Used iPhone supplier for Nigeria

Use this page to prepare questions and shipment records for your importer. It is informational guidance, not an assurance that a proposed lot will be admitted.

Import checks

Verify commercial used-phone eligibility before shipment

Bodies involved

NCC, Standards Organisation of Nigeria (SON), NESREA and Nigeria Customs

Models to compare

iPhone 11, iPhone 12, iPhone 13, iPhone 14

Editorial links for comparison; this is not a market-sales ranking.

Invoice and payment

Ask for the invoice currency, the receiving bank details and who bears intermediary-bank charges before you transfer; all three are confirmed in writing on the proforma invoice.

Version, SIM and lock notes

Confirm that each model and regional variant fits the importer's NCC approval and local SIM requirements.

Import rules in brief

The NCC equipment type-approval process includes mobile phones. SON says used products other than automobiles are exempt from SONCAP’s offshore certification scheme, but the exemption does not remove every SON control. NESREA separately regulates used electrical and electronic equipment and lists a UEEE permit for handling, importing and exporting it.

These processes do not guarantee approval for a particular lot. The Nigerian importer should confirm the NCC, SON, NESREA and Customs requirements before shipment.

Lot checks for Nigeria

Match the exact model and regional variant to the importer’s approval records.
State the SIM configuration and network-lock status per unit; use the model-code guide to compare variants.
Supply a per-unit IMEI list for the importer to review before dispatch.

Payment and shipment planning

BiteLot currently accepts bank transfer only. The ordering guide explains the deposit and balance stages. Ask for a dated quote and provide the city, quantity and importer instructions so the available shipping route can be quoted.

Before you approve the lot

Review the grading standard and inspection process. Import eligibility, permits and clearance remain the buyer’s responsibility under the terms.

Rules and agency procedures can change. Confirm the current process with the named authorities and a qualified importer or customs broker in Nigeria before ordering. Carrier activation at the destination and door-to-door transit time are outside BiteLot's control: confirm both with your destination carrier and your freight forwarder. Importing remains the buyer's responsibility under the terms.