Customs Compliance Document
BSC Documentation Guide
Bordereau de Suivi des Cargaisons
Regulatory Definition
The cargo tracking note required by several French-speaking African nations (including Ivory Coast, Mali, Madagascar, Sierra Leone and Niger). It lets destination customs reconcile shipper, consignee and invoice values against the Bill of Lading ahead of a filing deadline that depends on the destination — some require it before the vessel departs, others before it arrives.
Authority Body: Regional Shippers' Councils
Mandated Countries
The following export destinations require an active BSC verification certificate; the exact filing deadline depends on the destination:
Official Document Draft Blueprint
A standard verified BSC contains key cargo parameters that customs systems scan: