Getting Your Pre-Arrival Documents Right
A practical guide for African importers on the pre‑arrival documents needed for smooth customs clearance. Learn what to submit, when, and why timing matters.
Pre-Import Verification Schemes: What You Must Know
Learn the essentials of BIVAC, COTECNA, and NAFDAC pre‑import verification schemes to avoid costly delays and ensure smooth cargo clearance when shipping from China to Africa.
Customs Value vs. Invoice Value: Know the Difference
African customs often adjust your invoice value when calculating duties. Learn how customs valuation works—and how to avoid unexpected costs when importing from China.
How to Choose a Reliable Customs Broker in Africa
Choosing the right customs broker can make or break your clearance process. Learn the essential questions to ask before trusting an agent at Douala, Lagos, or Mombasa ports as well as other major ports across Africa.
HS Codes: Getting It Wrong Is Expensive
Misclassifying your HS Codes can trigger unexpected duties, penalties, and border delays. Learn how correct classification protects your margins and keeps your China–Africa shipments moving smoothly.
Your Cargo Is Stuck at Customs. Here's Why.
A complete diagnostic of why China-Africa shipments get held at African customs — and the fastest way to get yours released