United States of America is home to many businesses and a commercial hub for international marketing and transactions in which Nigeria is not left out of the circle. For easy shipment of goods, cargo consolidation has become a trend since it is cheap, faster and hassle-free. Cargo consolidation is the bringing together of different cargo of the same destination to become a volume for shipment across border and after arrival, it will be de-consolidated. This gives advantage of cost reduction and faster shipment provided it coincident with the required space and volume by the airline. Learn more about Consolidation Shipping
In order to simplify and redefine the air consolidation processes from US, Valuehandlers just secured a facility in United States for faster transition of goods/cargo immediately it meets up the requirements to be shipped. The procedure for USA air consolidation is as follows:
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Valuehandlers International is a logistics company located in the heart of Lagos with vast experience in shipping to and from more than eighty (80) countries, with vision to build a corporate culture that motivate her employees, and to sustain mutual trust and confidence between the company and her clients. Thus, consignees’ satisfaction is forever a vain in the body of all the team members. Read also: 5 Unique Things You Should Know About Valuehandlers International
Just as you cannot talk of a soldier without mentioning barracks, bird without sky, fish without water, lion without jungle so you cannot talk freight forwarding without mentioning Valuehandlers International. The company gives you best experience you deserve because your trust is valuable to the company, hence you can get quote and rest on your pillow for an excellent satisfaction. Read also: Can I Become an Importer / Exporter in a Jiffy with Zero Naira?
Even with your valid Form M, IATA, SONs, NAFDAC’s documents, you are still missing a simplified logistics experience without shipping your cargo via Valuehandlers.
Some of what await your enjoyment in Valuehandlers International includes;
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This aptly describes the situation some prospective customers are facing and the same question I was asking myself sometimes ago having been bundled up with a lot of disappointment and unfairness from many logistics company. Though, all of them cannot be equal in their service delivery but of the truth few of them are not only trying but also living to their promises.
Valuehandlers International has been in the logistics business since 2011 covering over 80 countries. Their strength is borne out of their watch-word – Capable and Responsive. They are indeed a capable and responsive logistics company that has been proven satisfactory through testimonials from numerous clients and corporate organizations. Read also: 6 Key Requirements for Cargo Consolidation Services: A Must Know!
In recent time, Valuehandlers has further entrenched her capacities and features for better service delivery. The staff just concluded a professional training with dividend of excellent and timely delivery, other upgraded services include;

Freight forwarders in Nigeria have called on President Muhammadu Buhari to review the partial land border closure across the country recently initiated to strengthen the nation’s security and protect its economic interests.
The Association of Nigeria Licensed Customs Agents (ANCLA), Seme Border Chapter Chairman, Alhaji Bisiriyu Fanu, made the appeal in an interview with reporters at Seme.
According to him, 735 trucks loaded with perishable goods are stranded at the Seme border because of the closure, noted that each of the stranded trucks was carrying over N20 million worth of goods, which amounted to billions of naira wasting at the border.
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Requirements for cargo is regarded as the dependencies which are the relationships between conditions, events, tasks, such that one cannot begin or complete a task until one or more conditions or tasks have begun, occurred or already completed. In this write up, attention would be focused on the key dependencies (requirements) of cargo consolidation. That is, the tasks, conditions or events that has to be met, completed or begun for cargo consolidation to occur.
Note: the key requirements would be regarded as key dependencies for consolidation.
First of all, cargo consolidation is a method of shipping whereby individual consignments from various shippers are combined into one shipment made to a destination agent for a preferential rates. The consolidation is then deconsolidated by the destination agent into the original component consignments and made available to the different consignees.
Key dependencies in cargo consolidation refers to the tasks, conditions and events that must be done, met and completed for cargo consolidation to take place. Such conditions, tasks, or events include but not limited to:
1. Airline Shipping Requirement:...
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Alibaba.com is one of the biggest and most sought after online stores in the world. It is the mother of Aliexpress.com and located in China. Alibaba.com is a business to business (B2B) website that provides business trading platforms for buyers and suppliers around the world irrespective of the geographical location. Read also: 32 Online Stores in China You Can Shop From
This article will walk you through how to place order from Alibaba.com with ease
1. Go to alibaba.com with an internet enabled computer or mobile device and register on their sign-up page.
2. After a successful registration, log in with your email address and password.
3. Search the product you intend buying. You can do that by either checking the category or by typing. Read also: Top 50 Online Stores Most Popular, Most Reliable in USA
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The Pre-Arrival Assessment Report (PAAR) system is an online application designed and used by the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) for the generation of the PAAR. The Nigeria Customs Service receives e-Form M with other necessary pre-import documents from the Authorized Dealer Bank and carries out preliminary preview using the information provided. The e-Form M where accepted is registered on the system by the NCS. Read also: 15 important things to know about Form M

