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Export Guidelines
Presented By:Ernest Dio
International Banking
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Export GuidelinesExport prohibition ListAll exports must be inspected
Pre-shipment ExemptionMode of payment: L/C, Bills,Advance paymentAppointed Agent is Cobalt Int’l ServicesInspection Location:
Point of production or storageFarm gatesSeaports,airports,terminals,other exit points
Form NXP must be completed by Exporter
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Exports Guidelines)Form NXP must be registered with a Bank
Documentary Requirements for NXP Form:Completed NXP in Original & 5 copiesNEPC Registration CertificatePro-forma invoice/contract of sale/purchase orderDetails of how proceeds are to be repatriated
Processing of NXP Form by the Bank:Review the submitted documentationAllocate a 15 digit Ref. Number to the NXP Form (XXX/YYYY/ZZZ/0001Endorse & stamp section 6 of the NXP Form The Bank retains Original Endorsed NXP Form Exporter is given Photocopy of endorsed NXP Form 5 copies are forwarded to the Inspection Agent
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Pre Shipment Inspection ProcessExporter
Obtains RFI (Request for Info.) & NXP Forms from BankCompletes RFI & NXP Formssubmits RFI to Agent & NXP to the Bank for endorsementpays NESS fees through Designated BankExporter invites all relevant govt. agencies to Inspection (E.g. NAFDAC,SON, Plant Quarantine, etc.)
Exporters Bank/Endorsing BankProcesses/endorses the NXP formEndorses NXP, Keeps original & fwds 5 copies to Agent
Designated Bank forwards original NESS fees rcpt to AgentPays NESS fees to nearest CBN branch the next Monday
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Pre shipment Inspection Process Pre – Shipment Inspection Agent
Receives RFI from Exporter & NXP from the BankPromptly agrees Inspection Date with ExporterAssesses quality,Quantity & Price of the goodsSeals the container & indicates seal No. on CCIContainer is sealed in presence of the govt. agencies.Issues CCI (Clean Certificate of Inspection) for a satisfactory inspectionDistributes 8 originals of CCI:
FMF,customs (area comptroller at shipment point), NPA,exporter,shipper, Bank, CBN, NEPC,
Distributes 2 certified true copies to FOS & Customs (Head quarters)Updates the relevant section of the NXP FormKeeps the duplicate & sends remaining 4 copies to customs
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Pre shipment inspection processCustoms Service
After shipment of goods,customs update the relevant section of NXP, retain duplicate and distribute remaining 3 copies:
4th Copy to CBN5th copy to NEPC6th Copy to Exporter
Exporter shall give a photocopy to his bank for their records
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Discrepant goodsDiscrepancy in quality,quantity & Price
Non negotiable report of inspection is issuedExporter is expected to correct discrepanciesOn correction of discrepancy, CCI is issuedOn non correction within 72 hours
Non negotiable Cert. Of Inspection (NNCI) issuedNNCI prohibits export of the goods
Discrepancy in ValueDiscrepancy report issued for exporter to make necessary amendments/payments
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OthersThe Exporter must
present a copy of the CCI to the shipping company to facilitate shipmentsubmit a copy of the transport document (airway bill,bill of lading,etc.) to the inspection agent after shipmentPresent to the bank, a copy of the NXP endorsed by customs, this is proof of shipmentSubmit all original Bills of Lading to the bank that processed the NXP for ‘collection’. The bank must then send the dox to it’s correspondent and follow up to ensure that collection is effected within 90 days.
