CNCA Angola (Waiver) – Procedure and Regulations
📌 Official nomenclature
CNCA (Conselho Nacional de Carregadores de Angola)
📄 Document type
It is a mandatory certificate for all cargo destined for Angola.
👉 The CNCA is obtained after the Waiver is validated, therefore:
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Validated Waiver = CNCA issued (CNCA number)
👤 Who should process it?
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The exporter (shipper) or his agent/freight forward
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With information provided by the exporter and importer
👉 Responsibility:
Issuance responsibility lies with the shipper, therefore it is recommended to manage it at the point of origin.
📑 Required documentation
🔹 To manage the Waiver:
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Copy of BL (Bill of Lading)
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Copy of the Commercial Invoice
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Copy of the DUA (Customs Export Document)
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Copy of the DU (Single Provisional Document)
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It is the Import License in Angola
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Must be in effect
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Generally provided by the recipient
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🔹 For Waiver validation:
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BL final (NOT draft)
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Must include “Shipped on Board” dated
👉 Only after this validation is the NCCA number
issued.
🕒 Deadlines
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Must be managed before boarding the vessel
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It is recommended that you be:
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✅ Validated at least 5 days before arrival at destination
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⚠️ Failure to meet this deadline may imply:
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Fines
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Surcharges terminal
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Delays
⚠️ Regulations and Operating Rules
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❌ Including the CNCA number on the BL is not mandatory
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⚠️ Some shipping lines may require it (their operating criteria prevail)
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✔️ It is recommended to process the Waiver at origin
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✔️ The CNCA is assigned after validation of the Waiver
❗ Consequences of not processing the CNCA
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Cargo retention in port (e.g. Luanda)
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Fines and surcharges
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Major delays in delivery
✅ Key operational summary
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Waiver validated = CNCA issued
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Responsible: Shipper
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Process at origin (recommended)
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Required:
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BL
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Invoice
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DUA
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DU in force
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Validation required:
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BL final with Shipped on Board
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Critical deadline:
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≥ 5 days before ship arrival
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