How Do You Import Cars into Nigeria


Owning and driving a car in Nigeria is a symbol of status and class. This is one of the reasons why some people have fleets of cars and still acquire more. This just shows that car dealers are really making huge profit from their business. Being that cars are in high demand in Nigeria, this has made the automobile market a ripe one for foreign automobile manufacturers. If this is the case, how can you have your share in this lucrative automobile sector of the Nigerian economy? Since the import and export business is one of the profitable businesses in Nigeria today, importation of cars is not an exception.

Like the import and export business, automobile importation into Nigeria is easy but requires extensive research. Here are a few steps to start your car importation business.

  1. Find Out What Works

There are various brands of cars in Nigeria, but do they all have the same demand? Just like any other business, your profit from car importation depends on the kinds of cars you import as well as their demand. Another thing to take note of is that not all car brands have available spare parts in Nigeria. Why would you import a car whose spare parts are hard to come by? Do your research and find out exactly the brands that make profit here in Nigeria.

  1. Partner with Car Distributors

Not all car distributors are involved in importation and not all distributors market all car brands. Some specialize in selling selected brands. Meet with any distributor and find out if they could use your services. Also, if they are into the importation of cars into Nigeria, you could do yourself a favour by getting to know about their foreign contacts and clearing personnel who make the whole import process possible. 

  1. Obtain Required Documents

Before you can bring cars into the country, you need to

  • Obtain a Ship Entry Notice (SEN) from the Operations Department of Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) or a licensed agent.
  • Afterwards, you collect a Bill of Lading from the shipper which will contain all the details of the ship and its cargo.
  • This document is then sent to the Nigerian Port Authority Central Office for Planning and Information.
  • You will be given a Bill of Entry which you will register with the Nigerian Customs Service.
  • You then proceed to the shipping company to ensure the Release of your goods.
  • When your Bill of Lading is checked, you will be issued a Delivery Order (D.O.) which you will fill and submit back to the shipping company.
  • The D.O. is then sent to the Terminal Operator and you pay the required amount.
  • The Delivery order is then sent to the delivery point and you await your cargo. Once received, it is checked and good to go.

 The global automobile industry is growing and cheaper brands are being produced. Take advantage of this and grow your import business.
 
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REFERENCES

  1. Clearing Procedure. Retrieved from: http://www.nigerianports.org/dynamicdata/uploads/ClearingProcedure.pdf
  2. How to Import New or Used Nigeria Car from the US or Japan. Retrieved from: http://www.business-travel-nigeria.com/nigeria-car.html
  3. Business in Nigeria- Selling Cars. Retrieved from: http://www.business-travel-nigeria.com/business-in-nigeria-automobile.html

Comments

  1. Unknown19 May 2013 at 14:04

    I'm really interested in importing vehicle from USA to Nigeria as a regular business but I don't know how to start. I want to be going to Ameria myself to bring the vehicle into Nigeria because I have 10 Years Multiple Amercan Visa-I was there once for visiting.
    I need someone with whom I could pertnar in this regard-an experience person who has already been in the importation of automobile into Nigeria foe business purposes.

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    1. Unknown12 July 2013 at 20:42

      email me at worldregent@gmail.com ... we'll talk, Taofiki.

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    2. Unknown12 July 2013 at 20:50

      email me at worldregent@gmail.com ... we'll talk, Taofiki.

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  2. Unknown15 July 2013 at 13:29

    Your blog is so informative thanks for sharing.. I am also planing to start import business in Nigeria..learn how to import

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  3. Unknown8 November 2014 at 22:14

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  4. Anonymous25 October 2016 at 12:09

    I like your services very much.Its seems to like be a latest technology.I am interested in your services.

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