IMPORTING FROM CHINA TO NIGERIA -ALL COMMONLY ASKED QUESTION { SEPTEMBER 2024 UPDATE}
The purpose of this page is to guide beginners who are interested in Shipping from China to Nigeria. People who don’t want to find themselves in an awful situation of making a loss after putting in so much capital and time investment only to find themselves being brought back to square one.
Feel free to ask any shipping and importing from China to Nigeria-related questions and our panel of experts and independent contributors with a huge wealth of experience in this area will quickly answer your question.
Some of the commonly asked questions in the aspect of shipping by sea or by air from China to Nigeria are:
How much is it to ship a 1KG item from China to Nigeria by Air Cargo?
The cost of shipping a kilogram from China to Nigeria varies with the service required. For example, shipping from China by air freight ranges between $6 to $6.5 depending on the season you’re shipping in.
What is the cost of shipping a 20ft Container and a 40ft Container from China to Nigeria in 2024?
The cost of shipping a 20ft and 40ft container from China to Nigeria depends on importer shipping needs and requirements. If an importer requires consolidated container shipping, also called groupage shipping, the price ranges between $500 to $540 per Cubic Meter (CBM) for normal goods while battery goods is charged at $595 per CBM. By CBM it means 100cm in width by 100cm in length and 100cm in Height. The cost of shipping a 20ft Container ranges between $6800 to $7000 while 40ft Container cost fall between $10000 to $12000, again depending on some logistic factors such as shipping season, currency fluctuation, General Rate Increase (GRI), Emergency Bunker Surcharge (EBS), such as the current situation of undue delays in offloading ship in Lagos port nowadays.
The Price table below gives an idea of the shipping rate for both 20ft and 40ft Container shipping from different District in China to Lagos, Nigeria for 2024
| Port of Loading in China | Container Type | Average Cost of Shipping |
| Dalian to Lagos Nigeria |
20FT Container 40FT Container |
$6800 $12000 |
| Yingkouto Lagos Nigeria |
20FT Container 40FT Container |
$7000 $13000 |
| Xiamen to Lagos Nigeria |
20FT Container 40FT Container |
$8000 $13000 |
| Shanghai to Lagos Nigeria |
20FT Container 40FT Container |
$7000 $13280 |
| Guangzhou to Lagos Nigeria |
20FT Container 40FT Container |
$7500 $13000 |
| Shenzhen to Lagos Nigeria |
20FT Container 40FT Container |
$8000 $13000 |
| Ningbo-Zhoushanto Lagos Nigeria |
20FT Container 40FT Container |
$8000 $13000 |
| Qingdao to Lagos Nigeria |
20FT Container 40FT Container |
$8000 $14000 |
| Tianjin to Lagos Nigeria |
20FT Container 40FT Container |
$8000 $14000 |
How long does a shipment arrive by air and by sea from China to Nigeria?
Air shipment generally takes between 7 to 10 days to arrive from China to Nigeria. An express courier arrives quicker than 5 days but this comes at a considerably higher cost. Sea shipping takes an average period of 40 to 60 days depending on some of the factors such as departure port and shipping season.
Do I have to pay customs duties when my goods arrived in Nigeria?
Goods entering Nigeria from China are subjected to import duties. The current import duties set by the Nigerian government is 7.5 Percent on general goods while agricultural equipment such as tractors sees a significant drop from 35 percent to 5 percent. Other goods with drop a in their imported levies are:
Mass transit vehicle from 35 Percent to 10 Percent
Car from 35 Percent to 5 Percent.
Another associated cost to be paid on shipment from China includes:
7 Percent Port Surcharge
5 Percent to 60 Percent (VAT) Value-added Tax
50 percent Terminal handling charges
How are customs duties calculated?
Customs duties on shipment from China to Nigeria are calculated by adding the following:
FOB-Freight on Board. FOB is calculated as total ancillary Plus total value of goods shipped.
Value of Shipment
CIF-Cost Plus Insurance and Freight
HS-CODE – The classification of goods brought into Nigeria is called HS Code. This is used to identify duty and the rate of tax to be paid on commodities brought into Nigeria. HS code for all goods differs from one good shipped to another. It’s a rule of thumb to have an understanding of the HS code of a product or commodity before embarking on its importation. The Nigeria customs link here is where you can find HS CODE for all commodities.
Surcharge
All of these added together are what is used in calculating custom duty payable on a shipment. Remember this is paid in Naira
What type of goods can I ship from China to Nigeria?
The hottest products you can import from China and sell in Nigeria.
In no particular order, the following goods are 21st Century Hottest Goods to Ship from China to sell in Nigeria
Building Materials
Children’s Toys
Electronic Gadgets
Fancy Ceiling Pendants
Fashion Items
Furniture
Household Utensils
IP Security Cameras
Laptops/Pads/Phones
Men’s Smart Sports Watch
Pen
Sealing Machines
Sunglasses
Security and Tracking Gadgets
Wireless Phone Chargers-shirt
Where in China can I get goods to buy at a discounted rate to sell in Nigeria?
