is there any reliable car clearing agent in the house. could someone tell me what it will cost to clear a
2001 toyota camry
2000 honda accord

camry 2001- -----------
accord 2000 - -----------

Adexfem, how bodi?

Viperman, i am coool .
and you?

my brother i dey o. U just disappeared.

Yeah my Man, i have been busy.
Man must survive now .
How bizz?
Will give you a call soon.
Cheers.

Ofans,

this is a question i asked sometime ago, I know that when i deal with customs and their bed fellows clearing agents i am getting scammed.

I just want to know what the actual % custom duty payable on a SUV is ? i know that the duty payable will be determined by a number of variables, specifically-- registration year, engine size and market value. Also a pick up is a commercial vehicle any body know what the % custom duty is ?

Why is it when you ask an agent or custom officer for these basic details you get evasion or a claims of ignorance intended to misinform. I even went to some banks only to be told customs had not issued them with the Tariff book.

This is not rocket science, i bring in one car, whats so complicated that i can't do myself ?? we have to make a stand for integrity, probity and an insistence on correct procedure, i refuse to accept this ingrained corruption at our ports.

Ive asked the question on a few threads, my reply to date has been SILENCE, any one willing to open the can of worms and let the truth be revealed ?

Indeed i made an error of judgement in describing adexfem as that incredibly scarce commodity a person of truth and integrity, do date no reply, the only conclusion i can make is that my earlier presumption is in error.

And finally i no be Oibo or lost son, i just want some straight talking truth, thats all , is there any clearing agent that can answer this question or shall i assume you are all the same, to be loved but never trusted.

Its not amazing and its not suprising, truth is a very scarce commodity, no reply or answer, it really puts a big on the integrity of our so called clearing agents.

I AM STILL WAITING WILL IT BE IN VAIN

komekn:

Its not amazing and its not suprising, truth is a very scarce commodity, no reply or answer, it really puts a big on the integrity of our so called clearing agents.

I AM STILL WAITING WILL IT BE IN VAIN

Here is an extract that can provide the information you've been looking for. As you can see the customs duty for cars is between 30 - 45% by law.  The amount of enforcement of that law is debatable.

Here is the source of the information : http://www.shipperscouncil.com/nsc/portal/trade/nct.pdf

Additional information here:  http://www.shipperscouncil.com/nsc/portal/trade/ftcp.html


VEHICLE OTHER THAN RAILWAY OR TRAM WAY ROLLING-STOCK,
AND ACCESSORIES THEREOF.
Heading No H.S.Code Customs Duty Rate in %.
2005 – 2007

87.02 Motor vehicles for the transport of ten or more persons including thedriver……………………… 5% 5% 10% 10%.
Cars/Jeeps 87.03 Motor cars and other motorvehicles Principally designed for the transport of persons…………………………,  40% 40% 35% 35%.
87.04 Motor vehicles for the transport of goods………… 5% 5% 10% 10%.
87.05 Special purpose motor vehicles other than those principally designed for the transport of Persons…………………… 5% 5% 10% 0%.
87.06 Chassis fitted with engine for the motor Vehicle……… 25% 25% 30% 30%

Jenju,
thanks you have restored my enduring conviction that there are people willing to stand for truth and righteousness even in Nigeria. I have looked at the links and like i already knew, its not rocket science these are simplistic procedures that any body can do. If we will not insist we will not receive.

All these lies that clearing agents and customs have been telling me for years, i can now insist on my right even if it ends up in court it will be a righteous fight the good fight.

komekn:

Jenju,
thanks you have restored my enduring conviction that there are people willing to stand for truth and righteousness even in Nigeria. I have looked at the links and like i already knew, its not rocket science these are simplistic procedures that any body can do. If we will not insist we will not receive.

All these lies that clearing agents and customs have been telling me for years, i can now insist on my right even if it ends up in court it will be a righteous fight the good fight.

I'm glad to be able to help.  The irony of the situation is that, if you pay the said customs rate, after proper inspection and valuation of  an imported vehicle,  you may end up paying 2 or even 3 times as much as what the clearing agents will charge you. 

For example if you imported a $10,000 2003 Toyota Camry, your duty should be $3500 - $4,000 (approx N413,000 - N472,000  ) - excluding the costs to bribe your way through the necessary paper work.   If you go through an agent you may be charged N300,000 or less! This assumes that the inspectors agree that the car is indeed worth $10,000. It is more likely that they will say that your the car is worth $20,000. In which case you will have to offer a consideration of probably $1500 to get a friendly valuation. That is the system!

The net result is that, taxpayers are being fleeced, one way or the other. The question is, who pays taxes in Nigeria in the real sense of the word?  The existing system in place fosters corruption and the enrichment of everyone involved in the process.

I will however note that, the process has visibly improved dramatically in the last 5 years.

What's really good Adexfem?

Long time no hear my brother. Nah chairman clear my last deal, but my next due is April. Will look you up.

Jenju,
It will be difficult and a lot of people will not like you for it. This is a system that has been operating in excess of 30 years, custom officers have been making stupendous amounts of money through corrupt enrichment its now ingrained and the unofficial supercedes the official. There are custom officers i know who there assets exceed there salaries by a thousand fold with houses in Florida and London.
However, we have to challenge it, we cannot let it lie. Even if i if it means litigation then so be it, its a price i am willing to pay to make a difference.

komekn

Sorry for not replying you all this while, i have been busy.

So why all the comments about adexfem, anyway i wont say you ask too many questions but i think you are close to it.
I hope you are ok with jenju's response?
I know your type very well, but when you are ready for the shipment, you can contact me and we discuss one on one.

Thanks Prof. Komekn.

Adexfem,
thanks for your reply, i will not make an issue of African time, just as i will not respond to what my type is.
I guess you think i am dreaming of an unattainable vision a largely corruption free Nigeria.
God Bless You.

Oga Adex - How far good work online.

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