The following are therefore the steps in submitting your PAAR consignment form online:... https://www.valuehandlers.com/post/how-to-submit-a-paar-consignment-form-online

Many businessmen or women have been asking of which online store they could get their goods in one of the Asia tigers, China. Have you ever got discombobulated on getting an online store for your shopping? The hassle surfing the internet and problem of getting reliable and spectacular home of your needs in China is tiring? With this article, you can decide on which of the stores to buy from while Valuehandlers International is ever-ready to help you in both procurement and shipping in your choice stores. Below is the list of 32 online stores that Nigerian business men and women patronize for their goods:

1. Alibaba is the leading platform for global online trade. https://www.alibaba.com/

2. Extensive and affordable range feature of latest electronics, gadgets, lifestyle products, kitchen tools, household items, etc www.1688.com
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Clearly, it is free of charge to complete and submit the official application form for Tax Identification Number (TIN) in Nigeria. Besides, it is legally binding on each and every Nigerian to have TIN provided you live and work in Nigeria. You are expected to pay taxes and register for your identification number. In order to be eligible for this tax identification number, you have to be receiving revenue within the territory of Nigeria... https://cargoclearing..com/2019/09/how-to-process-your-tax-identification.html

Did you know many people unknowingly have fallen victims of good delays, even seizure or impounding due to wrong or false declaration during the importation process? Do you believe you can avoid being a victim by reading through this article? Valuehandlers International is giving you the likely mistakes and errors leading to wrong or false declarations, the implications of such on you, your business and your company as well as why you must be cautious of it.
The following are but not limited parts and parcels of wrong/false declarations and the implications embedded in importation process:
1. Wrong Contact, Packing and Payment Information
If you provide the wrong contact, packing or payment information for your export documents, your goods might be delivered to the incorrect address... https://cargoclearing..com/2019/09/unlimited-implications-of-wrong-false.html

A lot of people think NAFDAC only deals with fake drugs, and while it is true that a lot of the efforts of NAFDAC is spent on combating counterfeit drugs, that is not all they do. In this article, we will discuss the powers and functions of NAFDAC as well as the goods under their regulations.
The National Agency for Food Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) was set up in 1993 to regulate and control the importation, exportation, manufacture, advertisement, distribution, sale and use of food, drugs, cosmetics, medical devices, bottled water and chemicals in Nigeria.
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As a prospective importer/exporter thirsty of how to begin, where and with how much to start, kindly take your time to read through and get insight from this article.

Starting a business is not all about huge resources but knowledge of the dreamt business. It is possible to start a business with zero naira when adequate knowledge is inculcated but impossible to start a business even with huge money in the absent of idea and its knowledge. A step advances toward establishing a film is an element of your insight about the business.

