| Re: Exploitative Outrageous Duty Charges By Nigerian Customs by digitite: 4:07pm On Dec 01, 2021 |
I can help you out. Just whatsapp or call me. |
| Re: Exploitative Outrageous Duty Charges By Nigerian Customs by Someodds: 4:10pm On Dec 01, 2021 |
Dandy1:
Ha! That's really crazy. Do you mean one has to pay about half the price value of what you ordered in order to get it. You are definitely wrong and are encouraging this unjust exploitation. Who does that? Pay half the prize for duty? It wouldn't even happen in North Korea. Even Kim won't be that heartless. Brother, big big grammar on Nairaland will not get you the items free. 2 Likes |
| Re: Exploitative Outrageous Duty Charges By Nigerian Customs by Lanretoye(m): 4:11pm On Dec 01, 2021 |
Contact the seller,open dispute on aliexpress.btw items purchased on aliexpress is only shipping inclusive,exclusive of local tax and duties.you might be able to negotiate that anyway |
| Re: Exploitative Outrageous Duty Charges By Nigerian Customs by manlawal(m): 4:12pm On Dec 01, 2021 |
peterincredible:
AliExpress doesn't send to China address only foreign countries they can send ask seller if he can send to your agent in Guangzhou except if seller is not in mainland. |
| Re: Exploitative Outrageous Duty Charges By Nigerian Customs by nedekid: 4:12pm On Dec 01, 2021 |
Lorddominic:
You made a valid point here... No reasonable importer in all d markets in Lagos at present, declare d actual worth or quantity of goods imported... My advice, just pay up and pick your goods. Ensure you do d needful next time by pleading with the shipper to under-estimate d worth of the item before shipping. Yes, even the sellers will often reduce the value. They just need you to tell then ie for those that don't ask. Dont forget they want to encourage you to buy more from then next time. 1 Like |
| Re: Exploitative Outrageous Duty Charges By Nigerian Customs by EndBuhariNow(m): 4:26pm On Dec 01, 2021 |
40ft of container from China to Apapa lagos Nigeria 2.5 million naira, 40ft of container from Apapa Lagos to Onitsha Nigeria 2.5 million Naira and you are telling me to support your 1 Nigeria. U must be mad 3 Likes 1 Share |
| Re: Exploitative Outrageous Duty Charges By Nigerian Customs by UncleKoboko: 4:28pm On Dec 01, 2021 |
just2endowed:
I remember at DHL office in ikeja airport, customs call this my guy to come pickup his iPhone 11 promax he bought used at 300$ in 2019. They billed him 315$, and they value the item as new, even though he has the pro forma invoice. They told him if he doesn't pay, item will be seized.
The guy was just crying It's not true. They can never seize it. He should have opened a dispute on the platform he bought it. The item will be recalled and he can get his money back. Useless evil Nigerian customs |
| Re: Exploitative Outrageous Duty Charges By Nigerian Customs by Commanderinpips: 4:33pm On Dec 01, 2021 |
Dandy1:
Ha! That's really crazy. Do you mean one has to pay about half the price value of what you ordered in order to get it. You are definitely wrong and are encouraging this unjust exploitation. Who does that? Pay half the prize for duty? It wouldn't even happen in North Korea. Even Kim won't be that heartless. Bros truth be told, there's nothing you can do about it. All the logistics companies charge crazily now, no thanks to the government of the day inflicting hardship on the citizens. |
| Re: Exploitative Outrageous Duty Charges By Nigerian Customs by Nobody: 4:38pm On Dec 01, 2021 |
Oleka1:
The exploitation is getting too much and it's one of the key factors of price increase of most commodities today.
If you stay in Lagos come put 100k in my POS business and get 10k returns every month and collect back your 100k anytime you want your money back. I can give you something to hold as collateral. Contact me When I saw this, the first thing that came to mind is that voice skit-makers use "You can never make it!" 10% will be to much for you. Beg with 4-5% |
| Re: Exploitative Outrageous Duty Charges By Nigerian Customs by chidekings(m): 4:44pm On Dec 01, 2021 |
iconnecta:
please follow this advice. it works like charm.
you can take the seller to Aliexpress Court and request for refund. see how wicked u are,so seller lose for what is not his fault 2 Likes |
| Re: Exploitative Outrageous Duty Charges By Nigerian Customs by toujurs: 4:46pm On Dec 01, 2021 |
Oh you were not informed, Nigerian custom were criminals |
| Re: Exploitative Outrageous Duty Charges By Nigerian Customs by zigzagluv: 4:47pm On Dec 01, 2021 |
where can you check it JADESOLA15:
To be honest, always check the custom duty rate of whatever you want to buy before you complete the transaction. If you check the rate, taxes, etc The duty they asked you to pay is in order.
