Federal Republic of Nigeria
Nigeria Customs Service
Rules of origin turn tariff preference into controlled, lawful trade. Follow the official procedure — from product check to certificate in hand.
The AfCFTA Certificate of Origin confirms your goods are genuinely Nigerian, unlocking preferential — often zero — tariffs across 54 African markets.
Buyers pay less duty on your goods, making you more competitive against non-certified suppliers.
One certificate recognised across the AfCFTA area — no need for separate documents per destination.
Issued directly by Nigeria Customs Service, carrying the same authority as any customs instrument.
Check, apply, verify, issue. A disciplined approach reduces delay during Customs verification.
Identify the correct HS code, check the AfCFTA product‑specific rule, and confirm goods are wholly obtained or sufficiently worked in Nigeria.
Confirm the importing country is an AfCFTA State Party, the product is covered by its tariff schedule, and the preferential rate offers a real benefit.
Assemble your commercial invoice, packing list, transport document, supplier declarations, and production evidence. Submit via the official portal.
NCS reviews and issues the certificate. Currently manual collection at NCS Headquarters; e‑certificate implementation is at an advanced stage.
If any of these apply, the AfCFTA Certificate is for you.
Business incorporated in Nigeria and registered with NEPC.
You manufacture or substantially transform goods within Nigeria.
Your buyer is in another African Union member state party to AfCFTA.
Product satisfies AfCFTA origin criteria (wholly obtained or sufficiently processed).
Prepare these in advance to speed up your application.
Nigeria Customs Service is the official issuing authority. Applications are submitted via the Nigeria Trade Hub portal.
Goods must satisfy the AfCFTA rules of origin — either wholly obtained in Nigeria or sufficiently processed there, per product‑specific criteria.
Online via the official portal: coo.nigeriatradehub.gov.ng. You must register as an exporter first.
Refer to the official portal for current fee schedules. All fee information is published on the Nigeria Trade Hub portal.
Start your application on the official Nigeria Trade Hub portal.