Reaching customers in the USA for most business owners means ensuring that customs clearance is paid for, that the item being shipped is not prohibited, that the item is trackable at all points and also ensuring that neither the client nor the business owner is running at a loss due to shipping costs.
But businesses aren’t the only ones who sometimes struggle to navigate shipping to the USA from Nigeria. People who are leaving the country and people with friends and family in the USA are also constantly finding new ways to send items from Nigeria to the USA and also staying connected to home.
Who ships from Nigeria to the US?
Topship does. Depending on speed and time, Topship has provided various stress-free options for exporting your products from Nigeria to the US. You can choose a faster and more expensive option or a cheaper and less fast option for your goods.
How do you ship from Nigeria to the USA?
At Topship, we have bridged the gap between being in Nigeria and ensuring that products and services are seamlessly sent from Nigeria to the USA in good time and quality, making the experience as easy as possible for both sender and receiver. We have created multiple services to cater to this.
The services are:
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
How to ship from Nigeria to the USA with Topship
- Weigh your package: The first thing you need to do is weigh your package (If you can’t weigh your package, 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 USA?
Here are some items that you can ship from Nigeria to the US
- Fashion products: clothes, textiles, footwear, accessories, bags, pieces of jewelry, 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 I not ship from Nigeria to the USA?
Here are some items that you cannot ship from Nigeria to the US
- Prohibited food: Meat, dairy products, fruits, and vegetables
- Restricted items: explosives, firearms, ammunition
- Goods infringing on intellectual property rights (pirated books, fake items)
- Offensive weapons and self-defence sprays
This list is not exhaustive, so to be on the safe side, we advise you to contact us before booking and check the laws of the United States for prohibited items.
Everything You Need To Know About Shipping From Nigeria to The USA
Customs Duties and Taxes in the United States
US customs have laws around prohibited and restricted items that govern what you can import into the country. To help understand what each category means and examples of such items, they have curated a resource you should check out here.
Shipping Of Art From Nigeria to The USA
Shipping artwork or printed art forms from Nigeria to the USA requires a museum certificate. Contact the Lagos office of the Commission of Museums and Monuments 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 Food From Nigeria to The USA
The United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA or US FDA) is a federal agency of the Department of Health and Human Services. The FDA is responsible for protecting and promoting public health through the control and supervision of food safety, tobacco products, caffeine products, dietary supplements, prescription and over-the-counter pharmaceutical drugs(meditations), vaccines, biopharmaceuticals, blood transfusions, medical devices, electromagnetic radiation emitting devices (ERED), cosmetics, animal foods & feed and veterinary product. Get the FDA form here
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