UK-Nigeria Import & Export — End-to-End Commercial Freight.

One documentation error can cost you weeks. The UK-Nigeria commercial freight corridor is one of the most active trade routes between Europe and West Africa — but it is also one of the most documentation-sensitive. A single error in HS code classification, an incomplete packing list, or a missing Form M reference can delay your shipment at the port for weeks and cost significantly more than the freight itself. Precebol Logistics provides a complete commercial freight service that takes the documentation burden off your plate and gets your goods moving reliably.

Who we work with. UK businesses exporting products to Nigerian buyers and distributors. Nigerian importers sourcing goods from UK manufacturers and wholesalers. Sole traders and SMEs building cross-border product businesses between the two countries. Established brands and larger operators moving full container loads of stock to Nigerian markets. We scale our service to your volume — from 20 boxes to full FCL container shipments.

UK-side export services. HS code classification and tariff heading confirmation. Commercial invoice preparation and review. Packing list documentation. Export customs declaration via HMRC’s Customs Declaration Service (CDS). Pre-shipment documentation for NAFDAC-regulated goods where applicable. EORI number guidance for new exporters. Dangerous goods and restricted goods assessment.

Nigeria-side import services. Form M application guidance for your Nigerian consignee — required for all commercial imports above a threshold value, issued through a CBN-authorised Nigerian bank. Pre-Arrival Assessment Report (PAAR) facilitation. Port clearance through our Lagos office and licensed clearing agents at Apapa and Tin Can Island. Nigerian import duty assessment and payment coordination. Last-mile delivery from the port to your consignee’s address in any Nigerian state.

Import duty in Nigeria. Nigerian import duty is assessed based on the CIF (Cost, Insurance, Freight) value of goods plus applicable tariff rates under Nigeria’s Common External Tariff (CET). Rates vary by product category from 0% to 35%, with some categories attracting additional levies. Our team will give you a realistic duty estimate for your specific goods before you commit to the shipment — there are no surprises at the port.

Freight options for commercial shipments. Most commercial cargo moves by sea — LCL for smaller volumes, FCL (20ft or 40ft container) for larger loads. Air freight is available for high-value, time-critical, or low-volume commercial shipments where the faster transit justifies the higher freight cost. We advise on the most cost-effective method for your specific goods and timeline.