Pricing

EUR 110/ Each BL

Plus

EUR 95 / TEU

For Example;

3 x 20′ containter with one BL will be charged 395 EUR
2 x 40′ containter with one BL will be charged 490 EUR

Why Do You Need BSC?

Failing to submit the BSC certificate, cargo cannot be cleared and will be sent back to origin. Customs Declaration amendments are subject to a fee of 2500 USD per Bill of lading. This amount will be debited to the agency that requests the correction.

Regulations

According to Madagascar regulations (Order n° 01/MFB/SG/DGD – 2007)24 March 2007, All cargo shipped to Madagascar requires a Cargo tracking note called Bordereau de Suivi des Cargaisons (BSC).

BSC certificate is an obligation by Madagascar authorities for all cargo shipments that take a voyage to the island. This certificate enables the Malagasy authorities to control, track, and identify all necessary information on the cargo track. Madagascar BSC must be acquired by the shipper or the forwarder, at least 3 days before the submission of the declaration.

Who needs to get a BSC for Madagascar?

International trade is in some cases more complicated than just seller and buyer terms. Some transactions may involve several parties in the form of a manufacturer, intermediary, freight forwarder, local agent, and importer/consignee. Which Party is responsible for the BSC certificate in such cases?

Generally, BSC is the exporter’s obligation as it is their responsibility that the commodity reaches its destination safely and gets customs clearance. However, there is no specific requirement as to who has to apply for BSC. Any party related to the particular trade can request a BSC certificate.