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Are you interested in importing from Asia: China, India, Japan or Thailand. Do you plan partnering with the Asian Tiger Countries or you are planning to import containers from any part of Asia to Nigeria. Oh! You have a relative or friend who intends venturing into importation of goods, cargo or containers from the Middle-East: Malaysia, Dubai or Saudi Arabia to Nigeria? If yes, you need to sit back and painstakingly read this to the end. https://www.valuehandlers.com/post/how-to-schedule-container-importation-from-asia-to-avoid-delay-delivery

There are several entities involved in the successful transportation of a shipment. However, in a big or small shipment; two entities stand out due to the importance of their roles in a shipment. These entities are a Freight Forwarder and a Clearing Agent.
It is very important to understand the functions of a freight forwarder and a clearing agent and their role in a shipment as this is often confused.
For smooth shipping, experienced companies like valuehandlers international offer both services of a freight forwarder and clearing agent. This post will explore the similarities and difference between a freight forwarder and clearing agent.
Who is a Freight Forwarder?
In the most succinct and layman terms, a Freight Forwarder is a multi-function agent/operator who handles the movement of goods from point to point on behalf of the cargo owner. https://www.valuehandlers.com/post/difference-between-a-freight-forwarder-and-a-clearing-agent

The Nigerian Port Authority (NPA) has said over 200 cargo vessels have berthed at the Warri Port in the last few months, as security improves on the waterways.
The Chairman, Board of Directors of the NPA, Emmanuel Adesoye, who disclosed this at a stakeholders’ forum yesterday, said reduction in sea piracy and security breaches in the area underscore the positive development.
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The Federal Government of Nigeria has on Monday ordered the Nigerian Shippers’ Council (NSC) to carry out a comprehensive audit of all seaport terminals in the country.

It also expressed dissatisfaction over the arbitrarily high shipping charges in West and Central Africa sub-region, calling for a downward review of the charges to promote trade among countries in the sub-region.

The Vice-President, Yemi Osinbajo gave the directive in Abuja at the opening session of a three-day sub-regional summit on ‘Unfair Shipping Surcharges and High Local Shipping Charges at the Ports of West and Central Africa Sub-region’ hosted by the NSC.

Osinbajo who was represented by the Minister of Transportation, Mr. Rotimi Amaechi, while telling the participants at the summit that it was necessary to check the unfair trade practices in the maritime sector, mandated the NSC to audit the seaports in order to ascertain their efficiency and competitiveness.
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Are you interested in importing from China, India, Japan or Thailand. Do you plan partnering with the Asian Tiger Countries or you are planning to import containers from any part of Asia to Nigeria. Oh! You have a relative or friend who intends venturing into importation of goods, cargo or containers from the Middle-East: Malaysia, Dubai or Saudi Arabia to Nigeria? If yes, you need to sit back and painstakingly read this to the end.

Getting goods through customs quickly is not always easy especially for inexperienced small businesses. There’s always increased scrutiny at ports and border crossings from customs officials. Fortunately, if you read this to the end or with a little research, expert help and careful planning, you can master the customs rules and keep your merchandise moving without any obstruction or delay at any point in time.
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Stakeholders in the maritime sector have said Nigeria’s earnings from cargo trade are threatened by poor structure of the cargo and unfavourable terms of trade, noting that one of the greatest hindrances to a thriving maritime sector was Nigeria’s lack of control over its cargo.
A former Director General of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency, Mr John Egesi said the problem of the Nigerian maritime sector was with the control and structure of cargo.
According to him, Nigeria generated a lot of cargo but had not reaped its benefits but the problem was an economic challenge that had to do with the country’s production base.
He said, “Nigeria must also correct the lapse in its maritime sector through the production of valuable cargo. “There is nothing wrong in trading in cargo but you may trade in cheap cargo that does not make money. What makes money is the value.”
“What makes Singapore great is the value of the cargo in Singapore. What makes China great is the value of the cargo in China. What makes Japan great is the value of the cargo that leaves their port to other ports. What cargo do we have? Until that structure is corrected, we will continue to have these meetings and conferences without much result.”
“This is an economic problem that is based on what we produce. If you produce nothing, you carry nothing. When you produce good cargo, ships will be begging to carry it.

