Official AgentCôte d'Ivoire BSC Certificate Guide
A BSC (Bordereau de Suivi de Cargaisons) certificate is required for all shipments going to Ivory Coast.
Required Documents
Mandatory Documents
- Bill of Lading
- Commercial Invoice
- Export Declaration
- Packing List
- Certificate of Origin
- Certificate of Insurance
Conditional Documents
- Freight Invoice— Required when the freight amount is not shown on the commercial invoice.
Timeline
- The BSC must be validated before the vessel's arrival at the destination port.
Risk Warnings
- Shipment arriving without BSC or false information in the BSC will result in a fine of an amount that is twice of the cost of the BSC, plus the regulation charge determined by Ivorian National Port officials.
- If you fail to submit the BSC waiver certificate, cargo cannot be cleared and will be sent back to the origin.
- Shipments without the loading certificate are subject to a fine of USD 2,500 per Bill of Lading (B/L).
- No regularisation will be allowed at the destination port.
Important Notes
- You are only obliged to obtain Ivory Coast BSC certificate if it is your final destination. If you are using Ivory Coast port for transit shipments you are exempt from BSC waiver in certain cases.
- The importer must be registered in the L'Office Ivoirien des Chargeurs (OIC).
- The consignee or receiver of the cargo must be a registered member of the L'Office Ivoirien des Chargeurs (OIC).
Application Process
Submit Documents
Upload B/L, invoice, packing list, and other required files
Review & Quote
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Confirm Draft
Review the draft certificate and complete payment
Receive Certificate
Download your official certificate for customs clearance
FAQ about Côte d'Ivoire BSC
What is a BSC certificate and why is it mandatory?
The BSC (Electronic Cargo Tracking Note) is a mandatory loading document required by Côte d'Ivoire Customs. All shipments to Côte d'Ivoire ports must obtain a valid BSC number before loading, or cargo cannot clear customs and may face penalties.
How long does it take to obtain a BSC?
With complete documents, a draft certificate is usually ready in 1-2 business days. The official certificate is issued upon confirmation. Apply as soon as booking is confirmed; the certificate must be obtained before vessel loading at the latest.
How much does a BSC certificate cost?
BSC fees vary based on cargo details (type, quantity, value, etc.) and cannot be quoted uniformly. We provide a transparent quote after reviewing your documents before processing.
Can certificate information be amended after issuance?
Yes, but amendments after validation typically incur extra charges. We recommend carefully reviewing all details (B/L number, cargo description, values) during the draft confirmation stage to avoid subsequent changes.
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