IMPORT PERMIT APPLICATION: PROBLEM SOLVED

IMPORT PERMIT APPLICATION: OUR APPROACH

Rather than define what we do, we say ‘our services is object-oriented and state-of-the-art.’ By this we mean to say that in our company, we deal with problems as they arise. Consequently, we do not have set of rigid rules to follow as though, unchanging abstractions in solving logistics problems. Yes, our cargo clearance in Nigeria is tailor-made. Hence, a series of articles shall feature logistics problems we solved in the Import and Export to Nigeria business.

IMPORT PERMIT APPLICATION: PROBLEM FROM THE CLIENT

“Dear Vagmon e-Grup,

We have a problem clearing one of our cargoes stock at Onne seaport Nigeria. May we ask you to intervene and help us move forward.

Cargo importation was initiated last year, with our 6-months-bound SON importation Permit. Form M was processed around February this year. Shipping process initiated before the expiration of the said permit. Now we tried to activate the expired Import Permit for PAAR application with the SON. Response is that our permit is blacklisted and activation denied. Cargo is on ground, and storage charge is accruing.”

“Kindly study the situation and let us know the best options left to enable import clearance of the cargo.”

Read Also: FORM M NIGERIA: HOW TO PROCESS AND OBTAIN IT

IMPORT PERMIT APPLICATION: OUR RESPONSE TO THE PROBLEM

Dear client,

Many thanks for the email above.

We have studied the issue as requested. Also, we contacted SON to find out what could have be the reason for blacklisting an import permit for a customer in your situation. and the response from the electronic Product Certification unit of SON indicates that your permit is expired. Hence, cannot be used for PAAR any longer.

IMPORT PERMIT APPLICATION: OPTIONS AVAILABLE FOR THIS SHIPMENT

1. Clear Cargo on Direct Assessment. Based on attached invoice value, this would be fastest means. Clearing cost implication is NGN500, 000.00 besides duty, and all other handling charges.
2. Apply and Request for a One-off (Single) Import Permit. This is a little slower option. Price paid to SON is assessed base on item of import and invoice value. Our service charge for permit processing is NGN55, 000.00.
3. Request for SONCAP Default Certificate. This is usually of more cost implication. It’s like payment for failure to follow the conventional shipping method. Similarly, price to SON is estimated at NGN400, 000.00.

Let us know which of the options stated above is good for you and we can continue further. Also, indicate what level of service you would like us to perform. Do you want us to take up the entire cargo clearance process from where it is or simply solve the import permit issue.

Kind regards,

Wilson

For Vagmon e-Grup & Logistics Ltd.

IMPORT PERMIT APPLICATION: CLIENT’S RESPONSE

“Dear Vagmon e-Grup,

Please go ahead with the processing of one-off import permit, and let us have the demand note from SON as soon as ready.

As per what we want you to do, this project is being handled by another cargo clearance vendor. However, the import permit issue was given to you because the other vendor does not sound optimistic on how to solve the hassle. So, we want you to do the import permit aspect and we can hand it to them to proceed.”

OUR RESPONSE:

Dear client,

Thanks again for giving us the SON import permit processing business. We shall proceed and let you have the demand note as stated.

Kind regards

Wilson

For Vagmon Integrated Services.

OUR EXPERIENCE WITH THE STANDARD ORGANISATION OF NIGERIA (SON):

We requested for the one-off SON Import Permit.

See How To Do So: SONCAP IMPORT PERMIT: EXEMPTED PRODUCTS NIGERIA

THE RESPONSE WE GOT FROM SON IS AS QUOTED BELOW:

“Standards Organisation Of Nigeria.

SON IMPORT PERMIT APPLICATION FOR FORM M REJECTION.

Dear Customer,
Your import permit application for form M has been rejected due to the following reason(s);
GO FOR PRODUCT CERTIFICATE.
You may contact SONCAP desk officers for further clarification.”

IMPORT PERMIT APPLICATION: OUR RESPONSE TO SON:

Dear SON e-Services,

We got the rejection mail from you on our request for import permit for a one-off shipment that was originally part of items in a 6 months permit that is now expired.

Note that following and allow this permit to move on:

1. This shipment is part of a project that you issued a 6 months import permit before, but was the last batch before the expiration of the permit.
2. We used import permit to obtain Form M.
3. The initial permit is expired.
4. SON PC is impossible because we have form and only need PAAR.
5. Shipment is already in Nigeria and cannot go back to origin for SON PC Certifications
6. Storage charge is already high on us.

Attachments:

1. Already got FORM M with the expired permit
2. The permit used for Form M with these 2 items covered.
3. Final invoice
4. Packing List showing items detail

Kindly understand the peculiarity of this issue and allow the import permit application go through.

Regards,

Wilson.

For Vagmon e-Grup & Logistics Ltd.

IMPORT PERMIT APPLICATION: FINAL DECISION FROM SON AFTER CONSIDERING ABOVE EMAIL

“Standards Organisation Of Nigeria

SON IMPORT PERMIT e-DEMAND NOTE

Dear Customer,
Your application has been reviewed and approved by our e-Services team.
Please see the attached electronic demand note for details of amount payable as service charge.
Application Reference Number: SON/IP04072018/133216″

FINAL ACTION BY VAGMON e-Grup & Logistics Ltd.

With the demand note issued, we guided client on how to make payment using the electronic remittance method indicated in the debit note. Above all, the one-off import permit was issued.

Read Also: SONCAP PRODUCT CERTIFICATE: SHIPPING TO NIGERIA

In Conclusion:

Vagmon e-Grup & Logistics Ltd is an alternative place to solve logistics issues in the import and export business in Nigeria. Therefore, feel free to contact