The Angola ARCCLA Certificate (formerly known as Angola CNCA Certificate (conselho nacional de carregadores de angola or CNC)) is the a ECTN Certificate required for all shipments with a final destination in Angola.
It summarizes information from the bill of lading, commercial invoice, freight invoice and import license (DU document) and sends it to ARCCLA (agencia reguladora de certificação de cargas e logistica de angola) prior to the vessel’s arrival in the Luanda or Angolan ports.
The CNCA document can also be known as:
- BESC Certificate
- Waiver Certificate
- CTN Certificate
- Cargo Tracking Note
Who Needs a Angola CNCA Certificate?
The Angolan loading certificate must be obtained by the shipper or freight forwarder in the country of origin prior to vessel arrival to prevent any delays for the importer in the destination port.
The shipper or freight forwarder can apply for a CNCA document by submitting the required documents:
- Bill of Lading
- Commercial Invoice
- Freight Invoice
- Documento Unico
- ARCCLA Application Form
Optional: Packing List
How to Get a CNCA Certificate
To obtain an Angola CNCA Loading Certificate you must first contact the authorized agent for your loading port. AfricaCTN is the authorized agent granted by the Angolan government for the USA, Canada and Mexico. If your shipment is loading outside of those ports, please contact us and we can help put you in contact with the correct port agent. You can follow the CNCA application process below:
- Submit: Send all the necessary documents to AfricaCTN via email or online
- Draft & Invoice: Receive the draft CNCA and invoice
- Approve: Check and confirm all details on the draft CNCA
- Pay: Make payment of the invoice so validation can begin
- Validation: AfricaCTN will release your validated CNCA and CNCA number ready for customs clearance with the Angolan authorities
Key Information About Angola ARCCLA / CNCA
- Hard Copy: There is no hard copy required, the final copy is fully digital
- Issuance: The Angola CNCA is a mandatory document that can only be issued by an authorized agent. You can check if your provider is authorized by checking on the official Angola ARCCLA Website
- Ports: Luanda, Lobito, Cabinda and Congo ports if the shipment is in transit to Angola
- Restrictions: There are some restrictions on heavy vehicles, light vehicles and various HS Codes
Summary
Shippers around the world choose to come to AfricaCTN for all their certificate needs because we provide excellent, personal service to all of our customers. For any questions on the Angola CNCA please contact us.
