These 10 mistakes concern the operation after loading: the vessel has sailed, or it is already in Douala. Each item says what to do now, not « it should have been done before sealing
. If the container is not yet sealed, open instead 7 mistakes before shipping. One prevents; this one repair
s.The 10 mistakes (after loadin
| g | )#Mistake already ma | deSympt | omImmediate acti |
|---|---|---|---|
| o | n1Regulated product without certifica | tePECAE hold or authorisati | onIdentify the body and launch regularisation, with dated follow- |
| u | p2Description too vague in CAMC | ISLane, inspection or incorrect liquidati | onRebuild the HS classification on the actual produ |
| c | t3CAMCIS lane not treat | edDays of stuck contain | erRead the written reason in CAMCIS, then act (document, value, inspection |
| … | )4DI missing although the threshold appli | esMissing prior formali | tyFramework of the guide: DI if FOB ≥ 1 million FCFA, before loading; also check bank domiciliation when the applicable threshold is reached, according to the exchange regulations in for |
| c | e5Value / classification formality not follow | edCustoms request, sometimes a dispu | teCheck that the RVC is established when FOB value is greater than or equal to 2 000 000 FCFA, subject to applicable regimes and exception |
| s | .6Waiting for berthing to pre-decla | reFile launched too la | teSwitch to GUCE pre-clearance n |
| o | w7Not re-reading free time (especially under CI | F)Demurrage meter poorly anticipat | edWrite the free-time end date of the actual booking; CIF does not always shorten it, but it often leaves less contr |
| o | l8Forgetting local charges on day | DCash empty at liquidati | onRecalculate the 15 items before payi |
| n | g9Incomplete or inconsistent BESC or B | /LTake-over slowed or blocked depending on the ca | seCheck the BESC when the ocean flow requires it, and B/L consisten |
| cy | 10BAE obtained, truck not book | edOne more day of termin | alPickup: THC, exit pass, sl |
t These ten lines are not ten articles. Each points to the page that develops the substance. Here, the object is urgency after loadin
. An ignored yellow lane is not necessarily « a missing document ». CAMCIS may request a value justification, extra description, an inspection or another check. The method: extract the reason, then answer that reason. A BAE without a truck, for its part, is not a customs h
old.DI, RVC and domiciliation: three thresholds, not
one To stay consistent with the clearance guide and the exchange framework recalled by Cust
- ms: The DI is mandatory for an import whose FOB value is greater than or equal to 1 000 000 FCFA, subject to applicable regimes and excepti
- ns. The RVC is required from 2 000 000 FCFA FOB, subject to applicable regimes and excepti
- ns. Bank domiciliation applies from 5 000 000 FCFA FOB, in accordance with the applicable exchange regulations, subject to the texts in fo
ce. These three formalities do not replace one another. Each file is checked according to the applicable regime, exceptions and texts in force, with the licensed bro
ker.CIF and free time: re-read the contract, not a sl
gan The CIF Incoterm does not prohibit import into Cameroon — that is already stated in FOB vs CIF. What often causes problems is the lack of control: line chosen by the seller, B/L that transits at origin, foreign insurance vs CIMA obligat
on. On demurrage, free time depends on the booking and the conditions negotiated with the carrier — not on an Incoterm that is « always longer ». FOB or CIF compares control of freight and risk, not a scale of days. See also real cost of the container and demu
rrage.BESC and B/L: check, without mixing ever
thing The BESC (CNCC) is, for an ocean flow to Douala or Kribi, a central formality. An absence or delay can block or delay formalities — it is not the same gesture as a poorly released B/L, nor a simple typing error on the packing list. After loading: check the number, consistency with the B/L, and the consignee. An amendment sometimes exists; it consumes
days. »Vessel already sailed » c
ecklist To do today, not « on
- rrival »: CAMCIS status read today, with the reason if there
- s a lane; BESC checked when the flow re
- uires it; Check the DI, the RVC and, where applicable, bank domiciliation according to applicable thresholds and e
- ceptions. free-time end dat
- written; truck and destuff
- ng dated; licensed broker copied on carrier and suppli
r emails. Typical case: a 20' on yellow lane for three days without reading the reason. Customs does not « hold for the sake of holding »: it has notified something. Sometimes it is a document, sometimes a value, sometimes an inspection. Until the reason is read, you treat blindly. The clearance guide gives the order of
the phases.What this page
does not do It does not replace a check before shipment. If stuffing has not taken place, go to the 7 mistakes before shipping. If you do not know whether the hold is customs or port, start with stuc
container. ALC Transit, since 2017, takes over this type of file after loading: status of the day, documents, terminal chaining. We do not promise a sing
le timeline.Frequently asked que
stions (FAQ)Which mistake costs the most once the vessel
has sailed? The cost depends on the case. An untreated documentary or customs file can quickly lead to extra days, terminal charges or demurrage. Identify the hold and its reason immediately, then act on that reason with the lice
nsed broker.Should you wait for the vessel to arrive before startin
clearance? No. Prepare and pre-declare the file as soon as conditions allow, to gain time before berthing. The exact calendar depends on the required formalities and the file. Check with the licensed broker what can be l
aunched now.Does the licensed broker only intervene
t the port? No. Its involvement can start before arrival. It checks in particular the file, formalities, classification and documents, then prepares clearance. After loading, copy it on carrier and supplie
r exchanges.Can an invoice error block th
container? Yes, depending on the nature of the error. A value, a quantity, a description or an inconsistency with the other documents may require clarification or regularisation. Have the invoice checked for consistency with the B/L, packing list and
eclaration. Operation already loaded or at the quay? ALC Transit takes over the status a