What is BIETC?

BIETC is a mandatory loading document for all shipments to Gabon. It is required for Libreville, Owenco, Mayumba or any other port. It is also known as CTN and BSC. It was determined as a regulation in 2010 by the Gabon Customs Officials. Failing to present the BIETC 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 BIETC – Bordereau d’Identification Électronique de Traçabilité des Cargaisons.
  • The shipper or the freight forwarder is responsible for acquiring the BIETC waiver certificate from the authorized representative.
  • ECTN VIET NAM is authorized representative issuing BIETC.

Requirements

  • Bill of Lading – A draft copy can be used for the draft. Original copy has to be provided with the date of issue before the validation.
  • Commercial Invoice– HS code, country of origin, packaging type, amount of units and unit’s price have to be mentioned for each item. Also, the incoterm has to be mentioned.
  • ExportCustoms Declaration – Details have to match with all documents if it is not cross-trade.

Regulations

  • According to Gabon Customs regulations, all cargoes to Gabon must be accompanied by a BIETC certificate.
  • The BIETC certificate must be validated five days before the vessel arrives atthe latest.
  • Depending on the continent the loading port is located, the Gabon authorities have granted 5 to 15 days within which the BIETC certificate must be validated. The authorities are very serious about this policy. The certificate can not be validated and will be penalized if the certificate is not validated within the allocated time frame:
    • 5 calendar days after sailing for shipments with departure Africa
    • 10 calendar days after sailing for shipments with departure Europe
    • 15 calendar days after sailing for shipments with departure America, Asia and Oceania

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