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Re: HELP: My Package Sent From USA Is Hanging At The Nigerian Customs by Pwettylinda(f): 1:53pm On Nov 23, 2022
TIDDOLL:


Exactly my experience last month, when I was sent a parcel from the US with UPS expedited.
Took about 3weeks before getting here.

Then CUSTOM PROCESSING.

This is what you should do
Call their UPS Customer care, tell them your parcel is stuck at the custom.

They'll ask you for the tracking number, then tell you the custom duty charges on the parcel will be sent to your email when Nigerian customs communicates with them on the charges to be paid.

You'd need to beg their customer service agent to please help you fast track the process.

Exactly what I did...paid 63k duty fee before my parcel was sent down to Ibadan.

Okay thanks

Are your items heavy to have gulped such amount?
Re: HELP: My Package Sent From USA Is Hanging At The Nigerian Customs by ghettochild(m): 1:54pm On Nov 23, 2022
Go to usps.. its their custom department holding ur package.
If ur sender is whitey or a fellow Nigerian. Tell her to mail a copy of her ID or driver's license n write a letter stating the relationship between you both n the items sent...
After they receive that mail.
Also have a copy n tender it..
Dem go release ur package and ask for the normal egunje(bribe)

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Re: HELP: My Package Sent From USA Is Hanging At The Nigerian Customs by Jokkarm2: 1:56pm On Nov 23, 2022
Pwettylinda:
Lalasticlala pls help me

I need experience people on this shocked


call this guy, he has helped me cleared somethings like this, 08131042871 or 07016201790 his name is Americana. am very serious bro, he will help you but you will pay him

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Re: HELP: My Package Sent From USA Is Hanging At The Nigerian Customs by Pwettylinda(f): 1:58pm On Nov 23, 2022
Jokkarm2:



call this guy, he has helped me cleared somethings like this, 08131042871 or 07016201790 his name is Americana. am very serious bro, he will help you but you will pay him

Okay thanks

Hope the pay is not too much?
Re: HELP: My Package Sent From USA Is Hanging At The Nigerian Customs by swiych(m): 2:04pm On Nov 23, 2022
Wat u hav 2 do is contact UPS, ur package is hanging bcus you hav 2 pay import duty levy. I knw bcus i just received a package frm DHL, afta payment was made for d shipment, I had 2 pay anoda money 2 Customs via DHL for my shipment 2 b released.
Ur import duty levy amt will b determine by d cost of ur package. Try n contact ups quickly bcus u will pay 4 demurrage if u delay 2 claim it.
Re: HELP: My Package Sent From USA Is Hanging At The Nigerian Customs by baralatie(m): 2:06pm On Nov 23, 2022
Pwettylinda:


Nothing to hide na

They are just small music gadgets

Mic
Audio interface
Headphone
Customs dey wait you to pay tax
undecided
Re: HELP: My Package Sent From USA Is Hanging At The Nigerian Customs by areaboyjoe: 2:07pm On Nov 23, 2022
Sorry sis....you don enter.They gonna drop bomb on u when they're done with the processing. Had the same experience early last year when something was sent to me from abroad.It was crazy what I was billed to pay.If u no get long leg sorry o.
Re: HELP: My Package Sent From USA Is Hanging At The Nigerian Customs by Pzpropertylimit(m): 2:08pm On Nov 23, 2022
Likely there is a duty to be paid that UPS is yet to communicate u or custom. if what u are expecting is not a prohibited item under the Nigeria import acts
Re: HELP: My Package Sent From USA Is Hanging At The Nigerian Customs by baralatie(m): 2:08pm On Nov 23, 2022
swiych:
Wat u hav 2 do is contact UPS, ur package is hanging bcus you hav 2 pay import duty levy. I knw bcus i just received a package frm DHL, afta payment was made for d shipment, I had 2 pay anoda money 2 Customs via DHL for my shipment 2 b released.
Ur import duty levy amt will b determine by d cost of ur package. Try n contact ups quickly bcus u will pay 4 demurrage if u delay 2 claim it.
Shey you dey hear

Demurage tax still dey there o
lipsrsealed
Re: HELP: My Package Sent From USA Is Hanging At The Nigerian Customs by swiych(m): 2:09pm On Nov 23, 2022
baralatie:

Shey you dey hear

Demurage tax still dey there o
lipsrsealed
That is if u delay
Re: HELP: My Package Sent From USA Is Hanging At The Nigerian Customs by Jokkarm2: 2:09pm On Nov 23, 2022
Pwettylinda:


Okay thanks

Hope the pay is not too much?

