BESC Certificate Cameroon Explained & Why Shippers Choose AfricaCTN

The Cameroon BESC Certificate is an electronic cargo tracking note required for all shipments entering Douala, Kribi or other Cameroon ports. Without the BESC your shipment will face fines and delays from the Cameroonian port authorities at the destination port. AfricaCTN is a global provider of the ECTN and will help ensure your shipment reaches its final destination with no penalties or delays.

Getting the Cameroon BESC Certificate

BESC Requirements for Cameroon

Bill of Lading

• A mandatory document obtained from your shipper, shipping line or freight forwarder. Contains detailed list of goods, container information, voyage number and vessel details.

Commercial Invoice

• Contains the cost of the goods being shipped, incoterm, shipper and importer details.

Freight Invoice

• Shows the cost of freight for shipping the container or goods to Cameroon. Not required if the freight value is mentioned on the commercial invoice.

Tax Payer’s ID & PR Number

• Also called the NIU and transaction number. Can be found on the GUCE document or import declaration from the consignee in Cameroon.

BESC Requirements for Cameroon

1. Submit Required Documents

• Gather and send all required documents to AfricaCTN via email or our online CTN Dashboard.

2. Receive Draft BESC & Invoice

• In a few hours, you will receive a draft certificate copy of the BESC and an invoice.

3. Approve Draft BESC

• Check and confirm all details on the draft BESC, ensuring everything matches between all shipping documents.

4. Pay Invoice

• Once the draft is approved, pay the invoice so validation can begin.

5. Receive Final Validated BESC

• We will then submit the BESC to the authorities, it will typically be 24-48 hours until the issuance of the validated BESC certificate & Cameroon BESC number is released, ready for customs clearance.

Why Shippers Choose AfricaCTN to Process Cameroon BESC

• Rapid Response: AfricaCTN has the fastest email response time globally
• Accuracy: AfricaCTN has 99% accuracy across all ECTNs issued
• Personal Service: One of our ECTN experts will be ready to assist you at all times via WhatsApp, Email or Phone Call
• No Delays: Once you submit the necessary documents, there are no delays. We will issue the draft BESC and invoice right away. We don’t wait for payment before issuing drafts like other providers. Only pay to release the final validation

Key Information for Cameroon BESC

• Alternate Names: Can also be called, BSC, BIETC, waiver, ECTN certificate, bordereau électronique de suivi de cargaison, FERI, BESC document, CNCA
• Deadline: The BESC must be validated 5 days prior to vessel arrival in destination country
• Responsibility: The shipper or freight forwarder must obtain the BESC at the country of origin
• Hard Copies: No hard copies are required, the digital ECTN validation is all that is necessary

Summary

The Cameroon BESC is required for all imports into Douala, Kribi or other destination ports. The shipper must submit all required documents to AfricaCTN at least one week prior to the validation deadline.

AfricaCTN can help you avoid delays and penalties in the destination port for Cameroon BESC and other African countries. For more information check our our full guide on Cameroon BESC.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)