If you are shipping to one of the countries listed below, your cargo may need a BESC, ECTN, BIETC or CNCA certificate. Import Regulations in many African countries are continually undergoing changes. We strongly recommend that you check with us or the shipping line the latest development regarding the ECTN / BESC waivers regulations before shipping your cargo to avoid fines, delays or seizures.
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SHIPPING TO ANGOLA?
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ANGOLA WAIVER CERTIFICATE REGULATION:
A CNCA certificate (Conselho Nacional de Carregadores) is mandatory for cargos shipped to Angola.
- OBL (Ocean Bill of Lading) to include the CNCA number.
- Cargoes without CNCA certificate will not clear customs, huge fine will be imposed.
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VEHICLES IMPORT RESTRICTION TO ANGOLA
With the exception of diplomatic cars, vehicles older than three years from date of manufacture to date of entry in Angola will not be allowed into the country. For best service, contact us so we may assist shipping your car into Luanda, Angola.
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SHIPPING TO BENIN?
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BENIN ECTN CERTIFICATE REGULATION:
A BESC (Bordereau Electronique de Suivi de Cargaisons) or ECTN certificate is required for shipments sent to Benin.
- OBL (Ocean Bill of Lading) to include the ECTN certificate number.
- Cargo sent without ECTN certificate won’t clear customs and fines are imposed.
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VEHICLES IMPORT GUIDELINES TO BENIN
No age restriction on used vehicles imported to Benin. Thus, Beninese can import used vehicle of any age. Pre Shipment Inspection on used vehicles is required prior to their importation into the country. Vehicles must have its own OBL
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SHIPPING TO BURKINA FASO?
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BURKINA FASO WAIVER CERTIFICATE REGULATION:
A BESC (Bordereau Electronique de Suivi de Cargaisons) or ECTN certitificate is required for shipments to Burkina Faso.
- OBL (Ocean Bill of Lading) to include the ECTN number.
- Cargoes without BESC/ECTN certificate will not clear customs, huge fine will be imposed.
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SHIPPING TO BURUNDI?
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BURUNDI ECTN / BESC CERTIFICATE REGULATION:
A BESC (Bordereau Electronique de Suivi de Cargaisons) or ECTN certitificate is required for shipments to Burundi.
- OBL (Ocean Bill of Lading) to include the ECTN number
- Cargoes without ECTN certificate will not clear customs, huge fine will be imposed.
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VEHICLES IMPORT GUIDELINES TO BURUNDI
No age restriction on used vehicles imported to Burundi. Thus, Burundians can import used vehicle of any age. Pre Shipment Inspection on used vehicles is not required. This facilitates the people to import cars without the requirement of getting any inspection certificate. Contact us for professional assistance shipping your car into Burundi, Africa.
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SHIPPING TO CAMEROUN(CAMEROON)?
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CAMEROUN ECTN CERTIFICATE REGULATION:
All shipments / cargo with the destination Port Douala, Cameroun should be accompanied by an ECTN.
- OBL (Ocean Bill of Lading) to include the ECTN certificate number.
- Cargoes require ECTN certificate to safely clear customs without problems. Call us to learn more.
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SHIPPING TO CENTRAL AFRICAN REPUBLIC?
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CENTRAL AFRICAN REPUBLIC ECTN CERTIFICATE REGULATION:
A BESC (Bordereau Electronique de Suivi de Cargaisons) or ECTN certitificate is required for shipments to CAR – Central African Republic.
- An OBL (Ocean Bill of Lading) to include the ECTN number.
- BESC/ECTN certificate required to safely clear customs, huge fine will be imposed without certificate.
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SHIPPING TO CHAD?
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CHAD ECTN/BESC CERTIFICATE REGULATION:
A BESC (Bordereau Electronique de Suivi de Cargaisons) or ECTN certitificate is required for shipments to Chad.
- OBL (Ocean Bill of Lading) to include the BESC number.
- Cargoes without ECTN / BESC certificate will not clear customs, huge fine will be imposed.
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SHIPPING TO THE REPUBLIC OF CONGO?
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CONGO ECTN/BESC CERTIFICATE REGULATION:
- OBL (Ocean Bill of Lading) to include the ECTN number.
- Cargoes without ECTN/BESC certificate will not clear customs, huge fine will be imposed.
Contact us to get more info for the filing of your ECTN Certificate
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SHIPPING TO THE DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF CONGO?
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BENIN ECTN CERTIFICATE REGULATION:
A FERI (Fiche Electronique de Renseignement à I’Importation) certificate is required for shipments to the Democratic Republic of Congo.
- OBL (Ocean Bill of Lading) to include the ECTN certificate number.
- Cargoes without FERI certificate will not clear customs, huge fine will be imposed.
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VEHICLES IMPORT GUIDELINES TO THE DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF CONGO
OBL must show chassis number, engine number, cubic capacity, year of manufacture, brand and model. Imported second-hand car should be below 10 years of age from the year of production. Imported second hand buses (more than 10 seats) must be less than 7 years old. Imported used truck must be less than 10 years old. Following documents are required cars importation into the republic of Congo: Original Invoice, OBL, sea freight invoice, Copy of Purchase Invoice, Original vehicle Registration Card, Original certificate of vehicle inspection or legal copy of the country of origin. Should the imported vehicles not comply with regulations they will be destroyed or re- exported at cargo expenses. This regulation concerns the entire territory of the DR Congo, East Africa and West Africa entry corridors.
