Cargo Restrictions

 The following articles are prohibited by law:

1. Heroin, cocaine, MDMA, opium, cannabis, stimulants, psychotropic substances, and other narcotic drugs (excluding those designated by Ministry of Health, Labor, and Welfare Ordinance)
2. Firearms (pistols, etc.), ammunition (bullets) thereof, and pistol parts
3. Explosives (dynamite, gunpowder, etc.)
4. Precursor materials for chemical weapons
5. Germs which are likely to be used for bioterrorism
6. Counterfeit, altered, or imitation coins, paper money, bank notes, or securities, and forged credit cards.
7. Books, drawings, carvings, and any other article which may harm public safety or morals (obscene or immoral materials, e.g., pornography)
8. Child pornography
9. Articles which infringe upon intellectual property rights

Weight Regulations

ISO cargo containers are subject to weight restrictions as below:

• 20-foot container: Maximum weight of 24 metric tons (52,910 pounds), including the container weight.
• 40-foot container: Maximum weight of 30.48 metric tons (67,196 pounds), including the container weight.

• The Japan-Middle East export trade prominently features the export of used auto parts and vehicles.
• ESL is fully dependent on moving these cargoes.
• Japan customs specifically require the following documents:
  • Deletion of car registration
  • Usual export documents such as:
    • Packing list
    • Invoice

VGM Procedure

VGM submission requires the following basic information as a minimum:

• Booking number
• Container number
• Verified Gross Mass
• Date, Name (as signatory) of the person who is duty authorized by the Shipper for VGM issuance as per regulations

VGM submission will be received via the container gate-in slip which is provided by Terminal/ECD when the empty container picked it up. VGM information for each individual container under one booking number is required prior to or at the time of Gate-In.

The cut off time of VGM submission

VGM is required prior to any container shipment. Cargo will not be loaded onto a vessel unless a certified VGM has been provided by Shipper.

• Current/existing CY cargo cut-off time at the Terminal

Or

• Prior to/during Terminal Gate-In

It is therefore important that the Shipper finalizes the VGM information at the time or prior to cargo leaving Shipper’s premises and that VGM information is provided to Carrier and/or Terminal in a timely manner.

For Terminals that require to have the VGM prior Gate In or latest at the time of Gate-In then the Shipper should ensure that VGM information has been supplied prior to arriving at the Terminal gate to avoid the risk of not being allowed to enter the Terminal. All costs associated with mitigating this problem are the shipper’s responsibility.

Transhipment at Shanghai

Using HASCO Feeder services provides extensive coverage of Japan ports such as Tokyo/Yokohama/Nagoya/Osaka/Kobe/Moji/Hakata. From these origin ports we have shuttle services to Shanghai with 2-3 days transit-time and with 6 sailings a week.

Cargo Restrictions

Under Section VII, Article 80 of the Common Customs Laws, the following goods may not be admitted into the free zones:

• Class 8 HAZ container must be cleared within 3 working days. Failure to do so will attract a fine from the port as per the Jebel Ali port EHS tariff.
• IMO, Class 5 and Class 2(Gas Lights) must be on a Direct Delivery Basis. If approval is not obtained from relevant authorities, the container will be retained on Board.
• Flammable goods, excluding the fuels necessary for the operation allowed by the authority supervising free zones and duty-free shops under the conditions prescribed by the competent authority.
• Radioactive materials
• Arms, ammunition and explosives, of any kind, except those licensed by the competent authorities.
• Arms, ammunition and explosives, of any kind, except those licensed by the competent authorities.
• All kinds of narcotic drugs and derivatives thereof.
• Goods originated in an economically boycotted country.
• Goods prohibited from entering the country; a list of such goods shall be made by each State.

Weight Regulations

The maximum permissible weight for heavy vehicles will vary according to the number of axles:

• Heavy vehicles with two axles can only weigh up to 21 tons.
• Heavy vehicles with three axles can weigh up to 34 tons.
• Vehicles with four axles can weigh up to 45 tons.
• Vehicles with five axles can weigh up to 56 tons.
• Vehicles with six axles can weigh up to 65 tons.

