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Customs & Duties Guides

7 guides on customs & duties — practical, honest advice from the Precebol team.

Customs & Duties

Air Waybill (AWB) Explained for Nigeria Cargo

The Air Waybill is the contract and tracking document behind every air freight shipment to Nigeria. Here is what it is, how the number works, and why it is not the same as a Bill of Lading.

13 June 2026 Read guide
Customs & Duties

Bill of Lading Explained: A Guide for Nigeria Shippers

The Bill of Lading is the single most important document in sea freight — it is your receipt, your contract, and your title to the goods all at once. Here is what it means for a UK to Nigeria shipment.

13 June 2026 Read guide
Customs & Duties

Form M Nigeria: The Complete Guide for UK Shippers

If you are sending commercial goods to Nigeria, Form M is the single most important document in the process — and the one most first-time importers get wrong. Here is exactly what it is, who needs it, and how it fits into your shipment.

13 June 2026 Read guide
Customs & Duties

NAFDAC Regulations: What UK Shippers Must Know

Food, drinks, medicines, cosmetics, and chemicals are all regulated by NAFDAC when they enter Nigeria. Get it wrong and your shipment is seized. Here is what every UK sender needs to know before packing a barrel.

13 June 2026 Read guide
Customs & Duties

What Documents Do You Need to Ship Goods from the UK to Nigeria?

Customs documentation is what separates a smooth shipment from a weeks-long hold at Apapa. The paperwork needed depends on whether you're sending personal effects, commercial goods, or a vehicle — and some of it is the sender's responsibility.

20 April 2026 Read guide
Customs & Duties

Nigeria Customs Import Duty Rates 2026: What You'll Actually Pay on Goods from the UK

Nigerian import duty is one of the biggest unknowns for people sending goods from the UK. This guide breaks down exactly how the Nigerian Customs Service calculates what you owe — with a worked example.

20 April 2026 Read guide
Customs & Duties

Understanding SONCAP Certification: What It Is and Which Products Need It

SONCAP is a Nigerian conformity certification requirement for certain product categories — and goods arriving without it can be held or seized at Apapa. If you're shipping electronics, appliances, or cables from the UK to Nigeria, here's what you need to know.

20 April 2026 Read guide

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