FERI (Fiche Electronique de Renseignement à l’importation) Certificate
The FERI (Fiche Electronique de Renseignement à l’importation) Certificate is an essential requirement for all cargo entering the Democratic Republic of Congo (‘DRC’). It is designed to streamline customs processes and ensure compliance with the DRC’s import regulations.
The FERI Certificate plays a crucial role in identifying, controlling, tracking, and forecasting the traffic of imported goods, allowing authorities to ensure the accuracy of cargo information for all stages.
It is a mandatory document and should be applied for before the arrival of goods at their final destination.
Each Bill of Lading, Road Waybill, or Air Waybill must have a corresponding FERI certificate with a valid Validation Number. Failure to obtain a valid FERI certificate leads to severe consequences and a hefty fines for offenders.
Requirements
- Bill of Lading Or Air Way bill
- Commercial invoice
- Freight Invoice
- FXI Number ( Folder Expedition Inbound)
- H.S. Code
- FERI Application
Timelines
- The FERI Certificate must be validated five working days before the vessel arrives.
- The process of issuing a FERI certificate is typically done within 24 hours of receipt and validation of your payment.
How It Works
Frequently Asked Questions
Habena Freight Limited, a registered company authorized by Tanzania Revenue Authority (TRA) to carry out clearing and forwarding services in all customs areas including ports, airports, and border points.
A digital portal which enables exporters to apply for, retrieve, and manage issued FERI certificates.
A mandatory document that accompanies all shipments transported to the Democratic Republic of Congo. It is the responsibility of the party designated for the freight movement of the shipment/consignment, to ensure that the required applicable FERI certification has been issued.
Failure to secure a valid FERI Certificate results in heavy fines and penalties. Checking of certificates will be carried out at points of entry into the DRC, at points of origin of shipments and in transit, for all shipments continuing en route to the Democratic Republic of Congo.
Attestation de Destination also known as a Certificate of Destination (COD), is a mandatory document required for transit of goods into the Democratic Republic of Congo.
FXI is a Unique Identification that is displayed on the GICHE document. This number also represents the Tax Registration ID of a business in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
The FXI number is mandatory and should be included on every FERI application.
A bill of lading is a legal document issued by a carrier to a shipper that details the type, quantity, and destination of the goods being carried.
A commercial invoice is a crucial document required for international shipping and customs clearance. It serves as a contract of sale between the seller and buyer, detailing the goods being shipped, their value, and other relevant information.
