To apply for a DR Congo FERI certificate, submit the documents and reference numbers below. They provide key shipment details, including the parties involved, the goods, and their value.
Incomplete or incorrect documents can cause delays, fines, or issues at the discharge port.
A draft Bill of Lading is acceptable.
The Bill of Lading is issued by the carrier or shipping line and confirms the shipment details and voyage information.
Required information:
| Category | Information required |
|---|---|
| Parties | Shipper, consignee, and notify party |
| Voyage | Vessel and voyage; port of loading and discharge |
| Cargo | Container numbers, seal numbers, and description of goods |
The goods stated on the commercial invoice must match those on the Bill of Lading.
The commercial invoice shows the value of the goods being shipped.
Required information: Goods value, currency, and Incoterm.
A separate freight invoice is not required if the freight value is listed on the commercial invoice.
The freight invoice shows the cost of the ocean freight.
Required information: Freight value.
Provide the FXI number.
The FXI (Folder eXpedition Inbound) number identifies the import license created in DR Congoโs GUICE pre-clearance module.
Provide the Shipperโs Subscription Number.
This is a yearly identifier required for all importers bringing goods into the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), linked to an annual card from OGEFREM.
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