What does FERI mean and how to handle the DRC FERI customs clearance number

According to the Democratic Republic of the Congo Circular No. ADG ADT DFL FAC issued on 22 04 2008 Effective immediately, all shipments to the DRC port (Matadi) or transit ports (e.g. Dar es Salaam, Mombasa, Mombasa, Durban, Pointe Noire, Luanda, Walvis Bay) and then transshipment to the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) must apply for FERI electronic tracking form. If you do not apply, you will be considered a violation of the rules of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and will be severely punished at your destination.

DRC FERI application process.

1. The applicant provides the application form, freight **, commercial invoice, packing list, copy or confirmation or format of the bill of lading;

Second, after receiving the above materials, issue a formal ** order;

3. The applicant arranges remittance;

Fourth, ZKTEST will issue a draft certificate after receiving the remittance;

5. The applicant confirms the draft;

6. Issue the original certificate.

Note: The original FERI must be issued and effective five days before the arrival of the ship at the port of destination, otherwise there may be fines, cargo returns, destruction, failure to clear customs, etc.

Ferri is a fiche electronique des renseignements a i'The abbreviation of importation, translated in Chinese as electronic tracking note for imported goods.

The Cargo Administration of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and the General Administration of Customs issued separate or joint documents to emphasize that from January 1, 2021, imported goods must be processed at the port of departure for FERI, and violators will be regarded as fraud and smuggling! Cancel the re-issuance of FERI at the port of destination by imposing additional fines, and hope that all Chinese companies will be aware of it and implement it conscientiously, so as to avoid being caught and showing off in public and suffering huge losses!!

Chinese name: Electronic tracking note for imported goods.

Product Name: fiche electronique des renseignements a i'importation

2. Introduction to the FERI application process.

2: Draft bill of lading (draft b l copy);

3: Scanned copy of stamped commercial invoice and packing list.

4: Freight delcaration;

According to the Democratic Republic of the Congo Circular No. ADG ADT DFL FAC issued on 22 04 2008 with immediate effect, all cargo destined for the port or transit port of the Democratic Republic of the Congo must apply. Failure to apply will be considered a violation of all regulations for shipments to the Democratic Republic of the Congo and will be severely punished at the port of destination.

2.Before the departure, notify Shanghai Jichang to open a **order, confirm the currency, payment bank, and notify Shanghai Jichang to provide an application**.

3.After confirming the receipt of the fee, Shanghai International Changfang will send the number to your company, and the ECTN number will be displayed in the description of the pick-up item.

4.Submit the draft bill of lading to the shipowner by email in pdf format, electronic commercial invoice, and completed application**.

5.Shanghai Jichang sent out the tracking sheet herb to your company for confirmation, and issued the original PDF format.