no, if you can send your phone number here, i will send it to him he will call you now. i just chatted him about you though i told him i dont know you .
Re: HELP: My Package Sent From USA Is Hanging At The Nigerian Customs by Sammy5413(m): 2:11pm On Nov 23, 2022
Lmao, they don work this one delivery
Re: HELP: My Package Sent From USA Is Hanging At The Nigerian Customs by Pwettylinda(f): 2:21pm On Nov 23, 2022
baralatie:

Customs dey wait you to pay tax
undecided
Chai

Last time was with DHL dem no demand for tax na undecided
Re: HELP: My Package Sent From USA Is Hanging At The Nigerian Customs by Jocdon(m): 2:22pm On Nov 23, 2022
Sammy5413:
Lmao, they don work this one delivery
I dont think so, if it is work they will be the one to contact him and start the billing immediatly before the work go cast.
Re: HELP: My Package Sent From USA Is Hanging At The Nigerian Customs by seanwilliam(m): 2:25pm On Nov 23, 2022
MikeofAfrica:


I can help you clear the package from the Custom.
However you will need to confide in me what is inside the package.


grin grin you sound like a Nigeria police òrelèmúyé grin
Re: HELP: My Package Sent From USA Is Hanging At The Nigerian Customs by TenQ: 2:27pm On Nov 23, 2022
Pwettylinda:
Pls mod help me push this to the right section cool

A friend of mine sent me a package using USPS (United States Postal services). And he sent me the tracking number.

The package arrived Nigeria with 5 days, the tracking status shows it is with the customs.

Custom processing

This is about 10 days after arrival, status still says custom processing.

Confused right now, how do I get the items.

How long does custom processing takes?
And what does it mean

Help pls....running out of patience undecided
Nigerian customs can be a pain.
They are probably computing the duty you have to pay AND for a flimsy reason like having a phone in the package, you'll get the estimate according to their valuation.

The other reasons may be if you have imported contrabands such as
1. Prohibited Materials
2. Incriminating materials
3. Restricted materials

If not , check if your email address is correct as they will mail you through USPS.

Finally,Mail USPS, they will sort the problem out for you.
Re: HELP: My Package Sent From USA Is Hanging At The Nigerian Customs by Ashirioluwa: 2:31pm On Nov 23, 2022
It’s preferable to send or ship items to Nigeria through those Nigerian private shippers. You go to their office to pick up your item when it gets here. With them you don’t have to deal with our corrupt customs agents.

It’s cheaper to send package through them . It is about $4 per pound.
Re: HELP: My Package Sent From USA Is Hanging At The Nigerian Customs by Moh247: 2:32pm On Nov 23, 2022
Na normal levels with USPS priority mail to Nigeria
Re: HELP: My Package Sent From USA Is Hanging At The Nigerian Customs by Ballack1(m): 2:32pm On Nov 23, 2022
Call UPS customer service Nigeria and demand for explanation.
Tell the sender to call UPS USA as well..very simple
Re: HELP: My Package Sent From USA Is Hanging At The Nigerian Customs by Offpoint1: 2:38pm On Nov 23, 2022
Kinzo0917:
. If you are in abuja, contact ordinary president, they will help you recover it. Ordinary president is the founder of brekete radio and tv. You can watch brekete live from mondays to saturdays from 7am to 10am. They fight injustices in d society. Helping those who can't fight for them selves. You can watch them on facebook and youtube. If you need his whatsapp number, let me know
You didn't ask for the content you're advising.

The op knows that's why she's being clever with details
Re: HELP: My Package Sent From USA Is Hanging At The Nigerian Customs by ruggedtimi(m): 2:46pm On Nov 23, 2022
Is gone
Re: HELP: My Package Sent From USA Is Hanging At The Nigerian Customs by ruggedtimi(m): 2:47pm On Nov 23, 2022
Pwettylinda:
Pls mod help me push this to the right section cool

A friend of mine sent me a package using USPS (United States Postal services). And he sent me the tracking number.

The package arrived Nigeria with 5 days, the tracking status shows it is with the customs.

Custom processing

This is about 10 days after arrival, status still says custom processing.

Confused right now, how do I get the items.

How long does custom processing takes?
And what does it mean

Help pls....running out of patience undecided
nxt will be package missing. I am talking frm experience
Re: HELP: My Package Sent From USA Is Hanging At The Nigerian Customs by gr8gem(f): 2:54pm On Nov 23, 2022
Pwettylinda:


Nothing to hide na

They are just small music gadgets

Mic
Audio interface
Headphone

Once it comes to shipping through nipost you need to have a lot of patience, let the custom do their duties, it will take time but it will surely get to you through the nearest post office to you, if there's a custom duty to pay, the bill will be attached to the item and nipost will collect the payment from you on customs behalf. Be patience so you don't mess things up. Talking from experience.

