Licensed customs agency handling documentation, duty assessment and compliance for fast release.
Customs delays are the single biggest cause of late deliveries in freight forwarding — and most of them come down to incomplete or mismatched documentation. As a licensed customs agent, we handle declarations directly with Nigeria Customs Service ourselves, rather than outsourcing to a third-party broker.
That means one accountable team preparing your Form M, assessing duty, managing SONCAP and NAFDAC certification where required, and following your file through to physical examination and release.
Declarations filed by our own licensed team — not handed off to outside brokers.
Import documentation prepared and submitted ahead of cargo arrival wherever possible.
We calculate and explain your duty liability before cargo lands, so there are no surprises.
Regulatory certification managed for goods that require it before release.
Where rules allow, we begin clearance before the vessel or flight even arrives.
Certificates of origin, export permits and compliance paperwork for outbound cargo.
We review your commercial invoice, packing list and import permits for accuracy before filing.
Form M and customs declarations are filed, and duty is assessed against the correct HS code.
If cargo is selected for physical examination, we coordinate and attend on your behalf.
Once cleared, cargo is released and handed to our land transport team for delivery.
| What | Details |
|---|---|
| Licensing | Registered customs licensed agent, Nigeria Customs Service |
| Documents typically required | Commercial invoice, packing list, bill of lading/air waybill, Form M, SONCAP/NAFDAC (where applicable) |
| Average release time | 24 – 72 hours from cargo arrival, document-dependent |
| Ports/airports covered | Apapa, Tin-Can Island, Onne, Murtala Muhammed International Airport |
A licensed agent files declarations directly with customs under their own registration, so there's no hand-off, no extra mark-up, and one team accountable for the whole clearance process.
At minimum, a commercial invoice, packing list and transport document (bill of lading or air waybill). We'll tell you if your specific goods need additional certificates.
Duty is based on the HS code classification of your goods, their assessed value (CIF) and the applicable tariff rate. We calculate this for you before cargo arrives so you can budget accurately.
We coordinate the examination with customs officers on your behalf and keep you informed of the outcome and any next steps.
Most shipments combine more than one service — see the full picture.