1688- This site is number one hands down. Although this site is own by Alibaba the secret behind this site is that all other eCommerce sites in China buy wholesale from1688.com site to resell on other big eCommerce sites.
Other sites are listed below
AliExpress.
Banggood.
GearBest.
DHgate.
YesStyle.
LightInTheBox.
Shein.
GeekBuying.
Mini in the box
Can I insure the goods I import from China to Nigeria?
Yes, you can insure goods you import from China to Nigeria. A company such as Cargonaija.com with vast knowledge of the China route can advise on shipping and how to arrange insurance on your shipment from China
Is Alibaba the best Import website in China?
It’s no argument that good bargains are constantly available on Alibaba especially for bulk buyers. However, Alibaba is not the best Import website in China. Why? If you have not shopped on 1688.com before you won’t understand how much of a bargain you can find on this Chinese site. Most merchants who are listed on Alibaba buy directly from 1688 to resell on Alibaba.
What are the best goods people with a very small capital outlay can start to Import from China into Nigeria?
- Home décor
- Children Toys
- Pet supplies
- Clothing, T-shirts
- Fashion accessories
- Electronic gadgets
- Phones and accessories
- Computer and office
- Car electronics
What and What can I not Ship from China to Nigeria?
The Nigerian customs site has an up-to-date list of goods you cannot import to Nigeria from China. The full list can be found here.
What are the documents required for importing and shipping from China to Nigeria?
- Form M.
- Insurance certificate
- Agency certificate
- Bill of Lading or Airways Bill
- Commercial Invoice
- SON CAP Certificate
How do I make payment for the goods I want to Import from China?
In China, you’re most likely not going to get credit if you’re new to a supplier. However, some suppliers can offer you a credit term of 30 to 70 Percent deposit once you’re able to establish a relationship with them over time, especially if you’re a big buyer. If you’re a new importer be prepared to make a full upfront payment when you buy from China. Take note that in China all transaction with the rest of the world is done in US dollar.
How to get a good shipping company for your shipment from China to Nigeria?
Getting it right when shipping from China to Nigeria augur well if you’re able to work with a good shipping company. The experience can be somewhat costly if you fall into the net of bad shippers. Most people believe in dealing directly with China Indigenous shippers but ended up with a sad experience. Why? The reason is that a higher percentage of these shippers only have ideas about China but are clueless about how things are run in Nigeria.
Looking for a Shipping company with complete know-how of shipping from China to Nigeria? Look no further! Cargonaija is front runner logistic provider with a very strong presence in China. No matter the size of your shipment, we have the capacity to move it from China to Nigeria easily. We completely understand all the processes and procedures involved so you don’t have to worry about anything. Even after shipping for you, we were able to sort out the process of Customs clearance. We can assist with sorting out the SONCAP certificates, we can also assist any importer with FORM M processing, and many more.
Is it important to get a procurement officer or company when Sourcing products from China?
Any potential importer or company intending to import from China to Nigeria needs a sourcing or procurement agent, especially where large orders are involved. What or who is a procurement officer or sourcing agent? As it implies, they’re a group of individual or local registered bodies of a company with the sole responsibility of assisting overseas companies or importers in China with payment of a fee for their service.
Securing a good sourcing or procurement agent in China can be a daunting task especially where large orders and specific areas of expertise are involved. It is actually worth every dollar paid for getting a good sourcing agent or procurement officer. Their roles cannot be over-emphasized in the entire aspect of the procurement process. These people or companies play a significate role in making sure importers or companies get what they pay for. They are responsible for assisting importers with:
- Sourcing for Supplier
- Verifying quality Supplier
- Interpreting
- Inspection and Quality Control
- Quality Control
- Supervision of Loading Process
- Warehousing
- Support with Shipping
- Legal and Contract assistance
- Evaluation of Business Risk and Control
- Technical After-Sale Support and Service when required.
How to find a reputable and reliable procurement officer in China
- Alibaba.
- DHgate.
- Global Sources.
- Made-in-China.
- China Suppliers
- OFweek.
- AliExpress.
- HKTDC
- DIYTrade
- ECVV
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Where is your office in China?
Hi Omo Oba,
Our office is in Guangzhou
Thanks
Hi Cargonaija Team
I have just read about how to import from China to Nigeria on your website but I have a question about the price. Is the price to send 1kg item still $6 per kg . Also how long does it take for my parcel to arrive in Nigeria if I send by air cargo?
Hi
The Shipping rate for China is not stable, it fluctuates. At the moment the current rate for air cargo is $10.79 for normal goods. Delivery time to Lagos Nigeria is 7 working days and for battery goods are 15-20 days by air.