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How to Get a Democratic Republic of the Congo FERI

Watch this quick overview to understand the process of obtaining an electronic cargo tracking note

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We track your shipment daily to ensure your CTN is validated on time.

5-Step Process

Follow these simple steps to complete your Democratic Republic of the Congo FERI Certificate (Cargo Tracking Note) application and receive your validated certificate.
1

Submit your Documents

Gather all required shipping documents, including your Bill of Lading, Commercial Invoice, and Export Declaration, and submit them to AfricaCTN.

2

Receive Draft ECTN and Invoice

Our team will review our documents and generate your draft ECTN and invoice.

3

Approve the Draft

Review all details on the draft ECTN carefully, let us know if it is approved or any further changes needed.

4

Pay the Invoice

Your draft ECTN looks good, the next step it to pay the invoice so validation can begin.

5

Receive your Final Validation

Once all steps are complete, your final validated ECTN will be delivered straight to your inbox, no hard copy required.

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Required Documents

Before applying for your DRC FERI certificate, you’ll need to prepare several key shipping documents. These are required for customs clearance and CTN validation, ensuring your cargo complies with the import regulations.

Bill of Lading (BL)

Issued by your shipping carrier after booking your shipment.

Commercial Invoice

Provided by you (the exporter). It contains the cost of the goods being shipped.

Freight Invoice

Issued by your shipping carrier after booking your shipment. It contains the cost of the ocean freight (freight value), not required if noted on the commercial invoice.

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Regulations

When is a FERI Required

Direct Shipments

All cargo with a final destination in Democratic Republic of the Congo also requires a validated FERI prior to vessel arrival.

Important Deadlines

Validation Deadline

Prior to vessel arrival

Document Submission Deadline

All required documents must be submitted to AfricaCTN 3-5 business days prior to the deadline. We can issue the draft certificate with only the BL.

Special Requirements

  • FXI number is required - The import license (Giche) is not required but you can find your FXI number on it
  • Air freight also requires the FERI, apply now with your air-waybill
  • The shipper subscription number is required
  • The packing list is not required

Restrictions & Prohibited Items

Restricted Goods (Require Special Permits)

There are no goods restrictions

Prohibited Goods

There are no prohibited goods

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Quick answers to common questions about CTN requirements in African countries.

What is the Democratic Republic of the Congo FERI?

The FERI (fiche electronique de renseignement à l’importation) is a mandatory shipping document for all shipments imported into the destination country of Democratic Republic of the Congo. It allows customs to track cargo before it arrives, confirm what is being imported into the country, and obtain more valuable information about the shipment. This document is required to prevent delays at the destination port. The FERI can also be known as BESC, BSC, ECTN, BIETC and waiver certificate, you do not need to complete an application form for the FERI certificate.

We will generate your draft CTN and invoice the same day we receive it. Once we submit it to the authorities for validation it typically takes 24-48 hours for them to release the final validation.

All exporters, freight forwarders, and shippers importing goods into DR Congo are responsible for obtaining the CTN for the consignee’s cargo clearance.
If your shipment arrives in Democratic Republic of the Congo (Kinshasa, Matadi, Boma) without a valid DRC FERI (Electronic Cargo Tracking Note) and all necessary documents, it will not be cleared by customs. The cargo may be held at the port until FERI issuance is completed through OGEFREM, leading to significant clearance delays, demurrage and storage fees charged by the port, or possible fines or penalties from the customs authorities. In some cases, your cargo could even be refused entry or returned to the country of origin. If your shipment is discharging in Dar es Salaam or Mombasa, you will also need the Certificate of Destination (attestation de destination).

Shipments without a validated CTN may face penalties and delays at port. To avoid this, please apply at least 3-5 business days before the vessel’s estimated arrival date.

No. Each shipment must have its own unique DR Congo FERI number (ECTN – Electronic Cargo Tracking Note).br>
A FERI application (Waiver Document / Cargo Tracking Note) is tied to the specific Bill of Lading, vessel, freight cost, incoterm, customs declaration and cargo details for one shipment only.

If you’re shipping multiple containers under different Bills of Lading, you’ll need to apply for a separate FERI certificate for each. However, if multiple containers share one Bill of Lading and are part of a single shipment, only one FERI is required.

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