Another option is to ask the seller to reduce the value of the item for custom declaration.
Customs no dey manufacture figures, they go by the goods classification. |
| Re: Exploitative Outrageous Duty Charges By Nigerian Customs by AntonVince: 4:51pm On Dec 01, 2021 |
Tobidarker02:
They will not, he will be frustrated to the extent that he will just pay and let go
Talking from experience They will...and in a matter of days if he presents verifiable documents. 2 Likes 1 Share |
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| Re: Exploitative Outrageous Duty Charges By Nigerian Customs by michru: 4:57pm On Dec 01, 2021 |
Dandy1:
I couldn't find a suitable sub-forum for this topic, so I used the general. Kindly patiently read through, if there's anyone that can help - please kindly reach out.
I'm going to be apt and sincere here. So I ordered a musical studio equipment on the Aliexpress 11:11 sales day. The total sum I paid for the item at checkout was $280(114k naira). Free shipping was part of the deal, so it was mouth watering. Normally, I would have used the service of Nairaland trusted shipping agents like Justi4jesu, but she doesn't do Aliexpress the last time I checked.
Fast forward to today, I was called to come pick up my parcel at the local post office. The item was stated on the listing to be shipped through 'Aliexpress standard shipping', I don't know how it ended up in the care of EMS. I reached there, and some sort of invoice was brought out. The attending agent looked at the papers for a moment and told me I would be paying about 39,600 for the clearance. What!!!
Please if there's anybody who has an idea how to go about beating down this obviously outrageous charges, kindly help out. I can print out the issued invoice on the bought item as proof of price if there's a need. Thanks.
Lalasticlala and other mods, I will be glad if this can make front page for more awareness of this unjust situation. Thanks Just tell the person to return it to the sender. Then on aliexpress, tell the seller you didn't receive it. |
| Re: Exploitative Outrageous Duty Charges By Nigerian Customs by LadyExcellency: 5:02pm On Dec 01, 2021 |
Oleka1:
The exploitation is getting too much and it's one of the key factors of price increase of most commodities today.
If you stay in Lagos come put 100k in my POS business and get 10k returns every month and collect back your 100k anytime you want your money back. I can give you something to hold as collateral. Contact me Why not use your Operators loan facility, no collateral. OPAY and Moniepoint can offer you N500,000 to a million. That's simpler than begging. 1 Like |
| Re: Exploitative Outrageous Duty Charges By Nigerian Customs by jboixxx: 5:11pm On Dec 01, 2021 |
Dandy1:
Ha! O ga o. With people like you, this injustice will be encouraged. You think if Nigeria produces a usable equal to what I ordered, or even something close - I would have bothered myself ordering from abroad? So whenever we buy things we can't get locally, they should slit our throats for it right? Not sure there's nothing you can do about it. Once bought some IEMs in 2020 for N22400, NCS billed me N15000 as duty. The same set of item came in a month after and was charged 7500. Arbitrary charges.
I was advised to call for review which I did but was rejected. Just pay and forget. Na dem de cause people to de cut corners.
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| Re: Exploitative Outrageous Duty Charges By Nigerian Customs by jboixxx: 5:13pm On Dec 01, 2021 |
AntonVince:
They will...and in a matter of days if he presents verifiable documents. 50/50 chance. I provided all necessary evidence for my case then but was rejected. |
| Re: Exploitative Outrageous Duty Charges By Nigerian Customs by jboixxx: 5:17pm On Dec 01, 2021 |
UncleKoboko:
It's not true.
They can never seize it.
He should have opened a dispute on the platform he bought it. The item will be recalled and he can get his money back.
Useless evil Nigerian customs Not sure AliExpress will approve refund cuz of duty as they always put a caveat about duty. They may advice you to negotiate with seller though. Some sellers do put a caveat in the last line under description page. In such cases, you're on your own. |
| Re: Exploitative Outrageous Duty Charges By Nigerian Customs by OhiOfIhima: 5:55pm On Dec 01, 2021 |
This is unbelievable, it happen everywhere walahi... For Magistrate or high Court, Ikeja, if you go for filing of process, you will pay amount running into 9k but you only see two receipts of 1400 and 1200 which is summed up to 2600.. I asked them where is the remaining money going to... The cash officer will call for the next person, she was unable to give a concrete explaination. Everywhere, I swear... Land, survey, ministry of physical n regional planning... It is well. 4 Likes |
| Re: Exploitative Outrageous Duty Charges By Nigerian Customs by kingofthenorth: 5:55pm On Dec 01, 2021 |
Dandy1:
I couldn't find a suitable sub-forum for this topic, so I used the general. Kindly patiently read through, if there's anyone that can help - please kindly reach out.
