ENS / ACD – Yemen (Advance Cargo Declaration / Bordereau de Suivi de Cargaisons)

📄 Document type

  • Mandatory certificate for all cargo with destination to Yemen.

  • It must be processed before shipment and the assigned number must appear on the Bill of Lading (B/L).

  • ⚠️ Yemen is a coastal country; The ENS / ACD is mandatory for goods arriving through its main ports, such as Hodeidah, Aden or Al Mukalla.

👤 Who should process it?

  • Exporter or its authorized agent/freight forwarder.

  • Information provided by the exporter and the importer in Yemen.

  • The responsibility of issuing the Waiver falls on the Shipper, so it is recommended to issue at origin.

📑 Required documents

  1. Bill of Lading (B/L) – draft and final

  2. Commercial invoice (with currency and country of origin)

  3. Packing List

  4. Freight invoice (if not included in the invoice commercial)

  5. Customs export document (DUA or equivalent)

  6. Certificate of origin (if applicable)

  7. Complete details of the importer in Yemen (commercial registration / NIF)

❗ Consequences of not processing it

  • Detention or blocking of cargo in Yemeni ports and customs.

  • Fines and penalties from port authorities.

  • Significant delays in the clearance and delivery of goods.

  • Risk of rejection or detention of cargo.

🕒 When to process it

  • Before the departure of the ship.

  • It You can validate with BL DRAFT.

  • It is recommended to validate the Waiver at least 10 days before the vessel’s arrival at the destination, to avoid fines or surcharges.

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  • Through authorized agents of the Yemen National Shippers Council (YNSC) or its official representatives, both in Yemen and abroad.

💶 Approximate rates

Load Type Rate
RORO 20’ €100
RORO 40’ €150
FCL <5 Tons €100 X Veh
FCL >5 Tons €150 X Veh
Issuance and management €75

Surcharges u other:

  1. Waiver Cancellation after Draft Submission: +€60

  2. Validated Waiver Modification/Correction: 25% of Waiver Value

  3. BLs with DUA of more than 8 HS Codes: +30 € per section of 8 HS Codes

✔️ General regulations

  • Required to add ENS / ACD number in the body of the BL.

  • The ENS / ACD number is provided when the Waiver is validated.

  • It is recommended to issue the Waiver at origin.