What is BSC?

BSC is a mandatory loading document for all shipments to Madagascar. It is required for Tamatave, Toamasina or any other port. It is also known as CTN. It was determined as a regulation in 2007 by the Madagascar Customs Officials. Failing to present the BSC 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 BSC – Bordereau de Suivi des Cargaisons.
  • The shipper or the freight forwarder is responsible for acquiring the BSC waiver certificate from the authorized representative.

Requirements

  • Transport Document – Draft Bill of Lading or Air-Waybill copy can be used for the draft.
  • Commercial Invoice – HS code, country of origin, packaging type, amount of units and unit price have to be mentioned for each item. Also, the incoterm has to be mentioned.
  • Customs Declaration – Details have to match with all documents if it is not cross-trade.
  • Packing List – Reference of the doc, the date, the number of containers, the container numbers and the container type have to be mentioned.

Regulations

  • According to Madagascar Customs regulations, all cargoes to Madagascar must be accompanied by a BSC certificate.
  • Madagascar BSC must be acquired by the shipper or the freight forwarder, at least 3 days before the submission of the declaration.
  • Customs Declaration amendments are subject to a fine of $2500 per Bill of Lading. This amount will be debited to the agency that requests the correction. If you fail to submit the BSC, your cargo won’t be cleared and will be sent back to the origin.
  • ECTN VIETNAM is the authorized representative issue the BSC certificate

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