The Nigeria Customs Service, NCS has directed importers to resubmit cargo clearance documents without the suspended 4% Free on Board (FOB) import levy.
The NCS had two weeks ago suspended the 4% Free on Board (FOB) import levy following widespread criticism of the policy.
However, before the policy was suspended some importers had included the 4% FOB charge in the cargo clearance declarations submitted to the NCS.
In a statement announcing the latest directive, NCS spokesman, Abdullahi Maiwada, an Assistant Comptroller of Customs, said: “Sequel to the earlier press release announcing the suspension of the 4% Free-on-Board (FOB) charge on imports, the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) wishes to inform stakeholders that all import declarations made during the initial implementation period have been cancelled.”
“This measure is necessary to ensure clarity, maintain consistency in customs operations, and prevent any disruptions in clearance processes. Affected importers, customs agents, and stakeholders are, therefore, required to recapture their declarations to proceed with the clearance of their goods.”
