Democratic Republic of The Congo FERI
The DR Congo Authorities introduced the FERI certificate as a requirement in 2011 for sea-cargo. And later on, this regulation was implemented for road and air-cargo as well. This regulation makes FERI a mandatory certificate. And if it’s missing, it will cause severe consequences, and it will get you a hefty fine. The FERI certificate is an obligation for all ports. Including Matadi, Boma and Banana. Despite being mandatory and crucial for the process, it is still one of the most overlooked certificates.
What are the required documents?
- Bill of Lading: It contains details about the exporter, the importer, the weight of the goods, the shipping line, the vessel name, etc
- Freight Invoice: It is only necessary if the freight cost isn’t on the commercial invoice.
- Commercial Invoice: It includes details of the goods, the freight cost, the incoterm, and some other charges if there is any, etc.
- FXI Number: The importer must provide this number. It is not mandatory.
What are the consequences of not having this certificate?
You have to validate the FERI certificate after the next five days of departure. If you fail to provide it, your cargo won’t have an entry clearance; and will be sent back to the origin. There is also a penalty that goes up to $2500 plus the cost of the FERI certificate. absent.
Pricing
Certificate cost depends on the number of Bill of Ladings and the containers, the country of origin, the port of discharge, etc. This is why we can’t give you an exact price for the ECTN. But if you share your shipment’s details with us we can provide you the best charges for your certificate. We offer free quotation.
