Sitting strategically on Africa's west coast, Nigeria is a major player of that large and diverse continent. Nigeria can boast some remarkable facts. It has Africa's:
Largest population (206 million and growing);
Biggest economy (27th in the world)
Most productive oil industry (providing about 10% of the United States' oil imports).
Nigeria's population is skewed towards the youth - 127 million below the age of 25, and they readily use the internet for deals and discounts. With English as the country's official language, this booming population is open for business.
Easily compare the best and cheapest shipping options to Nigeria through a variety of carriers using Secureship
Secureship provides safe and affordable shipping from Canada to Nigeria. Whether you are an everyday shopper or a business,
you can easily save up to 50% on your international shipping costs by way of accessing our group buying power.
Shipments through Secureship come with full, easy to read tracking information to Nigeria
Tracking #:780123123123
Tel: 1-800-463-3339
Signed By: Pikwalia @ Residence
Jun 1, 2023
8:49 am
Anambra, AN, NI
Delivered
May 31, 2023
7:18 am
Akwa Ibom, AK, NI
In transit
May 30, 2023
9:03 pm
Adamawa, AD, NI
International Clearance
May 30, 2023
8:14 am
Abia, Ab, NI
In transit
May 30, 2023
12:17 am
Toronto, ON, CA
In transit
May 29, 2023
4:30 pm
Ottawa, ON, CA
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Disclaimer!
While we have made every effort to ensure that the information on this page is accurate, Customs laws and procedures change regularly so it is
important to consult a licensed broker in Nigeria before shipping any goods.
Types of Shipments
Not all types of shipments are created equal. Shipping a television will require different
paperwork, duties, and taxes than shipping an accounting statement, for example.
Here is a list of the most common types of shipments:
All gift shipments to Nigeria from Canada will incur duty charges. There are no exemptions.
NOTE: Parcels with miscellaneous gift items shipped to welfare institutions, such as mission hospitals,
will be assessed on their declared value plus shipping cost. However, customs officers will be suspicious of shipments that appear to be under-declared.
Shipments from Individual-to-Individual
There are no duty exemptions for gifts shipped to an individual in Nigeria.
Shipments from Business-to-Business
A parcel from a business in Canada to one in Nigeria cannot be declared a gift. The shipment will incur duties and taxes; this includes a parcel sent to an individual care of a business, regardless of the value of the gift.
Shipments from Business-to-Individual
A Canadian business cannot send a gift to an individual in Nigeria without duties and taxes being charged.
Gift Checklist
A commercial invoice must be included with your shipment
The words 'Gift Shipment' or 'Unsolicited Gift' are included on the commercial invoice, even if the shipment is sent at Christmas time
(see sample)
List the items in the parcel and write the value of each
Sending more than one gift in the parcel? Wrap and tag each one individually.
Sample Commercial Invoice for Gifts
Ship To
Invoice
Chinua Achebe University of Nigeria Nsukka Onitsha Rd. Nsukka Nigeria
Phone: +234 806 306 7400
Carrier tracking number: 736534736
General Description:
Personal Shipment / Gift Shipment
Invoice number: 123456MGEP4916926 Customs Broker: UPS Date: 29 May 2023
QTY
Description of Goods
C/O
SubTotal
1 Each
Gift Shipment: LEGO Star Wars Rebel UWing Fighter, 659 piece set
CA
$79.99
Terms of Sale: None
Total number of packages: 1
Reason for export:Gifts Contact Name: James Smith
Total Invoice Amount: $79.99
Total Weight: 10.0 lbs
Declaration Statement: I hereby certify that information provided is true and complete to the best of my knowledge
Multiple Gifts in One Shipment
Wrap and tag each gift individually.
