4% FoB Charge: Nigeria Customs Directs Resubmission of affected Declarations to avoid Clearing Disruptions  

4% FoB Charge: Nigeria Customs Directs Resubmission of affected Declarations to avoid Clearing Disruptions           

Following the recent suspension of the purported increment made on the Free on Board (FoB) Charge on import consignments, the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has directed all stakeholders that that were caught in the web of increment and cancellation to recapture their entries in view of preventing any disruptions in clearing process.     

This disclosure was contained in a recent Press Statement signed by the National Public Relations Officer of the service, Assistant Comptroller, Abdullahi Maiwada, stakeholders were informed that all import declarations made during the initial implementation period have been cancelled, explaining that the measure is necessary to ensure clarity, maintain consistency in customs operations, and prevent any disruptions in clearance processes.            

The statement also stated that the affected importers, customs agents, and stakeholders are, therefore, required to recapture their declarations to proceed with the clearance of their goods.

Furthermore in the statement, all stakeholders affected are urged to promptly recapture their entries through the designated customs processing platforms, noting that the NCS has put measures in place to ensure that the process is seamless. The statement said that all Customs Commands and formations nationwide have been directed to provide the necessary assistance and clarifications to importers and agents requiring support during this period.

“The Service remains steadfast in its commitment to implementing government fiscal policies in alignment with the provisions of the Nigeria Customs Service Act 2023 through robust consultation and dialogue with all stakeholders.

“The decision to cancel previous declarations and give room for recapturing is part of the Service’s broader effort to be a public-centric organisation that ensures efficient service delivery.

“Under the leadership of the Comptroller-General of Customs, Bashir Adewale Adeniyi, the Service remains committed to demonstrating openness and transparency in its engagements with stakeholders. “Traders are therefore encouraged to take advantage of this opportunity to avoid any further delays in the clearance of their consignments”, the statement said.