The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has issued a 21-day ultimatum to importers who have defaulted on the terms of their Temporary Admission Permits (TAP). The grace period, effective from July 28, 2025, advises affected importers to regularize their importation status by applying for a valid extension, re-exporting the items under Customs supervision, or converting the goods to home use, subject to payment of appropriate duties.
According to the NCS, 223 companies have failed to adhere to the conditions of the TAP regime, amounting to a total bond value of ₦379,576,045,802.27. These importers have neither re-exported the goods nor fulfilled their obligation to convert them to home use by paying the necessary duties.
The NCS has warned that failure to comply with the terms of the TAP after the 21-day period will result in enforcement actions, including bond invocation, imposition of penalties, and legal proceedings. The Service is empowered by law to discharge the bond value as customs duty into the Federal Government’s account if the importer fails to meet the stated obligations.
The Comptroller-General of Customs, Bashir Adewale Adeniyi, has reiterated the Service’s commitment to enforcing regulatory compliance, protecting national revenue, and maintaining the integrity of the Temporary Importation Permit framework. Stakeholders and the trading public have been advised to take advantage of the grace period and avoid actions that could result in sanctions.
The NCS has urged affected importers to take immediate action to avoid consequences, emphasizing that the 21-day ultimatum serves as a final window for corrective action.
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