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Re: How Do You Ship Container Of Product From China To Nigeria? by Nobody: 5:24pm On Apr 17, 2018
solepager:
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what has his monicker got to do with the above question?
Re: How Do You Ship Container Of Product From China To Nigeria? by Nobody: 5:25pm On Apr 17, 2018
EgunMogaji:
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Re: How Do You Ship Container Of Product From China To Nigeria? by Nobody: 5:33pm On Apr 17, 2018
motherfucker:
Thank you. We just need a shipping company. I have a chinese agent I have been using for over 1 year now. So that is not a problem. The problem is the shipping side because I am looking for a way to cut cost which the shipping handlers in the mini importation section charges too high.
but which shipping company have u been using all this while? They are not reliable or what? Meanwhile I will ask around and get back to you.
Re: How Do You Ship Container Of Product From China To Nigeria? by Nobody: 5:34pm On Apr 17, 2018
femu:


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Re: How Do You Ship Container Of Product From China To Nigeria? by BlaQWolf: 5:46pm On Apr 17, 2018
americanson:
Hello Sir, are you say ONLY clearing is 3M? how much then is shipping from China to Nigeria?

Besides, the item in question is not car or any of those and the proposed container is 20FT because my manufacturer told me that 9xx units will fill the 20FT contain but we are buying 8xx units.

It is just portable machine, the height of old rechargeable lamb that had cassette player and radio in the early 2000. Let's just use the size , height and weight of that rechargeable lamb as an example. So imagine shipping 8XX unit of that lamp, are we gonna spend spend 3million naira to clear it? How much are going to use to ship it ?

Pls send me a mail, and I will get back to you as soon as I can...thanks
Re: How Do You Ship Container Of Product From China To Nigeria? by ultimate77(m): 5:47pm On Apr 17, 2018
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Re: How Do You Ship Container Of Product From China To Nigeria? by sonnie10: 5:52pm On Apr 17, 2018
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You see, that is how the price of your goods keep adding up. The truth is that whatever you want to import, they are people already importing it and have set the market price. There is always competition in a free market. You won't be competitive if your price is higher.
Let me explain further. If you have a Form M, your bank will sell dollars for you at official rate. This will reduce you final cost by a significant amount.

Secondly, during clearing you will pay the actual duty/ levy for the product because it was declared in the profoma invoice instead of one arbitrary amount from agent. This is huge savings on the cost.
So, at the end of the day your cost is not too high because of not doing the right thing. Image paying #1.5M for a container that would have been cleared for 800k, the difference is huge.
Now, here is the shocker, most full time importers are willing to sell a container load of good for that difference. The secret is rate of turnover and controlling the market. How then would someone who didn't do their research on cutting cost sell?

Another secret is the significant difference in cost shipping of a 2 x20 ft compared with that of a single 20ft. The difference is enough to influence market price.

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Re: How Do You Ship Container Of Product From China To Nigeria? by americanson: 5:57pm On Apr 17, 2018
sonnie10:


Have you cared to find out what Form M does? Do you or the manufacturer have SONCAP on the product?

Do you know that your goods could be labeled substandard if you don't have the SONCAP and they might use that to obtain from you?

If you are starting little, like 8xx quantity you mentioned, you best be would groupage from China. They will handle everything including clearing.

I asked the manufacturer and they told me that 9xx unit will feel 20FT and since we are buying 8xx units, which is very close to 9xx, I believe there is no need for groupage (LCL).

Concerning the SONCAP, doesn't the shipping company handle that?

Cc: Connoisseur , please can you shed light on this SONCAP?

Cc: iyajelili, please do you use SONCAP during your company's import? Please help on ways to go about it.

Thanks.
Re: How Do You Ship Container Of Product From China To Nigeria? by americanson: 6:09pm On Apr 17, 2018
serialkilla:
but which shipping company have u been using all this while? They are not reliable or what? Meanwhile I will ask around and get back to you.
I use all those ones recommended in the mini importation threads like st patrick, nonikings, base 1 and Co. Their shipping charges is based on weight and if I use them, I will likely pay as much as $20,000 for shipping and clearing.

