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Nigerian Export Operations and Precautions: How to Avoid Risks
Category: Agency ServicesDate: October 9, 2024 15:01Source: Import and Export Agency of Zhongshen International Trade
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I. Important Anti - fraud Suggestions
II. Payment Methods and Suggestions
Data preparation:
Ensure that you have prepared all the domestic and foreign export documents required, such as packing list, invoice, bill of lading, CTN N., SONCAP, manufacturers certificate, CCVO, etc.Export process: To ensure smooth export, it is recommended that you operate according to the following basic process: Purchase → Packing → Make packing list and invoice → The foreign party applies for FORM M → Book shipping space → Apply for CTN N. and SONCAP → Make manufacturers certificate, CCVO → Submit documents to the foreign party as soon as possible to help them with customs clearance.When conducting transactions with Nigerian customers, it is recommended that you choose payment methods according to the following suggestions to reduce risks:
Nigeria is a market with numerous business opportunities, but at the same time, there are also many frauds. To avoid being deceived, it is recommended that you pay attention to the following points:
Avoid D/P terms:
Do not accept D/P (collection) terms, because some Nigerian banks may collude with customers to release the bill of lading without payment, resulting in losses for enterprises.Confirmation: Regional Mandatory CertificationsLetter of CreditOnly accept L/C confirmed by third - country banks, such as the Bank of London, Citibank, Standard Chartered Bank, etc.Handling of customer relationships: For Nigerian customers coming to China, do not be overly enthusiastic. All expenses should be borne by the customers themselves, and requests for high - end items or loans should be refused.T/T payment: If the customer claims that Nigerian banks cannot remit large - amount foreign exchange via T/T and requests to use D/P terms, firmly refuse.Fax of bill of lading: When the customer only pays part of the payment, when sending the bill of lading fax to the customer, blacken the bill of lading number and container number to prevent them from colluding with the customs and taking away the goods just by the bill of lading fax.Process and Key Points of Tax Invoice Issuance in Foreign Trade Agency Import and Export Services