2015/02 – Madagascar Packing List Regulations

Madagascar’s customs authority has issued a circular outlining the mandatory information that must appear on packing lists attached to the Cargo Tracking Note (BSC) for customs clearance. Non-compliant packing lists will be rejected and will not be validated by the BSC/GasyNet Technical Centre.

English Translation

The following is an English translation of the original document. The official source is attached below for reference.

In order to facilitate control and prevent the risk of fraud, importers and CAD (Customs Approved Commissioners) are reminded that the weight note and packing list documents must comply with the BSC and the DAU.

For maritime shipments, this document must include the following information for each container presented:

• The total number of packages used
• The method of packaging, loading, and presentation of each package or type of package (pallet, carton, bale, drum, etc.)
• The number and/or marking of each package
• The number of units or pieces, as well as the precise description of each article contained in each package
• The weight per package, as well as the total weight of the shipment

For other shipments (air shipments, express courier cargo, conventional goods), the packing list must indicate the precise and detailed identification of each package (number and total weight of the packages on the LTA or HAWB, number and/or marking of each package, quantity, weight, and description of the items per package).