I'm going to be apt and sincere here. So I ordered a musical studio equipment on the Aliexpress 11:11 sales day. The total sum I paid for the item at checkout was $280(114k naira). Free shipping was part of the deal, so it was mouth watering. Normally, I would have used the service of Nairaland trusted shipping agents like Justi4jesu, but she doesn't do Aliexpress the last time I checked.
Fast forward to today, I was called to come pick up my parcel at the local post office. The item was stated on the listing to be shipped through 'Aliexpress standard shipping', I don't know how it ended up in the care of EMS. I reached there, and some sort of invoice was brought out. The attending agent looked at the papers for a moment and told me I would be paying about 39,600 for the clearance. What!!!
I couldn't believe my ears, so I told her to please pass me the document for observation. I saw the estimated value of the item was put at #202,000 naira. How come? It stated on the paper that the custom duty was 10%,which is #20,000. Plus all other trumped up charges, it summed up to #39,600. Plus 1k5 for shipping from Lagos, over 40k. That's about $100, using the current official exchange rate.
I bought a $280 dollar item and I'm being charged $100 for collection? That's like 43% of the value. Even if I am stinkingly rich, which I am not; it's insane to pay such amount. It's like buying a 1milli worth car and paying 430k to clear it. I am an obedient citizen and all, but inflating the price of the item I bought just to cash out big through tariff screams corruption to me. I am very sure just a fraction of the amount will be remitted to government coffers.
Please if there's anybody who has an idea how to go about beating down this obviously outrageous charges, kindly help out. I can print out the issued invoice on the bought item as proof of price if there's a need. Thanks.
Lalasticlala and other mods, I will be glad if this can make front page for more awareness of this unjust situation. Thanks Those guys are theives I have an experience with them when I wanted to send a parcel to US earlier this year, they charged me higher than what they wrote on the receipt given to me. I don't know your location but if you can offer to see their manager and have a direct talk with him concerning the challenges you are having, I beleive that will help out. |
| Re: Exploitative Outrageous Duty Charges By Nigerian Customs by Bobxin: 6:30pm On Dec 01, 2021 |
SalesConsultant:
Take heart. Nigeria Government matter don tire everybody.
Please which bank card did you use to get that dollar naira exchange rate? My bank no go kill me. I've been using Zenith and Fidelity. But of recent it's FIDELITY 1 Like |
| Re: Exploitative Outrageous Duty Charges By Nigerian Customs by ceeplusltd: 6:34pm On Dec 01, 2021 |
Dandy1:
I couldn't find a suitable sub-forum for this topic, so I used the general. Kindly patiently read through, if there's anyone that can help - please kindly reach out.
I'm going to be apt and sincere here. So I ordered a musical studio equipment on the Aliexpress 11:11 sales day. The total sum I paid for the item at checkout was $280(114k naira). Free shipping was part of the deal, so it was mouth watering. Normally, I would have used the service of Nairaland trusted shipping agents like Justi4jesu, but she doesn't do Aliexpress the last time I checked.
Fast forward to today, I was called to come pick up my parcel at the local post office. The item was stated on the listing to be shipped through 'Aliexpress standard shipping', I don't know how it ended up in the care of EMS. I reached there, and some sort of invoice was brought out. The attending agent looked at the papers for a moment and told me I would be paying about 39,600 for the clearance. What!!!
I couldn't believe my ears, so I told her to please pass me the document for observation. I saw the estimated value of the item was put at #202,000 naira. How come? It stated on the paper that the custom duty was 10%,which is #20,000. Plus all other trumped up charges, it summed up to #39,600. Plus 1k5 for shipping from Lagos, over 40k. That's about $100, using the current official exchange rate.
I bought a $280 dollar item and I'm being charged $100 for collection? That's like 43% of the value. Even if I am stinkingly rich, which I am not; it's insane to pay such amount. It's like buying a 1milli worth car and paying 430k to clear it. I am an obedient citizen and all, but inflating the price of the item I bought just to cash out big through tariff screams corruption to me. I am very sure just a fraction of the amount will be remitted to government coffers.
