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CNCA

Apply for Angola

Also known as: CNCA

Description

This vital document — also called the ARC Number or CNCA — is a requirement for cargo clearance. The ARCCLA (Agência Reguladora de Certificação de Cargas e Logística de Angola) endorses the CNCA Loading Certificate, a mandate put forth by Angolan Customs Officials since 1994.

Required Documents

  • Bill of Lading (BL)Required
  • Commercial InvoiceRequired
  • Packing ListRequired
  • ARCCLA FormRequired
  • Freight InvoiceOptional

    Required when: The freight amount is not included in the commercial invoice.

  • DU FileOptional

    Required when: The goods value is over $5,000.

Important Notes

  • The CNCA certificate must be issued prior to cargo loading.
  • The CNCA reference number must be validated and declared on the Bill of Lading (B/L).
  • The DU document must be present if the goods value is over $5,000.
  • The importer provides a D.U. document before applying for a CNCA certificate.
  • Changes to the DU(Documento Único) after validation must be handled by the importer at destination.