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    Shipping & Customs Clearance of Electrical & Power Supply Systems
    Updated On: 27 Mar 2025 | 1,077 Views

    Shipping & Customs Clearance of Electrical & Power Supply Systems

    Shipping & Customs Clearance of Electrical & Power Supply Systems

    Importation Guide for Turnaround Maintenance (TAM) Parts in Nigerian Oil Rigs & Refineries

    Electrical & Power Supply Systems Importation to Nigeria

    In Nigeria’s oil and gas sector, Turnaround Maintenance (TAM) is crucial for sustaining optimal operations in refineries and oil rigs. Electrical & Power Supply Systems, such as Transformers, Switchgear & Circuit Breakers, Electric Motors, Power Generators, and Battery Banks & UPS Systems, are essential for ensuring uninterrupted power supply during TAM. Valuehandlers International Limited specializes in the seamless importation, freight forwarding, customs clearance, and last-mile delivery of these critical components.

     

    Procurement Sources & Cargo Pick-Up

    Sourcing high-quality electrical and power supply systems requires partnering with reputable international manufacturers and distributors. Some leading procurement sources include:

    USA & Canada – General Electric, ABB, Siemens

    Europe (Germany, UK, France) – Schneider Electric, Eaton, Legrand

    Asia (China, India, Japan, South Korea) – Fuji Electric, Hyundai Heavy Industries, Toshiba

     

    Once procurement is confirmed, Valuehandlers arranges pick-up from suppliers’ warehouses, ensuring safe transportation to the seaport or airport of loading, for onward shipping to Nigeria.

     

    Import Documents Required for Shipping to Nigeria

    To successfully ship electrical and power supply components, the following documentation is required:

    Proforma Invoice & Commercial Invoice

    Packing List

    Certificate of Origin

    Bill of Lading (Sea) or Airway Bill (Air)

    Form M Registration & PAAR Processing

    SONCAP Certification (Standard Organization of Nigeria Conformity Assessment)

    Import Duty & Tax Payment Receipts

    Importation & Freight Forwarding Service

    Valuehandlers International provides end-to-end importation services, ensuring safe and cost-effective transportation:

    Air Freight (Express & Economic) – shipping & Delivery within 3 to 5 days

    Sea Freight (Full Container Load & Less than Container Load) – shipping Transit time: 4 to 6 weeks to Nigeria.

    Door-to-Door & Port-to-Port Shipping

    Import Documentation Checklist

    Before shipping, ensure the following documentation is in place to avoid customs delays:

    Properly completed Form M & PAAR Processing

    Valid SONCAP Certification for electrical components

    Accurate HS codes & duty classification

    Manufacturer’s conformity certificates

     

    Customs Clearance & Nigerian Tariff Classification

    Clearing electrical & power supply systems in Nigeria requires expertise in handling duty assessments, port levies, and compliance with import regulations. Valuehandlers ensures fast customs clearance at major Nigerian ports, including Tincan, Apapa, NAHCO, and SAHCOL.

     

    Nigerian Customs Tariff / HS Codes for Electrical & Power Supply Systems

    Transformers – HS Code: 8504.90 (Import Duty: 5% + VAT)

    Switchgear & Circuit Breakers – HS Code: 8537.10 (Import Duty: 10% + VAT)

    Electric Motors – HS Code: 8501.40 (Import Duty: 5% + VAT)

    Power Generators – HS Code: 8502.20 (Import Duty: 5% + VAT)

    Battery Banks & UPS Systems – HS Code: 8507.20 (Import Duty: 10% + VAT)

     

    Last-Mile Delivery to Nigerian Refineries & Oil Rigs

    After customs clearance, Valuehandlers ensures the safe and timely delivery of equipment to oil rigs, refineries, and maintenance sites in Lagos, Port Harcourt, Warri, Kaduna, and other industrial zones.

     

    Why Choose Valuehandlers for Turnaround Maintenance Importation?

    Licensed Customs Agent with over a decade of experience

    Expertise in handling oil & gas industry shipments

    Efficient cargo consolidation & forwarding solutions

    Transparent pricing & competitive freight rates

    End-to-end logistics support from supplier to final destination

    CONTACT US TODAY

    Need assistance with importing electrical & power supply systems for turnaround maintenance in Nigeria? Let Valuehandlers International handle your freight forwarding, customs clearance, and last-mile logistics.

    📞 Call us at +234 803 224 1768

    📧 Email: Customercare@valuehandlers.com




    Customercare@valuehandlers.com
    +234-803-2241-768
    +234-818-2072-412
    12, Joseph Odunlami Street, Off Thomas Salako Street, Ogba Bus Stop, Ikeja, Lagos