeria for the importation of goods into the country. It is used to monitor and control the importation of goods and ensure that foreign exchange is properly utilized. This can be obtained by submitting the required document at the bank with this you will be able to obtain the Form M & Pre- Arrival Assessment Report (PAAR).

Clearance

Customs clearance

This procedure shows us the steps by which goods are cleared (road). There are 24 steps which are: Contract a clearing and forwarding agent, Make a customs declaration, Pay customs duty, Obtain NAFDAC invoice for payment, Pay NAFDAC fees, Verify payment and obtain receipt, Submit documents for endorsement, Obtain selectivity status, Obtain FAAN invoice, Obtain Remita Retrieval Reference, Obtain NAHCO invoice, Pay NAHCO fee and FAAN fee, Obtain FAAN official receipt, Obtain NAHCO official receipt, Obtain delivery note, Invite NCS for joint inspection, Invite NDLEA for joint inspection, Invite SON for joint inspection, Invite Security Agencies for joint inspection, Joint inspection, Obtain NAFDAC release, Obtain NDLEA clearance, Obtain NAHCO Gate Pass & Exit Note, Obtain consignment

Full procedure

First time trader

This procedure sequentially compiles the licences, permits and clearance steps to be fulfilled by a registered business owner importing a consignment of pharmaceuticals, for the first time into Nigeria, via Abuja Airport

Cereals

This procedure sequentially compiles the licences, permits and clearance steps to be fulfilled by a registered business owner importing a consignment of cereals, for the first time into Nigeria, via Lagos Seme land border

Preliminary registrations

TIN registration

TIN (Tax Identification Number) is a unique identifier that is used by governments for tracking and managing individuals or entities for tax purposes. There are 3 steps to register for TIN. The procedures are: Submission of an application, then the TIN will be obtained, and the final step will be to Register your newly Obtained TIN with NCS (NIGERIAN CUSTOMS SERVICE).

Permits

Obtain pre-arrival assessment report and Form M

Form M is a mandatory documentation process put in place by the Federal Government of Nigeria through the Federal Ministry of Finance (FMF) and the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), to monitor goods that are imported into the country as well as enable collection of import duties where applicable. This can be obtained by submitting the required documents at the bank with this you will be able to obtain the Form M & Pre-Arrival Assessment Report (PAAR)

Clearance

Clear imported goods

To clear imported goods through Abuja Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport there are 24 steps. these are: Contract a clearing and forwarding agent, Make a customs declaration, Pay customs duty, Obtain NAFDAC invoice for payment, Pay NAFDAC fees, Verify payment and obtain receipt, Submit documents for endorsement, Obtain selectivity status, Obtain FAAN invoice, Obtain Remita Retrieval Reference language, Obtain the NAHCO invoice, Pay the NAHCO fee and FAAN fee, Obtain the FAAN official receipt, Obtain NAHCO official receipt, Obtain delivery note, Invite NCS for joint inspection, Invite NDLEA for joint inspection, Invite SON for joint inspection, Invite Security Agencies for joint inspection, Joint inspection, Obtain NAFDAC release, Obtain NDLEA clearance, Obtain NAHCO Gate Pass & Exit Note, Obtain consignment.

Clear imported goods via road (Seme land border)

There are 12 steps to take in clearing imported goods via road through the Seme land border. These are: Contract a clearing and forwarding agent, Make a Customs Declaration, Pay Comprehensive Import Supervision Scheme (CISS), Submit documents for verification, Attend to Joint Examination, Obtain Examination Form, Submit Examination Form to Relevant Agencies, Submit Examination Form to SON, Submit Examination Form to NDLEA, Submit Examination Form to NAFDAC, Obtain NCS Release, Submit Documents at Import Gate.

Full procedure

First time trader (Lagos Seme border)

This procedure sequentially compiles the licenses, permits, and clearance steps to be fulfilled by a registered business owner importing Cereals for the first time into Nigeria.

Machinery

This procedure sequentially compiles the licences, permits and clearance steps to be fulfilled by a registered business owner importing a consignment of machinery, for the first time into Nigeria, via Lagos Seme land border

Preliminary registrations

TIN registration

Standard Organization of Nigeria Conformity Assessment Program (SONCAP)

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, Activate Product Certificate

Permits

Import Duty Exemption Certification (IDEC)

Import duty exemption certification allows certain importers or goods to be exempted from paying import duties or taxes. To get the certificate you have to upload the requirement on the IDEC Portal

Obtain pre-arrival assessment report and Form M

Form M is a mandatory documentation process required by the Central Bank of Nigeria for the importation of goods into the country. It is used to monitor and control the importation of goods and ensure that foreign exchange is properly utilized. This can be obtained by submitting the required documents at the bank with this you will be able to obtain the Form M & Pre-Arrival Assessment Report (PAAR)

Clearance

Clear imported goods via road

This procedure shows us the steps by which goods are cleared (road). There are 12 steps which are: Contract a clearing and forwarding agent, Make a Customs Declaration, Pay a Comprehensive Import Supervision Scheme (CISS), Submit documents for verification, Attend to Joint Examination, Obtain Examination Form, Submit Examination Form to Relevant Agencies, Submit Examination Form to SON, Submit Examination Form to NDLEA, Submit Examination Form to NAFDAC, Obtain NCS Release, Submit Documents at Import Gate.

