Manufacturers Halt Increasing Products Prices following Suspension of 4% FOB – MAN
The Association urges the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) to swiftly communicate the directive to all relevant commands, so that the charge will go off its portal.
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Manufacturers reject Customs 4%FOB Charges, support 1% CISS plus a 7% charge
The association noted that in the West African sub-region, comparable economies such as Ghana, Côte d’Ivoire, and Senegal have maintained targeted inspection or collection fees within the 0.5% to 1% FOB range, imposing higher levies only on luxury or non-essential imports.
Local Manufacturers lobbying for Lagos Airport Fencing Materials
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