FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CNCA?
CNCA certificate( Conselho Nacional de Carregadores) is a Loading Certificate (LC) which is a compulsory document for all commercial shipments to Angola since 28/01/1994 (Decree no. 19/94).
Am I allowed to export a tractor that is manufactured in 1998 to Angola?
Yes, Angola authorities do no have a restriction in the of heavy-duty vehicles that can be shipped into the country.
Can I make amendments to a validated Angola CNCA waiver document?
It depends on the country it has been loaded from. In certain cases, we can amend the certificate if he hard copy is noy given to the courier. Even if the original hard copy has been released, we can still make an amendment at extra cost.
Can consignee release the shipment in Angola without original hard copy of CNCA A
Angola is the only country whose authorities require Importer to provide the original hard copy CNCA certficate before they can release the cargo. Every other country that mandates inbound shipments to accompany waiver certifcate only require a copy of the certificate. However, in Angola, if you don’t send the original certificate to the importer, they can not clear the goods.
Angola CNCA necessary documents In order to issue the Angola CNCA, we need you to forward the scanned copy of the following documents
1. Copy of Original Master Bill of landing (Draft BL Original is not generated yet) 2. Commercial Invoice 3. DU document (Can be obtained by importer) 4. Freight Invoice (Mandatory if the freight value is not mentioned in the commercial invoice) Note: You are only obliged to obtain CNCA certificate to Angola if it is your final destination. If you are using Angola for transist shipments you are exempt from CNCA waiver in certain cases.
The hard-copy of the certificate isn’t necessary except for Angola. The whole process is completed online.
CNCA certificate( Conselho Nacional de Carregadores) is a Loading Certificate (LC) which is a compulsory document for all commercial shipments to Angola since 28/01/1994 (Decree no. 19/94).
Carregadores) is a Loading Certificate (LC) which is a compulsory document for all commercial shipments to Angola since 28/01/1994 (Decree no. 19/94).
It depends on the country it has been loaded from. In certain cases, we can amend the certificate if he hard copy is noy given to the courier. Even if the original hard copy has been released, we can still make an amendment at extra cost. Carregadores) is a Loading Certificate (LC) which is a compulsory document for all commercial shipments to Angola since 28/01/1994 (Decree no. 19/94).
A: Angola is the only country whose authorities require Importer to provide the original hard copy CNCA certficate before they can release the cargo. Every other country that mandates inbound shipments to accompany waiver certifcate only require a copy of the certificate. However, in Angola, if you don’t send the original certificate to the importer, they can not clear the goods.(LC) which is a compulsory document for all commercial shipments to Angola since 28/01/1994 (Decree no. 19/94).
In order to issue the Angola CNCA, we need you to forward the scanned copy of the following documents:
1. Copy of Original Master Bill of landing (Draft BL Original is not generated yet)
2. Commercial Invoice
3. DU document (Can be obtained by importer)
4. Freight Invoice (Mandatory if the freight value is not mentioned in the commercial invoice)
