Nigeria Customs Regulations

DOCUMENTS REQUIRED

• Passport (original)
• Visa
• Work Permit
• Residence Permit and personal bank account must be obtained by the customer while in Nigeria in order to apply for Form"M"
• Certificate of Residence Change
• Customs and Excise Unaccompanied Baggage Declaration
• Form Sale 48
• Inventory (in English)
• PUBD Form must be completed after customer arrives in Nigeria
• Letter authorizing Destination Agent to clear shipment

• CUSTOMER MUST BE PRESENT FOR CUSTOMS CLEARANCE
• Used personal effects and household goods are generally duty-free, if owned a minimum of six months, not for resale, and are for the owner's continued use
• Returning Nigerians must have been abroad for no less than nine months
• Shipment must arrive within two months of Customer
• Shipments 100% inspected

• Alcohol and tobacco products do not require an import permit if they are included as part of the household goods shipment and are in reasonable quantity, but are subject to import duties
• Perfume
• Jewelry
• Appliances limited to one of each type
• All films, videotapes, video discs, publications, audio tapes, gramophone records, computers and compact discs have to be examined by Customs and duties apply

• Air pistols
• Airmail photographic printing paper
• Base or counterfeit coin of any country
• Beads composed of inflammable celluloid or other similar substances
• Blank invoices
• Coupons for foreign football pools or other betting arrangements
• Cowries
• Exhausted tea or tea mixed with other substances. For the purposes of this item, "exhausted tea" means tea which has been deprived of its proper quality, strength or virtue by steeping, infusion, decoction or other means.
• Implements appertaining to the reloading of cartridges
• Indecent or obscene prints, paintings, books, cards, engravings or any indecent or obscene articles
• Manilas
• Matches made with white phosphorous
• Materials of nay description with a design which, considering the purpose for which any such material is intended to be used, is likely in the opinion of the President to create a breach of the peace or to offend the religious views of any class of persons in Nigeria.
• Meat, vegetables or other provisions declared by a health officer to be unfit for human consumption
• Piece goods and all other textiles including wearing apparel. Hardware of all kinds crockery and china or earthenware goods bearing inscriptions (whether in Roman or Arabic characters) from the Koran or from the traditions and commentaries on the Koran
• Pistols disguised in any form
• Second-hand clothing
• Silver or metal alloy coins not being legal tender in Nigeria
• Spirits--according to the regulations

• Vehicles must be for owner's continued use and not for resale or other disposal
• Vehicles eight years old or older are prohibited
• Duty applicable
• Documents required:
  • Proof of ownership
  • Original logbook or Registration Certificate
  • Insurance papers
  • Original passport
  • Invoice of purchase
  • Certificate of Road Worthiness (if used vehicle)
  • Make, model and serial number of auto

• Birds of parrot family not allowed
• Import Permit, Certificate of Good Health and Inoculation required for all pets
• Quarantine applies

NOTE - Customs regulations of Nigeria are subject to change at any time. The proceeding information is a brief summary of customs regulations applicable to household goods shipments to Nigeria (this destination )and is being provided for general guidance to assist our Agents and Customers. Since such regulations are subject to change without notice, Movers.com cannot be held liable for any costs, damage, delays, or other detrimental events resulting from non-compliance. Always double check with your local embassy or consulate before you make your move to Nigeria.