Ivory Coast

BESC/BSC

Bordereau de Suivi des Cargaisons

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All maritime shipments with final destination to Ivory Coast shall be regularized by a Bordereau Electronique de Suivi des Cargaisons. Generally called BESC o BSC.

BESC/BSC certificate is a necessary document as per Ministerial Order N°0340 MT/CAB of 12/11/2001 and enforced by Circulare N°1297 MEMEF/DGD of 10/11/2005. Each B/L must be accompanied by a Bordereau Electronique de Suivi des Cargaisons.

Ports

Abidjan

San Pedro

Documents

From Exporter:

  • Ivorian Insurance certificate
  • FDI – import license
  • Importer identification number to the OIC portal

From Importer:

  • Ivorian Insurance certificate
  • FDI – import license
  • Importer identification number to the OIC portal
Procedure
  • Collect all mandatory documents
  • Collect both Exporter and Importer OIC identification number
Restriction
Vehicles 5 years
Taxis 5 years
Minibus (minicars) for civil transport with number of seats between 9 and 34 7 years
Commercial vehicles ( camionettes ) with weight ≤ 5 tons 7 years
Buses (cars) with number of seats above 34 10 years
Trucks with weight ≥ 5 tons 10 years
Exception
  • Ivorian diplomats and civil servants in the context of their consecutive move at the end of their mission abroad
  • Ivorian citizens living abroad for professional reasons
Additional information to be communicated
  • Commercial invoice:
    • Incoterm
    • HS Code
    • Country of Origin
    • Currency
    • Breakdown of values in EUR/USD
  • Shipment Tracking:
    • ETD
    • ETA
  • Freight:
    • Prepaid
    • Collect
    • Service
    • Charter Party

FAQ

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Are there any restrictions on imported vehicles?

Age limit of used vehicles allowed to be
imported into Ivory Coast is set by decree as follows:

  • 5 years for cars (tourism vehicle)
  • 5 years for taxis
  • 7 years for minibuses (from 9 to 34 seats)
  • 7 years for trucks up to 5 tons
  • 10 years for buses (more than 34 seats)
  • 10 years for trucks from 5 to 10 tons
  • 10 years for trucks over 10 tons

Please note that above restrictions are not applicable for cars (tourism vehicles) when imported by:

  • Ivorian diplomats and government employees when moving to Côte d’Ivoire at the end of their missions abroad
  • Ivorian citizens staying in a foreign country for professional reasons

That penalties are as follows:

  • XOF 2,000,000 (EUR 3,000) + costs involved to reexport or destroy cars not complying with the above rule
Is it possible to modify my BSC certificate already validated?

Yes, if it has already been validated we can proceed with the modification.

For more information please contact us.

What is the Ivorian Insurance and is it mandatory for the BSC emission?

The Certificate of Insurance is released by the Ivorian insurance companies presenting the final B/L version and import licence FDI (FICHE DE DECLARATION à l’IMPORTATION).
It is indeed mandatory to proceed with the validation.

Is it mandatory to register the Importer to finalize the BESC?

Yes, it needs to be registered on the OIC (Ivorian Shippers Council) portal. Without the registration the certificate won’t be released and the Importer won’t be able to clear goods at Destination.

For more information please contact us.

What is an FDI – Fiche de Déclaration à l’Importation/ FDI Import Licence?

The Ivorian import licence is issued by GUCE – Direction Générale du Commerce Extérieur. This document is mandatory to apply for and obtain a BSC (Bordereau de Suivi des Cargaisons).