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🇳🇬 Export Market · West Africa

Medical Products Exporter to Nigeria

Indian manufacturer & exporter of surgical gloves, blades, syringes, IV cannulas and PPE for distributors, hospitals and health ministries in Nigeria.

Trade lane · India → Nigeria
Loading ports
🇮🇳 Mundra & Nhava Sheva
Discharge ports
🇳🇬 Lagos (Apapa, Tin Can)
Sea transit
22–30 days
Regulator
NAFDAC (National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control)

West Africa's largest medical market — high volume importer of surgical gloves, blades, disposables, and OEM products.

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In short: sourcing medical consumables for Nigeria

Manshav Impex is an Indian manufacturer & exporter of surgical disposables and hospital consumables produced in our own ISO 13485-certified factory and at vetted partner factories and made to CE marking requirements, supplying Nigeria. Shipped from Mundra Port (INMUN1) and Nhava Sheva (INNSA1) to Lagos (Apapa, Tin Can) in 22–30 days. We supply the documentation your NAFDAC (National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control) registration requires, alongside 24-hour paperwork SLAs for Certificate of Origin (COO), Free Sale Certificates (FSC), and commercial invoices.

Paperwork Language
English
Buyer Local Currency
Nigerian Naira (NGN)
Made to Standards
CE MDR · ISO 13485 · EN 455 · EN 13795
Export Paperwork SLA
24-Hour Complete Dossier Guarantee
Technical Product Portfolio

High-Precision Medical Consumables Exported to Nigeria

Produced in our own ISO 13485-certified factory and at vetted partner factories in India with 100% lot traceability — certificates and test reports are shared with every quotation.

Surgical Gloves

HS 4015.11 · AQL 1.0
  • Standards: EN 455 (Parts 1–4), ASTM D3577, ISO 10282, CE 2797
  • Specifications: 280 mm minimum beaded cuff, micro-textured grip, low protein (<50 µg/dm²)
  • Sterilization: Ethylene Oxide (EO) / Gamma Radiation (25 kGy) with sterile peel-pouch
  • Packaging: 50 pairs/dispenser box, 400 pairs/master carton (OEM private label available)

Surgical Blades & Scalpels

HS 9018.90 · ISO 7740
  • Standards: BS 2982, ISO 7740, EN ISO 11607 sterile barrier packaging
  • Material: Grade T10/1095 High-Carbon Steel & AISI 420 Surgical Stainless Steel
  • Sizes: No. 10, 11, 12, 15 (Handle #3) and No. 18, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24 (Handle #4)
  • Sterilization & Packaging: Gamma irradiated 25 kGy in airtight VCI foil packets; 100 pcs/box

Syringes & IV Cannulas

HS 9018.31 / 9018.39
  • Standards: ISO 7886-1, ISO 10555-1/5, ISO 8536-4, Non-pyrogenic & DEHP-free
  • Syringes: 2-part & 3-part Luer Lock / Luer Slip (1ml, 2ml, 3ml, 5ml, 10ml, 20ml, 50ml)
  • IV Cannulas: 14G–26G with injection port & radio-opaque FEP/PTFE catheter wings
  • Needle Quality: Ultra-sharp siliconized triple-facet Japanese stainless steel needle

Surgical Gowns & Infection PPE

HS 6210.10 · AAMI Level 3/4
  • Standards: AAMI PB70 Level 3/4 fluid barrier protection, EN 13795 clinical compliance
  • Fabric: 45–55 GSM medical-grade SMS / SMMS non-woven with ultrasonic welded seams
  • Face Masks: Type IIR EN 14683 3-ply surgical masks (BFE ≥ 98%, fluid resistance 120 mmHg)
  • Drapes & Packs: Sterile laparotomy drapes, ophthalmic packs and universal surgical kits
Import & Regulatory Clearance

How Medical Devices Clear into Nigeria

Who registers, the steps in order, and the indicative duty on the main HS lines.

Regulatory Authority
NAFDAC — National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control
Approval Pathway Timeline
6–12 months for a first-time listing; renewals are materially faster
Local License Requirement
Mandatory.