Sample Commercial Invoice for Gifts
Ship To
Invoice
Chinua Achebe University of Nigeria Nsukka Onitsha Rd. Nsukka Nigeria
Phone: +234 806 306 7400
Carrier tracking number: 736534736
General Description:
Unsolicited Gift: Consolidated Gift Package
Invoice number: 123456MGEP4916926 Customs Broker: UPS Date: 29 May 2023
QTY
Description of Goods
C/O
SubTotal
1 Each
Gift - Roger: LEGO Star Wars Rebel UWing Fighter, 659 piece set
CA
$39.99
1 Each
Gift - Erica: Handwoven French Canadian Catalogne Blanket
CA
$49.99
Terms of Sale: None
Total number of packages: 1
Reason for export:Gifts Contact Name: James Smith
Total Invoice Amount: $89.98
Total Weight: 10.0 lbs
Declaration Statement: I hereby certify that information provided is true and complete to the best of my knowledge
Personal and household effects may be shipped to Nigeria from Canada duty-free if the conditions below are followed.
The value of new and unused items is NGN 50,000 (about $180 CDN) or less (with the exception of jewellery and other luxury goods, photographic equipment, and electronics)
The owner of the goods arrives in Nigeria within 2 months of the arrival of the shipment
If the owner is a Nigerian citizen, then he or she must have been a resident of Canada for a minimum of 9 months
Moving Temporarily
A reasonable number of items are allowed into Nigeria for a temporary move from Canada. Typical items include:
Clothing and footwear
Children's strollers, bicycles, and tricycles
Linen for tables, beds, and bathrooms
Kitchen cookware, utensils, and cutlery
Furniture and household appliances
Tools and instruments relevant to the trade or profession of the shipper's occupation
Also allowed in a shipment are the following consumables:
Spirits (1 L)
Wine (1 L)
Tobacco and tobacco products (200 g)
Moving Permanently
If you are a Nigerian national returning to live in Nigeria, you may qualify for a duty and tax free Personal Unaccompanied Baggage Declaration (PUBD) for your personal effects.
You must abide by the following terms:
You have lived outside of Nigeria uninterrupted for the last 9 months
Your shipment will arrive in Nigeria within 3 months of your arrival
All the goods in the shipment have been used for 6 months or more; if not, customs may declare them as dutiable luxury items
NOTE: New furniture may not be shipped to Nigeria as part of personal effects.
Personal Effects Checklist
Commercial invoice must clearly indicate "Personal Effects" on the Commercial Invoice
(see sample)
Sample Commercial Invoice for Food, Chocolate, Candies
Ship To
Invoice
Chinua Achebe University of Nigeria Nsukka Onitsha Rd. Nsukka Nigeria
Phone: +234 806 306 7400
Carrier tracking number: 736534736
General Description:
Food Shipment - Assorted chocolate bars in their original manufacturer's packaging
Invoice number: 123456MGEP4916926 Customs Broker: UPS Date: 29 May 2023
QTY
Description of Goods
C/O
SubTotal
1 Box
Nestle Chocolate Bars in original packaging expiring May 2021 (shelf life of 6 months or longer)
CA
$20.00
Terms of Sale: None
Total number of packages: 1
Reason for export:Permanent / Sold Contact Name: James Smith
Total Invoice Amount: $20.00
Total Weight: 10.0 lbs
Declaration Statement: I hereby certify that information provided is true and complete to the best of my knowledge
Samples
Samples are shipped to promote products and encourage sales. Samples may be shipped from Canada to Nigeria free of duties providing
they have been rendered unusable. This may occur by:
Marking with indelible ink
Tearing
Perforating
If a sample is imported without being marked or damaged, a deposit will be charged as though the item has been imported. This will be refunded when the item is returned to Canada.
Commercial Sample Checklist
A Commercial Invoice must be included with your shipment
Clearly indicate 'Commercial Samples' on the commercial invoice in the General Description & Detailed Description of Goods (see sample)
The item shipped has tearing, perforation, slashing, defacing, or has permanent marking clearing indicating the item as commercial sample
Sample Commercial Invoice for Promotional Material
Ship To
Invoice
Chinua Achebe University of Nigeria Nsukka Onitsha Rd. Nsukka Nigeria
Phone: +234 806 306 7400
Carrier tracking number: 736534736
General Description:
Promotional Material - Not for Resale
Invoice number: 123456MGEP4916926 Customs Broker: UPS Date: 29 May 2023
QTY
Description of Goods
C/O
SubTotal
1 Each
Promotional Material: Not for Resale. Product pamphlets to hand out at trade show.