• An 8-digit H.S. code that is Dubai customs compatible is mandatory for Customs clearance only.
• No other specific documental requirements apply.

Sharjah ICD

Prohibited and Restricted Imports

Customs regulations prohibit the following items from being imported into Bahrain:

• All types of narcotic drugs (marijuana and CBD oil, heroin, cocaine, hashish, pills having drug effects, etc.)
• Used and reconditioned tires
• Cultured pearls
• Advertisement material for all types of cigarettes
• Radio/ remote controlled model aircraft
• Children’s toy guns capable of firing projectiles
• Printed publications, photographs, pictures, books, magazines sculptures and mannequins which contradict Islamic teachings, decency, or immorality
• Seditious or treasonable material
• Asbestos or items containing asbestos
• Raw ivory, ivory articles and rhinoceroses’ horns
• Live swine
• Any other items, whose importation is prohibited under Kingdom of Bahrain customs laws, or any other laws of the country

The following items are restricted and their import into Bahrain is allowed only with a No Objection Certificate (NOC), valid permit, or approval document issued by the relevant regulatory authority:

• Live wild animals, including horses (excluding circus or performance animals)
• Animals, birds and their by-products
• Animal or vegetable fertilizers
• Insecticides and fungicides
• Meat and meat products
• Fish and seafood products
• Fruit and vegetables
• Plants
• Radioactive chemicals and active isotopes
• Food products (processed and unprocessed)
• Pharmaceuticals
• Medicines
• Unadulterated ethyl alcohol, iso-propanol
• Pedestrian-controlled four-wheel mini cars
• Handcuffs made from iron/steel
• Arms, ammunition, explosives and military weapons
• Magazines and publications
• Films and video
• Optical and magnetic audio-visual media
• Items infringing on intellectual property rights
• Telecommunications, radio and television receiving and broadcasting equipment

Specific Requirements related to imports of

• Pharma Products:
  • The Bahraini government requires that pharmaceutical products be imported directly from a manufacturer with a research department and that the products be licensed in at least two other GCC countries, one of which must be Saudi Arabia.
  • Drugs and medicines may be imported only by a drug store or pharmacy licensed by the Ministry of Industry and Commerce (MOIC) after approval by the Ministry of Health.

• Beef and Poultry products:
  • All imported beef and poultry products require a health certificate issued by the country of origin, as well as a HALAL slaughter certificate issued by an approved Islamic center in the origin country which authenticates the Islamic standards for slaughtering animals and poultry.

• DG Cargo
  • For all IMCO Class 1 cargo, the consignee must secure landing permissions from the Port Authorities, Public Security, and the Ministry of Interior prior to loading the shipment for Bahrain discharge.

• IMCO Class 7 Cargo (Radioactive Substances) landing permission for IMCO Class 7 cargo must be secured by the consignee from the Port Authorities and other relevant government authorities prior to loading the shipment for Bahrain discharge.

• For shipments with In Transit DG Cargo (IMCO Class 1 & 7), prior approval from the Port Authorities is mandatory. Each case will be assessed individually based on its specific circumstances.

Restricted Exports

For all scrap, exports related, approval must be obtained from the Supreme Council for Environment.

Weight Regulations

• The weight of each container must comply with the specifications indicated on its CSC plate.
• Direct delivery is mandatory for class 1 & 7 cargoes. All other IMCO class cargo is acceptable provided it complies fully with the IMDG Transportation Regulations.
• The terminal accepts break-bulk and heavy lift cargo subject to prior confirmation, which must be secured based on the provided cargo description, weight, lifting points, sketches, diagrams, and photographs. These details are required at least 48 hours before the vessel’s arrival.
• Max weight of OOG cargo SWL 65 tons / 100 tons with cargo beam.

