RESPONSIBILITIES OF NIGERIA CUSTOMS SERVICE

Upon receipt of the e-Form “M” with other necessary pre-import documents, NCS shall:

1. Carry out a preliminary review on the application using information provided therein and accept or reject the e-Form “M” within one working day.
2. Register the e-Form “M” on the system, if “ACCEPTED“.
3. State reason(s) for rejection if the e-Form “M” is “REJECTED“, after this the e-Form “M” is automatically returned for necessary rectification.
4. Generate Pre-Arrival Assessment Report (PAAR) within six (6) hours after registration of the e-Form “M” and the receipt of the Final Import Documents from the Authorized Dealer Banks.
5. Coordinate the Mandatory Joint Examination and sign-off Form within official working hours, including Saturdays.
6. Circulate cargo manifests to other examination agencies as soon they are received to enable enough time for risk assessment and profiling.
7. Strengthen Nigeria Integrated Customs Information System (NICIS) to accommodate more agencies.