BREAKING: Customs cancels import declarations under suspended 4% FOB charge

In a bid to maintain operational consistency, the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has annulled all import declarations made during the brief implementation of the 4 per cent Free-on-Board (FOB) charge.

This decision follows the earlier suspension of the charge and aims to prevent disruptions in the clearance of imported goods.

In a statement released on Monday, the NCS directed importers, customs agents, and other affected stakeholders to recapture their entries to facilitate the clearance process.

“This measure is necessary to ensure clarity, maintain consistency in customs operations, and prevent any disruptions in clearance processes,” stated Assistant Comptroller of Customs and National Public Relations Officer, Abdullahi Maiwada.

To facilitate a seamless transition, the NCS also directed all customs commands nationwide to provide assistance and necessary clarifications to importers and agents.

The Service reassured stakeholders that mechanisms have been put in place to make the recapturing process as smooth as possible.

“The Service remains steadfast in its 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,” the statement added.

Customs, under the leadership of its Comptroller-General, Bashir Adewale Adeniyi, reaffirmed its dedication to transparency and efficiency in service delivery.

“Traders are therefore encouraged to take advantage of this opportunity to avoid any further delays in the clearance of their consignments,” the statement concluded.