What is PAAR?

PAAR is an acronym for Pre- Arrival Assessment Report.
It is a document (or Clean Report of Inspection document) which confirm conformity of the import to importer's country set criteria and or import guidelines. It provides timely, multi-dimensional risk analysis at every stage of customs processes.

PAAR is also a document that determines the rate of duty to be paid on a particular item / Group of items imported. it also show clearly the exchange rate at the time of transaction.
On Dec, 2012 the then controller general (CG) of Nigeria customs introduced Pre-Arrival Assessment Report (PAAR) as a replacement for RAR ( Risk assessment Report) .


See 5 simple steps to obtaining Form M

Requirements for PAAR Processing:

Final Invoice

Packing List

Original Bill of Lading

CCVO (Combine Certificate of Value and Origin)

Son Cap Certificate.

PAAR Procedure by Customs.

1. The importer contacts his supplier to make the above documents which are also known as final shipping documents available.
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