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At the mention of the word “Logistics”, a lot of people get confused and require further explanation. For key players in international and local trade and parties involved in the supply chain process, such as suppliers and distributors, it is expedient to understand basic terms of the industry.

Whether you are in the manufacturing business or retail business, shipping and handling will be a huge part of your overall operation in this technological world where more people shop online for what they need. If you are in a situation now where you know you are going to need logistics service, you probably have one big question: what's the difference between inbound and outbound logistics? Here are a few things you should know about a few of the differences between the two.

What is logistics?

Logistics can be said to be the management of the movement of materials, information and other resources between two points, i.e. from the point of inception to the point of consumption, to conform to the requirements of the customers and the organization. Logistics management determines the procurement, storage and transportation of goods and material to their ultimate destination. Logistics is the efficient management of the storage and movement of products and information within a supply chain. In other words, it is a process used by a business in order to coordinate its supply chain operations. It includes a wide variety of tasks and activities such as managing how raw materials or inputs are acquired and transported to the business, how inventory and inputs are stored at the business’ facilities, and how inventory is transported within the business and beyond. Logistics activities can be divided into two main categories: inbound and outbound logistics. The first category is mostly related to the transport, storage, and delivery of goods coming into a business while the latter focuses on the same for goods going out of business.

Inbound Logistics

As a business owner who has a lot of inventory coming into the business on a regular basis, it is important to be more interested in learning about inbound logistics. This area of logistics focuses mainly on streamlining the process of transporting goods to the business as they are needed.

The inbound logistics process refers to the inflow of raw materials from suppliers to manufacturing plant. This is the first phase of the value chain. It involves different activities, such as the storage and delivery of raw materials and parts that are going to be used in production. It also includes sourcing the materials, tracking inventory and optimizing the movement of products from suppliers to the store, warehouse or manufacturing unit.

Outbound logistics

Outbound logistics involves the flow of finished products from a company to its end customers. These activities are mainly concerned with the distribution channels and customer service. Outbound logistics, as the name indicates, is the collection, storage, and distribution of the final goods and related information flows, from the manufacturing plant to the end user. It covers all those activities (i.e. selecting, packaging, transporting, etc.) which are involved in the outflow of merchandise from seller to the buyer.

Differences between Inbound and Outbound Logistics

President Muhammadu Buhari has told the Central Bank of Nigeria not to sell foreign currencies used for international transactions to persons in the business of importing food into the country.

This order was given on Tuesday, August 13, in his hometown of Daura in Katsina State when governors elected on the platform of the All Progressives Congress paid him a visit to mark this year’s Eid-el-Kabir.

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When thinking of shopping and or shipping any of the below commodities from USA to Nigeria; Hi-tech Electronics e.g PC computers, laptops, cell phones, cameras, camcorders & optics, appliances, security/surveillance cameras, batteries, video games, mattresses & home furnishing, toys, office supplies/ equipment, clothing & accessories shoes, home & outdoor, bags, etc. Valuehandlers should be your go to person. This is because with Valuehanlders, you are provided with a dedicated warehouse in the USA and or Shipping address for all your online orders.

A US Shipping address is available for Valuehandlers customers to ship to Nigeria from; Alameda, Butte, Contra Costa, El Dorado, Fresno, Humboldt, Imperial, Kern County, Kings County, Los Angeles, Madera County, Marin County, Merced, Monterey, Nevada, Orange, Riverside, Sacramento, San Bernardino, San Diego, San Francisco, San Joaquin, San Luis Obispo, San Mateo, Santa Barbara, Santa Clara, Solano County, Sonoma, Stanislaus, Sutter County, Tehama, Tulare, Ventura, Yolo, among others.

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Cargo consolidation is the combination of cargo of many consignees into one lot and then preparing it for shipping. For consolidation, smaller shipments are combined into larger shipments to take advantage of less hassle in shipping. And this brings about lowered costs and fast transport.



