Nigeria Customs Extends Verification Exercise On Import Duty Recovery For Privately Owned Aircraft

Nigeria Customs Service extends verification exercise on import duty recovery for privately owned aircraft.

NCS encourages aircraft operators to take full advantage of the extended period to fulfill their obligations.

Reiterates its dedication to enforcing the laws governing import duties and maintaining the integrity of Nigeria’s aviation sector. 

The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has extended its verification exercise for the recovery of import duties on illegally imported private aircrafts by one month, from Monday 14th October 2024, to Thursday, 14th November 2024.

In a statement, the service noted that the extension is to further engage operators of privately-owned aircraft who have expressed willingness to regularize their import duties, providing them with an additional window to comply with the necessary regulations.

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“The NCS is committed to ensuring that all illegally imported aircraft meet the legal requirements, thereby promoting transparency and accountability in the aviation sector.”

“In light of this extension, the NCS encourages aircraft operators to take full advantage of the extended period to fulfill their obligations, avoiding sanctions that may arise from non-compliance after the deadline.”

“The Comptroller General of Customs, Mr. Adewale Adeniyi reiterates the Service’s dedication to enforcing the laws governing import duties and maintaining the integrity of Nigeria’s aviation sector.”

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