Shipment update

Customs clearance by a team that knows the ports.

As a licensed customs agent, Funteg handles customs clearance at the Lagos port terminals and Murtala Muhammed International Airport, so your goods are released without avoidable delay or demurrage.

Documents you will need
Clearing agent in a high-visibility vest reviewing shipment documents

What you receive, and what we need.

What Funteg delivers

  • Clearance planned before your cargo arrives
  • Cost guidance before clearance
  • Clearance at the Lagos port terminals and airport
  • Cargo released for delivery

What we need from you

  • Arrange any permits or approvals the goods need
  • Describe and value the goods accurately
  • Send documents before the cargo arrives
  • Pay assessed duties, taxes and levies promptly

Rates and rules change

Duties and taxes are assessed by Nigeria Customs, and any estimate we give is guidance until the official assessment. Requirements vary by cargo and transaction. Contact Funteg before shipping for current guidance.

What customs clearance covers.

Funteg plans clearance before your cargo arrives, so goods are released at the Lagos port terminals and Murtala Muhammed International Airport without avoidable delay. Our roots in freight go back to 1992.

We clear cargo we have shipped ourselves, and cargo booked by another forwarder or arranged by your supplier.

From documents to release.

  1. 01

    Send the documents

    Invoice, packing list, transport document and any permits.

  2. 02

    Receive guidance

    Cost guidance and any missing requirements, before arrival.

  3. 03

    Pay assessed duties

    Paid by the importer through the approved channels.

  4. 04

    Clearance

    Funteg handles clearance for the agreed scope.

  5. 05

    Release

    Cargo released for delivery to you.

Documents you may need.

Requirements vary by cargo and transaction. Contact Funteg before shipping for current guidance.

Ask about your cargo
  • Bill of lading or air waybillProof of shipment and carrier details
  • Commercial invoice and packing listMust match each other in description, quantity and value
  • Certificate of originWhere the goods or the transaction require it
  • Permits or approvalsWhere the goods need them. Requirements vary by cargo and transaction. Contact Funteg before shipping for current guidance.

What shapes the price.

  1. Agency fee

    Funteg's charge for handling the clearance.

  2. Duties and taxes

    Assessed by Nigeria Customs and paid by the importer.

  3. Terminal and shipping-line charges

    Set by the terminal operator and carrier.

  4. Examination costs

    If the cargo is selected for physical examination.

  5. Storage

    If documents or payment are not ready when the cargo arrives.

What can delay it

  • Descriptions or values that differ between the invoice, packing list and transport document
  • Missing permits or approvals
  • Documentation or regulatory queries
  • Duties not paid promptly after assessment

How you can help

  • Involve us before the goods are bought
  • Ask for cost guidance before shipping
  • Tell us early if the cargo is regulated
  • Keep one contact available for queries

Who it is for

  • Importers of commercial goods, equipment and raw materials
  • Exporters completing outbound formalities
  • Companies whose freight was booked by a supplier or another forwarder
  • Regulated sectors such as healthcare, food and inspection services

Suitable cargo

  • Sea importsContainers and break-bulk at the Lagos port terminals
  • Air importsConsignments at Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos
  • Regulated goodsProducts that need permits or approvals
  • ExportsOutbound formalities and inspection

Service options

  • Import and export clearance at the Lagos port terminals and Murtala Muhammed International Airport
  • Clearance on its own, or combined with freight and delivery
  • Cost guidance before clearance

Included, and not included.

Included

  • Document check before arrival
  • Cost guidance before clearance
  • Clearance for the agreed scope
  • Release for delivery
  • Delivery, when booked with us

Not included

  • Paying duties and taxes on the importer's behalf, unless agreed in writing
  • Obtaining permits or approvals, which the importer arranges
  • Decisions of Nigeria Customs on classification, valuation or examination

Estimated timelines are planning guidance, not guarantees. Carriers, terminals and authorities set the final timing.

Common questions.

All questions
How long does customs clearance take?

It depends on the documents, the port, whether the cargo is selected for examination, and how quickly duties are paid. Complete documents prepared before arrival make the biggest difference. We do not promise fixed clearance times.

Who pays the import duty?

The importer pays the assessed duties and taxes through the approved payment channels. We guide you through the assessment so there are no surprises.

What is an HS code?

The Harmonized System code classifies goods for customs purposes and determines the duty rate. Choosing the correct code is one of the most important parts of clearance.

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Cargo already on its way?

Send the bill of lading or air waybill and the invoice. We will tell you what clearance needs.

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