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Aliexpress? Yes, most Nigerians buy goods online from Aliexpress. Many have made mistakes of shipping their goods from China without following approved import procedures in Nigeria. Hence, majority have had their goods seized, and some have spent more than necessary to clear goods. I am writing this article as a freebie to my brothers in Nigeria or abroad, who desire to buy from Aliexpress or any other online means and ship to Nigeria. The article will expose you to a number of must-take import steps shipping from China or any country to Nigeria.

ALIEXPRESS FIRST THING TO DO BEFORE BUYING YOUR GOODS FROM CHINA TO NIGERIA
What item are you importing? First and foremost, you have to check if your item can be sent via courier. If not, is absolutely necessary that you have a Tax Identifier Number – TIN. To acquire a TIN, you must either have a company of your own or use someone else’s. Individual tax payers can also have a personal TIN. Do the following to register your company and TIN: