ANGOLA – ARCCLA / CNCA Certificate

ARCCLA – Agencia Reguladora de Certificação de Cargas e Logistica de Angola.

Agencia Reguladora de Certificação de Cargas e Logistica de Angola (ARCCLA) appointed Sujora Shipping Pvt. Ltd., Mumbai, India as the AUTHORISED Agents to issue CNCA certificates for Angola for all cargoes loading from INDIA, PAKISTAN, BANGLADESH, MYANMAR AND SRI LANKA. Issuance of CNCA certificates was first adopted as a rule by the Angolan Customs Officials in 1994. A large fine and serious repercussions will result from failing to produce the CNCA paperwork.

ARCCLA

India

CNCA Certificate: WHAT IS IT?

A CNCA loading certificate is required for all shipments by sea to ports in Angola. For Luanda, Lobito, or any other port, it is necessary. It may also be known as CNC and ARC Number.

FUNDAMENTALS OF CNCA

The agents allocated to the different areas have been assigned as per their geographical territory by ARCCLA. If an agent is no longer able to issue your certificate or if you are unable to contact them then you can get intouch with Sujora Shipping Pvt. Ltd. to find out how to proceed with the new CNCA application, required documents, and for additional advice on CNCA Certificate for Angola in India.

PROCESS

A loading certificate known as a CNCA, or Conselho Nacional de Carregadores de Angola, is required for any cargo that is imported and carried for commercial, business, or, in some situations, diplomatic or personal reasons, per this regulation. The CNCA waiver certificate must be obtained from the authorised representative by the shipper or goods forwarder.

PREREQUISITES

A draft copy may be utilised for the bill of lading.
Commercial Bill
If the freight cost is not included on the commercial invoice, a freight invoice is required.
Unico Documento (License for Import)

RULES

All goods entering Angola are required to have a CNCA certificate attached, per Angola Customs laws.
The CNCA certificate has to be verified at least five days before the vessel's arrival.
Shipments that arrive without a valid CNCA certificate or with false information on the CNCA will be charged twice the certificate cost plus the regulation charge set by the national port officials of Angola.

VITAL RULES CONCERNING AUTOMOBILES IN ANGOLA: ANTT AUTHORISATION CONDITIONS

All importers are required by Angolan government rules and regulations to present a vehicle authorisation letter issued by Angola's ANTT (Agencia Nacional dos Transportes Terrestres). Both new and used cars must comply with the rule: light vehicles must not be older than five years, and heavy vehicles must not be older than eight years.