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NESS (Nig. Export Supervision scheme) FeesI% of FOB value of the consignment (NXP)Payable through designated Bank and receiptedDesignated Bank must state NXP No. on NESS fee rcpt.Duplicate rcpt given to Export & Original to PSI AgentTriplicate Receipt is retained by Designated BankDesignated Bank pays fees to neares CBN office the following week MondayThe Bank must render monthly to:
CBN (Director Trade & Exchange)The AGFFMF (The Hon. Minister)
Exports Regulations ‘Cont’d’
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Export ProceedsExporter
must open Non-Oil Export Dom A/c with the Processing BankMust repatriate Export Proceeds within 90 days
Processing BankMust Ensure that proceeds are repatriated within 90 daysFor repatriated shipments, Must certify the original NXP and submit same to CBN
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Financing the ExporterOverdraft/term LoanAccomodation FinanceAcceptance CreditsAdvance Against CollectionRed Clause Letter of CreditFactoringForfaitingNegotiation
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AFREXIMAfrican Export Import BankOwes it origins to ADB (1987 meeting)Considerations for Establishment
Low level of Intra African TradeDecline in Financial flows to AfricaSharp reduction of lending to Africa by Foreign banksWorsening External Debt SituationNeed to spearhead intra & extra African Trade
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Afrexim (Major Objectives)
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Afrexim Who Can Borrow from Afrexim
Members of Participating statesGovts have shares/have ratified the bank’s agreement
Shareholders in non participating statesOthers only if the financing will be used to pay for imports from a participating state
Financing ChannelsMostly through trade finance intermediaries
Central Banks,commercial banks, other Trade Finance entities
Intermediaries selected after rigorous due diligenceOperational,Financial & Management Performance
Limited Direct financing of Exporters & Importers
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AFREXIMFinancing Instruments
Lines of CreditL/C Confirmation linesPre & Post Export CreditGuaranteesProject related financing in support of export projects
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Afrexim Products & ServicesLine of Credit Programme
Indirect lending thro credit worthy banksFor small & medium sized ExportersShort term financing (tenor<=360 days)Pricing:
linked to LIBOR & tied to country risk;Transaction risk & mkt conditions. Commitment & facility fees also payable
Documentation:Facility agreement, sales contract assignment & Security assignment deeds
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Afrexim Products & ServicesDirect Financing Programme
Direct funding of Corporates with min. bal sheet size of $2mm & min Export turnover of $10mmFacilities:
Pre & post export financing up to 80% of sales contract L/C issuance facility (Afrexim can lend to max. 70% of sales contract)Export Credit Guarantee
Documentation:Facility agreement,sales contract,assignment,debentures
AssessApply to president of Afrexim with detailed info on organization,ownership,history,mgt experience, 3 yr financials as well as detailed info on the transaction for which financing is sought, the country of operation, etc
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Afrexim Products & ServicesSyndications Programme
Risk sharing to attract other Int’l Banks
Forfaiting ProgrammeTrade in trade receivable on a without recourse basis
Special Risk ProgrammeComfort to Int’l banks extending facilities to African BanksIt is a country risk guarantee facility
Factoring/Invoice Discounting ProgrammeNote Purchase/Discounting ProgrammeProject Financing Programme
For Imports of export manufacturing equipmentFor essential govt. projects that positively impact the export sector
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Afrexim Products & ServicesFinancial Future-Flow Pre-Financing Programme
Future flow debt offerings that do not rely on receivables generated from export of physical goods for repayment
Infrastructural Services Financing ProgrammeFinancing to exporter of infrastructure services to Africa e.g. electricity pending receipt of payment from the project promoters/users in Africa
Investment Banking ProgrammeExport Advisory services to Banks/govts/corporatesUnderwriting services for debt & equity backed by export secured debtAssist with valuation of companies for Initial public offeringsAssistance in securitization of receivables
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NEXIMMain Services
Rediscounting & Refinancing FacilityAssists banks to provide lcy financing to exporters
Foreign Input FacilityA Fcy facility payable in fcy –used for importation
Stocking FacilityLcy facility for raw materials procurement
Treasury OperationsCounter guarantee fundsFunds managements/placements
Price Guarantee ContractsA facility that insures against adverse changes in Price
Export Advisory Service & Market Information
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Export Processing Free ZonesObjective
Promotion of the diversification of the nation’s export base through the acceleration of export business through loaded incentives
Playersindustrial production, offshore banking, insurance, int’l stock, commodities and mercantile exchanges, commercial industrial research, agriculture and agro-allied industry, mineral processing, as well as international tourist resort development and operations
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Export Processing Free ZonesIncentives
Tax holiday reliefNo Levies, duties and foreign exchange rules Unrestricted remittance of profits and dividends earned by foreign investors in EPZsNo import or export licenses requiredrent-free land during construction of premisesUp to 100% foreign ownership of enterprises in EPZsSale of up to 25% of production permitted in domestic market
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Export Processing Free ZonesPioneer Status Companies
3-5 YRS Tax Holiday (exports of at least 50% of annual production)
Tax Relief on Interest IncomeInterest on loans granted for export activities
Capital Assets Depreciation Allowance5% on plants & machinery (exports of at least 50% of annual turnover
Investment ProtectionExpropriation
NIPC decree guarantees against nationalization, expropriation and compulsory purchase
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Offences & SanctionsOffences
Carriage of goods from Nigeria without a CCIExport of goods not exempted from Inspection without a CCIVariation b/w goods presented for loading and those confirmed by the CCI
SanctionsIndividuals: Twice the value of the goods (Min.NGN50k) or 12 months imprisonment or bothCorporates: Twice the value of the goods (Min. NGN100k)
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