Requirements for AfCFTA export
The Nigerian office for trade negotiation, NOTN, has introduced necessary steps for exporting to other African Continental Free Trade Agreement (AfCFTA) countries.
The AfCFTA which is now functional since January 1, 2021, will align Africa’s trade priorities and prepare the continent for a fast-changing global economic landscape.
The federal government expects exporters and business people in Nigeria to follow these stipulated steps.
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Documents necessary to export to AfCFTA countries from Nigeria
The steps by the NOTN involves an assemblage of documents and requirement. They are directed to exporters as it is to agents who manage trade and export transactions within and outside Nigeria:
- All necessary licenses, permits, certificates and documents from relevant agencies including:
- Nigerian Export Promotion Council (NEPC)
- Standard Organization of Nigeria (SON)
- National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC)
- Nigerian Agricultural Quarantine Service (NAQS)
- Product qualifies for export under AfCFTA.
- A bill of entry should be made after collecting these documents and relevant permits from government agencies attached to it. Secure reservation with shipping or airline company and apply for Nigeria Customs Service AfCFTA Certificate of Origin.
- The Nigerian Association Of Chamber Of Commerce Industry Mines And Agriculture, NACCIMA must vet the application.
- Pay the stipulated fee.
- File the certificate of origin, Nigerian Customs bill of entry, bill of lading, commercial invoice, packing list, and certificate of analysis.
These documents will be requested before leaving the seaport or airport.
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The AfCFTA agreement between 54 countries in Africa which only excludes Eritrea at this time covers a range of trading features including tariff cut for participating countries.
The Acting Director-General/Chief Trade Negotiator of the Nigerian Office For Trade Negotiations (NOTN) is the announcer of these steps.