WOOD EXPORT BUSINESS OPENS AGAIN

Wood export business is one of the interesting business in Nigeria.But due to regulatory measures the opportunity window for export of wood commodities have been opening and closing.This has served as a source of worry for the exporters.Now a permanent solution has been provided by the government for exporters and intending exporters.It has been concluded that CITES certificate should be produced by every exporter interested in exporting wood in Nigeria.Below is the procedure for getting CITES certificate:

Submission of an applicable addressed to the Honorable Minister, (Attention: Director of Forestry ) with the following:
- Certificate of incorporation of the company
- Certified True copy of Memorandum and Article of Association
- Current certified True Copy of Form CO7 ( particulars of Directors)
- Letter of request promotion Council Certificate.
- Nigeria Export Promotion Council Certificate.
The company must show evidence that the wood product for export was sustainably harvested by producing logging permit or concessionaire certificate issued by the state Ministry responsible for forestry matters where the exploitation and or processing took place.
The Forestry Department wood utilization/ grading officers undertakes the factory inspection and in addition , ascertain compliance with value added to wood designated for export. This gives room for the Ministry to work in collaboration with the state Ministry to ensure a genuine concessionaire certificate is issued.
Field reports submitted by wood utilization / grading officer are expected to provide needed information for further processing and consideration of vendor application.
Note that:
- A no objective letter is issued by the Honorable commissioner responsible for forestry in keeping with the global transparency standard and chain of custody requirement by international market.
- CITES permit is for one shipment and is not transferable. It remains valid for a period of six (6) months from the date of issue and
- A separate permit shall be required for each consignment of any specimen for shipment, imported, exported or re-exported under the CITES Law.

TIMELINES

CITES permit is for one shipment and is not transferable. It remains valid for a period of six (6) months from the date of issue and

FEES

Fees depend on size of shipment and will be calculated upon submission of application.

Join our online training programme today if you are interested in starting Wood export business.We have training lineups on Kosso Wood ,Doussi Wood,Tali Wood e.t.c. We also offer Export Advisory Service as a business consulting solution on wood export business and other agricultural and mineral resources commodities.Buyers in need of variety of Wood are free to contactus.

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