Apart from the standard shipping practices applicable to any export or import Bill of Lading (BL), no specific requirements have been mandated by the local authorities for the BL.

However, cargo manifest should reflect cargo gross weight, HS code, CBM & package details per container wise which is required by the line agent to update the customs / port portal prior to shipments arrival at Bahrain.

Documentary requirements for customs clearance:

• Bill of Lading.
• Original Commercial Invoice.
• Text must be in English.
• Item Description.
• Number of Items & quantity.
• Value per Item.
• Total value.
• HS Code for each item.
• Country of Origin (must match markings on the cargo).
• Terms of the shipment.
• Signature & Stamp by the Shipper is mandatory.

• Original Packing List.
• Text must be in English.
• Item Description.
• Number of Items & quantity.
• Weight per Item.
• Total Weight.

• Copy of the Insurance Certificate if available.

Customs regulations:

• Consignee must have the valid Company Registration with Import license from the concern authority/ ministry,
  Consignee needs to obtain the approval for products under each specific ministry as required.
• Customs Duty is generally 5% of CIF Value & VAT Charges would be 10% of CIF value + 10% of Duty value.
• Shipper and consignee should match in all related documents.

• Customs & Port authorities require measurement of cargo to be shown on the manifest along with number of package & weight for all FCL / LCL cargoes to be discharged. If more than one container is manifested under one BL, the number of packages, weight and measurement of cargo in each container must be shown separately on the manifest. This information is required by the port authority in view of the fact that most of the FCL containers are de-stuffed in the port and consignee has to pay stripping charges to the port authority on the weight or measurement of cargo, whichever is greater.

• The Freight Forwarder can be Consignee in manifest, but in such cases freight forwarder has to submit the manifest into customs with actual cargo receiver details. Only Bahrain consignees with valid registration will be able to clear the cargo from the customs. Manifest must show the actual receiver of the cargo either as a consignee or notify party.
• For amending manifest details, after submission to customs and terminal, amendment charges applicable.  And the charges would be basis customs discretion & port tariff. Lifting charges for survey, repair etc are charged as per container stow position and number of shifting involved at the time of placing the request.

Penalty for mis-declaration of Tonnage, measurement, piece count or commodity as per Port Tariff are:

• BHD 300.000 per occurrence / per container.
• BHD 600.000 subsequent offences per container.

Penalty for undeclared, mis-declared, poorly stowed or incorrectly packaged Hazardous Cargo as per Port Tariff are:

• BHD 150.000 Per occurrence / per container.
• BHD 300.000 Subsequent offences per container.

No Objection Letter is required from the actual consignee for re-export or changes in the consignee’s details for inbound cargo.

Equipment Inspection Report

There is no EIR carried out by terminal at Bahrain Port, hence no reports are provided by the Port.

Important Links

• Customs :   https://www.customs.gov.bh/en
• Port / Terminal : https://www.apmterminals.com/en/bahrain

For re-export of any inbound cargo, no objection letter from the actual consignee required for customs re-export documentation.

No objection from actual consignee is required for change of consignee after submission of manifest to customs.

No E.I.R. in force at Bahrain port.

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Cargo Restrictions

• All scrap / waste commodities are prohibited being imported to China.
• All highly toxic substances will be prohibited loaded / discharged in WGQ terminal, Shanghai.
• Commodities listed as follows are prohibited from being imported to Xingang Port.
  • Foodstuff / Cereals / Grain
  • Seeds / Germchit / Seeding
  • Animal Fur / Skin / Hair
• Dangerous Goods – Accordingly to ESL DG prohibited list.
• Commodity details (including HS Codes) and consignee detailed contact are required for further inquiry about the specific cargo acceptance.
• DG and OOG should be checked with POD before acceptance.

Weight Regulations

Weights should not exceed container CSC plate weights.