Full procedure

First time trader (Lagos Seme border)

This procedure sequentially compile the licenses, permits and clearance steps to be fulfilled by a registered business owner importing a consignment of machinery, for the first time into Nigeria, via Lagos Seme land border

Spare parts

Preliminary registrations

TIN registration

TIN (Tax Identification Number) is a unique identifier that is used by governments for tracking and managing individuals or entities for tax purposes. There are 3 steps to register for TIN. The procedures are: Submission of an application, then the TIN will be obtained, and the final step will be to Register your newly Obtained TIN with NCS (NIGERIAN CUSTOMS SERVICE).

Standard Organization of Nigeria Conformity Assessment Program (SONCAP)

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.

Permits

Import Duty Exemption Certification (IDEC)

Import duty exemption certification allows certain importers or goods to be exempted from paying import duties or taxes. To get the certificate you have to upload the requirement on the IDEC Portal.

Pre-arrival assessment report and Form M

Form M is a mandatory documentation process required by the Central Bank of Nigeria for the importation of goods into the country. It is used to monitor and control the importation of goods and ensure that foreign exchange is properly utilized. This can be obtained by submitting the required documents at the bank with this, you will be able to obtain the Form M & Pre-Arrival Assessment Report (PAAR)

Motor Vehicles

Preliminary registrations

Standard Organization of Nigeria Conformity Assessment Program (SONCAP)

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.

TIN registration

TIN (Tax Identification Number) is a unique identifier that is used by governments for tracking and managing individuals or entities for tax purposes. There are 3 steps to register for TIN. The procedures are: Submission of an application, then the TIN will be obtained, and the final step will be to Register your newly Obtained TIN with NCS (NIGERIAN CUSTOMS SERVICE).

Permits

Import Duty Exemption Certification (IDEC)

Import duty exemption certification allows certain importers or goods to be exempted from paying import duties or taxes. To get the certificate you have to upload the requirement on the IDEC Portal.

Pre-arrival assessment report and Form M

Form M is a mandatory documentation process required by the Central Bank of Nigeria for the importation of goods into the country. It is used to monitor and control the importation of goods and ensure that foreign exchange is properly utilized. This can be obtained by submitting the required documents at the bank, with this you will be able to obtain the Form M & Pre-Arrival Assessment Report (PAAR).

Electrical Appliances

Preliminary registrations

TIN registration

Standard Organization of Nigeria Conformity Assessment Program (SONCAP)

Permits

Import Duty Exemption Certification (IDEC)

Import duty exemption certification allows certain importers or goods to be exempted from paying import duties or taxes. To get the certificate you have to upload the requirement on the IDEC Portal

Pre-arrival assessment report and Form M

Form M is a mandatory documentation process required by the Central Bank of Nigeria for the importation of goods into the country. It is used to monitor and control the importation of goods and ensure that foreign exchange is properly utilized. This can be obtained by submitting the required documents at the bank with this you will be able to obtain the Form M & Pre-Arrival Assessment Report (PAAR).

Clearance

Clear imports via Seme

Full procedure

This procedure sequentially compiles the licences, permits and clearance steps to be fulfilled by a registered business owner importing a consignment of Electrical appliances, for the first time into Nigeria, via Lagos Seme land border

First time trader

Information Communication and Technology equipment

Preliminary registrations

TIN registration

Standard Organization of Nigeria Conformity Assessment Program (SONCAP)

Permits

Obtain pre-arrival assessment report and Form M

Form M is a mandatory documentation process required by the Central Bank of Nigeria for the importation of goods into the country. It is used to monitor and control the importation of goods and ensure that foreign exchange is properly utilized. This can be obtained by submitting the required documents at the bank with this you will be able to obtain the Form M & Pre-Arrival Assessment Report (PAAR)

Import Duty Exemption Certification (IDEC)

Import duty exemption certification allows certain importers or goods to be exempted from paying import duties or taxes. To get the certificate you have to upload the requirement on the IDEC Portal

Clearance

Clear imported goods via road (Seme land border)

Full time procedure

This procedure sequentially compiles the licences, permits and clearance steps to be fulfilled by a registered business owner importing a consignment of ICT equipment, for the first time into Nigeria, via Lagos Seme land border

First time trader Lagos Seme border