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Customs Clearance & Brokerage

Licensed customs agency handling documentation, duty assessment and compliance for fast release.

Licensed Customs agent
48 hrs Avg. release time
Direct No third-party brokers
Overview

How our customs clearance & brokerage works

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.

Direct customs filing

Declarations filed by our own licensed team — not handed off to outside brokers.

Form M & PAAR processing

Import documentation prepared and submitted ahead of cargo arrival wherever possible.

Duty assessment & advisory

We calculate and explain your duty liability before cargo lands, so there are no surprises.

SONCAP & NAFDAC handling

Regulatory certification managed for goods that require it before release.

Pre-arrival processing

Where rules allow, we begin clearance before the vessel or flight even arrives.

Export documentation

Certificates of origin, export permits and compliance paperwork for outbound cargo.

Step by Step

Our process for this service

1

Document review

We review your commercial invoice, packing list and import permits for accuracy before filing.

2

Declaration & duty assessment

Form M and customs declarations are filed, and duty is assessed against the correct HS code.

3

Examination coordination

If cargo is selected for physical examination, we coordinate and attend on your behalf.

4

Release & handover

Once cleared, cargo is released and handed to our land transport team for delivery.

At a Glance

Service specifications

WhatDetails
LicensingRegistered customs licensed agent, Nigeria Customs Service
Documents typically requiredCommercial invoice, packing list, bill of lading/air waybill, Form M, SONCAP/NAFDAC (where applicable)
Average release time24 – 72 hours from cargo arrival, document-dependent
Ports/airports coveredApapa, Tin-Can Island, Onne, Murtala Muhammed International Airport
Common Questions

FAQs about Customs Clearance & Brokerage

Why does it matter that you're a licensed agent and not a broker?

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.

What documents do I need to provide?

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.

How is import duty calculated?

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.

What if my cargo is selected for physical examination?

We coordinate the examination with customs officers on your behalf and keep you informed of the outcome and any next steps.

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