What is CNCA?
CNCA is a mandatory loading document for all shipments to Angola. It is required for Luanda, Lobito or any other port. You might also know it as ARC Number and CNC. CNCA was determined as a regulation in 1994 by the Angola Customs Officials. Failing to present the CNCA 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 CNCA – Conselho Nacional de Carregadores de Angola.
- The shipper or the freight forwarder is responsible for acquiring the CNCA waiver certificate from the authorised representative.
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.
- Documento Unico ( Import License)
Regulations
- According to Angola Customs regulations, all cargoes to Angola must be accompanied by a CNCA certificate.
- The CNCA certificate must be validated five days before the vessel arrives at the latest.
- The cargo can’t be cleared if the hard copy of the valid CNCA certificate is not provided at the destination port.
- Shipments who arrive without CNCA or with false information on the CNCA gets charged twice the certificate cost plus the regulation charge determined by the Angola National Port Officials.
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