Registration & Clearance Route

Sequential legal procedure in Nigeria
  1. 1Appoint a Nigerian representative holding a current NAFDAC premises registration
  2. 2Manufacturer submits ISO 13485 certificate, CE Declaration of Conformity and a Certificate of Free Sale legalised by the Nigerian mission in India
  3. 3Representative files the product dossier with NAFDAC and pays the class-dependent tariff
  4. 4Facility assessment — a desk review for lower-risk consumables, an on-site audit for higher classes
  5. 5Listing issued and product added to the NAFDAC database; a certificate number must appear on the artwork

Indicative Customs Duty & Tax

By Harmonized System (HS) Code for Nigeria
HS CodeProductDutyTax
4015.12Surgical and examination gloves, vulcanised rubberMinistry of Health import waivers exist for qualifying public-sector supply≈ 5–10% (ECOWAS CET)7.5% VAT
9018.32Tubular metal needles and suture needles≈ 5% (ECOWAS CET)7.5% VAT
9018.90Other instruments and appliances≈ 5–10% (ECOWAS CET)7.5% VAT

Indicative tariffs verified against HS classifications. Actual tariff treatment is governed by local customs declaration schedules. Checked May 2026.

Pre-Shipment Conformity Inspection

SONCAP (Standards Organisation of Nigeria Conformity Assessment Programme). A Product Certificate is obtained before shipment and a SONCAP Certificate is issued against the consignment. Arriving without one means the container is not cleared — SON, not NAFDAC, controls this step, and the two are frequently confused.

Entry Ports & In-Land Clearance

Lagos — Apapa and Tin Can Island — takes most volume and is the source of most delay: berth congestion and terminal dwell routinely exceed the sailing time saved by any routing choice. Onne (Port Harcourt) and Lekki Deep Sea Port are the realistic alternatives and are worth quoting against Lagos rather than assuming Apapa. Nigeria Customs operates on the e-Valuator/NICIS platform, and a Form M must be opened with the importer's bank *before* shipment — a container that sails without one cannot be regularised afterwards.

Public Healthcare Procurement

Federal and state Ministries of Health tender separately, and the states run substantial independent budgets. Expect a NAFDAC listing number, evidence of local representation and a bid bond in the tender documents.

Crucial Importer Advisory: Costly Mistake to Avoid in Nigeria

Opening the Form M after the vessel sails. It is a pre-shipment banking document, not a customs formality, and there is no retrospective route — the consignment becomes an enforcement matter rather than a clearance delay.

OEM & private label for Nigeria

We manufacture private-label medical devices and surgical consumables in our own factory and at vetted partner factories for brand owners, distributors and pharmacy chains in Nigeria.

Custom packaging
Inner boxes and master cartons in your brand.
Local-language text
Instructions for use printed in English.
Flexible MOQs
Low trial quantities, scaling to full containers.
Lead times
14–25 day production cycles after artwork sign-off.
🌍 Tender Documentation on Request

Ministry Tender Pack & Product Specification Dossier

Our export desk prepares tender documentation for Ministries of Health, Central Medical Stores and hospital supply boards in Nigeria. Tell us the tender and we send the matching certificates and product documents.

Main products we export to Nigeria

Made in India and shipped to Lagos (Apapa, Tin Can). Each page lists sizes, standards, packing and the documents for NAFDAC.

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Product Catalog

Explore Full Medical Range for Nigeria

Surgical Consumables
Sterile · EO
Hypodermic Syringes & Needles
Single-use · ISO 7886
Vascular Access & Infusion
Vascular · ISO 10555
Urology & Fluid Drainage
Closed System · 100% Silicone
Respiratory & Oxygen Delivery
Star Lumen · Medical PVC
Bandages & Wound Management
BP Grade · 100% Cotton
Personal Protective Equipment
EN 455 · AQL 1.5
Diagnostic & Lab Consumables
CE · ISO 6710
Orthopedic Trauma Implants
Titanium · SS 316L
Hospital Furniture & Beds
ICU Grade · IEC 60601
Electromedical Devices
CE · IEC 60601
Rehabilitation & Mobility
Mobility · 120 kg Load
Buyer Guides

