Importation Guide for Turnaround Maintenance (TAM) Parts in Nigerian Oil Rigs & Refineries
Turnaround Maintenance (TAM) in Nigeria’s oil and gas industry requires high-quality rotating and static equipment to ensure efficient refinery and oil rig operations. Critical components such as Turbines (Gas & Steam), Rotors, Shafts & Bearings, Gaskets & Seals, and Mechanical Couplings play a vital role in plant reliability. Valuehandlers International Limited provides seamless importation, freight forwarding service, customs clearance, and last-mile delivery of these essential parts.
Sourcing rotating & static equipment from reliable manufacturers ensures quality and compliance. Major procurement sources include:
USA & Canada – General Electric, Siemens, Flowserve
Europe (Germany, UK, France) – SKF, Rolls-Royce, ABB
Asia (China, India, Japan, South Korea) – Hitachi, Toshiba, Bharat Heavy Electricals
Once sourced, VHI arranges cargo pick-up from suppliers’ locations, ensuring proper handling and secure transportation to the airport or seaport, for onward shipping to Nigeria.
Import Documents Required for Shipping to Nigeria
To import rotating & static equipment, the following documentation is required:
Proforma Invoice & Commercial Invoice
Packing List
Certificate of Origin
Bill of Lading (Sea) or Airway Bill (Air)
Form M Registration & PAAR Processing
SONCAP Certification (Standard Organization of Nigeria Conformity Assessment)
Import Duty & Tax Payment Receipts
Valuehandlers provides flexible shipping options based on urgency and cost-effectiveness:
Air Freight to Nigeria (Express & Economic) – Delivery within 3 to 5 days
Sea Freight to Nigeria (Full Container Load & Less than Container Load) – Transit time: 4 to 6 weeks
Door-to-Door & Port-to-Port Freight Forwarding Services
Ensure all required documents are prepared before shipment to avoid customs delays during clearance:
Completed Form M & PAAR Processing
Valid SONCAP Certification (for quality compliance)
Correct HS codes for duty classification
Manufacturer’s conformity certificates
Clearing rotating & static equipment in Nigeria requires a thorough understanding of customs regulations and tariff classifications. Valuehandlers provides efficient customs brokerage services at major ports, including Tincan, Apapa, Onne, NAHCO, and SAHCOL.
Nigerian Customs Tariff / HS Codes for Rotating & Static Equipment
Turbines (Gas & Steam) – HS Code: 8411.99 (Import Duty: 5% + VAT)
Rotors, Shafts & Bearings – HS Code: 8483.40 (Import Duty: 5% + VAT)
Gaskets & Seals – HS Code: 8484.10 (Import Duty: 10% + VAT)
Mechanical Couplings – HS Code: 8483.60 (Import Duty: 5% + VAT)
After customs clearance, Valuehandlers ensures the safe and timely delivery of equipment to customers preferred locations; including warehouses, refineries and oil rig locations in Lagos, Port Harcourt, Warri, Kaduna, and other industrial hubs.
Why Choose Valuehandlers for Turnaround Maintenance Importation?
Experienced Freight Forwarder & Licensed Customs Agent
Expertise in Oil & Gas Equipment Logistics
Flexible Air & Sea Freight Solutions
Transparent Pricing & Competitive Freight Rates
End-to-End Logistics Support from Supplier to Final Destination
Need to import turbines, rotors, bearings, gaskets, and couplings for oil rig maintenance in Nigeria? Engage a reliable freight forwarding service for; import documents, HS codes classification and seamless customs clearance through delivery. VHI ensures safe & timely shipping.
Need to import turbines, rotors, bearings, gaskets, and couplings for oil rig maintenance in Nigeria? Reach out to us for, freight forwarding, import documents, HS codes, and customs clearance for seamless delivery. VHI ensures safe & timely shipping.
Looking for a reliable freight forwarding and importation partner for rotating & static equipment in Nigeria? Let Valuehandlers handle the freight forwarding, customs clearance, and delivery of your essential TAM parts.
Call us at +234 803 224 1768
Email: Customercare@valuehandlers.com
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