Benin BESC Regulation Guide
To help avoid delays, begin the process as soon as the Bill of Lading (BL) is available. The document requirements and key country-specific points are outlined below.
Bill of Lading
For LCL shipments submitted with a House Bill of Lading (HBL), the Master Bill of Lading (MBL) may also be requested when necessary. For containerized vehicle shipments, chassis numbers should be accurately matched to their respective containers.
Commercial Invoice
- The commercial invoice must name the final consignee in the destination country.
- The applicable Incoterm must be clearly shown, together with a corresponding breakdown of values.
For example, where the Incoterm is CFR, the FOB and freight values should be stated separately.
Freight Invoice
If freight is not shown on the commercial invoice, a separate freight invoice must be provided.
Export Customs Declaration
The details in the Export Customs Declaration must be consistent with the corresponding information in all other documents.
Critical notes
- Amendments requested after certificate validation are subject to an amendment fee.
- For tariffs covering non-containerized shipments (RoRo, general cargo, or bulk), please contact our support team.
One BESC certificate is issued electronically for each BL, and the BESC number is issued along with the draft.
This page is the document checklist. For processing times, penalties and background on the requirement, read the full Benin BESC certificate guide .
Need help with this filing?
For additional information, tariffs for non-containerized cargo, or a document check before submission, contact our support team.