The Senegal BSC Certificate is required for all ocean shipments destined for Senegal. It is obtained through AfricaCTN, a Global ECTN Provider.
For additional inquiries please contact us at info@africactn.com.
Getting Started
Responsibility
It is the responsibility of the shipper or freight forwarder to obtain the validated BSC and provide it to the importer.
Validation Deadline
The BSC Certificate must be validated prior to vessel arrival in the discharge port.
Key Information
- The dated, master bill of lading is required before the certificate is validated
- Senegal will not validate the BSC until 48 hours prior to vessel arrival regardless of when it is submitted
- In Transit: Senegal does not require the BSC if the shipment is in transit to a neighboring country.
In transit refers to a shipment that discharges in one country and its final destination is in another country.
Required Documents
- Master Bill of Lading
- Commercial Invoice
- Freight Invoice
Application Process
Application Process Overview
First, you must gather digital copies of the required documents as mentioned above. Then you can proceed with the application process:
- Submit: Send all the necessary documents to AfricaCTN via email or online
- Draft & Invoice: You will receive a draft copy of your ECTN and invoice
- Approve: Check and confirm all details on the draft ECTN
- Pay: Make payment of the invoice so validation can begin
- Final Validation: Receive your final validated ECTN ready for customs clearance
Validation & Approval Process
Validation of a BSC certificate is the process in which the certificate moves from a draft copy to a final copy. In order to begin validation two things must happen:
- Approval: The customer must check and confirm all details on the draft copy, ensure they match the shipping documents provided and notify AfricaCTN that the draft has been approved.
- Payment: The invoice must be paid before validation can begin.
Once these two steps are complete, AfricaCTN will release the final validated BSC certificate ready for customs clearance.
Timeline
BSC Timeline Breakdown
| Step of the Process | How Long it Takes |
|---|---|
| 1. Submit | Customer Action |
| 2. Draft & Invoice | 2-4 business hours |
| 3. Approve | Customer Action |
| 4. Pay | Customer Action |
| 5. Final Validation | 24-48 business hours |
Special Cases & Regulations
There are no special cases or regulations for Senegal BSC.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Can I make changes to a validated Senegal BSC document?
Yes, but there will be additional penalties associated with it.
What documents are required to apply for a Senegal BSC certificate?
The bill of lading, commercial invoice, freight invoice