The Nigeria Customs Service Board (NCSB) has approved a De Minimis Threshold of $300 for low-value consignments imported through express shipments or passenger baggage, effective Monday, 8 September 2025. The decision was reached at the Board’s 63rd regular meeting held on 2 September, chaired by the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr. Wale Edun.
In a statement, Assistant Comptroller of Customs National Public Relations Officer Abdullahi Maiwada, PhD said the new threshold, limited to four importations annually, exempts qualifying goods from customs duties and related taxes, provided they are not prohibited or restricted items. It aligns with international standards under the World Trade Organisation (WTO) Trade Facilitation Agreement and the World Customs Organisation (WCO) Revised Kyoto Convention.
The measure is expected to ease clearance procedures, boost cross-border e-commerce, and reduce delays. To support implementation, the NCS will establish multi-channel helpdesks to provide stakeholders with guidance, compliance support, and complaint resolution.
Meanwhile, the Board also reviewed disciplinary cases involving officers implicated in misconduct captured in viral videos. Two officers were demoted and ordered to undergo medical re-evaluation, while two others were reinstated after favorable reviews. The Board issued a stern warning against unethical behaviour, including the abuse of banned substances, stressing that discipline and integrity remain non-negotiable.
The Customs Service reaffirmed its commitment to transparency, accountability, and ethical conduct in carrying out its statutory mandate.