CA
$163.00
Terms of Sale: None
Total number of packages: 1
Reason for export:Promotional Material Contact Name: James Smith
Total Invoice Amount: $163.00
Total Weight: 10.0 lbs
Declaration Statement: I hereby certify that information provided is true and complete to the best of my knowledge
Repairs
Equipment repaired outside of Nigeria and being returned there will be charged duties calculated on the value added to the equipment.
Items Under Warranty
No GST will be charged for equipment and items under warranty that are repaired in Nigeria and returned to Canada.
Items No Longer Under Warranty
For an item no longer under warranty that is returned to Canada from Nigeria after repair, GST will be charged.
GST will be applied to the value of the repair work plus any parts added for the repair, and on any duties charged.
Sending Product for Repair to Nigeria
No information is available regarding sending equipment to Nigeria for repairs.
Returning Repaired Product to Nigeria
If your product has been repaired in Canada and is being returned back to Nigeria, duties and taxes will still be charged on your shipment.
Repair Checklist
Commercial Invoice must clearly state 'REPAIR & RETURN' under the General Description or Remarks section; include the estimated time of return
(see sample)
Include repair contract with shipment
Serial or product number and the cost of repairs should be indicated under the Detailed Description of Goods section
Include the original shipping documents or tracking number from when the item was first exported to Nigeria or exported to Canada (depending on which case applies)
Chinua Achebe University of Nigeria Nsukka Onitsha Rd. Nsukka Nigeria
Phone: +234 806 306 7400
Carrier tracking number: 736534736
General Description:
Repair and Return - Watch being sent for repair
Invoice number: 123456MGEP4916926 Customs Broker: UPS Date: 29 May 2023
QTY
Description of Goods
C/O
SubTotal
1 Each
Fossil Watch being sent for repair - Model E5, serial # 789456FG7E2 - Repair Cost $76.00
US
$163.00
Terms of Sale: None
Total number of packages: 1
Reason for export:Warranty Repair Contact Name: James Smith
Total Invoice Amount: $163.00
Total Weight: 10.0 lbs
Declaration Statement: I hereby certify that information provided is true and complete to the best of my knowledge
Temporary Imports
Little information regarding temporary imports to Nigeria is available at this time. It is believed that no special treatment is provided to this type of shipment.
ATA Carnets
Nigeria does not recognise ATA Carnets for the importation of temporary goods however, using an ATA carnet will help you return your goods to Canada.
While ATA Carnets and are beyond the scope of this article, information can be obtained at your local Chamber of Commerce. More information is available here:
http://www.chamber.ca/carnet/
Temporary Imports Checklist
Commercial Invoice clearly stating 'Temporary Import'. This must be written in the General Description section and the Detailed Description of Goods.
(see sample)
The goods arrive and leave in the same condition, i.e. they undergo no repairs nor are they used in manufacturing
Stay no longer than the period listed above
Include your ATA Carnet with your shipment (if applicable)
Include the expected return date or the date that it was originally received within the country (whichever applies)
Any above listed items not listed in this checklist
Chinua Achebe University of Nigeria Nsukka Onitsha Rd. Nsukka Nigeria
Phone: +234 806 306 7400
Carrier tracking number: 736534736
General Description:
Temporary Imports - Trade show booth and display equipment returning Jan 2020
Invoice number: 123456MGEP4916926 Customs Broker: UPS Date: 29 May 2023
QTY
Description of Goods
C/O
SubTotal
1 box
Temporary Imports - Trade show booth and display equipment
CA
$1032.00
Terms of Sale: None
Total number of packages: 1
Reason for export:Temporary Imports Contact Name: James Smith
Total Invoice Amount: $1032.00
Total Weight: 10.0 lbs
Declaration Statement: I hereby certify that information provided is true and complete to the best of my knowledge
Permanent/Sold Goods
Shipping products or goods that will stay permanently in Nigeria are pretty straightforward (provided you are not shipping anything restricted or prohibited). You will need to complete a commercial invoice showing the value of each item shipped and then
duties and taxes
will be charged based on the information provided.
