The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has cancelled all import declarations made under the now suspended 4 per cent Free-On-Board charges, urging importers to recapture their declarations to proceed with the clearance of their goods.
In a statement signed on Monday by the Customs National Spokesman, Abdullahi Maiwada, the Service explained that the measure is necessary to ensure clarity, maintain consistency in Customs operations, and prevent any disruptions in clearance processes.
Maiwada, said the decision to cancel previous declarations and give room for recapturing is part of the Service’s broader effort to be a public-centric organisation that ensures efficient service delivery.
He said NCS consequently urged stakeholders to recapture their entries, adding that measures has been put in place to ensure the process is seamless.
He further said Customs Commands nationwide have been directed to provide the necessary assistance and clarifications to importers and agents requiring support during this period.
Maiwada, said under the leadership of the Comptroller-General of Customs, Bashir Adewale Adeniyi, the Service remains committed to demonstrating openness and transparency in its engagements with stakeholders.
Traders are therefore encouraged to take advantage of the opportunity to avoid any further delays in the clearance of their consignments
The Service, he said, 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.
