4% FOB Charge: Nigeria Customs Suspends Import Declarations, Commits to Efficient Service Delivery
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has announced the cancellation of import declarations made during the implementation of the 4% Free-on-Board (FOB) charge on imports.
This comes weeks after the NCS suspended the 4% FOB charge on imports.
Abdullahi Maiwada, the Public Relations Officer of the Service disclosed the suspension in a statement on Monday.
“Sequel to the earlier press release announcing the suspension of the 4% Free-on-Board (FOB) charge on imports, the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) wishes to inform stakeholders that all import declarations made during the initial implementation period have been cancelled.
“This measure is necessary to ensure clarity, maintain consistency in customs operations, and prevent any disruptions in clearance processes. Affected importers, customs agents, and stakeholders are, therefore, required to recapture their declarations to proceed with the clearance of their goods,” the statement noted.
Maiwada urged all stakeholders affected to promptly recapture their entries through the designated customs processing platforms, stressing that the Service has put measures in place to ensure the process is seamless.
He revealed that Customs Commands nationwide have been directed to provide the necessary assistance and clarifications to importers and agents requiring support during this period.
The spokesperson reiterated the Service’s commitment to implementing government fiscal policies in alignment with the provisions of the Nigeria Customs Service Act 2023 through robust consultation and dialogue with all stakeholders.
Maiwada explained that the decision to cancel previous declarations and give room for recapturing is part of the Service’s broader effort to be a public-centric organisation that ensures efficient service delivery.
The statement added: “Under the leadership of the Comptroller-General of Customs, Bashir Adewale Adeniyi, the Service remains committed to demonstrating openness and transparency in its engagements with stakeholders.
“Traders are therefore encouraged to take advantage of this opportunity to avoid any further delays in the clearance of their consignments.”
