The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has issued a 21-day ultimatum to importers who have defaulted on the terms of their Temporary Admission Permits (TAP).
The ultimatum is effective from Monday, July 28, 2025.
The NCS advised affected importers to take immediate steps to regularize their importation status. Importers can either apply for a valid extension, re-export the items under Customs supervision, or convert the goods to home use, subject to payment of appropriate duties.
It emphasized that temporary importation is a regulated concession under international and national customs frameworks. Importers who fail to comply with the terms of their TAPs will face consequences.
The ultimatum was issued by Assistant Comptroller of Customs Abdullahi Maiwada, National Public Relations Officer of the Service, in a statement released on July 25, 2025. The statement emphasized the need for importers to comply with customs regulations.
The NCS urged importers to comply with the terms of their TAPs and avoid any consequences that may arise from non-compliance. Importers are advised to take immediate action to regularize their importation status.
Importers who fail to comply with the terms of their TAPs may face consequences, including penalties and fines. The NCS has emphasized that it will take strict action against importers who fail to comply with customs regulations.
The NCS also emphasized the importance of customs supervision in ensuring compliance with customs regulations. Importers who wish to re-export their goods must do so under customs supervision.
Importers who wish to convert their goods to home use must pay the appropriate duties. The NCS has emphasized that payment of duties is a critical aspect of customs compliance.
The Service emphasized that temporary importation is a regulated concession under international and national customs frameworks. Importers must comply with the terms of their TAPs and relevant customs regulations.
The NCS emphasized the importance of compliance with customs regulations. Importers who comply with customs regulations will avoid any consequences that may arise from non-compliance.
The Nigeria Customs Service is committed to ensuring compliance with customs regulations. The service will take strict action against importers who fail to comply with customs regulations.
Importers who have defaulted on the terms of their TAPs must take immediate action to regularize their importation status. The NCS has urged importers to comply with customs regulations and avoid any consequences that may arise from non-compliance.
The deadline for compliance is 21 days from July 28, 2025. Importers who fail to comply with the terms of their TAPs within the specified timeframe may face consequences.
The NCS advised importers to seek guidance from customs officials if they are unsure about the terms of their TAPs or the requirements for compliance.
The Service issued a 21-day ultimatum to importers who have defaulted on the terms of their Temporary Admission Permits. Importers must take immediate action to regularize their importation status and avoid any consequences that may arise from non-compliance.
