• China is Nigeria’s largest trading partner and largest source of imports.
• Nigeria is China’s third largest trading partner and second largest export market in Africa.

There are so many things to keep track of when you’re shipping internationally, from high shipping costs, taxes to customs forms and documentation. It’s easy for even the most experienced shipper to make a mistake that can cost them money or time. CFC is a freight forwarding company providing you affordable stress-free shipping to Nigeria from China.

Nigeria Customs

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) is made up of 15 member countries that are located in the Western African. The Member States are Benin, Burkina Faso, Cabo Verde, Côte d’Ivoire, The Gambia, Ghana, Guinea, Guinea Bissau, Liberia, Mali, Niger, Nigeria, Sierra Leone, Sénégal and Togo.

Nigeria’s tariffs are determined by the ECOWAS Common External Tariff (CET). The tariff has five bands:

• 0% duty on capital goods and essential drugs
• 5% duty on raw materials
• 10% on intermediate goods
• 20% on finished goods
• 35% on imports into strategic sectors

Nigeria Customs Service’s customs and excise tariff is based on the Customs Cooperation Council Nomenclature (CCCN). Duties are either specific or ad valorem, depending on the commodity, and are payable in Nigerian naira upon entry. Import tariffs are non-preferential and apply equally to all countries outside ECOWAS.

Nigeria’s average import tariff rate is 12%.

The Nigeria Trade Hub serves as an information portal for traders. Users can classify their goods based on applicable Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS) codes, estimate freight charges, applicable duty, and find information on clearing processes.

Nigeria aborted its pre-shipment inspection policy in favor of a destination inspection policy for imports.

Business owners who are into imports and export are plagued with the problem of a faster, more reliable, affordable and efficient clearing agent. CFC has a broad understanding of regulations and procedures related to customs and sea/air clearance, providing custom clearing services that support a variety of client’s needs. We ensure a smooth and efficient clearance processes.

Sea Freight from China to Nigeria

Our services encompass major cities such as Lagos, Abuja, Port Harcourt, Benin, Ibadan, Kano, Ilorin, Osun State, and other locations. We facilitate door-to-door delivery to all 36 states within Nigeria.

With CFC you are guaranteed affordable and fast ocean shipping service to Nigeria with no delays. We offer ocean freight service that enables companies to ship all sizes of items from a single pallet (LCL) to full container load. It is cost-effective and designed to meet your company’s unique needs at any time.

Top Container Ports in Nigeria

The Port of Lagos (including Apapa and Tin Can Island) is the busiest and largest port in West Africa, and most of China’s exports to Nigeria are shipped to this port. Lagos is the largest city in Africa. Even that Abuja is the capital of the country but Lagos is the trade center of Nigeria even the whole West Africa.

The Lekki Deep Sea Port, built by China, is a landmark multi-purpose deep sea port in the Lagos Free Zone, with an annual handling capacity of 1.2 million standard containers. The project started in June 2020, completed in October 2022, and fully operated since April 1, 2023.

Sea Freight Cost from China to Nigeria

When you need to send bulkier items such as furniture, household goods and you’re not working to a tight schedule, then our sea freight service is exactly what you need. Cheaper than air freight service, we offer a number of options (door-to-door, door-to-port, port-to-port, port-to-door) for you to choose from on our weekly sailings from China to Nigeria.

For instance, the rough port to port container rate from FOB Shenzhen China to Lagos is $5,000 for 1x40HC.

Sea Freight Transit Time from China to Nigeria

FCL sea freight can take between 35-40 days, while LCL sea freight takes 45-50 days.

Air Freight from China to Nigeria

Air freight provides a fast and secure shipping solution for time-sensitive and high-value goods from China to Nigeria. When you need to ship goods from China to Nigeria urgently, or your goods are perishable, when all other modes of transportation cannot meet your time requirements, using air freight enables us to deliver the goods in the shortest possible time.

Qatar Airways, KLM Royal Dutch Airlines, Air France, British Airways, Turkish Airlines and Lufthansa have all opened routes from China to Nigeria, but there are currently no direct flights between China and Nigeria.

The main routes between China and Nigeria are: Abuja/Lagos – London – Beijing; Abuja/Lagos – Frankfurt – Beijing; Abuja/Lagos – Addis Ababa – Beijing/Shanghai/Hangzhou/Guangzhou; Abuja/Lagos – Cairo – Beijing; Lagos – Dubai – Beijing; Abuja/Lagos – Paris – Beijing; Abuja/Lagos – Istanbul – Beijing.

Top Airports in Nigeria

Murtala Muhammed International Airport – LOS, is strategically located in Lagos, serving the entire state. As Nigeria’s gateway to the world, it’s the largest freight airport in Nigeria.

Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport – ABV is located in captial Abuja. Its strategic importance lies in its proximity to the political centre and north-central states.

Air Freight Cost from China to Nigeria

With CFC, you pay only a fraction of what you would pay to the competition. Especially in comparison to what you generally pay for freight services to companies like FedEx, DHL, UPS and Nigeria Post, etc. If you are shipping from China to Nigeria, we are here to help.

We confirm each package received or picked up, verify that they are in a good state, and repackage where necessary before shipping. We also keep you informed every step of the way via timely notifications. The clearance from customs for all of your items is our responsibility. At CFC, we make sure that you get the best shipping services at low prices.

⬇️How much is shipping to a business address in Nigeria by AIR?⬇️

	11KG+	101KG+
Lagos	₦16,800/KG	₦15,200/KG
Others	₦18,000/KG	₦16,000/KG

Please send us your rate inquiry if you need to ship to Nigeria and we will make sure to give the most competitive rate as soon as possible. Shipping to Nigeria from China will become an easy process when you use a reliable company, like CFC. Our air freight rate is very competitive and we can ship any type of cargo by air to Nigeria.

Air Freight Transit Time from China to Nigeria

Air freight to Lagos typically takes 8 to 10 days, while express shipping can reduce this to 4 to 6 days.

Working with CFC

Shipping to Nigeria can have you tripping, but not anymore!

CFC is an incredibly reliable logistics company that helps you ship your items from any city in China to Lagos, Kano, Ibadan, Abuja, Benin City, Port Harcourt, Aba, etc. in Nigeria with ease. You won’t have any more worries about missing items or exorbitant shipping costs.

Established freight logistics providers can leverage their expertise and global networks to not only find the most economical shipping routes and solutions, but also ensure your cargo avoids delays, overpays duties, or gets hit with unnecessary accessorial charges.

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