Republic of Congo ECTN Required Documents

To apply for a Republic of Guinea BESC Certificate, you must submit a standard set of documents that provide key shipment details such as the parties involved, goods details and value.

Bill of Lading

What It Is:

A document issued by the carrier or shipping line, confirming the shipment details and voyage information.

What We Need From It:

• Shipper and consignee
• Notify party
• Vessel and voyage
• Port of loading & discharge
• Container numbers & seal numbers
• Description of goods

Important Notes:

• Draft bill of lading is acceptable

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Commercial Invoice

What It Is:

A document showing the value of the goods being shipped.

What We Need From It:

• Goods value
• Currency
• Incoterm

Important Notes:

• Must match the goods mentioned on the bill of lading

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Freight Invoice

What It Is:

A document showing the cost of the ocean freight.

What We Need From It:

• Freight value

Important Notes:

• Not required if the freight value is listed on the commercial invoice

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Customs Declaration or Export Declaration

What It Is:

An official document filed with customs in the country of export

What We Need From It:

• HS codes
• Declared value
• Reference number

Important Notes:

• Shipments loading in the USA are exempt from this requirement