Whether you're a distributor in Lagos tired of unreliable 1688 agents, or an importer bringing in generators, motorcycle and tricycle parts, building materials or electronics, we act as your buying office in Asia — sourcing, inspecting, and shipping straight to Apapa or Tin Can Island.
Nigeria moves some of the highest import volumes in West Africa through the Port of Lagos — generators, motorcycle and Keke parts, building materials, electronics and packaging all move in large quantities, which also means a lot of unreliable, unverified middlemen. Here's how we help, whatever stage you're at:
Have a product idea or a spec to match? We connect you with factories across China, Vietnam, Thailand and Malaysia to design, sample and validate it before you commit to a container.
Already buying generators, motorcycle parts or building materials through a 1688 agent or trading middleman? We go direct to the certified factory and cut out the markup.
Already have a supplier in Asia but no one checking the goods before they ship? We inspect independently, on your behalf, before the container leaves port.
We manage sourcing, inspection and export logistics from the factory floor in Asia through to Apapa or Tin Can Island, including export documentation. Once your shipment arrives, we connect you directly with a licensed Nigerian clearing and transport partner who handles customs clearance, duty/VAT payment, and last-mile delivery to your business — billed and paid directly between you and them.
Nigeria moves some of the highest import volumes in West Africa, concentrated in a handful of categories:
Given the state of grid power, generators and backup power equipment remain one of the most consistently imported categories in the country.
Engine components, tires and spare parts for the motorcycle and tricycle transport trade that moves people and goods across Nigerian cities.
Steel, fittings, tiles and general construction hardware for a construction sector that keeps outpacing local supply.
Consumer electronics components and packaging materials for local assembly and distribution businesses.
Landed cost is where most first-time Nigerian importers get surprised — not by the factory price, but by everything added on top of it at the border. Here's the real math on a shipment from China into Lagos, so there are no surprises when your container lands.
| Item | Rate / Range | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Import Duty | 5% – 35% of CIF value | Depends on HS code / product category; some categories exempt |
| VAT | 7.5% of dutiable value | CIF + duty + surcharge + ETLS |
| Sea Freight (20GP / 40GP container) | Moderate–high, varies by carrier & season | China to Lagos — we quote current rates with every project |
| Sea Freight Transit Time | 35–38 days (FCL), 36–42 days (LCL) | Plus air freight option at 5–8 days |
| Customs Clearance | 3–7 business days | If PAAR is pre-approved and documents are clean; document errors can add weeks |
Document accuracy is the single biggest variable in how fast your container clears Apapa or Tin Can Island — an error in the invoice, HS code, or certificate of origin can turn a 5-day clearance into a multi-week hold. We prepare every document to match what Nigerian Customs expects before your shipment leaves the factory.
There's no cost to start the sourcing process itself. We ask for a fully credited deposit to dedicate our team to supplier research, factory vetting, negotiation and sample coordination — and if you move forward with a bulk order, that deposit is deducted in full from your final invoice. If you decide not to proceed, the deposit covers the work already completed.
| Step | What It Covers | Terms |
|---|---|---|
| Sourcing Deposit (per product) | Supplier research, factory vetting, negotiation, sample coordination | Upfront; 100% credited toward your bulk order if you proceed |
| Factory Inspection | On-site QC visit, photo/video report | Payable before the inspection |
| Bulk Order | Factory price + built-in margin | 100% upfront, before shipment |
Payments are made in USD. Exact figures depend on your product, order size and destination country — request our current price list for specifics before you commit to anything.
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