Cameroon BESC Certificate

If your cargo is in transit through Cameroon and the final destination is Chad, you only need to obtain an ECTN certificate for Chad.

Even when the SGS number is included during the application, it does not appear on the final validated BESC certificate. This is simply the standard format set by Cameroon’s authorities. You can verify the number on the draft before final validation.

Yes, the Cameroon BESC certificate can still be amended after validation.

For air shipments to Cameroon, a waiver certificate is required. However, the application can only be submitted upon the cargo’s arrival.

The BESC system does not offer an option for OT (Open Top) containers, so all such containers are registered as DV (Dry Van). This is standard practice and not an issue.

No, each BESC number is exclusive to a single shipment. A new certificate must be validated for each shipment.

No, it is not mandatory to mention the BESC number on the Bill of Lading for Cameroon.

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No, physical copies are not needed. The entire certification process is handled digitally.

A Bill of Lading (BL or BoL) is a legal document issued by a carrier to a shipper that specifies the type, quantity, and destination of the goods being transported. It serves as a receipt of shipment, a document of title, and a contract between the shipper and the carrier.

A commercial invoice is a mandatory document for the export and import clearance process. It is sometimes used for foreign exchange control purposes. In the buyer’s country, customs officials rely on the commercial invoice to assess applicable import duties and taxes.