The procedure for China consolidation is as follows:

1. First of all, get our China warehouse / Shipping address, where your supplier can send your shipment to for onward shipping to Nigeria. Valuehandlers do pick up from any China store. Confirm if you require pick up from supplier by sending mail to customercare@valuehandlers.com customercare@valuehandlers.com or Call Bola on 08032241768.

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Customs Clearing procedure or exercise is the process whereby Nigeria customs service and other relevance port agencies examine the consignments shipped to Nigeria. The process involves physical examination, documentations information tally with the goods in the container. The duties values declared will be looked into to know if there are no discrepancies between the information on documents and the goods to be examined.

Any person intending to import physical goods into Nigeria shall in the first instance process e-Form ‘M’ through any Authorized dealer bank irrespective of the value and whether or not payment is involved.

NOTE: Some items can be cleared out of Airport without processing PAAR. Contact us for more details.

After obtaining the Final Shipping Document, including PAAR from an authorized dealer’s Bank, the importer is expected to hand over all shipping documents and PAAR to the clearing agent, who is saddled with the obligations of carrying out standard import clearance through customs from Nigeria sea Port and or from other customs bonded warehouses as stated below;
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The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) is saddled with the responsibility of managing the border and that entails enforcing, or assist in the enforcement of, a wide range of import and export prohibitions and restrictions on behalf of a number of government agencies like the National Agency for Food and Drugs Administration and Control (NAFDAC) and the Standards Organization of Nigeria (SON).

Recently, goods worth 18.3 billion naira have been seized by customs and that is why Valuehandlers is giving the list of goods that are prohibited and should not be imported into the country. These prohibitions and restrictions by the NCS have been introduced over time for reasons of security, public health, environmental protection, and for maintenance of order and morality.

If there is an absolute prohibition on a good, it means you are not allowed to import the goods into Nigeria under any circumstances. But if it is a mere restriction, importation may be allowed provided you have obtained written permission, from the relevant agency, to do so. For example, pharmaceutical products not listed in Nigeria may be imported provided a written permit is obtained from NAFDAC.

Nigeria’s list of prohibited or restricted imports is as follows:

1. Live or Dead Birds including Frozen Poultry

2. Pork, Beef

3. Birds Eggs

4. Refined Vegetable Oils and Fats [but excluding refined Linseed, Castor and Olive oils. Crude vegetable oil is however NOT banned from importation].

5. Cane or beet sugar and chemically pure sucrose, in solid form containing added flavoring or coloring matter in retail packs.

6. Cocoa Butter, Powder and Cakes

7. Spaghetti/Noodles

8. Fruit Juice in Retail Packs

9. Waters, including Mineral Waters and Aerated Waters containing added Sugar or Sweetening Matter or Flavored, ice snow, other non-alcoholic beverages [ but excluding energy or Health Drinks {Liquid Dietary Supplements} e.g. Power Horse, Red Ginseng etc], and Beer and Stout (Bottled, Canned or Otherwise packed)

10. Bagged Cement

11. Medicaments as indicated below:

Paracetamol tablets and syrups, Cotrimoxazole tablets and syrups, Metronidazole tablets and syrups, Chloroquine tablets and syrups, Haematinic formulations, ferrous sulphate and ferrous gluconate tablets, folic acid tablets, vitamin B Complex Tablets (except modified released formulations). Multivitamin tablets, capsules and syrups (except special formulations), Aspirin tablets (except modified released formulation and soluble aspirin), Magnesium trisilicate tablets and suspensions. Piperazine tablets and syrups, Levamisole tablets and syrups, Clotrimazole cream, Ointments– penicillin/gentamycin, Pyrantel pamoate tablets and syrups, and Intravenous fluids (dextrose, normal saline, etc.).

