Hides and Skins Business : This article explains export processes of raw Hides and Skins Business and leather business too.
It details government rules to export raw hides and skins ,
different precautions to be taken care to export raw hides and skins ,
export documentation to export raw hides and skins.
Agriculture sector has remained the largest sector of the economy in Nigeria.
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It creates about 70% of employment in Nigeria.
It also contributes about 40% to the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) with crops accounting for 80%,
Livestock 13%, forestry 3% and fishery 4%.
As sch, there is a thrieving opportunity for the promotion of hides and skins business in the country.
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Although Agriculture contribute only 13% to the national GDP,
livestock plays an vital role by providing part of the nation’s protein needs
And it is from it that hides and skin is gotten from.
Livestock ranks second to cocoa as Nigerians largest non-oil export in terms of volume,
processed hides and skin. The hides and skin have a lot of global demand.
They are used in the production of leather products like shoes, bags, watch straps, belts etc.
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Nigeria And The Hides And Skins Business Opportunities
The best hides and skin in the world today is made in Nigeria.
In attempt to promote the local processing of hides and skin,
government placed a ban on the export of raw hides and skin in Nigeria.
This will help to develop related industries and employment generation in the country.
The resultant effect is increased patronage for hides and skins business in Nigeria.
An embargo on the export of raw hides and skin promote the establishment of local industries.
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These industries always process raw hides and skins and create supply opportunity for interested investors.
Although, this require the investors to have a thorough knowledge of different types.
And sizes of hides and skin in the market.
The constant competition between individuals and industry for raw hides and skin causes scarcity of the product.
The processed hides and skin in Nigeria is mostly supply to country like Europe,
And Asia with Italy, China, and Ho>ng Kong leading the pack.
In Nigeria, a good number of the processed hides and skin usually derive from cow and goat,
Other animal skin likewise have great demand and they include crocodile, buffalo, Zebra etc.
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Although, the Convention on International Trade of Endangered Species of wild fauna
And flora (CITES) signed a treaty that restricts the importation of animal skins in order to preserve such animals.
This guides against indiscriminate killing and pouching of wild animals.
The treaty also authorizes CITES to grant exemption for trade in skins of animals reared in captivity.
With this background information, i guess you are now ready to do hides and skins business in Nigeria.
Let us now see the requirements for running a hides and skins business in Nigeria.
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Requirements For Hides And Skins Business In Nigeria
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1. Obtain Government License
If you want to start export of hides and skin,
you have to obtain permission from Wild Life Protection Office.
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2. Obtain Necessary Certificates
Also, you must obtain certificate from the Convention on International
Trade of Endangered Species of wild fauna and flora (CITES).
This certificate is required to export raw hides and skin along with leather.
Another special requirement is certificate from Animal Quarantine Office.
This is also required to export raw hides & skins & leather.
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Useful Tips On How to Export Hides And Skin
As an importer or exporter of raw hides and skins, you must know HTS code (HS code) of the export product.
The HTS code (HS code) of the export product varies from country to country.
Note that some of the items of HS code may be restricted or prohibited to export.
For instance, unilateral trade agreement,
multilateral trade agreement or bilateral trade agreement between countries.
Simplify documentation and other formalities and process for export of raw hides and skins.
Once you select your export product as raw hides and skins and export samples are sent,
terms of payment and terms of delivery are agreed with your overseas buyer.
Along with other terms and conditions and issue proforma invoice,
in turn you receive export order for raw hides & skins & leather.
Followed by purchase order from your overseas buyer.
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3. Determine The Terms Of Payment For Your Export Contract.
It could be advance payment, Documents against Acceptance DA,
Documents against Payments DAP, or under Letter of Credit LC,
and the terms of delivery for your export of RAW HIDES & SKINS
might be EX-Works, FOB, CFR, CIF, or any other Inco terms.
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4. Finance Your Business
Also, finance the finance against export could be arranged from your bank.
This covers pre-shipment packing creditor and post shipment finance against export orders.
Inclusive here are for raw hides and skin.
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5. Hides and Skin Quality Check
Ensure that there is quality check, proper packing with crating if necessary.
6. Choose Your Hides and Skin Container
Make sure you choose the type of container if export shipment of raw hides and skin
And leather is on FCL basis otherwise LCL
If means of shipment of raw hides and skin and leather is by sea.
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7. Ensure That You Prepare Export Invoice
Also under consideration are export packing list,
certificate of origin and other documents based on purchased order or LC to export of the product.
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8. Get Hides And Skin Business Export Clearance
Once export customs clearance is completed either by exporter
Or his customs broker, bill of lading or AWB is issued by carrier.
If consolidator is involved, HAWB or HBK is issued.
If export of raw hides and skin and leather is on credit basis,
the document for export of raw hides and skin is discounted,
arranged for collection or negotiated.
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