what is FERI

It is a subscription of a cargo cover document which is mandatory. The FERI certificate must accompany all shipments transported to the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and should be issued at the consignment port of origin. However, it can be applied for at any stage before reaching the DRC ports and borders.

It is the responsibility of the appointed party to ensure that the FERI certificate has been issued. Failure to have a validated FERI certificate at the point of entry into the DRC will result in heavy penalties and delays in clearing the cargo.

A draft will be issued and sent to the client together with an invoice. The draft is to be verified in case an amendment needs to be made, and the invoice is to be paid before the FERI will be validated.

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FERI TARIFFS & CHARGES

A Regional FERI certificate is required for all cargo destined to DRC. This includes any cargo that is a local product from any Southern African country. A Regional FERI applies to goods transported via any mode of transport.

In cases where goods are imported and warehoused locally, or if there is a change in ownership, the cargo becomes local cargo.

OGEFREM FERI Doing Business in the DRC

 

Africa Union Cargo Namibia (AUCN) is responsible to support the Government of the Democratic Republic of Congo in the issuance of the legislated OGEFREM FERI Certificates. This cargo note is required for all shipments to the DRC whether by air, sea or road and must be presented at all border points entering the DRC.

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