Official nomenclature: BESC
(Bordereau Électronique de Suivi des Cargaisons – Togo)
Document type
It is a mandatory certificate for all cargo destined for Togo.
agent/freight forwarder, using the information provided by the exporter and importer in Togo.
📑 Documents required to obtain the BESC Togo
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Bill of Lading (B/L) – draft and final
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Commercial invoice (indicating currency and country of origin)
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Packing List
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Freight invoice (if not included in the commercial invoice)
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Customs export document (DUA or equivalent from the country of origin)
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Certificate of origin (if applicable)
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Complete details of the importer in Togo (commercial registry / NIF)
❗ What happens if you don’t process the BESC?
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Retention or blocking of cargo at the Port of Lomé
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Fines and surcharges applied by port and customs authorities
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Significant delays in clearance and delivery
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Risk of rejection or immobilization of the goods
🕒 When should it be processed?
It must be processed before the ship’s departure and confirmed with the final B/L information.
