Shipping From the U.S. to Nigeria
Explore DHL solutions for expedient delivery and affordable shipping from the U.S. to Nigeria
Our strong global network and full range of cross-border shipping services make shipping from the United States to Nigeria easy. Whether you want to estimate shipping costs, learn more about how to ship from the U.S. to Nigeria, or simply need a quick delivery solution, you’ll find all the information you need here.
How much does shipping from the U.S. to Nigeria cost?
The cost of shipping to Nigeria varies based on factors like weight, size, and destination as well as any additional services that you book. For packages and pallets, both big and small, we can provide you with an instant quote on shipping rates from U.S. to Nigeria.
In addition to answering questions about price, our quoting tool also displays a range of delivery speeds. From some of the most competitive rates to ship to Nigeria from the U.S. to some of the quickest, our quoting tool will show you the range of shipping possibilities available.
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How are duties and taxes calculated for shipments from the U.S. to Nigeria?
There are several factors that influence how duties and taxes are calculated for shipments from the U.S. to Nigeria. For example, the type of item that you are sending, its declared value and whether you are sending it for commercial or personal reasons all play a role in determining the duties and taxes that need to be paid. More details can be found on the Nigeria Trade Portal website.
For businesses with time-sensitive shipments, we recommend using DHL Express. With this shipping solution, you have access to the DHL Express Global Trade Services toolkit. Our Landed Cost Estimator lets you calculate duties, taxes and more so you know what your shipping costs are upfront. You can also find out about the latest import and export regulations with our tool.
Why should I use DHL to send business shipments to Nigeria from the U.S.?
As the world’s leading logistics provider, DHL offers a range of benefits to business shippers of all sizes, including:
- A broad portfolio of services from express shipments to freight transport
- Attractive prices based on shipment volume and frequency
- Increased efficiency and control of all your shipments with our exclusive tools for shipping
- World-class service from our shipping experts, operational teams, and customer service agents
- Easy integrations with our best-in-class APIs and web-based shipping options
If you regularly ship to Nigeria and are looking for a cost-effective solution, you can share a shipping profile and connect with our experts. They will help you find an affordable solution and save time on your future shipments.
How long does shipping from the U.S. to Nigeria take?
Once your shipment has been handed over to us, delivery time is mainly determined by the service you select. While standard shipping options are more affordable, the delivery times are generally longer than time-definite services.
For businesses that open a DHL account, we offer various service levels ranging from next-business-day shipping to more economical options.
How can I track my shipment from the U.S. to Nigeria?
Shipments can be tracked directly on DHL’s website. You can track your shipment from the U.S. to Nigeria here.
We offer our business customers a wide range of data integration options with best-in-class APIs that allow easier access to information across our different divisions. In addition to a unified tracking solution, we also have tracking APIs for individual divisions including DHL Express, DHL Global Forwarding and DHL Supply Chain. You can explore our different tracking APIs in our API Developer Portal.
Frequently Asked Questions
How are Nigerian addresses written when shipping to Nigeria with DHL?
When shipping to Nigeria with DHL, Nigerian addresses are typically written using the following format:
Name/Company Name (if applicable)
House number and street
Locality and postcode
Province/State
Country
Example:
Name
A/34 Afin Street Adewole
Ikeja 100001
LAGOS
NIGERIA
Postcodes (not mandatory) in Nigeria are made up of 6 digits and provide information on the district and the delivery.
Why are duties and taxes so high in Nigeria?
Nigeria imposes an effective duty (including tariffs, levies, excise, and value-added tax (VAT) where applicable) of 50% or higher on over 80 tariff lines. Additionally, Nigeria maintains supplementary levies and duties on specific imports, which significantly increase the effective tariff rates, particularly on luxury items such as yachts, motorboats, alcohol, and tobacco. High tariffs are also applied to strategic sectors like agriculture and mining to promote local industry competitiveness.
What is the CIF method when sending packages to Nigeria?
Nigeria uses the CIF method for calculating import duty and taxes, meaning that the values are determined based on the combined value of the imported goods and the shipping costs.
Are there restrictions on what can be sent to Nigeria?
The importation of certain items into Nigeria is prohibited. This includes items such as live or dead birds, some types of vegetable oils, noodles, many tomato products, carpets and rugs, certain medicines as well as ballpoint pens. Here is a more detailed list of items which cannot be sent to Nigeria.
What paperwork do I need to fill out in order to ship packages from the U.S. to Nigeria?
To obtain clearance for imported goods in Nigeria, traders usually need to provide a Waybill, commercial invoice, proforma invoice, completed Form 'M' entry declaration, packing list, single goods declaration, and a product certificate (where applicable).
How can I ensure that my package to Nigeria is delivered expeditiously?
If you have a package that needs to be delivered quickly, we recommend using our Express Service. This service ensures that time-critical packages arrive expeditiously at their destination.
Why is shipment Revalued?
The Nigeria customs have the legislative power to physically examined shipments imported and where they consider the item to be grossly undervalued, the item is revalued based on the International Valuation guidelines. However, a presentation of genuine proof of purchase or payment may reverse such a decision.
Why am I being charged duty on my personal effects?
Personal effect will be subjected to duty once it does not meet the criteria given by the Nigeria customs services as stipulated below, (i) Provision of valid international passport/Visa (ii) Travelling itinerary (iii) Evidence of being away from Nigeria for a period of 9 months.
Why am I being charged duties and VAT on something I purchase online?
Duties and taxes are not often included in the price of the goods or items purchased online. You need to check with the merchant if these are included in the price you have paid. If not, then you are liable to pay inbound duties and taxes which the local customs authority deems appropriate. For those that come as DTP, DHL pays duty on behalf of the customer.
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