Import Procedure In Nigeria - A Brief Overview

Importation is the means by which goods and services are moved from one country into another. Importation and exportation are the defining financial transactions of international trade. The import procedure in Nigeria has been made simple over the years through various new import regulations and usage of technologies.

In international trade, the importation and exportation of goods are limited by import quotas and mandates from the customs authority and the procedure involved in importation are usually quite stringent to curb the importation of prohibited goods and to also regulate the goods being imported. The principal government agency that regulates importation in Nigeria is the Nigeria Customs Service(NCS).