FUNCTIONS

Core Functions

• • Collection of Revenue i.e. Import and Excise Duties and Accounting for same
  • Prevention and suppression of smuggling

Other Functions

• • Implementation of Government Fiscal Measures
  • Generation of statistical data for planning purpose
  • Trade Facilitation
  • Implementation of bilateral and multilateral agreements entered into by government
  • Collection of levies and charges
  • Collaborative functions with government Agencies including CBN, Police, NDLEA, SON, NAFDAC, FIRS, etc.
    The Service also supports the combating of:
    • • Illegal commercial activities and trade in illicit goods, e.g. import of fake and sub-standard goods
      • Infraction on Intellectual Property Rights
      • Illegal international trade in endangered species
      • Illegal trade in arms and ammunition
      • Money laundering
      • Traffic of illicit drugs
      • Illegal trade in cultural Artifacts
      • Importation of pornographic materials
      • Importation of toxic and hazardous substances

Areas Of Strength

The NCS today has a workforce with professional service culture exemplified by the followings:

• • Corps of trained Customs professionals
  • Mission and Vision statements
  • Application of Risk Management System
  • Electronic declarations and payment
  • Access to information portal and single electronic point (NCS) Website
  • Real-time account and actual revenue collected
  • Adherence and strict implementation of three Customs procedures(classification, valuation and origin)essential to revenue collection
  • Implementation of Agreement on Customs Valuation (ACV)
  • Collaboration with World Customs Organization, Business and stakeholders
  • Exchange of information and intelligence
  • International best practices

Areas Requiring Immediate Government Intervention

• • Effective take-over of all Customs import and export clearance functions
  • Legislative reform to provide a basis for the application of modern Customs Procedures
  • Improved capacity building-completion of the construction of Customs Staff College
  • Streamlining of procedure with other Government Agencies
  • Review of current penalty regime lacking effective deterrents against violations of Customs Laws
  • Better funding for infrastructures as applied to modern procedure
  • Simplification and harmonization of Customs procedures
  • Reduction of items on the prohibition list
  • Just-in-time delivery of goods and services by removal of non-tariff barriers
  • Promotion of transparent and predictable business environment

Future Plans

• • Effective risk management
  • Full implementation of modern Customs procedures
  • Strengthening of Post Clearance controls and re-engineering of processes
  • Effective use of advance information system through electronic data interchange (EDI) e.g. e-manifest and Alerts
  • Elimination of archaic Customs procedures inconsistent with developments in transportation technology and business practices
  • Seamless real time transactions, paperless flows and connectivity with other stakeholders
  • Development of a single window for harmonizing and standardizing international trade information
  • Increased awareness/capacity building of stakeholders
  • More cost efficient and predictable border processing of goods and people
  • Adoption of i-border (intelligent border) solutions
  • Use of biometrics and improved baggage management at Airports
  • Hone strategic direction and use of capacity building measures to minimize the operational gaps between the Service and stakeholders
  • Developing the capacity to conduct compliance and audits at trader premises
  • Requirement of financial guarantees from all Authorized Economic Operators
  • Building a Service that has integrity and good image