Customs Compliance Document
BESC Documentation Guide
Bordereau Électronique de Suivi des Cargaisons
Regulatory Definition
An electronic cargo tracking note required by several French-speaking West African nations (Cameroon, Senegal, Benin). It allows customs teams to audit import manifests ahead of a filing deadline that depends on the destination — some countries require it before the vessel departs, others before it arrives.
Authority Body: Regional Maritime Customs Councils
Mandated Countries
The following export destinations require an active BESC verification certificate; the exact filing deadline depends on the destination:
Official Document Draft Blueprint
A standard verified BESC contains key cargo parameters that customs systems scan: