Guidelines for Importers

The guidelines for importers entails that any person intending to import physical goods into Nigeria shall in the first instance process Form M through any Authorized dealer bank irrespective of the value and whether or not payment is involved with the following attached documents below:

Profoma Invoice.
Insurance Certificate
Regulatory Certificate/Permits ( e.g. NAFDAC, SONCAP, Pharmaceutical Board of Nigeria, etc. and any additional documents that might be prescribed by relevant regulatory bodies in Nigeria).

After registration of the e-Form “M” the importer shall advise the Supplier to arrange for the shipment of the goods and upon receipt of the Final Import Documents from the Authorized Dealer Banks, Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) shall generate Pre Arrival Assessment Report (PAAR).

The guidelines for importers requires that the following complete documents should be handed over to Ronish Nigeria Limited at least 3 working days prior to the vessel’s/aircraft’s arrival to ensure smooth handling and clearing of cargo avoiding delays resulting in rent / demurrage and overtime clearing charges.

Normal Importation.

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Original Bill of Lading or Airway Bill, endorsed by the consignee to “Delivered to the order of Ronish Nigeria Limited.”

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Original Pre Arrival Assessment Report (PAAR)

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Tax Identification Number (TIN)

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Original Final / Commercial Invoice

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Combined Certificate of Value and Origin (CCVO)

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Manufacturer’s Certificate

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Original Packing List

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Copy of approved Form “M” with original stamp/signature from the authorized issuing bank

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Copy of Nigeria Marine Insurance Certificate (obligatory) showing premium amount

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Other permits as applicable (valid original duty exemption certificate, VAT exemption certificate, pharmacy permit, chemical analysis, NAFDAC, SONCAP etc.)

Personal Effects

–	Original Bill of Lading or Airway Bill, endorsed by the consignee to “Deliver to the order of Ronish Nigeria Limited.”
–	Copy of approved Form “M” showing stamp/signature of the authorized bank
–	Tax Identification Number (TIN)
–	Original Invoice
–	Original Packing List
–	Original International Passport with valid Resident Permit
–	Personal Unaccompanied Baggage Declaration (PUBD)

Diplomatic Goods

–	Original Bill of Lading or Airway Bill, endorsed by the consignee to “Delivered to the order of Ronish Nigeria Limited.”
–	Original Invoice
–	Original Form CC1 approved by the Foreign Affairs Ministry for personal effects
–	Original Form CC2 approved by Ministry for food items
–	Original Form CC3 approved by Ministry for vehicles
–	Original Diplomatic Passport

Please, keep us in the loop if you need further clarification on guidelines for importers of goods into Nigeria and we shall be of assistance accordingly.

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