An Advance Cargo Declaration (ACD) is mandatory for all shipments destined for Sudan (transit cargo included). The ACD (Advance Cargo Declaration), also named cargo waiver, must be obtained at the loading port and the ACD number must be clearly stated on the Bill of Lading. It is the responsibility of exporters, shipping lines and forwarders to ensure that all cargo – including vehicles, machinery, trucks and general or bulk shipments – has a valid ACD number. Any cargo not covered by a validated ACD will be blocked for delivery/customs clearance or will face refusal of cargo entry at Sudanese ports and will raise penalties and/or fines.
Required documents and information:
- Copy or draft B/L
- Sailing date, eta
- Commercial Invoice, depending on Incoterm to show fob value of the goods, ocean freight amount, insurance premium etc. separately
- Export Customs Declaration
- Certificate of Origin