Medical Products Exporter to Nigeria
Manshav Impex is a premier Indian OEM manufacturer and global exporter of certified surgical gloves, surgical blades, hypodermic syringes, IV cannulas, infection-control PPE, and hospital equipment to healthcare distributors, hospital groups, and government health ministries across Nigeria. West Africa's largest medical market — high volume importer of surgical gloves, blades, disposables, and OEM products.
High-Precision Medical Consumables for Nigeria
Manufactured in Class 100,000 (ISO Class 8) cleanrooms under strict ISO 13485:2016 and WHO-GMP protocols with 100% lot traceability.
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, 200 pairs/master carton (OEM private label available)
Surgical Blades & Scalpels
HS 8211.91 · 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
How medical devices actually clear into Nigeria
Regulator & registration
- Authority
- NAFDAC — National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control
- Governing instrument
- Medical Devices Registration Guidelines, issued under the NAFDAC Act
- Classification
- Risk Class I, II, III and IV, broadly following the GHTF/IMDRF model
- Local representative
- 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.
- Realistic timeline
- 6–12 months for a first-time listing; renewals are materially faster
Registration route, in order
- 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
Pre-shipment conformity
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.
Duty & tax by HS heading
| HS | Product | Duty | Tax |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4015.12 | Surgical and examination gloves, vulcanised rubberMinistry of Health import waivers exist for qualifying public-sector supply | ≈ 5–10% (ECOWAS CET) | 7.5% VAT |
| 9018.32 | Tubular metal needles and suture needles | ≈ 5% (ECOWAS CET) | 7.5% VAT |
| 9018.90 | Other instruments and appliances | ≈ 5–10% (ECOWAS CET) | 7.5% VAT |
Indicative and tied to the HS heading shown. Tariff lines change and your exact classification governs — confirm against the current schedule before pricing. Checked May 2026.
Ports & 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 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.
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 for brand owners, distributors and pharmacy chains in Nigeria.
Explore Full Medical Range for Nigeria
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.
Exporting Medical Consumables to Nigeria
Who must hold the medical device registration in 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.
How do I register a medical device with NAFDAC in Nigeria?
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.
Is pre-shipment inspection or a conformity certificate required for Nigeria?
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.
What import duty applies to surgical gloves and medical disposables in Nigeria?
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.
Which port should I use for medical imports into Nigeria?
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.
Who buys medical supplies publicly in Nigeria?
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.
What most commonly goes wrong importing medical devices into 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.
What Incoterms are available for delivery to Lagos (Apapa, Tin Can)?
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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