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:

  • Validated Waiver = CNCA issued (CNCA number)

👤 Who should process it?

  • The exporter (shipper) or his agent/freight forward

  • 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:

  1. Copy of BL (Bill of Lading)

  2. Copy of the Commercial Invoice

  3. Copy of the DUA (Customs Export Document)

  4. Copy of the DU (Single Provisional Document)

    • It is the Import License in Angola

    • Must be in effect

    • Generally provided by the recipient

🔹 For Waiver validation:

  • BL final (NOT draft)

  • Must include “Shipped on Board” dated

👉 Only after this validation is the NCCA number

issued.

🕒 Deadlines

  • Must be managed before boarding the vessel

  • It is recommended that you be:

    • ✅ Validated at least 5 days before arrival at destination

⚠️ Failure to meet this deadline may imply:

  • Fines

  • Surcharges terminal

  • Delays

📍 Where it is processed

Through authorized agents of the CNCA, both:

  • At origin

  • Like in Angola

⚠️ Regulations and Operating Rules

  • ❌ Including the CNCA number on the BL is not mandatory

  • ⚠️ Some shipping lines may require it (their operating criteria prevail)

  • ✔️ It is recommended to process the Waiver at origin

  • ✔️ The CNCA is assigned after validation of the Waiver

❗ Consequences of not processing the CNCA

  • Cargo retention in port (e.g. Luanda)

  • Fines and surcharges

  • Major delays in delivery

💸 Waiver / CNCA Fees

🔹 POL: Spain, Portugal, Germany, Türkiye, Greece

Type Rate
20’ €55
40’ €105
Issuance and management €120
LCL €115
HBL €90

🔹 POL: America

Type Rate
20’ €55
40’ €105
Issuance and management €155
LCL €155
HBL 155 €

🔹 POL: Rest of Europe

Type Rate
20’ €55
40’ €105
Issuance and management €135
LCL €135
HBL €95

🔹 POL: Asia

Type Rate
20’ €55
40’ €105
Issue and management €155
LCL €155
HBL €140

🔹 FCL (Full Container Load)

  • €3.0 x CBM / Ton

  • €3.5 x CBM / Ton

➕ Surcharges and additional costs

  1. ❌ Waiver Cancellation

    • +60 € (once the draft is sent)

  2. 🔄 Waiver modification validated

    • +€65

  3. 📦 SOC Containers

    • +€115 per TEU

  4. 📊 Excess HS Codes

    • +€30 Waiver

    • Applicable for each section of more than 8 HS Codes

✅ Key operational summary

  • Waiver validated = CNCA issued

  • Responsible: Shipper

  • Process at origin (recommended)

  • Required:

    • BL

    • Invoice

    • DUA

    • DU in force

  • Validation required:

    • BL final with Shipped on Board

  • Critical deadline:

    • ≥ 5 days before ship arrival