Temporary Importation and Bonds

Temporary Importation & Bonds

Compliant temporary entry for foreign equipment, vehicles and vessels with carefully managed bonds.

Service overview

Nigeria · All major ports

WOLID International Limited provides temporary importation and bond management services for foreign machinery, vehicles, equipment and vessels entering Nigeria for a limited period.

Whether the assets support offshore work, construction, exhibitions, maintenance or another specialized project, we help them enter legally and leave promptly with minimal financial risk. We work closely with the Nigeria Customs Service and other authorities to maintain compliance throughout the project cycle.

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What is temporary importation?

Temporary importation allows foreign-owned vessels or equipment to enter Nigeria for a defined purpose and period without full customs duty, provided they are re-exported afterwards. A customs bond serves as the financial guarantee.

  • Oil and gas
  • Maritime services
  • Construction and dredging
  • Aviation ground support
  • Trade fairs and technical exhibitions
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WOLID's complete temporary importation process

  • Customs clearance at the entry port
  • Preparation and submission of import bond documents
  • Temporary Importation Permit (TIP) issuance
  • Coordination with Customs and port authorities
  • Cargo entry management and tracking while in operation
  • Re-export documentation at project completion
  • Cancellation and return of the import bond
Temporary Importation and Bonds operations
WOLID operational support
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Expert bond management

Where an insurance or bank bond is required to cover potential duty liability, WOLID ensures it is:

  • Accurately calculated from the customs valuation
  • Backed by established Nigerian financial institutions or underwriters
  • Correctly submitted and documented with Customs
  • Closely monitored until re-export
  • Cancelled and released after project completion
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Why choose WOLID?

  • Working knowledge of Customs circulars and temporary-import regulations
  • One point of contact from application through bond discharge
  • Reduced exposure to delays, penalties and bond forfeiture
  • Support tailored to short and long project schedules
  • Established relationships with customs agents, underwriters and logistics partners
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Common use cases

  • Foreign-flagged vessels imported for offshore oil servicing
  • Cranes and excavators for short-term construction contracts
  • Mobile laboratories, rigs and testing machinery
  • Staging equipment and exhibition stands
  • Specialized vehicles and aircraft-support equipment

In short

We protect your project schedule, compliance position and bond from arrival through re-export.

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