Implementation of Advance Cargo Manifest for Import Shipments to China

Full ‘China Customs Advance Manifest’ must be submitted to China Customs at least 24 hours prior to cargo loading on vessels sailing to/from China mainland ports, effective from 1st June 2018, according to Order No. 2017/56 issued by China Customs Authorities.

The rules include the implementation of the following.

1. The manifest data must be accurate and complete for all goods under the BL.
2. Full details of the Shipper and Consignee (or Notify Party if Consignee is To Order) must be provided with shipping instruction. Enterprise codes are required as follows.

Enterprise code of shipper/consignee/notify party in China

The Unified Social Credit Code (USCC) or Organization Code (OC) is required as Enterprise codes. If the shipper or consignee in China has a Unified Social Credit Code (USCC), provide the USCC in the form of “USCI + USCC code”. If there is no USCC, provide the organization code in the form of “OC + organization code”.

Enterprise code of shipper/consignee/notify party other than China

Non-China shipper/consignee/notify party’s Enterprise code is required. Since different Enterprise codes are used in each country, please check and provide it.

Examples of Enterprise code:

• Japan – Legal Entity Identifier
• USA – Employer Identification Number or Central Index Key
• UK – Company Number or VAT Number

1. General commodities such as agricultural products, chemicals, and foodstuffs shown on the manifest or OBL are unacceptable.
2. Short/over-landed empty containers are disallowed.

Shanghai:

Nanjing, Wuhan, Zhang Jia Gang, Yichang, Nantong, Taicang, Jiangyin, Changshu, Zhenjiang, Wuxi, Suzhou, Jiujiang, Wuhu

Ningbo:

Zhapu

Xiamen:

Fuzhou , Chaozhou, Shanzhou

Shenzhen:

Huangpu, Nansha, Beijiao, Zhongshan, Foshan, Zhuhai, Zhaopin, Yunfu

PRD PORTS – CHINA (followed by Shenzhen)

FOSHAN

SHUNDE

HUANGPU

JIANGMEN

YUNFU

ZHAOQING

ZHUHAI

ZHONGSHAN

YRD PORTS – CHINA (followed by Shanghai)

CHANGSHU

JIANGYIN

NANJING

NANTONG

TAICANG

WUHU

WUHAN

ZHANJIANG

ZHENJIANG

YICHANG

OTHERS – CHINA (followed by Ningbo/Xiamen/Qingdao)

LIANYUNGANG (QINGDAO)

FUZHOU (XIAMEN)

CHAOZHOU (XIAMEN)

ZHAPU (NINGBO)

Cargo Restrictions:

1. Tobacco and cigarettes are considered high-risk cargo by Egyptian customs and shipping lines due to issues with contraband. This means they are subject to stricter scrutiny and regulations.
2. Dangerous goods require terminal approval on case-by-case bases. This ensures that all safety and regulatory measures are met before the cargo is allowed entry.
3. Importing industrial and nuclear waste is strictly prohibited in Egypt
4. Scrap cargo can be imported only after obtaining approval from POD before booking acceptance.
5. Personal Effects: If the goods are personal effects, the cargo weight for each consignee must be specified in each Bill of Lading.
6. Used Factory Machines: Used factory machines are acceptable cargo on the condition that the consignee has a license to import them.
7. Vehicles Import:
   1. The import of tuk-tuks and motorcycles as complete commodities is permanently banned.
   2. The Egyptian government allows the import of vehicles from abroad. The Bill of Lading must include the following details:
      • Car model
      • Year model
      • Chassis number
      • Car colour
   3. Import Alcohol:
      • Import and enter the free zone under the approval and supervision of the Ministry of Tourism to the tourist companies.
      • Merchants should have an import license including alcoholic drinks to import it.
      • Merchants can import alcoholic drinks only if they are a trademark agent.
      • According to above complications and for the sake of ESL benefits in Egypt, it is recommended not to accept such high-risk cargo to Egypt.

Weight Restrictions:

All cargo must adhere to the container payload limits. Any special equipment with high weights requires case-by-case approval.