Base 1 for instance charges 5.5$ per kg and if one unit of what I am importing is 4kg, that is 4 x 5.5 which is $22. Now 22 X 8xx units and you see what I am talking about.

However, shipping your products via sea, if in large quantities, is far cheaper because they charge you based on cubic meter( I.e volume)

Shipping via sea takes longer 30-60 days and some shipping companirs charge $188 per cubic meter. If 20ft container is 32 cubic meter (just rough estimate and u can google to get the actual volume of 20ft container) that is 188 X 32 and that gives you the estimated cost of shipping.. It could be less or more but at least you get the idea now.

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Re: How Do You Ship Container Of Product From China To Nigeria? by sonnie10: 6:11pm On Apr 17, 2018
americanson:


I asked the manufacturer and they told me that 9xx unit will feel 20FT and since we are buying 8xx units, which is very close to 9xx, I believe there is no need for groupage (LCL).

Concerning the SONCAP, doesn't the shipping company handle that?

Cc: Connoisseur , please can you shed light on this SONCAP?

Cc: iyajelili, please do you use SONCAP during your company's import? Please help on ways to go about it.

Thanks.


Let me explain. It's not that your goods won't fit in the 20ft, it certainly will. The issue is that it is by itself and would have it's own bill of laden. This bill of laden is what customs and other authorities at the port look at to inspect, collect tax and allow your goods in. Your agent would have a lot of work to do, but at the end, the money comes from you and this drives cost.
However, in groupage, a predetermined amount is charged by the agent and cost is reduced by leveraging on others who will also contribute their own share towards their own goods. That is how small impoter survive the high cost of shipping and clearing.

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Re: How Do You Ship Container Of Product From China To Nigeria? by americanson: 6:14pm On Apr 17, 2018
sonnie10:


Let me explain. It's not that your goods won't fit in the 20ft, it certainly will. The issue is that it is by itself and would have it's own bill of laden. This bill of laden is what customs look at to inspect, collect tax and allow your goods in. Your agent would have a lot of work to do, but at the end, the money comes from you and this drives cost.
However, in groupage, a predetermined amount is charged by the agent and cost is reduced by leveraging on others who will also contribute their own share towards their own goods. That is how small impoter survive the high cost of shipping and clearing.

okay. But what about the SONCAP ish... How do I over come it please?
Re: How Do You Ship Container Of Product From China To Nigeria? by Iyajelili(f): 6:16pm On Apr 17, 2018
americanson:


I asked the manufacturer and they told me that 9xx unit will feel 20FT and since we are buying 8xx units, which is very close to 9xx, I believe there is no need for groupage (LCL).

Concerning the SONCAP, doesn't the shipping company handle that?

Cc: Connoisseur , please can you shed light on this SONCAP?

Cc: iyajelili, please do you use SONCAP during your company's import? Please help on ways to go about it.

Thanks.

Yes,we use SONCAP and your agent is not responsible for producing that, you are but can help you out with it.

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Re: How Do You Ship Container Of Product From China To Nigeria? by sonnie10: 6:18pm On Apr 17, 2018
americanson:
okay. But what about the SONCAP ish... How do I over come it please?
Groupage or look for manufacturers with SONCAP. Many of them that have lots of Nigerians as customers have the products registered to attract more sales.

Standard Organization of Nigeria is the official place to ask questions
Re: How Do You Ship Container Of Product From China To Nigeria? by americanson: 6:43pm On Apr 17, 2018
Iyajelili:

Yes,we use SONCAP and your agent is not responsible for producing that, you are but can help you out with it.
how do I get it ma'am? Does it cost money and if yes, how much?
Re: How Do You Ship Container Of Product From China To Nigeria? by Felixikotun: 7:04pm On Apr 17, 2018
motherfucker:
Thank you. We just need a shipping company. I have a chinese agent I have been using for over 1 year now. So that is not a problem. The problem is the shipping side because I am looking for a way to cut cost which the shipping handlers in the mini importation section charges too high.

Well...I reside in China and I have quite a number of shipping companies I used for mini importations. I have a main shipping company with offices at Guangzhou in China and at Ajao estate in Lagos. It’s name is St Patric logistics. They deal with importations from China to Nigeria and vice versa. Shipping category is in 2; Express shipping which takes 48hrs and Normal cargo which takes 10 days. If help is needed, they can be useful.
Re: How Do You Ship Container Of Product From China To Nigeria? by Felixikotun: 7:06pm On Apr 17, 2018
rusher14:
Good thread.

I propose someone create a thread on how to export as well.
Export is as easy as Import.
Just deal with the right company.
I live in China...we have links
Re: How Do You Ship Container Of Product From China To Nigeria? by Connoisseur(m): 7:27pm On Apr 17, 2018
americanson:


I asked the manufacturer and they told me that 9xx unit will feel 20FT and since we are buying 8xx units, which is very close to 9xx, I believe there is no need for groupage (LCL).

Concerning the SONCAP, doesn't the shipping company handle that?

Cc: Connoisseur , please can you shed light on this SONCAP?

Cc: iyajelili, please do you use SONCAP during your company's import? Please help on ways to go about it.

Thanks.


Importation is not a one size fits all affair.
SONCAP is for a select type of products that SON (Standards Organisation of Nigeria) has to certify before they can enter the country. Same way with NAFDAC no which takes care of foods and drugs.
While a tyre importer will require soncap, a pharmaceutical importer requires a NAFDAC no while a textiles importer requires none of this.
The deal is with the product you are importing.
Industrial machines require little or no import duty depending on the industry using it. It's a government policy to encourage manufacturing. Agro processing machines have zero duty but you would have to 'settle' Customs.
There is also no fixed price to clear a container from the terminal. It all depends on the duty rate and FOB value of the consignment.

For instance, a 20" FCL of knockoff Vlisco brand of textiles with FOB cost of 100k+ USD would definitely cost higher to clear than tiger nuts cleaning and processing machine which takes up a 40 footer container.
The key is choosing a trustworthy agent who will guide you in the process.

Cheers

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Re: How Do You Ship Container Of Product From China To Nigeria? by americanson: 7:33pm On Apr 17, 2018
Connoisseur:


Importation is not a one size fits all affair.
SONCAP is for a select type of products that SON (standards Organisation of Nigeria) has to certify before they can enter the country. Same way with NAFDAC no which takes care of foods and drugs.
While a tyre importer will require soncap, a pharmaceutical importers requires a NAFDAC no while a textiles importer requires none of this.
The deal is with the product is you are importing.
Industrial machines requires little or no import duty depending on the industry using it. It's a government policy to encourage manufacturing. Afro processing machines have zero duty but you would have to 'settle' Customs.
There is also no fixed price to clear a container from the terminal. It all depends on the duty rate and FOB value of the consignment.

For instance, a 20" FCL of knockoff Vlisco brand of textiles with FOB cost of 100k+ USD would definitely cost higher to clear than tiger nuts cleaning and processing machine which takes up a 40 footer container.
The key is choosing a trustworthy agent who will guide you in the process.

Cheers
you too much. Do you mind if I send a PM sir?
Re: How Do You Ship Container Of Product From China To Nigeria? by Connoisseur(m): 7:42pm On Apr 17, 2018
americanson:
you too much. Do you mind if I send a PM sir?