Guides for Buyers in Nigeria

Compliance
Surgical Gloves Supplier in Nigeria: Wholesale Pricing, NAFDAC Form M & Lagos Port Logistics
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Compliance
Importing Surgical Consumables into Nigeria: NAFDAC Registration, CRIA Inspection & Indian Sourcing Guide (2026)
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Export Guide
Disposable Syringes Exporter from India to Nigeria: NAFDAC, FOB Pricing & Wholesale Guide
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Sourcing
Disposable Syringes for West African Distributors: Sizing the ECOWAS Demand Bloc
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Export Guide
Indian Medical Suppliers vs. African Importers: The Definitive 2026 Sourcing & Landed Cost Comparison
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Sourcing
IV Set Supplier for Nigeria: What Hospital Procurement Checks Before Buying from India
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Export Quote Desk

Request Export Pricing for Nigeria

Share your required product quantities and delivery port in Nigeria. Our international trade desk will provide formal CIF/FOB pricing, specification sheets, and regulatory support within 24 business hours.

Direct Ocean & Air Shipping

FCL & LCL container routing to Lagos (Apapa, Tin Can) with real-time tracking.

Import-Ready Documentation

Commercial invoice, packing list, COO, CoA, and registration files included.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Exporting Medical Consumables to Nigeria

Mandatory. The registration is held by a Nigeria-incorporated representative with a valid NAFDAC premises licence — the overseas manufacturer cannot hold it directly. Choose this partner carefully: moving a registration to a different representative later means re-applying.
Appoint a Nigerian representative holding a current NAFDAC premises registration. Manufacturer submits ISO 13485 certificate, CE Declaration of Conformity and a Certificate of Free Sale legalised by the Nigerian mission in India. Representative files the product dossier with NAFDAC and pays the class-dependent tariff. Facility assessment — a desk review for lower-risk consumables, an on-site audit for higher classes. Listing issued and product added to the NAFDAC database; a certificate number must appear on the artwork. Realistically allow 6–12 months for a first-time listing; renewals are materially faster.
SONCAP (Standards Organisation of Nigeria Conformity Assessment Programme). A Product Certificate is obtained before shipment and a SONCAP Certificate is issued against the consignment. Arriving without one means the container is not cleared — SON, not NAFDAC, controls this step, and the two are frequently confused.
Surgical and examination gloves, vulcanised rubber (HS 4015.12): ≈ 5–10% (ECOWAS CET), plus 7.5% VAT. Tubular metal needles and suture needles (HS 9018.32): ≈ 5% (ECOWAS CET), plus 7.5% VAT. Other instruments and appliances (HS 9018.90): ≈ 5–10% (ECOWAS CET), plus 7.5% VAT. These are indicative against the HS headings shown and were checked May 2026 — your exact classification governs, so confirm against the current tariff schedule before pricing.
Lagos — Apapa and Tin Can Island — takes most volume and is the source of most delay: berth congestion and terminal dwell routinely exceed the sailing time saved by any routing choice. Onne (Port Harcourt) and Lekki Deep Sea Port are the realistic alternatives and are worth quoting against Lagos rather than assuming Apapa. Nigeria Customs operates on the e-Valuator/NICIS platform, and a Form M must be opened with the importer's bank *before* shipment — a container that sails without one cannot be regularised afterwards.
Federal and state Ministries of Health tender separately, and the states run substantial independent budgets. Expect a NAFDAC listing number, evidence of local representation and a bid bond in the tender documents.
Opening the Form M after the vessel sails. It is a pre-shipment banking document, not a customs formality, and there is no retrospective route — the consignment becomes an enforcement matter rather than a clearance delay.
FOB (Nhava Sheva JNPT / Mundra), CIF or CFR (Lagos (Apapa, Tin Can)), and DDP. Cargo ships as FCL (20ft / 40ft HC) or LCL consolidation with humidity-protected packaging and marine insurance. Air freight is available for urgent hospital requirements.

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