What is BESC?
BESC is a mandatory loading document for all shipments to Cameroon. It is required for Douala, Kribi, Limbe or any other port. It is also known as CTN and BSC. It was determined as a regulation in 2006 by the Cameroon Customs Officials. Failing to present the BESC document will lead to severe consequences and a hefty fine.
Procedure
- According to this law, every cargo that has been purchased from abroad and transported for commercial, business, in some cases diplomatic and personal purposes require a Loading Certificate called BESC – Bordereau Électronique de Suivi des Cargaisons.
- The shipper or the freight forwarder is responsible for acquiring the BESC waiver certificate from the authorized representative.
- ECTN VIET NAM is authorized representative issuing BESC.
Requirements
- Bill of Lading – A draft copy can be used for the draft.
- Commercial Invoice
- Freight Invoice – It is necessary if the freight cost isn’t on the commercial invoice.
- Import Declaration – The Importer has to provide it. PR Number and Tax Payer’s ID of the importer is enough to proceed.
Regulations
- According to Cameroon Customs regulations, all cargoes to Cameroon must be accompanied by a BESC certificate.
- The BESC certificate must be validated five days before the vessel arrives atthe latest.
- Shipments who arrive without BESC or with false information on the BESC gets charged twice the certificate cost plus the regulation charge determined by the Cameroon National Port Officials.
Contact ECTN VIỆT NAM:
- Add: 6th Fl., 508 Le Thanh Tong Str., Ngo Quyen Dist., Haiphong, Vietnam.
- Tel: 0084.225.3750.486 / Fax: 0084.225.3750.487
- Mobile: Mr Richard – 84 947 525 660; Ms Jenny – 84 376 228 199; Ms Emily – 84 368 776 692
- Skype: exp.hpg.kunna; exp01.hpg.kunna; imp.hpg.kunna, overseas01.kunna
- Email: info@kunna.com.vn