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SHIPPING TO GABON?
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BIETC GABON CERTIFICATE REGULATION:
A BIETC (Bordereau d’Identification et de Traçabilité des Cargaisons) certificate is to accompany all shipments heading towards Gabon.
- OBL (Ocean Bill of Lading) to include the BIETC number.
- Cargo without BIETC certificate will not clear customs, fines are imposed.
- BIETC certificate must be obtained within five (05) consecutive days after sailing from port of departure to avoid heavy penalties at arrival. To ensure your shipment arrives on time and without any potential fines, contact us
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VEHICLES IMPORT RESTRICTION AND GUIDELINES TO GABON
Importation of used vehicles such as cars, buses, trucks above 3 years old is prohibited in Gabon. And any vehicle above 6 months of age will require additional paper works in order to clear customs. Following documents are required: The Bill of Lading, the sea freight invoice, Copy of Purchase Invoice, The registration certificate (carte grise), certificate of vehicle inspection from a certified organization in the country of origin, control document from Interpol, Confirmation of tax regularity for the legal proprietor, Confirmation of taxation of less than 3 months.
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SHIPPING TO GUINEA BISSAU?
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GUINEA BISSAU BESC/ECTN CERTIFICATE REGULATION:
A BESC (Bordereau Electronique de Suivi de Cargaisons) or ECTN certificate is required for shipments to Guinea Bissau.
- OBL (Ocean Bill of Lading) to include the BESC number.
- Cargo without ECTN certificate will not clear customs, huge fine will be imposed.
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SHIPPING INTO GUINEA CONAKRY?
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GUINEA CONAKRY BESC / ECTN CERTIFICATE REGULATION:
A BESC (Bordereau Electronique de Suivi de Cargaisons) or ECTN certificate is required for shipments to Guinea Conakry.
- OBL (Ocean Bill of Lading) to include the BESC number.
- Any cargo sent to Guinea Conakry without an ECTN certificate won’t clear customs.
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SHIPPING TO IVORY COAST (COTE D’IVOIRE)?
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BSC CERTIFICATE REGULATION:
A BSC (Bordereau de Suivi de Cargaisons) or CTN certificate is required for shipments to Ivory Coast.
- OBL (Ocean Bill of Lading) to include the BSC number.
- Sending cargo with no BSC certificate will not clear customs and also huge fine is imposed.
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VEHICLES IMPORT RESTRICTION TO IVORY COAST
All vehicles over 7 years old are prohibited importation into the Ivory Coast. Vehicles cannot be sent in the same container with other goods. Contact us for assistance shipping your car into Ivory Coast and to get your car certified.
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SHIPPING TO LIBYA?
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LIBYA BESC CERTIFICATE REGULATION:
A BESC (Bordereau Electronique de Suivi de Cargaisons) or ECTN certificate is required for shipments to Libya.
- OBL (Ocean Bill of Lading) to include the BESC number.
- Sending cargo into Libya with no BESC certificate will not clear customs and also huge fine is imposed.
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SHIPPING TO MADAGASCAR?
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MADAGASCAR BSC / CTN CERTIFICATE REGULATION:
A BSC (Bordereau de Suivi de Cargaisons) or CTN certificate is required for shipments to Madagascar.
- OBL (Ocean Bill of Lading) to include the BSC / CTN number.
- Cargo sent to Madagascar with out BSC / CTN certificate will not clear customs, and fines are imposed.
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SHIPPING TO MALI?
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MALI BESC / ECTN CERTIFICATE REGULATION:
A BESC (Bordereau Electronique de Suivi de Cargaisons) or ECTN certificate is required for shipments to Mali.
- OBL (Ocean Bill of Lading) to include the ECTN number.
- Cargo sent to Mali with out ECTN / BESC certificate will not clear customs, fines are imposed.
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SHIPPING TO NIGER?
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NIGER BESC / ECTN CERTIFICATE REGULATION:
A BESC (Bordereau Electronique de Suivi de Cargaisons) or ECTN certificate is required for shipments to Niger.
- OBL (Ocean Bill of Lading) to include the BESC / ECTN number.
- Cargo sent to Niger with out BESC / ECTN certificate will not clear customs, and fines are imposed.
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SHIPPING TO NIGERIA?
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NIGERIA ACD, ENS CERTIFICATE REGULATION:
An ACD (Advanced Cargo Declaration) is required for shipments to Nigeria.
- OBL (Ocean Bill of Lading) to include the ACD / ENS number.
- Cargo sent to Mali with out ACD / ENS certificate will not clear.
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SHIPPING TO SENEGAL?
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SENEGAL BESC / ECTN CERTIFICATE REGULATION:
A BESC (Bordereau Electronique de Suivi de Cargaisons) or ECTN certificate is required for shipments to Senegal.
- OBL (Ocean Bill of Lading) to include the BESC / ECTN number.
- Cargo sent to Senegal with out BESC / ECTN certificate will not clear customs, and fines are imposed.
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SHIPPING TO TOGO?
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BESC / ECTN CERTIFICATE REGULATION:
A BESC (Bordereau Electronique de Suivi de Cargaisons) or ECTN certificate is required for shipments to Togo.
- OBL (Ocean Bill of Lading) to include the BESC / ECTN number.
- Cargoes with out BESC / ECTN certificate will not clear customs, and fines are imposed.
Contact us to get more info for the filing of your ECTN Certificate