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Nigeria Trade Compliance

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Complete guide to Nigeria import requirements, CTN certificates, and customs procedures for 2025.

MEDIUM RISK

Quick Reference

Country Code: NG
Risk Level: medium
Certificate: CTN
Trade Agreements: AfCFTA, ECOWAS
Digital Platform: Nigeria Single Window Portal
Cargo Tracking Note (CTN)

Mandatory Status

Not Mandatory at this point

Primary Purpose

Not Applicable

Responsible Authority

Not Applicable

Required Documents

Not Applicable

Penalty for Non-Compliance

Not Applicable

Special Requirements

The CTN certificate is not a mandatory requirement at this time.

Recent Updates & Changes

CTN certificate currently not mandatory - status under review by Nigerian government

Updated import duty structure for manufactured goods

Digital single window system launched for customs clearance

Port management and government considering CTN reactivation

Key Requirements
1
Pre-Arrival Assessment Report (PAAR) for imports above $5,000
2
Standards Organization of Nigeria (SON) certificate for regulated products
3
NAFDAC registration for food, drugs, and cosmetics
4
Form M registration through Nigeria Single Window Portal
Active Regulations
CTN (Not Mandatory)PAAR CertificateSON StandardsNAFDAC RegistrationForm M
Trade Facilitation
Single Window SystemAvailable
Customs ModernizationImplemented
Digital Platform:

Nigeria Single Window Portal

Trade Agreements:
AfCFTAECOWAS

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