BSC Djibouti (Waiver) – Procedure and Regulations

📌 Official nomenclature

BSC (Bordereau de Suivi de Cargaison – Djibouti)
Also operationally known as: CTN (Cargo Tracking Note)

📄 Document type

It is a mandatory certificate for all cargo destined for Djibouti.

👉 The document is obtained by validating the Waiver:

  • Waiver validated = BSC / CTN issued

📌 Special feature:

  • ✔️ The number must appear on the Bill of Lading (B/L)

👤 Who should process it?

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

  • With information about the exporter and importer in Djibouti

👉 Responsibility:

  • Falls on the shipper

  • It is recommended to process it at 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) or release

🔹 Additional documentation:

  1. Packing List

  2. Invoice freight (if not included in commercial invoice)

  3. Certificate of origin (if applicable)

  4. Complete importer data

🔹 For Waiver validation:

  • ✔️ Can be validated with BL DRAFT (draft)

👉 The CTN number:

  • ✔️ Obtained after validation of the Waiver

🕒 Deadlines

  • You must managed before the ship leaves

  • Recommended:

    • ✅ Validation at least 10 days before arrival at destination

⚠️ Risks due to non-compliance:

  • Fines

  • Port surcharges

  • Delays operational

📍 Where it is processed

Through agents authorized by the
Conseil National des Chargeurs Djiboutiens (CNCD)

  • At origin

  • Or in Djibouti

⚠️ Regulations and operational rules

  • ✔️ Mandatory to include the BSC / CTN number in the BL

  • ✔️ The number is obtained after validating the Waiver

  • ✔️ you can validate with BL draft (DRAFT)

  • ✔️ Recommended to cast at origin

  • ✔️ Responsibility: shipper

❗ Consequences of not processing the BSC

  • Holding or blocking cargo at the Port of Djibouti

  • Customs fines and penalties

  • Dispatch delays

  • Risk of immobilization or rejection of merchandise

💸 Waiver / BSC Rates – Djibouti

🔹 POL: Europe, Africa, America and Asia

Type Rate
20’ €100
40’ €150
Issuance and management €75

🔹 RORO

Type Rate
< 5 Tons €100 per vehicle
> 5 Tons €150 per vehicle

🔹 FCL

📌 (Not specified in detail – consult depending on operation)

➕ Surcharges and additional costs

  1. ❌ Waiver Cancellation

    • +60 € (after sending draft)

  2. 🔄 Waiver modification validated

    • +25% of the Waiver cost

  3. 📊 Excess HS Codes

    • +€30 Waiver

    • Applicable for each section of more than 8 HS Codes

✅ Key operational summary

  • Waiver validated = BSC / CTN issued

  • Responsible: Shipper

  • Process at origin (recommended)

📌 Key documentation:

  • BL

  • Commercial invoice

  • DUA / Levante

📌 Validation:

  • ✔️ Can be done with BL DRAFT

📌 Particularities:

  • ✔️ Mandatory number in BL

  • ✔️ Also known as CTN (operational)

📌 Critical deadline:

  • ≥ 10 days before ship arrival