The Comptroller-General of Customs (CGC), Adewale Adeniyi, has announced that the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) will replace multiple import-related levies with a single 4% Free On Board (FOB) charge under a new revenue structure.
The move, aimed at streamlining charges and enhancing transparency, was revealed during a stakeholder town hall meeting held in Lagos on Monday, July 21, 2025.
According to CGC Adeniyi, the unified 4% FOB charge will eliminate the existing Comprehensive Import Supervision Scheme (CISS) and the 7% cost of collection levied on importers. He explained that once the new policy takes effect, importers will only pay the 4% charge upfront, and no additional levies will be applied.
“Once the 4% FOB takes effect, the 1% Comprehensive Import Supervision Scheme (CISS) will cease automatically. In addition, the 7% cost of collection currently charged will also be completely removed,” he explained.
“Under the new Act, the 4% FOB is paid upfront—and that’s it. Thereafter, 100% of the revenue generated by Customs will go into the Federation Account. It’s a win-win for everyone.”
Adeniyi emphasized that this change is part of broader reforms accompanying the rollout of the B’Odogwu clearance platform, a homegrown digital solution designed to enhance trade facilitation. He reassured stakeholders that the Nigeria Customs Service remains committed to a transparent and efficient implementation process.