Tired of customs headaches on those online orders? Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) just rolled out a fresh Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for courier firms under Delivered Duty Paid (DDP)—meaning sellers handle duties upfront for seamless delivery. Comptroller-General Bashir Adeniyi announced it Monday, aiming for global best practices via WCO standards.
Here’s the playbook: Couriers snag a license from NCS HQ with CAC docs, bonds, and apps. Submit Advance Electronic Manifests 24 hours pre-arrival (full details: HS codes, values, origins). File declarations on the B’Odogwú platform, pay duties/VAT via official channels, then clear via risk checks. No shortcuts—post-delivery proofs required, plus monthly reports and audits to plug revenue leaks.
Break the rules? Face license yanks, seizures, fines, or prosecution under the 2023 Act. It’s all backed by ICC Incoterms 2020 and WTO rules, promising legit trade boosts without the drama.
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