Monthly Archives: August 2017

World Customs Websites

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Currency Converter

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What is Form M

PreShipment Inspection Scheme – Form M & Bulk Form M Requirement by the Nigerian importer to open a Form M: The supplier’s proforma invoice showing description of goods, quantities and their measurements, FOB unit price, total FOB cost, total freight, total CFR, country of origin and country of supply.  The importer has to also establish Nigerian Marine Insurance for the goods as required by Nigerian Law. A Form M is usually issued for a particular supply contract and allows for part shipments. For large project, a Bulk Form M can be issued, which allows continuous part shipments throughout the validity of the Form M.  A Form M is valid for […]

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Payment of Import Duties

Please find below the list of the banks appointed for the collection of Customs Revenue and other charges:   1     Access Bank Plc 2     Citibank Nigeria Limited 3     Diamond Bank Plc 4     Ecobank Nigeria Plc 5     Enterprise Bank 6     Fidelity Bank Plc 7     First Bank of Nigeria Plc 8     First City Monument Bank Plc 9     Guaranty Trust Bank Plc 10     Heritage Banking Company Ltd. 11     Key Stone Bank 12     MainStreet Bank 13     Skye Bank Plc 14     Stanbic IBTC Bank Ltd. 15     Standard Chartered Bank Nigeria Ltd. 16     Sterling Bank Plc 17     Union Bank […]

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Guidelines for Importers

Final Importation – Required Documentation The following complete documents should be handed over to BROADLINE at least 3 working days prior to the vessel’s/aircraft’s arrival to ensure smooth handling and clearing of cargo avoiding delays resulting in rent / demurrage and overtime clearing charges. Normal Importation – Original Bill of Lading or Airway Bill, endorsed by the consignee to “Delivered to the order of Broadline Services Ltd.” – Original CRI (Clean Report of Inspection) – Asycuda Registration Number – Original Attested Final Invoice with original security seal of pre-shipment inspection agent – Original copy of Proforma Invoice as per reference on Form M and/or C16 – Original Packing List – […]

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Calculation of Import Duties

Payment of import duties, 7% surcharge, 1% administrative charge, 0.5% ECOWAS Trade Liberalisation Scheme(ETLS), and 5% VAT are to be made through one of the banks designated by the Federal Government for the Customs Area of Importation. This can be done by bank draft or by bank transfer. Example with 20% import duty: – FOB value 1000 – Freight 40 – CIF 1040 Import duty – 5% on CIF 52.00 7% surcharge on duty 3.64 0.5% TLS levy on CIF value 5.20 1% CISS fee on FOB 10.00 2% NAC levy on CIF (Applicable to vehicles) 20.80 5% VAT on all above + CIF 56.60 Total Payable to Customs 148.24 […]

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Logistics Solutions

Broadline Services Limited provides total logistic solution across the globe. Broadline Services Limited was set up with a vision In provided B2B (business to business) solutions and (end to end) support in terms of any logistics requirement. Broadline Services Limited provides total logistics support and solution in form of consolidated packages or individual services. Broadline Services Limited has successfully set up a highly appreciated service delivery model to enhance cost reduction, time utilization and capacity utilization. Its not just about providing logistics support to our customers but we also believe in ultimate customer satisfaction. We believe in providing value added services, professionalism and getting your job done faster and in an efficient […]

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Air Freight

Our Air freight Service is an extremely convenient, fast and reliable option for parcels, packages and cargo consignments from 20kgs up to 50 tonnes. Our well established network across the globe enables Broadline Services Ltd. to provide an efficient freight forwarding service which can include collection and packaging services from any location in the world. Broadline Services Ltd. can also manage all documentation formalities including customs paperwork, permits and duties. Our Air Freight services include: All major Airports worldwide Wide Body and Cargo Aircraft Carriers Daily Charter Services No Weight or Size Restrictions Consolidations Airport-to-Airport or Door-to-Door Services Compliance Documentation Services Hazardous and Dangerous Goods Export Packing Why our customers […]

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Sea Freight

As regards our Sea freight Services, we provide a transport solution for large, bulky and heavy consignments. Operating from all major airports, Broadline Services Ltd will manage the entire shipment process including packing and consolidation from Door-to-Door or Port-to-Port on Full or Part Load Containers. Whether it’s Full Container Loads (FCL), Less Than Container Loads (LCL), import or export, consolidated or project cargo – whatever your requirements may be, Aramex provides comprehensive ocean freight forwarding services. Backed by our global network of offices covering key shipping lines worldwide, highly skilled teams of experts and state of the art technology systems, our ocean freight services will take care of your cargo […]

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Land Freight

Broadline Land Freight Services offer a cost effective and highly flexible solution to your transport requirements by road using our own fleet of dedicated vans. Drivers are equipped with the appropriate country-specific permits, but if required, our land freight services can also be combined with Air or Sea freight giving you a complete transport solution. We operate a daily collection service from any location in the country with capacity available at short notice.We are engaged in rendering Land Frieght Services in both, domestic and international regions. These services are cost-effective, reliable and rendered in a timely manner. We maintain that management & operations and information exchange are conducted in a […]

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