The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) will enable duty-free clearance for imported items valued at $300 or much less, efficient Monday, eighth September 2025, beneath a brand new De Minimis coverage aimed toward simplifying commerce.
The measure applies to low-value consignments, e-commerce shipments, and passenger baggage, permitting sooner customs clearance and supporting cross-border commerce.
The announcement was made in a press launch issued on Sunday, seventh September 2025, signed by Abdullahi Maiwada, PhD, Assistant Comptroller of Customs and Nationwide Public Relations Officer for the Comptroller-Basic of Customs.
The assertion stated the De Minimis threshold represents the worth under which imported items are exempt from import duties and associated taxes, aligning Nigeria with worldwide requirements such because the World Commerce Organisation Commerce Facilitation Settlement and the World Customs Organisation Revised Kyoto Conference. Every particular person could profit from the exemption for as much as 4 importations per yr, offered the products will not be prohibited or restricted.
‘The Nigeria Customs Service Board (NCSB), at its 63rd common assembly held on Tuesday, 2nd September 2025, chaired by the Honourable Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economic system, Mr. Wale Edun, has permitted a De Minimis Threshold Worth for low-value consignment imported via specific shipments or by passenger baggage.
“This choice, which takes impact on Monday, eighth September 2025, aligns with the very best international practices that purpose to simplify clearance processes for low-value consignments, improve commerce facilitation, and supply readability for e-commerce stakeholders and travellers,” the assertion learn partially.
It added, “After a complete evaluation of comparable practices throughout continents, the Board permitted $300 as Nigeria’s official De Minimis threshold. This exemption will apply to low-value imports, e-commerce consignments, and passenger baggage.”
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Underneath the brand new framework, eligible consignments will likely be launched instantly with out post-clearance documentation.
- The NCS may also set up multi-channel helpdesk platforms to information stakeholders, reply inquiries, and resolve complaints. Enforcement stays strict, with penalties together with forfeiture or arrest for makes an attempt to govern invoices or evade duties.
- Along with commerce facilitation, the NCSB addressed disciplinary issues, responding to viral movies of officer misconduct. Two officers have been demoted and required to bear medical re-evaluation, whereas two others have been reinstated. All personnel have been issued a stern warning towards unethical conduct, together with abuse of banned substances.
The De Minimis coverage is predicted to stimulate e-commerce, cut back customs clearance delays, and strengthen Nigeria’s place as a regional commerce hub, whereas sustaining strict adherence to authorized and moral requirements, the assertion famous.
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