Courier from Bangalore to Nigeria — Lagos, Abuja, Port Harcourt & every state

For documents and parcels under 5 kg, DTDC International Standard at ~₹1,850/500g (8–12 days) is the cheapest reliable option. For 5 kg+, India Post Speed Post or DHL eCommerce Economy at ₹8,200–₹14,500 (14–21 days) is the budget choice — but NCS clearance is slower in the economy lane. Walk-in counters are usually 20–35% more expensive than booking via an authorised partner like us.

DHL Express is strongly recommended — DHL has priority NCS clearance lanes at Lagos and Abuja which significantly cut customs time. FedEx International Priority is comparable. DTDC International wins on cost for non-urgent 8–12 day standard parcels. Aramex for premium document-only routes. We compare live rates across all four for every booking.

DHL Express from Bangalore to Nigeria is approximately ₹2,200 for a 500g document, ₹2,900 for 1 kg, ₹11,800 for 5 kg, and ₹21,500+ for 10 kg — all door-to-door, 6–9 business days, plus monthly fuel surcharge. Our negotiated rates are typically 5–10% below the DHL walk-in counter price.

Express (DHL / FedEx) delivers in 6–9 business days to Lagos, Abuja, Port Harcourt. Standard service takes 8–12 days. Economy / Speed Post takes 14–21 days. Nigerian customs (NCS) clearance of 3–7 days is built into these windows — it's the slowest leg, not the air transit.

Nigeria's customs (NCS) requires multiple documents — Form M, PAAR, commercial invoice, packing list and often a NAFDAC permit (food / medicine) or SONCAP certificate (regulated goods). Bank-transfer pre-payment of duty is usually required before NCS releases the parcel. Standard clearance is 3–7 business days at Lagos. DHL and FedEx have priority lanes that help, which is why we recommend Express. Personal-use parcels under $500 with clean paperwork clear faster (3–5 days).

Yes for most commercial parcels. Standard VAT is 7.5% on CIF + duty, plus 1% CISS and various levies. Import duty is 0–35% by HS code. Personal-use expat care packages under $500 with proper declaration often clear without significant duty, but NCS still levies VAT and processing fees. Recipient or their clearing agent handles payment before NCS releases the parcel.

Yes — dry sweets only with NAFDAC-compliant labels. Sealed Mysore Pak, kaju katli, laddoo, barfi, chakli, namkeen and dry chivda with sealed packaging, FSSAI mark, ingredients list, manufacture and expiry dates clear NCS & NAFDAC. No fresh dairy, no ghee, no liquid sweets. Book 12+ days ahead of festivals to allow NCS clearance.

Yes — tablets and powders with proper documentation. Personal-use quantities (3-month supply max) of Patanjali, Himalaya, Charak, Baidyanath etc. clear with the original Indian Rx and ingredient declaration. No liquid ayurvedic syrups. Bulk commercial quantities require NAFDAC pre-approval. Allopathic prescription drugs need the recipient's Nigerian doctor's prescription.

Yes — this is one of our most common Nigeria categories. Tech and biotech samples to Indorama, Bharti Airtel Africa, Olam, Tata, Dr Reddy's, Suzuki and Indian construction / textile firms. We prepare commercial invoice with HS codes, KYC of both parties and coordinate with the recipient's clearing agent. NAFDAC pre-approval needed for pharma / food; SONCAP for many regulated goods — we'll flag what's needed before booking.

Routine — we run pickup loops to Manyata, Bagmane, Embassy, RMZ and Prestige. Each campus needs a visitor pass or internal contact for gate clearance — tell us your tower, floor and a contact name at booking. We coordinate with the security desk. Common for B2B tech-sample shipments where employees need to ship to Lagos / Abuja Indian-business clients.

All 36 states and FCT (Abuja) — every city, town and rural address. Major destinations: Lagos, Abuja, Port Harcourt, Kano, Ibadan, Benin City, Calabar, Enugu, Kaduna, Owerri, Warri, Jos. Lagos and Abuja are fastest; northern and rural addresses may add 1–2 days from the Lagos gateway.

Used clothing (banned), used tyres (banned), used vehicles older than 12 years, liquids of any form (oils, ghee, syrups, perfumes, achaar), fresh fruits / vegetables, dairy, meat / fish / eggs, plants / seeds / soil, pharmaceuticals without NAFDAC approval, hemp / CBD products, counterfeit goods, narcotics, lithium batteries above 100 Wh on air, currency above $10,000 undeclared. Call us if unsure — Nigerian customs confiscates rather than returns.

We share the AWB (air waybill) number on WhatsApp right after pickup. Track on the carrier's site (DHL/FedEx/DTDC) or paste the AWB at dtdc.com/track-your-shipment. We send WhatsApp updates at NCS clearance milestones and final delivery — important since NCS can take 3–7 days.

Yes — declared value insurance from 1–2% of declared value. Strongly recommended for jewellery, B2B tech / biotech samples, original certificates and anything irreplaceable, given NCS handling time. Standard carrier liability without insurance is limited and Nigeria has higher loss rates than the West, so insurance is worth it.

5 kg Express (DHL/FedEx) ~₹11,800 (door delivery 6–9 days). Standard ~₹9,800 (8–12 days). Economy ~₹8,200 (14–21 days). All-in pricing — includes pickup, packaging, customs paperwork, AWB. Recipient pays 7.5% VAT + duty + clearing-agent fees on commercial value.

Many Nigerian addresses still use PO Box + landmark rather than the new 6-digit postcode — that's fine for DHL and FedEx as long as the recipient phone number is provided (couriers always call before delivery in Nigeria). Pure PO Box without phone won't work — we need a physical street address or building landmark with phone.

Express (DHL / FedEx) for anything time-sensitive — documents, B2B samples, festival sweets, urgent parcels. The premium pays for itself in NCS priority-clearance lanes. Standard or Economy is only worth it for non-urgent personal parcels where the extra 5–10 days don't matter. Don't use Economy for documents — NCS clearance in the economy lane can stretch beyond 7 days.