All the information you need to apply for a BSC certificate for Madagascar. How to get it, required documents, regulations, process, and FAQ's.

1. MADAGASCAR BSC
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2. WHAT IS BSC?
• BSC (Bordereau de Suivi de Cargaisonis) is a mandatory loading document for
all shipments to Madagascar. It is also known as CTN and BESC.
• Failing to present the BSC document will lead to severe consequences and a
hefty fine.

3. REQUIREMENTS
You can check examples of each document on our website, where
we will help you with any questions that you may have.
Bill of lading •Draft Bill of Lading is acceptable
•Copy of HBL will be asked where applicable
Commercial
Invoice
•The Invoice copy, the one which was addressed to the Consignee
•Incoterm, payment method, HS code, origin, unite price and type, number & dimensions of each
package have to be mentioned
Freight Invoice •Only if the freight value is not mentioned in the Commercial Invoice
Export Customs
Declaration
•The declared values must correspond with the values on the Commercial Invoice unless Crosstrade
shipment
Packing List •The cargo details have to be consistent with all other supporting documents.

4. PROCEDURE
Email us the
scanned copies
copies of the
documents
We issue the
invoice & draft
copy of the
BSC certificate
We need your
draft approval
& proof of
transfer
Validated BSC
copy is
delivered by
email.
2 working days
1.You need to send us the scanned copies of the required documents.
2.We will then issue our invoice and provide the draft copy of the BSC certificate for your approval of
the shipment details
3.Once the draft is approved and we have received the funds we will submit the certificate for
validation.
4.You will receive the BSC number on the validated soft copy of the certificate soon after.

5. FAQ’S
• What is Bill of Lading?
• Bill of lading (BL) is a legal document between the shipper of freight and the
carrier. BL contains details such as type, quantity, destination, terms and the
timeline of the shipment being carried.
• A BL also serves as a receipt of goods on board, evidence of contact of carriage
and document of title to the goods.
• The BL is issued by the carrier when the goods are loaded onto a vessel for
international transit.

6. • Do I need the hard-copy of the certificate?
• No. The hard-copy of the certificate is mandatory just for Angola.
• Can GetCTN create an ID for Madagascar BSC?
• Yes, we will need the Tax Registration certificate of your company to create BSC
Madagascar ID.
• Can I make amendments to a validated Madagascar waiver
document?
• No, Unfortunately, once validated, the BSC certificate to Madagascar cannot be
revised in any way. You will need to explain the reason for the change at the
destination customs.
FAQ’S

7. • Madagascar BSC Regulations
• Failing to submit the BSC certificate, cargo cannot be cleared and will be sent
back to origin.
• All containers, vehicles, bulk commodities, including air-freight must get BSC.
• Customs Declaration amendments at the destinations port are subject to a fine
of 2500 USD per Bill of lading, plus regulations charge. This amount will be
debited to the agency that requests the correction.
• Exporter or the forwarder agents have to submit BSC certificate 5 days before
the vessel arrives to Madagascar Customs .territory
FAQ’S

8. GetCTN is a company established in 2005 and its sector of activity is
based on providing a valid Cargo Tracking Note for the exportation
and importation of products in different African countries.
Cargo Tracking Note is a certificate required by many African
countries, and our main objectives are to provide good services to our
customers, make sure to give them the right certificate for all their
shipments and furnish these Cargo Tracking Notes (CTN)
certificates within a short period of time.
We help you with all the process, making the certification simple and
easy.
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