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Customs Compliance Document

ACID Documentation Guide

Advance Cargo Information Declaration

What does ACID stand for?

ACID stands for Advance Cargo Information Declaration.

What is ACID?

Egypt's mandatory electronic portal check (Nafeza). All cargo manifests must contain the unique 19-digit ACID registration number printed on the face of the Bill of Lading to prevent port rejection.

Who regulates ACID?

The ACID certificate is issued and validated by Nafeza Portal / Egyptian Customs Authority.

Which countries require ACID?

These destinations require the ACID certificate: Egypt.

Official Document Draft Blueprint

A standard verified ACID contains key cargo parameters that customs systems scan:

CARGO TRACKING NOTE DRAFTACID CERTIFIED
REGISTRY: NAFEZA PORTAL / EGYPTIAN CUSTOMS AUTHORITY
SHIPPER:
GETCTN GLOBAL SERVICES LTD
LONDON, UK
CONSIGNEE:
AFRICA CARGO IMPORTING CORP
PORT CONTEXT DESK
VESSEL NAME:
MSC AMBASSADOR V-83B
BILL OF LADING NO:
BL / MSCA8376492816
TOTAL WEIGHT:
24,800.00 KGS
TOTAL PACKAGES:
44 PALLETS
HS CODE REGISTRY:
8703.23.00 (M1)
VERIFICATION & SECURITY:
SHA-256: d0ade135fd40e4750e4be36c022b30b9e6d0edea1d8fa42aa5f9a4588ec112db