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Re: HELP: My Package Sent From USA Is Hanging At The Nigerian Customs by Jeromejnr(m): 2:55pm On Nov 23, 2022
Ashirioluwa:
It’s preferable to send or ship items to Nigeria through those Nigerian private shippers. You go to their office to pick up your item when it gets here. With them you don’t have to deal with our corrupt customs agents.

It’s cheaper to send package through them . It is about $4 per pound.

Abeg, Give examples of the Nigerian private shippers.
Re: HELP: My Package Sent From USA Is Hanging At The Nigerian Customs by shevon: 3:06pm On Nov 23, 2022
Emmyzgold:


I think this all depends on who is handing it for you. There are smarter ways to boycott all those protocols and delays
If the items ship via USPS (as is the case of the OP) or through any other mailing services (Roayl Mail, China Post etc), there is no way around it, it would have to be routed through customs and NIPOST, except, of course, one pays for premium service (like EMS or it's equivalent from the country the items are coming from). If one ships through DHL, UPS or any other courier company, you will hardly get these kind of delays, but their are more expensive. Freight forwarders are cheaper (some as low as $5/lbs) and the transit time is better than using USPS, but you can't compare to the transit time of courier companies.
But, we learn everyday sha. Abeg, if you get the code to avoid all these kind wahala with customs and NIPOST people, hook a brother up. wink

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Re: HELP: My Package Sent From USA Is Hanging At The Nigerian Customs by digitite: 3:08pm On Nov 23, 2022
The package should be delivered to you by Nipost and not to be with customs.

We are custom licensed agency. You can consult us.
Re: HELP: My Package Sent From USA Is Hanging At The Nigerian Customs by Ashirioluwa: 4:04pm On Nov 23, 2022
Jeromejnr:


Abeg, Give examples of the Nigerian private shippers.

There are so many of them. You can send your package through them or you can order things online to their office then they will send it to you in Nigeria.

Make sure to call them before you order items to there office. They will give you necessary information on what to do.

Beltok cargo (Philadelphia)

Habeeb Freight Service (New York)

Marjoy venture

I have used all the 3 listed above. Most recently I used Beltok. The Lagos office is around Airport area in Ikeja.

Note*: I am not the owner, a partner or an agent of any of these businesses so do your own research before using them. Also, I am not vouching for any of them.

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Re: HELP: My Package Sent From USA Is Hanging At The Nigerian Customs by zolajpower: 4:14pm On Nov 23, 2022
Pwettylinda:
Pls mod help me push this to the right section cool

A friend of mine sent me a package using USPS (United States Postal services). And he sent me the tracking number.

The package arrived Nigeria with 5 days, the tracking status shows it is with the customs.

Custom processing

This is about 10 days after arrival, status still says custom processing.

Confused right now, how do I get the items.

How long does custom processing takes?
And what does it mean

Help pls....running out of patience undecided


It happens to last year April . You will pay x2 of the package you re expecting . Your cargo / shipment carrier re the one to take that money on behalf of custom .
This guy's re thief . FedEx this that to me but if you know anyone in custom the amount will be reduced or ask your carrier how can you pay less if not you will pay double of your package
Re: HELP: My Package Sent From USA Is Hanging At The Nigerian Customs by foleskay(m): 4:18pm On Nov 23, 2022
Its been days I ate something meaningful. Pls I need assistance,just 1k will go a long way in putting food in my mouth. Pls help a hungry soul. I kuku get job but I've not been paid for like two months na due to the death of my boss. Pls save a soul.
0..1..6.7.4..1.6..3..52. Uni on. Ba nk.
Re: HELP: My Package Sent From USA Is Hanging At The Nigerian Customs by fmonigent(m): 4:22pm On Nov 23, 2022
Jokkarm2:



call this guy, he has helped me cleared somethings like this, 08131042871 or 07016201790 his name is Americana. am very serious bro, he will help you but you will pay him

Na by force again
Abegi Park for corner
Re: HELP: My Package Sent From USA Is Hanging At The Nigerian Customs by Yanky77: 4:38pm On Nov 23, 2022
Omo u better go their office on time and negotiate with Dem oh before Dem open ur package or probably lie say he no come even if Dem send u from abroad u must pay Dem money oh na wetin Dem dey do be that oh Naija don scatter
Re: HELP: My Package Sent From USA Is Hanging At The Nigerian Customs by willexyaho(m): 4:50pm On Nov 23, 2022
Contact the shipping company, and explain to them, they will contact the custom

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