What is ACID?
ACID is an abbreviation of the Advanced Cargo Information Declaration. It is a mandatory loading document for all shipments to Egypt. It is also known as BSC, BESC, or CTN. Failing to present the Advanced Cargo Information Declaration document will lead to severe consequences and a hefty fine. ACID is Advance Cargo Information Declaration is required by the Egyptian Government to keep country’s port safe and organized. The ACID is became mandatory from 1 April 2021 . All exporters are required to use the ACID to get approval.
Procedure of ACID
The importer should input his shipment data & information using an e-token(digital identity to the importer) and then makes a request for his ACID number.
All the information is controlled by The Risk Management System to prevent any possible security issues.
Via the Nafeza Portal, the importer receives the shipment ACID. The ACID is automatically sent to the exporter, importer and the bank. The validity of the ACID is three months from the issuance date.
The importer should electronically send the shipment data and documents. Then Nafeza platform receives the documents.
Importer verifies and approves all shipment data and documents which are sent by the importer.
After the offloading of the shipment. The procedures of examining and inspecting the cargo are performed. Then the shipment leaves the customs port as a final part.
Requirements for Egypt ACID
The required documents list for Egypt ACID is announced by the official sources from 1st of April 2021.
- Bill of Lading: A draft copy can be used for the draft.
Commercial Invoice – Incoterm, reference, and the date have to be mentioned.
Packing List
Certificate of Origin
Regulations for Egypt ACID
According to Egypt Customs regulations, all commercial sea cargo shipped to the country requires an ACID certificate.
Exporters sending goods to Egypt must have a verified account, which is mandatory before you can submit the Egyptian ACI.
As per instructions received from NAFEZA / Egypt customs, personal cargo to Egypt need to go through freight forwarders (transport companies). A private person can not register to submit ACI filing.
Each Bill of Lading must be covered by at least one ACID and its unique number needs to be inserted in the Original Bill of Lading as well as the Cargo Manifest.
The Egypt ACID certificate must be sent to Egypt Customs at the latest five days before the vessel arrives.
Cargo arriving without a valid ACID will result in a fine of an amount that is twice the cost of the ACID. Plus the shipment will be blocked till the consignee make the necessary paperwork and pay the penalty levy and demurrage charges.
ACID Updates and Information
ACID (Advanced Cargo Information Declaration) for cargo to Egyptian ports Pursuant to the Custom Law 207/2020, please be informed that the Ministry of Finance issued a new Decree. (no. 38), for which becomes mandatory to indicate the shipments identity number (ACI number) for all cargo destined to Egypt.
The ACID system has been implemented with the aim to make available to the Egyptian Customs the shipments details before departure from the country of origin.
The code shall be requested from the receiver and notified to the shipper who’s obliged to report it on all documents covering the shipment, included bls and cargo manifests.
The validity of the ACID is 3 months from its issue date.
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