If you are a frequent shipper of sold goods to Nigeria, we recommend using the services of a registered Nigerian Customs Broker.
Sample Commercial Invoice for Permanent/Sold Goods
Ship To
Invoice
Chinua Achebe University of Nigeria Nsukka Onitsha Rd. Nsukka Nigeria
Phone: +234 806 306 7400
Carrier tracking number: 736534736
General Description:
Permanent/Sold: Parts and accessories for Canon B78n camera
Invoice number: 123456MGEP4916926 Customs Broker: UPS Date: 29 May 2023
QTY
Description of Goods
C/O
SubTotal
15 Each
Camera Lenses: Canon EF 50mm, Canon EF 85mm & wide-angle lenses.
CA
$132.00
Terms of Sale: None
Total number of packages: 1
Reason for export:Permanent/Sold Contact Name: James Smith
Total Invoice Amount: $1980.00
Total Weight: 10.0 lbs
Declaration Statement: I hereby certify that information provided is true and complete to the best of my knowledge
Required Documents
Shipping packages internationally requires a lot of documentation. This process alone can be confusing and time-consuming.
So we’ve narrowed down what documents you might need and ranked them based on likeliness of being needed.
Document Type
When?
Details
Shipping Label / Bill of Lading
Always required
This is a label provided by the carrier (UPS, FedEx, DHL, etc.). Always required because the carrier needs to know the parcel's destination.
Commercial Invoice
Required for all non-document shipments
For all non-document shipments, you will require 3 copies of the commercial invoice (to be included with your shipping labels).
These are for customs purposes and need to be included inside a document pouch outside of the box.
When creating a shipment through the Secureship website, the system will help you create this document automatically.
B13a
Required if value exceeds $2,000 per shipment or is a controlled good
A B13a is required if your shipment exceeds $2000 CAD or is a controlled good
and is destined to a country other than the US, Puerto Rico, or the US Virgin Islands
Canada has a preferential trade agreement with Nigeria. A COO proves that an item has been produced, manufactured or processed in Canada.
When an item with a COO is imported into Nigeria, it will incur a reduced or zero-rated import duty.
Certificate of Insurance (COI)
Infrequently required
Shows that the shipment has been insured.
Banks may request a certificate of insurance when providing letters of credit for the goods. Otherwise,
it is generally your choice whether to purchase insurance for the shipment.
ATA Carnet
Infrequently required
Used to avoid duties and taxes on shipments of temporary nature.
If you ship goods of temporary nature to and from a country, you can obtain an ATA Carnet to expedite the customs clearance process and
ensure that anything of temporary nature is not charged duties and taxes.
You can purchase
insurance
through Secureship and it is provided by the carrier that will be transporting your shipment.
Each carrier will charge a different amount per $100 of declared insurance. If you indicate that you need insurance for your shipment our system will automatically include the insurance costs for your shipment.
Insurance is great to have in case your package is accidentally lost or damaged by the carrier. But be careful, not everything you ship is insurable. Worse - even if your package contains items that are insurable, if it doesn’t meet the ISTA 3A packaging standard, the insurance purchased through the carrier would not be available to you.
Here are some items that cannot be insured by the carrier:
Personal belongings
Antiques
Artwork
Liquids (including alcohol)
Televisions
Jewellery in excess of $500
Perishable goods
Glass or Ceramic
And many more items
For more information, please see the carrier's terms and conditions.
Shipping to Nigeria from Canada can take between 3-8 business days through the fastest carriers available on the Secureship platform.
More economical services, such as Canada Post, can take up to 2 months to complete the delivery.
