Mrcdorv:
He's right but should have done his due diligent well before present the previous charges to you,though you can still confused him to come down a bit.

Coldplay007:


When was it increased?
Didn't hear anything..

Mrcdorv:
He's right but should have done his due diligent well before present the previous charges to you,though you can still confused him to come down a bit.

Mrcdorv:
Are u saying you were not awared of 75% increase levy on import cars and others?

Mrcdorv:
Are u saying you were not awared of 75% increase levy on import cars and others?

Dizzybizzy:
Hello Fellow Nairalanders,

I have consignments on Grimaldi Grande Morocco that arrived Lagos port on 17th March.

I gave clearing job of one of the vehicles (2004 Corolla S)to a clearing agent on Nairaland. He charged me 350k and I paid on Tuesday 17th March.

Today he sent me a message on watsapp that customs have increased tariff and 350k cannot clear the vehicle. He's demanding extra 120k.

Can anyone help confirm this pls?
Thank you!

Leo001:
that a flat lie! u enter one chance! i just clear Lexus rx 350 2007 model 300k

Dizzybizzy:
I requested for the C number so that I can forward it to a custom officer for verification but agent said documents are in the office. Will give updates as events unfold

chelseabmw:


Dont you think we should know the clearing agent? but i seriously dont think you are cheated here due to the high exchance rate recently. This shouldn't be an issue, you can also confirm from another clearing agent outside nairaland

Leo001:
that a flat lie! u enter one chance! i just clear Lexus rx 350 2007 model 300k

chelseabmw:

300k for a 2007 lexus? How possible?

harveyspec:

Pls kindly state his moniker here, so that others will be cautious when dealing with him or at least he should come & explain himself

chelseabmw:

Dont you think we should know the clearing agent? but i seriously dont think you are cheated here due to the high exchance rate recently. This shouldn't be an issue, you can also confirm from another clearing agent outside nairaland

Coldplay007:


High exchange rate shouldn't affect customs charges nah....

chelseabmw:


Lol it does

Coldplay007:


How?
Or was that sarcasm?

chelseabmw:


What actually affected duty in recently is the exchange rate. Duties before now was about 155/usd which has risen drastically to 198 or thereabout

Coldplay007:


Thanks jare..
There is another matter that is worrying me.
I cleared two cars recently.. one is a 2003 corolla from cotonou, the duty was 80k

Another car, a 2008 camry, the duty was 180k...
I was so sure I was defrauded because of the exceedingly low duties and fought the agent (he slept inside guardroom for 24hrs)
So I took the papers to customs and they told me they are genuine...


I still don't understand, Why are the duties that cheap...

chelseabmw:


Lmao but u wud ve gone to their(customs station ) office to confirm if the documents were genuine b4 arresting the youngman

I bought a 2007 avalon last year n paid 240k for the duties(via contonou) meanwhile @ apapa 550k

Most of my friends prefer to ship their cars from us/canada down to contonou (cos of the low duties)

PERSONALLY, I believe the reason for the low fares is because of the bilateral relationship btw nigeria n Benin...

Wen exactly did u clear d 08 camry?

Leo001:
that a flat lie! u enter one chance! i just clear Lexus rx 350 2007 model 300k

Coldplay007:

Which 75% increase?
You are definitely working in cahoot with the agent...
Has there been any increase since last year?
The 75% increase has been postponed

chelseabmw:


Lmao but u wud ve gone to their(customs station ) office to confirm if the documents were genuine b4 arresting the youngman

I bought a 2007 avalon last year n paid 240k for the duties(via contonou) meanwhile @ apapa 550k

Most of my friends prefer to ship their cars from us/canada down to contonou (cos of the low duties)

PERSONALLY, I believe the reason for the low fares is because of the bilateral relationship btw nigeria n Benin...

Wen exactly did u clear d 08 camry?

lebete3000:


Is it still dat cheap via Cotonou?

emhoonline:
@ Op, your agent is not lieing...I cleared abt over 3 vehicles on the ship..am an agent too.this high value started frm vehicles that above 2003.but I tink his demand for more money is much..talk to him to reduce for you cox demourage is counting
For those that say dollar not concern clearing who told u that,do u tink custom jus giv value to any vehicles in Naira..
About the guy that cleared rx 350 wit 300k snap ur doc let me see and I will tell u what u dont knw cox no terminal allows M.O or too much shortpayement
@ op most of dis people knw notin abt clearing..talk to ur agent

Leo001:
that a flat lie! u enter one chance! i just clear Lexus rx 350 2007 model 300k

emhoonline:
@ Op, your agent is not lieing...I cleared abt over 3 vehicles on the ship..am an agent too.this high value started frm vehicles that above 2003.but I tink his demand for more money is much..talk to him to reduce for you cox demourage is counting
For those that say dollar not concern clearing who told u that,do u tink custom jus giv value to any vehicles in Naira..
About the guy that cleared rx 350 wit 300k snap ur doc let me see and I will tell u what u dont knw cox no terminal allows M.O or too much shortpayement
@ op most of dis people knw notin abt clearing..talk to ur agent

otedola1:
Dollar rate is the issue, from 155 to 199 is not easy bro! Agent his not lie
Am agent also
Olalekan Kazeem
08033974999, 08073935324