Please if there's anybody who has an idea how to go about beating down this obviously outrageous charges, kindly help out. I can print out the issued invoice on the bought item as proof of price if there's a need. Thanks.
Lalasticlala and other mods, I will be glad if this can make front page for more awareness of this unjust situation. Thanks the next end anything that will happen in Nigeria should be ENDCUSTOM. They are worst than Ebola..take heart bro |
| Re: Exploitative Outrageous Duty Charges By Nigerian Customs by Daboomb: 6:49pm On Dec 01, 2021 |
Tobidarker02:
The devastating thing is there is nothing you can do about it.
Custom are the main reason why so many things are ridiculously expensive in Nigeria, they are menace to the society and the thing is apart from there boss boss, they always have nothing to show for the money stolen because they are all cursed.
If your parents are customs officer yiu need prayers, because normally e no suppose better for you
So sorry Op Customs Corruption is the main reason why Smuggling is on the increase. Nigerians prefer to clear their goods through neighbouring countries, than through Nigerian Ports, because the Customs will extort them to no-end.
[color=#990000]And the worst thing is that the Govt did not put down any means of seeking redress, from these Vultures in Custom uniform[/color].Small time, they will say Smugglers prefer to engage them in Gun Battle, are we surprised. |
| Re: Exploitative Outrageous Duty Charges By Nigerian Customs by Nobody: 7:41pm On Dec 01, 2021 |
Tobidarker02:
The devastating thing is there is nothing you can do about it.
Custom are the main reason why so many things are ridiculously expensive in Nigeria, they are menace to the society and the thing is apart from there boss boss, they always have nothing to show for the money stolen because they are all cursed.
If your parents are customs officer yiu need prayers, because normally e no suppose better for you
So sorry Op Absolute Truth..... |
| Re: Exploitative Outrageous Duty Charges By Nigerian Customs by Nobody: 7:48pm On Dec 01, 2021 |
The best advice I can give anyone shopping online is don’t select the cheapest one select the standard shipping always it will come to your home. The clearance fee is influenced by the price of the item and if it’s electronics it will be high . The cheaper it is the lower the fee usually N500 and then anything $100 and above is percentage. They now offer combine shipping with the standard orders. |
| Re: Exploitative Outrageous Duty Charges By Nigerian Customs by egoldman(m): 7:53pm On Dec 01, 2021 |
akinsto4ever:
There is nothing you can do OP just try to negotiate with the person in charge there...this happens not just in Nigeria alone but in almost all African countries Please stop using this excuse of " it happens elsewhere " must we accept wrongs because other countries accept it ? 3 Likes |
| Re: Exploitative Outrageous Duty Charges By Nigerian Customs by Smart006(m): 8:21pm On Dec 01, 2021 |
Dandy1:
I couldn't find a suitable sub-forum for this topic, so I used the general. Kindly patiently read through, if there's anyone that can help - please kindly reach out.
I'm going to be apt and sincere here. So I ordered a musical studio equipment on the Aliexpress 11:11 sales day. The total sum I paid for the item at checkout was $280(114k naira). Free shipping was part of the deal, so it was mouth watering. Normally, I would have used the service of Nairaland trusted shipping agents like Justi4jesu, but she doesn't do Aliexpress the last time I checked.
Fast forward to today, I was called to come pick up my parcel at the local post office. The item was stated on the listing to be shipped through 'Aliexpress standard shipping', I don't know how it ended up in the care of EMS. I reached there, and some sort of invoice was brought out. The attending agent looked at the papers for a moment and told me I would be paying about 39,600 for the clearance. What!!!
I couldn't believe my ears, so I told her to please pass me the document for observation. I saw the estimated value of the item was put at #202,000 naira. How come? It stated on the paper that the custom duty was 10%,which is #20,000. Plus all other trumped up charges, it summed up to #39,600. Plus 1k5 for shipping from Lagos, over 40k. That's about $100, using the current official exchange rate.
I bought a $280 dollar item and I'm being charged $100 for collection? That's like 43% of the value. Even if I am stinkingly rich, which I am not; it's insane to pay such amount. It's like buying a 1milli worth car and paying 430k to clear it. I am an obedient citizen and all, but inflating the price of the item I bought just to cash out big through tariff screams corruption to me. I am very sure just a fraction of the amount will be remitted to government coffers.
