How to Participate in Nigeria Customs Service E-Auction Exercise:
1. Ensure you possess a valid Tax Identification Number (TIN) from FIRS and an active email, also ensure that the TIN is validated on tax promax
2. Sign up at https://auction.nigeriatradehub.gov.ng
Fees and Payments:
3. Pay a non-refundable administrative fee of ₦1,000 via the platform’s channel.
4. Each bid attracts a participation fee of ₦1,000
Bidding Details:
5. Bid for a maximum of two items per window, with unlimited bids on those items.
6. Items are auctioned “as is,” and requests for replacement or refund won’t be entertained.
Timeline:
7a. Portal opens Monday 15 of January 2024
7b. Auction dwell time is 6 hours. (Every Tuesday 12 noon – 6pm) Also payment of items won is to be made within 3 days and 7 days to remove the items from designated terminals after payment.
Shipping and Cargo:
8. Overtime cargo incurs an additional 50% charge of the winning bid (25% to shipping company and 25% to terminal operators).
9. Winners claiming items must provide necessary documentation and identification.
Terms and Conditions:
10. Nigeria Customs Officers and owners of seized items are ineligible to participate.
11. Winning bids must be validated at the Customs Area Controllers’ offices.
12. Prompt payment, 7.5% VAT, and refundable container deposit (if applicable) are mandatory.
Further Guidelines:
13. Allotee transfers and sales carry buyer’s risk. No replacements or refunds for paid charges.
Note:
14. Interested participants must carefully consider and abide by the terms of this e-auction.
Act Now!
15. Seize the opportunity within the stipulated timelines and guidelines.
Click Here to Participate in the e-Auction Exercise.
For Enquiries
Visit our website or
contact us via
Email: info@customs.gov.ng
pro@customs.gov.ng
pro2@customs.gov.ng
Help desk line
+2347037891156
Nigeria Customs Service – Ensuring Fair and Transparent Auctions.