12. Waste Pharmaceuticals.

13. Soaps and Detergents in retail packs
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In the space of six months, that is, between January and June 2019, the Nigeria Customs Service, Federal Operation Unit, Ikeja, Lagos declared to have seized goods worth N18,252,294,879 that violated the import procedures of the Federal Government of Nigeria.

Within this same period, the unit has collected the sum of N147,357,751.50 as revenue into the coffers of the government. This was made known in the mid-year performance record released by the Unit and signed by the O/C Record/Statistics, Mrs. M.C. Anozia as published by Port News Nigeria.

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Are you interested in shipping or importing into Nigeria but have no idea of what to import?
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Basically, the cost of clearing 20ft or 40ft container is dependent on the required documents, the value or worth of goods, the shipping company in charge and the customs that handles the entire process. It should be noted that terminal and shipping charges varies on the shipping companies in Nigeria. The transportation of the goods from the port to the warehouse of the consignee will also be added to the cost.

Customs Clearing procedure or exercise is the process whereby Nigeria customs service and other relevance port agencies examine the consignments shipped to Nigeria. The process involves physical examination, documentations information tally with the goods in the container. The duties values declared will be looked into to know if there are no discrepancies between the information on documents and the goods to be examined.

Below are the documents required for customs clearance;

1. Original Bill of Lading from the shipping company

2. 1 copy CCVO (Combine Certificate of Value and Origin) (Form 16)

3. Pro-forma invoice

4. PAAR – Pre-Arrive Assessment Report

5. Assessment Notice from Custom agent that handles it

6. Form 'M' (Central bank of Nigeria Form Submission can be applied for at Nigeria banks)

7. Packing list showing the description of the goods and its dimension.

8. Customs Duty payment Confirmation from bank you open Form M

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9. SONCAP certificate, NAFDAC import Permit or other Government Agencies import permit

Please note that the required documents add to the costs of clearing the container.

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“Do I need PAAR for groupage shipping?” this is a commonly asked question in the world of international trade and international shipping.

PAAR is an acronym for Pre-Arrival Assessment Report. It is a document (or Clean Report of Inspection document) which confirms 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 shows clearly the exchange rate at the time of transaction.

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Groupage on the other hand, refers to the combination of cargo from more than one shipper and or to more than one consignee for shipment together. It is usually in a single shipping container. One arrival, the container is unloaded and each individual shipment may be claimed by its appropriate consignee.

Groupage shipping has so many benefits which are not limited to cost effectiveness, avoidance of overpayment, sharing of shipping cost among others.

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Having briefly defined both terms, the pending question is that is PAAR really needed for groupage shipping? In view of this, it is pertinent to note the important processes as regarding groupage shipping. It includes but not limited to the following;
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There are some key points or things that one needs to know when shipping personal effect to Nigeria.

Personal effects refers to privately owned items like clothing and jewelry among others that is usually worn and movable. Personal effect shipping is the sending of personal belongings across country or internationally.

Personal effects are goods such as Shoes, Bags, Clothing, cosmetics, packages and household items.

It should be noted that there are technicalities involved in the handling of this type of shipment. This is because people / importers of these items misinterpret the word

“personal effects”. The technicality there is that most people like to refer to

personal effect as it is defined in English dictionaries, whereas Personal effects in relation to shipping and custom clearing is interpreted differently (though similar to that of dictionaries).


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Canned drinks are drinks that are available in cans. Cans are made from either steel or aluminium and today canned soft drinks have become ubiquitous. A lot of drinks ranging from carbonated soft drinks, alcoholic drinks, fruit juices, teas, herbal teas, energy drinks among others are now canned.

In order to import canned drinks into the country Nigeria, below are the documents required for processing.

Pre-import Documentation for Canned Drinks importation into Nigeria:

Dully completed E-form M

TIN No

Proforma invoice

NAFDAC Permit (Could be Certificate, as the case may be)

Local Marine Insurance

Certificate of Registration with CAC (For corporate establishment)
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