Importers commence collection of operations fee on imports

Tayo Oladipupo |

The South West zone of the Importers Association of Nigeria (IMAN) has said that it is set to commence operations fees from members from November 1, 2018.

The notice was contained in a letter of appointment assigning Prosper Integrated Logistics Limited (PINTELS) as IMAN revenue coordinator for the zone.

The letter read, “I am pleased to inform you that we have approved the appointment of your company PINTELS (Prosper Integrated Logistics Ltd) as the revenue coordinator for the South West Zone of the country with effect from 1st November, 2018.

“By this appointment you are expected to collect all revenues accruing to Importers Association of Nigeria (IMAN) from all sources within the South West zone’.

According to the classification of the various tolls by IMAN to be collected by its agent, a 20 feet container and its equivalent will pay N2, 000, while 40 feet container and it’s equivalent will pay N5, 000.

Trailers from borders will pay N10, 000 and half body trailers from borders are to pay N5, 000.

Others are imported cars from borders or seaports N1000, imported vehicles other than cars from borders or seaports N2,000, bulk cargoes of cement, fish, fertilizer, rice, salt, iron ore, petroleum products etc. (vessels 1- 10,000 tons capacity) N10 per ton, while those from 10,001- 20,000 tons capacity will pay N5 per ton and airport cargoes N3 per Kg.

The fees classification was signed by Hon. K.C. Chikezie National Secretary of IMAN.

We also gathered that all freight forwarding bodies except one have all endorsed IMAN to collect levies from all importers.