Bring it on bro

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Re: How Do You Ship Container Of Product From China To Nigeria? by simplemlmwebsit: 8:05pm On Apr 17, 2018
americanson:
replied.
Thanks sir, am sorry for late acknowledgment. I got your reply sir and ive replied to the mail as well.
God bless
Re: How Do You Ship Container Of Product From China To Nigeria? by simplemlmwebsit: 8:14pm On Apr 17, 2018
Felixikotun:

Export is as easy as Import.
Just deal with the right company.
I live in China...we have links
Like what and what can someone export to China from Nigeria based on the fact that you lives there?
Re: How Do You Ship Container Of Product From China To Nigeria? by solepager(m): 8:15pm On Apr 17, 2018
serialkilla:
what has his monicker got to do with the above question?

Are you trying to be sarcastic or what?
Re: How Do You Ship Container Of Product From China To Nigeria? by sonnie10: 8:45pm On Apr 17, 2018
americanson:
you too much. Do you mind if I send a PM sir?

For your information before you make a big mistake, every new imported goods require either SONCAP or NAFDAC. The only exception is used items or personal effects.

Every other items not usually covered are contraband. Please verify some of the information you are getting here.

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Re: How Do You Ship Container Of Product From China To Nigeria? by Shakitibob0: 8:57pm On Apr 17, 2018
americanson:
how do I get it ma'am? Does it cost money and if yes, how much?
You may also need to insure those goods.. Very important

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Re: How Do You Ship Container Of Product From China To Nigeria? by Connoisseur(m): 10:09pm On Apr 17, 2018
sonnie10:


For your information before you make a big mistake, every new imported goods require either SONCAP or NAFDAC. The only exception is used items or personal effects.

Every other items not usually covered are contraband. Please verify some of the information you are getting here.

While not disputing your point, it's imperative to point out some limitations to the rule. A brand new vehicle does not require SONCAP. Same goes for a one time importer of machineries, he does not need to go the process of receiving a SON certificate.
While it could be termed as circumventing the rule, it's not outright illegal.
Re: How Do You Ship Container Of Product From China To Nigeria? by tolux247(m): 11:11pm On Apr 17, 2018
Before you shipping down here you got lot of document to process

The HSCODE used to get your Total Duty Percentage

Your Invoice is Used to process The Pre-Arrival Assessment Report ( PAAR )

Product Certificate for SONCAP

Form M

Terminal Charge's cost 7,600 daily

Shipping Charges can't remember the Fee's cos we have others in that fields



The picture attached is PAAR

Re: How Do You Ship Container Of Product From China To Nigeria? by sonnie10: 12:02am On Apr 18, 2018
Connoisseur:


While not disputing your point, it's imperative to point out some limitations to the rule. A brand new vehicle does not require SONCAP. Same goes for a one time importer of machineries, he does not need to go the process of receiving a SON certificate.
While it could be termed as circumventing the rule, it's not outright illegal.

Like I stated earlier, personal effect does not require SONCAP. When you import single unit of brand new car it is assumed that you want to use it.Because the franchise owners of that make of vehicle already have the SONCAP , they can't issue another one to any other person.

Take for instance Toyota and BMW, if you make your research well, you will find out that Elizade and Cosharis already have SONCAP on those vehicles.
Re: How Do You Ship Container Of Product From China To Nigeria? by ZUBY77(m): 5:57am On Apr 18, 2018
Depends on what you want to ship.
Different products has different prices and different clearing methods in Nigeria too.

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Re: How Do You Ship Container Of Product From China To Nigeria? by Tybarca(m): 5:18pm On Apr 18, 2018
ultimate77:


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Re: How Do You Ship Container Of Product From China To Nigeria? by OkinosaVentures: 6:36pm On Apr 18, 2018
ultimate77:


Thanks very much for your kind words and gesture I sure appreciate... I'm based in portharcourt actually. however, I can make placements online and if u get prospects, we pick up from there.. If you have other things I can do, I will sure appreciate.
Though I'm very good in corporate marketing.. Email, social media et al you might want to hit me on whatsap on 08036256514 we tall better boss
.

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Re: How Do You Ship Container Of Product From China To Nigeria? by ultimate77(m): 7:08pm On Apr 18, 2018
Tybarca:



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