Please if there's anybody who has an idea how to go about beating down this obviously outrageous charges, kindly help out. I can print out the issued invoice on the bought item as proof of price if there's a need. Thanks.
Lalasticlala and other mods, I will be glad if this can make front page for more awareness of this unjust situation. Thanks so sorry for your experience, hope you resolve it, and also I'm a record producer with year's of experience.. if you ever need my services do let me know thanks. |
| Re: Exploitative Outrageous Duty Charges By Nigerian Customs by Upright750: 8:54pm On Dec 01, 2021 |
There is something and more u can do to get the amount reduce . I had same issue 2 times this year and the stress made me to stop sending thing to my people from here in south korea via courier service due to nigeria customs dubious charges. To cut long story short.
You have to back to custom or ur local delivery company and make a demand for duty review. Im sure they will tell u what u need to provide for customs to get ur duty review for u to be able to get charges reduce. |
| Re: Exploitative Outrageous Duty Charges By Nigerian Customs by Upright750: 9:10pm On Dec 01, 2021 |
solasoulmusic:
The best advice I can give anyone shopping online is don’t select the cheapest one select the standard shipping always it will come to your home. The clearance fee is influenced by the price of the item and if it’s electronics it will be high . The cheaper it is the lower the fee usually N500 and then anything $100 and above is percentage. They now offer combine shipping with the standard orders. Its not about shipping company . Its about corrupt costom service, some times your shippment will arrive and go successfully without any extral payment , sometimes they stop it and make a ridiculous demands for extral charges even when u your shipment is value less than the previous ones. Somes times they give out ur information to scammers even beforr your shippment arrive . Those scammers will be calling ur reciver with all the information demanding for money. Men nigeria way dey tire person. Alwats maje simple things to be came stressful . anyway .. if you know u jniw. 1 Like |
| Re: Exploitative Outrageous Duty Charges By Nigerian Customs by Quaddafi29: 10:18pm On Dec 01, 2021 |
We live in a very exploitative country where every person who occupied a cubicle as an office is a thief. Happened to me when I bought some phone tablets from AliExpress to distribute to outstanding students in my community. I was called to the post office and asked to pay over 26k. I told them to send them back so I will be refinded but I was called aside and some funny deductions were made and I ended up paying 12,500. It's a vicious circle trying to operate from Nigeria. |
| Re: Exploitative Outrageous Duty Charges By Nigerian Customs by Fiestafetta: 11:08pm On Dec 01, 2021 |
Dandy1:
I couldn't find a suitable sub-forum for this topic, so I used the general. Kindly patiently read through, if there's anyone that can help - please kindly reach out.
I'm going to be apt and sincere here. So I ordered a musical studio equipment on the Aliexpress 11:11 sales day. The total sum I paid for the item at checkout was $280(114k naira). Free shipping was part of the deal, so it was mouth watering. Normally, I would have used the service of Nairaland trusted shipping agents like Justi4jesu, but she doesn't do Aliexpress the last time I checked.
Fast forward to today, I was called to come pick up my parcel at the local post office. The item was stated on the listing to be shipped through 'Aliexpress standard shipping', I don't know how it ended up in the care of EMS. I reached there, and some sort of invoice was brought out. The attending agent looked at the papers for a moment and told me I would be paying about 39,600 for the clearance. What!!!
I couldn't believe my ears, so I told her to please pass me the document for observation. I saw the estimated value of the item was put at #202,000 naira. How come? It stated on the paper that the custom duty was 10%,which is #20,000. Plus all other trumped up charges, it summed up to #39,600. Plus 1k5 for shipping from Lagos, over 40k. That's about $100, using the current official exchange rate.
I bought a $280 dollar item and I'm being charged $100 for collection? That's like 43% of the value. Even if I am stinkingly rich, which I am not; it's insane to pay such amount. It's like buying a 1milli worth car and paying 430k to clear it. I am an obedient citizen and all, but inflating the price of the item I bought just to cash out big through tariff screams corruption to me. I am very sure just a fraction of the amount will be remitted to government coffers.
Please if there's anybody who has an idea how to go about beating down this obviously outrageous charges, kindly help out. I can print out the issued invoice on the bought item as proof of price if there's a need. Thanks.
Lalasticlala and other mods, I will be glad if this can make front page for more awareness of this unjust situation. Thanks Please sir, how were you able to make a purchase to the seller/company from Nigeria at the official dollar rates? I want to make a payment but find it difficult to do so at official dollar rates. Do I need to use my naira account or what? |