Deadline for Manifest Submission to Customs:

• The manifest must be submitted to customs no later than 48 hours prior to the vessel’s arrival.

Mandatory Advance Cargo Information (ACI) on Bill of Lading:

1. ACID Number: A 19-digit number uniquely identifying the ACI shipment.
2. Egyptian Importer Tax Number: A 9-digit number issued by the Egyptian Tax Authority.
3. Exporter Identification Number: Comprising three elements:

1. Two-letter code (ISO-3166-1) representing the country where the shipper is registered.
2. The type of identification number, which represents either VAT or Registration number.
3. Exporter VAT or Registration number.

Bill of lading and Cargo Information Submission Requirements:

The mandatory data elements to be included in the transmission are as follows:

1. Shipper’s full style name and address.
2. Consignee’s full style name and address, including VAT registration number and e-mail address.
3. Notify party’s full style name and address, if the consignee is “to order,” including VAT registration number.
4. Container number(s).
5. Seal number(s).
6. Cargo gross weight (goods + tare).
7. Net weight (goods).
8. Number of packages.
9. Package type.
10. HS code.
11. Goods description.
12. UN dangerous goods code for shipments.

To comply with this regulation, we request our customers to provide complete and accurate shipping instructions as per the timelines stipulated above. Additionally, OOG shipments require pre-approvals.

Cargo Restrictions

• Milk and Milk products from China
• Metal scrap from Bandar Abbas Port (Iran) and rest of the countries, Tyre scrap, Betelnut, Tobacco, etc may be imported under valid licence from DGFT
• Please check the details of the Export Import of cargo Prohibited & Restricted items that are given under the Import Policy of DGFT ( Directorate General of Foreign Trade), Ministry of Commerce & Industry on the following website : Import, Export and SCOMET Policy

Weight Regulations:

Weights should not exceed container CSC plate weights.

Imports In India:

Deadline for Import manifest submission to Indian customs:                

• The IGM must be filed with Indian Customs 72 hours prior to the vessel’s arrival.
• For short transit ports, the IGM must be filed with Indian Customs 24 hours prior to the vessel’s arrival.
• Following the SCMTR implementation, the IGM must be filed with customs 24 hours prior to the departure of the vessel from the last port of call.
• Any amendments made after the vessel’s arrival are subject to customs fines.

The mandatory data elements to be included in the Import BL:

• Correct POD and PLD is mandatory on the BL
• Shipper’s full style name and address
• Consignee and notify full style name and address with Zip Code/IEC/GST/PAN/Email ID & Telephone Numbers are required on the BL.
• Container number with Number of Packages, Gross Weight, and Seal Number
• Total Cargo Gross weight
• Total Number of Packages
• Package Type
• HS Code
• Commodity Description
• UN and IMO code mandatory for HAZ shipment.
• Reefer Temperature mandatory on BL for Reefer shipment
• OOG dimensions mandatory on BL in case of OOG shipment.

Required Documents list at the time of Import Delivery order

• For Original BL:  01/03 Original BL is mandatory with endorsement from Shipper, Bank, Consignee and CHA.
• For Seaway and Surrender BL: BL copy is required with endorsement from Consignee and CHA.
• Factory Bond mandatory requirement from consignee (One Consignee-One Custom House Agent) with security cheque from consignee or CHA.
• KYC required from Consignee and CHA.

Exports from India:

Shipping Instruction submission deadline and mandatory data elements to be included in the SI:

• SI must be submitted immediately after container is gated in for export.
• Correct POL, POD and PLD is mandatory on the BL.
• Shipper’s full style name and address with postal code / IEC / GST number / Pan number / Email ID & Telephone number is require on the BL.
• Consignee and notify full style name and address is required as per destination policies.
• Container number with Number of Packages, Gross Weight, and Seal Number
• Total Cargo Gross weight
• Total Number of Packages
• Package Type
• HS Code
• