Nigeria Customs to reintroduce imported vehicles e-valuation process

The Nigeria Customs Service says it will kick off the suspended electronic valuation policy for imported vehicles on Friday.

This is contained in a letter dated May 17, 2022, signed by the Deputy Controller, Administration, Nigeria Customs Service, A.Y. Odusanya, on behalf of the Customs Area Controller in charge of the Apapa Command of the service, Yusuf Malanta.

The policy, also known as Vehicle Inspection Number, has been generating controversy since its introduction some months back.

Clearing agents and other maritime stakeholders had staged protests in the wake of the introduction of the e-valuation policy, a development that forced the government to suspend its implementation.

Among other things, clearing agents claimed that the e-valuation system came with a sharp increase in duty paid on imported vehicles

To this end, the agency said there would be a sensitisation programme for stakeholders in the clearance chain in preparation for the redeployment.

Part of the letter said; “In line with the planned nationwide deployment of the VIN Valuation on Friday, 20 May 2022, and the need to continually enhance the platform for optimal performance and service delivery, the sensitisation which is scheduled to take place on Thursday, May 19, 2022, at 11:00 am is to hold at the Apapa Command conference hall.

The Letter further called on clearing agents and other stakeholders in the sector to attend the session for the benefit of everyone. (VON)