EXPORT DOCUMENTS & PROCEDURES

Export documentation is necessary to facilitate exports of goods and services. To export from Nigeria, follow the appropriate export procedure. This is the formal process of conducting international trade in Nigeria.

IMPORTANCE OF EXPORT DOCUMENTATION & PROCEDURES

Following the formal export procedure and documentation process enhances your understanding of export business. Other benefits include:

• minimizing your export risks

• ensuring that exported goods conform to importing country specifications

• meeting buyer requirements for export by providing evidence of origin and delivery

• supporting you to formalize your export business

• supporting you in qualifying for export incentives

EXPORTER REGISTRATION DOCUMENT

The first step of your export procedure is registration as an exporter with NEPC. In order to venture into export business this is required. In summary:

• Document issued – exporter’s certificate

• Issued by – NEPC

• Relevance  – it licenses you as exporter and makes you eligible for NEPC-benefits

EXPORT CONTRACT DOCUMENT

An export contract is an agreement between seller and buyer on the terms of export business:

• Document issued – a signed export contract

• Issued by – you as exporter and the importer

• Relevance – it spells out the obligations of buyer and seller

QUALITY ASSURANCE DOCUMENTS

Quality assurance documents help you to ensure your exported goods conform to safety measures (as stated by international conventions and possibly agreed terms of the contract). Using international recognized bodies is very important. Relevant documents include:

• phytosanitary certificate for agricultural commodities (issued by NAQS)

• health certificate for processed and semi-processed food items (issued by NAFDAC)

• international veterinary certificate for animals and animal products (issued by DVPCS)

• fumigation certificate for agricultural commodities (issued by FPIS, part of FMITI)