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Ivory Coast<\/h1>\r\n

BESC\/BSC<\/h2>\r\n
Bordereau de Suivi des Cargaisons<\/p>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n
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All maritime shipments with final destination to Ivory Coast shall be regularized by a Bordereau Electronique de Suivi des Cargaisons<\/strong>. Generally called BESC o BSC<\/strong>.\r\n

\r\nBESC\/BSC<\/strong> certificate is a necessary document as from 29\/01\/2015 requested by circular N\u00b005-341\/P-RM of 25\/07\/2005 \u2013 Presidential Decree N\u00b08-3718\/MET-MF MEIC-S6 of 31\/12\/2008. Each B\/L must be accompanied by a Bordereau Electronique de Suivi des Cargaisons<\/strong>. <\/p>\r\n <\/div>\r\n
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Ports<\/h2>\r\n
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Documents<\/h5>\r\n <\/div>\r\n
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From Exporter<\/strong>:<\/p>\n
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Copy of Original B\/L<\/strong><\/li>\n
Commercial Invoice<\/strong><\/li>\n
Sea Freight invoice if commercial invoice is FOB<\/strong> – EXW<\/strong><\/li>\n
Packing List<\/li>\n
Custom declaration \u2013 EXA<\/strong><\/li>\n
Certificate of origin<\/li>\n
Exporter identification number to the\u00a0OIC\u00a0<\/strong>portal<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
From Importer:<\/strong><\/p>\n
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Ivorian Insurance certificate<\/li>\n
FDI<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 import license<\/li>\n
Importer identification number to the\u00a0OIC\u00a0<\/strong>portal<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n
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Procedure<\/h5>\r\n <\/div>\r\n
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Collect all mandatory documents<\/li>\n
Collect both Exporter and Importer\u00a0OIC\u00a0<\/strong>identification number<\/li>\n
Submit your request on-line or by\u00a0e-mail<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n
Wait our feedback with\u00a0BSC\u00a0<\/strong>n\u00b0 and our invoice<\/li>\n
Proceed with payment<\/li>\n
Wait the\u00a0BSC\u00a0<\/strong>certificate validated<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n
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Restriction<\/h5>\r\n <\/div>\r\n
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Vehicles<\/td>\n 5 years<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Taxis<\/td>\n 5 years<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Minibus (minicars) for civil transport with number of seats between 9 and 34<\/td>\n 7 years<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Commercial vehicles ( camionettes ) with weight \u2264 5 tons<\/td>\n 7 years<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Buses (cars) with number of seats above 34<\/td>\n 10 years<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Trucks with weight \u2265 5 tons<\/td>\n 10 years<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/figure>\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n
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Exception<\/h5>\r\n <\/div>\r\n
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Ivorian diplomats<\/strong> and civil servants in the context of their consecutive move at the end of their mission abroad<\/li>\n
Ivorian citizens<\/strong> living abroad for professional reasons<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n<\/section>\n\n\r\n
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FAQ<\/h2>\r\n
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Got a question? We\u2019re here to answer! If you don\u2019t see your question here, please click on the link below. <\/p>\r\n See all FAQ<\/a>\r\n <\/div>\r\n
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Are there any age restrictions on imported vehicles?<\/h5>\r\n \r\n <\/div>\r\n
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Age limit of used vehicles allowed to be
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5 years for cars (tourism vehicle)<\/li>\n
5 years for taxis<\/li>\n
7 years for minibuses (from 9 to 34 seats)<\/li>\n
7 years for trucks up to 5 tons<\/li>\n
10 years for buses (more than 34 seats)<\/li>\n
10 years for trucks from 5 to 10 tons<\/li>\n
10 years for trucks over 10 tons<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Please note that above restrictions are not applicable for cars (tourism vehicles) when imported by:<\/p>\n
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Ivorian diplomats and government employees when moving to C\u00f4te d’Ivoire at the end of their missions abroad<\/li>\n
Ivorian citizens staying in a foreign country for professional reasons<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
That penalties are as follows:<\/p>\n
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XOF 2,000,000 (EUR 3,000) + costs involved to reexport or destroy cars not complying with the above rule<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n
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Is it possible to modify my BSC certificate already validated?<\/h5>\r\n \r\n <\/div>\r\n
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Yes, if it has already been validated we can proceed with the modification.<\/p>\n
For more information please contact us<\/a>.<\/p>\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n
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What is the Ivorian Insurance and is it mandatory for the BSC emission?<\/h5>\r\n \r\n <\/div>\r\n
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The Certificate of Insurance is released by the Ivorian insurance companies presenting the final B\/L version and import licence FDI (FICHE DE DECLARATION \u00e0 l’IMPORTATION).
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Is it mandatory to register the Importer to finalize the BESC?<\/h5>\r\n \r\n <\/div>\r\n
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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.<\/p>\n
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What is an FDI – Fiche de D\u00e9claration \u00e0 l’Importation\/ FDI Import Licence?<\/h5>\r\n \r\n <\/div>\r\n
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The Ivorian import licence is issued by GUCE<\/strong> – Direction G\u00e9n\u00e9rale du Commerce Ext\u00e9rieur. This document is mandatory to apply for and obtain a BSC (Bordereau de Suivi des Cargaisons).<\/p>\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n<\/section>\n\n

Ivory Coast<\/h1>\r\n