Transit time 6-8 working days. starting from ₹1,670/kg via DHL Express at wholesale rates. Free home pickup, professional 3-layer packing, and Nigeria Customs Service customs paperwork all included.
Eligibility, pricing inputs, estimated transit and destination-specific preparation in one concise guide.
Nigeria's fifty-thousand-naira gift de minimis is modest, and the PAAR process means every gift parcel needs pre-arrival assessment before it can clear NCS. The Indian community in Lagos celebrates Diwali with community events, and gift volume peaks in October-November. DHL reaches Lagos in four to seven working days, but PAAR adds two to three days. NAFDAC inspects food gifts independently — homemade sweets need full ingredient declarations, and any product containing pharmaceutical-style labels requires NAFDAC registration. We declare every gift at fair market value in naira, submit the PAAR application before pickup, and pack food in vacuum-sealed containers with English ingredient labels. The MMIA cargo terminal bottleneck means clearance is slower than most destinations, so book Diwali shipments at least twelve working days ahead. WhatsApp us your hamper contents and we initiate PAAR before the shipment leaves Hyderabad.
Lagos's Indian community ships Diwali and Eid gifts heavily, and the PAAR process affects every parcel regardless of value. NCS requires the processing agent to issue the Pre-Arrival Assessment Report before clearance, and we submit this application before pickup so the report is ready when the parcel lands. NAFDAC inspects food gifts with the same rigour as commercial food imports — homemade items face stricter checks than branded products. We recommend commercially packaged sweets and branded dry-fruit boxes for Nigeria because NAFDAC clears these faster. Rakhi hampers with dry fruits and silk threads clear smoothly when the PAAR report is ready and the invoice is accurate. Christmas gifts need to ship by early December because NCS runs reduced staffing during the holiday period. WhatsApp us your hamper contents and we manage the entire PAAR process so your gift clears NCS without delay.
2–4 working days
Premium lane for Rakhi, Diwali, and Christmas deadline shipments — arrives before the festival, not after.
3–5 working days
Reliable lane for monthly family gifts — dry fruits, chocolates, and personalised hampers up to 10 kg.
Most-requested gift items below. Honest list of what we can and can't take to Nigeria.
Rates effective 23 Aug 2026 · INR · excl. GST · Nigeria customs assesses duty on gift parcels above NGN 50,000 and the Christmas peak in December extends transit by 2-3 days — we book early so your hamper clears Lagos without delay.
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| Weight | Economy | FedEx | UPS Express | DHL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 500 g | Check rate | ₹4,2003-5 working days | ₹3,600Lowest3-6 working days | ₹5,9002-3 working days |
| 1 kg | Check rate | ₹4,4003-5 working days | ₹3,900Lowest3-6 working days | ₹7,0002-3 working days |
| 2 kg | Check rate | ₹5,2003-5 working days | ₹4,600Lowest3-6 working days | ₹8,9002-3 working days |
| 3 kg | Check rate | ₹6,3003-5 working days | ₹5,600Lowest3-6 working days | ₹10,6002-3 working days |
| 4 kg | Check rate | ₹7,3003-5 working days | ₹7,100Lowest3-6 working days | ₹12,3002-3 working days |
| 5 kg | Check rate | ₹8,300Lowest3-5 working days | ₹8,5003-6 working days | ₹14,0002-3 working days |
| 6 kg | Check rate | ₹13,4003-5 working days | ₹10,000Lowest3-6 working days | ₹15,5002-3 working days |
| 7 kg | Check rate | ₹14,5003-5 working days | ₹11,400Lowest3-6 working days | ₹16,9002-3 working days |
| 8 kg | Check rate | ₹15,7003-5 working days | ₹12,400Lowest3-6 working days | ₹18,4002-3 working days |
| 9 kg | Check rate | ₹16,8003-5 working days | ₹13,400Lowest3-6 working days | ₹19,9002-3 working days |
| 10 kg | Check rate | ₹18,0003-5 working days | ₹14,400Lowest3-6 working days | ₹21,3002-3 working days |
| 11 kg+ | Check rate | ₹1,750/kg3-5 working days | ₹1,420/kgLowest3-6 working days | ₹2,040/kg2-3 working days |
| 21 kg+ | Check rate | ₹1,520/kg3-5 working days | ₹1,330/kgLowest3-6 working days | ₹1,670/kg2-3 working days |
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What officers actually check for gift imports. What we attach to every parcel before it leaves Hyderabad.
Food-grade inner wrapping inside cushioned, reinforced gift cartons — engineered to survive cargo-hold pressure and conveyor jolts. Presentation quality at the other end, not just protection.
Food-safe thick pouch or box lining, heat-sealed where needed. Keeps sweets and dry fruits fresh, prevents moisture ingress, and maintains presentation quality throughout the journey.
Closed-cell foam or industrial bubble-wrap envelope. Absorbs every airport conveyor jolt. Keeps fragile sweets and gift items isolated so contents arrive intact, not crumbled.
Export-grade 7-ply corrugated carton with customs-ready labelling. Declared gift value clearly marked on the outside per Nigeria import requirements. Fragile markings applied throughout.
Message your Hyderabad area and preferred collection time. We confirm pickup coverage and the available slot before booking.
Straight answers to what families in Hyderabad ask before they book.