The Nigeria Customs Service NCS has mandated a 30-day clearance period for imported goods and products at the nation’s ports to streamline operations and reduce port congestion.
The NCS, in a statement issued by its National Public Relations Officer, Abdullahi Maiwada, today in Abuja, stated that an additional provision of a 30-day clearance period could be granted with the approval of the relevant Area Controller.
Citing the Nigeria Customs Service Act 2023, the agency emphasised the mandate requiring imported consignments to be cleared within 30 days from the completion of discharge by the importing carrier, as stipulated in Section 30(1) of the Act.
The statement further noted that importers would have a final 90-day window to clear their goods upon approval from an Assistant Comptroller General or Zonal Coordinator.
