IMPORT PROCEDURES

Import Procedures Overview

Comprehensive guide to all import procedures, required documents, regulations, and fees

Total Processes

Government Agencies

Import Processes

Disclaimer: Regulating Agencies for HS Codes are subject to change due to ongoing review.

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Trade Inquiries

Federal Ministry of Industry, Trade & Investment
Block H, Old Secretariat, Area 1, Garki, Abuja, Nigeria.
+234 (0) 123-456-7890 • +234 (0) 987-654-3210
info@fmiti.gov.ng

Disclaimer: Trade data provided are for reference and should be confirmed with official sources (NBS, CBN, FMITI).

Import Procedures Overview

Import Processes

Company Registration (CAC)

Obtain Tax Identification Number (NRS)

Facility Registration (NAFDAC)

MDA Annual Registration (Opt-in)

Facility Registration (NAQS)

Apply for a NAFDAC import licence

Apply for Plant Import License

Apply for Annual Environmental Import Clearance

Obtain EUC

Activate Product Certificate (PC)

Apply for Import Permit for Form M

Form M Application

Create UCR

Animal Import Permit

Get a NAFDAC permit to clear your shipment

Permit to Import

Permit to Clear

Plant Import Permit

Import Certificate for Aquatic Resources

Per Shipment Environmental Import Clearance for Raw Materials (with or without Annual Clearance)

Per-Shipment Environmental Import Clearance for Used/New Items

Activate Shipment Certificate (SC)

Import Permit for PAAR

Pre-Arrival Assessment Report (PAAR)

Carrier Manifest Submission

Customs Declaration (SGD)

Terminal Exit

Post-Clearance Audit (if triggered)

Trade Inquiries