EXCLUSIVE: Customs Sets to Open e-Auction Portal on Monday, January 15th
Comptroller-General of Nigeria Customs Service, Bashir Adewale Adeniyi MFR
By DAPO OLAWUNI
The Nigeria Customs Service is set to open its electronic Auction Portal (e-auction) for the general public participation on Monday 15th January 2024.
In a circulated information cited by DAILY TREND, the Customs has however restricted its officers from the auction. According to the customs, owners of seized items are also ineligible to participate.
See more details below;
HOW TO PARTICIPATE
1. Ensure you possess a valid Tax Identification Number (TIN) from FIRS and an active email. Also ensure that the TIN is validated on Tax Promax
2. Sign up at https://auction.nigeriatrade hub.gov.ng
FEES AND PAYMENTS
3. Pay a non-refundable administrative fee of N,1000 via the platforms channel
4. Each bid attracts a participation fee of N1000
BIDDING DETAILS
5. Bid for a maximum of two items, with unlimited bids on these items.
6. Items are auctioned “as it is” and requests for replacements or refunds won’t be entertained.
TIMELINE
7a. Portal opens Monday 15th of January 2024.
7b. Auction dwell time is 6hours (every Tuesday 12.noon to 6pm)
Also, payment of items won is to be made within 3 days and seven days to remove the item from designated terminals after payment.
SHIPPING AND CARGO
8. Overtime cargo incurs an additional 50% charge of the winning bid (25% to shipping company and 25% to terminal operators).
9. Winners claiming items must provide necessary documentation and identification.
TERMS AND CONDITIONS
10. Nigeria Customs Officers and owners of seized items are ineligible to participate.
11. Winning bids must be validated at the Customs Area Controllers’ offices.
12. Prompt payment, 7.5% VAT, and refundable container deposit (if applicable) are mandatory.
FURTHER GUIDELINES
13. Allottee transfers and sales carry buyer’s risk. No replacements or refunds for paid charges.
NOTE
14. Interested participants must carefully consider and abide by the terms of this e-auction.
ACT NOW
15. Seize the opportunity within the stipulated timelines and guidelines.
FOR ENQUIRIES
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What happens when the item won is not claimed or not paid for by the bidder?
Bids won must be paid within 3 days otherwise it will be re-auctioned at another auctioning date. Auctions and bidding is Tuesday’s mind you.
Yes
Good evening sir. I am interested to bid for a Toyota Camry car. Where are the cars located please?
Please sir, apart from Lagos State, which other state this excersise taking place for easy access?
Pls help me I’m a federal govt staff which mean I have private TIN but I went to FIRS office to validate my TIN on FIRS pro max after I have tried it it wasn’t successful pls help . I beg . My no is 09038473252
I have intrested on the item how can I get it
Good
How can I apply
My name is Olayiwola from Oyo Town, I need golf products or Toyota, auction price
Cars bidding auction
I am interested in the custom car bidding
Is the bidding still open?
Iam interested how can I apply
I am interested in any car.
Interested
The condition based on TIN does not give room for those of us that pay tax to the state ,which l think is not fare enough,please do something about it .