With the increase in migration from Nigeria to other countries, many Nigerians have picked the UK as their country of choice to settle in. Many factors have influenced this decision over time, and the consistent rise in the number of people migrating means more people ship from Nigeria to the UK from family, friends, and trusted businesses.
Topship was founded on the familiarity of having shipping restrictions from Nigeria to the UK, with our founder experiencing it first-hand when he wanted to export a taste of Nigeria (home) while he lived in the UK.
Not only did he want to have a taste of home, but his family also ran a business that depended on exportation. The need to ensure that Nigerian businesses met the needs of everyone who needed to export their products and services is why Topship was founded and now works tirelessly to improve worldwide exportation.
Who ships from Nigeria to the UK?
Topship does. Depending on speed and time, Topship has provided various stress-free options for exporting your products from Nigeria to the UK. You can choose a faster and more expensive option or a cheaper and less fast option for your goods.
How Has Topship Improved Shipping From Nigeria To The UK?
Over the years, Topship has consistently improved shipping from Nigeria to the UK by launching multiple services to cater to everyone’s needs. These services have taken price and urgency into consideration the most, and they include:
Budget Shipping
Budget shipping is the most affordable option for shipping items from Nigeria to the USA. This service is better advised for large shipments. The higher the weight, the more you save on shipping fees. Some of the features of this service include
✨No customs clearance charges
📦Delivery in 7 – 10 days
📍Live tracking
🗺️Worldwide Shipping and more!
Express Shipping
Our Express Shipping Service is our fastest service and delivers to over 150+ countries worldwide and cities within Nigeria. This service includes features such as:
📦Delivery in 3-7 working days
🚚Doorstep delivery
🗺️Worldwide shipping
📍Live tracking
Saver Service
The Saver Service is an alternative for people who do not want to use the Budget Service. It has a longer delivery timeline and no advised weight. This service offers
📦Delivery in 10-12 working days
🚚Doorstep delivery
🗺️Worldwide shipping
📍Live tracking
Step-by-Step Guide on How To Ship From Nigeria To The UK With Topship
- Weigh your package: The first thing you need to do is weigh your package (If you can’t, visit our drop-off centres in Lagos or Abuja for assistance!)
- Visit our website or download the mobile app
- Create an account/log in to your account
- Tap on ‘ship now’ and ‘book an export’
- Select your preferred service
- Select whether you want to drop off or pick off
- Enter the details of the sender and the recipient
- Declare the item, the weight, and other additional information
- Pay, and that’s it. Your package is on its way to the recipient.
What can I ship from Nigeria to the UK?
Here are some items that you can ship from Nigeria to the UK
- Fashion products: clothes, textiles, footwear, accessories, bags, pieces of jewellery, beauty products
- Electronics: Television, gadgets, appliances, computer supplies
- Home accessories: Decorations, furniture, home and kitchen appliances
- Sports equipment: gym equipment, sports accessories
- Baby products: Baby wear, baby supplies, baby equipment
- Foodstuff: grains, oils, noodles, dried food
- Other: Solar panels, inverters, vehicle parts, etc
What can’t I ship from Nigeria to the UK?
You cannot ship the following items with the Budget service
- Fruits and vegetables
- Ammunition
- Bank bills, notes, or currency
- Fireworks
- Hazardous waste
- Radioactive materials
- Illegal items, according to law enforcement
- Perfumes
- Unground Ogbono, pepper, melon
- Dairy products
- Yam
- Beef/Ponmo
- Luxury goods (This applies to internationally recognised brands only. May require additional cost to ship; please contact support)
Everything You Need To Know About Shipping From Nigeria to The UK
Customs Duties and Taxes in the United Kingdom
Depending on the topship service you use for exportation to the UK, you may be required to pay customs duties or taxes on your shipment upon arrival in the UK. However, these fees may be difficult to calculate because they vary according to many factors. Please check out this link for more information.
Shipping Of Art From Nigeria to The UK
Shipping artwork or printed art forms from Nigeria to the UK requires a museum certificate. Contact the Lagos Commission of Museums and Monuments office to procure a museum certificate. There, you will be advised on the next steps. This certificate costs 10% of the value of the artwork.
Shipping of Plants and Plant Products from Nigeria to the UK
A phytosanitary/quarantine certificate is required to indicate that consignments of plants, plant products, and herbs are being shipped. However, it is unnecessary when shipping to the UK with the Budget Service.
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