SAN FRANCISCO, October 05, (THEWILL) – Auto dealers whose vehicles were impounded by the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) because import duty was underpaid or not paid at all will be made to pay the full duty on each vehicle and an additional 25% of the applicable duty as penalty.
The agency in a circular however said all vehicles seized and condemned by the court would not enjoy such privilege.
The circular with number HQ/005 2019 was dated 2nd October and titled “Detention and Seizure of Vehicles.”
“The Comptroller General of Customs has directed that henceforth, all vehicles detained or subject to detention should be allowed to pay the correct and complete Customs duty with 25 per cent penalty levy.
“Furthermore, you are directed to note that all vehicles seized and taken into Customs custody (condemned by competent court of jurisdiction in accordance with the provision of section 167 of the Customs and Excise Management Act (CEMA), cap L45 shall not enjoy the above privilege consented in paragraph 1.
“Consequently, it shall attract the penalty prescribed in section 167 referred thereto. You are to report action to headquarters on weekly basis. Treat as most urgent and ensure strict compliance please.”
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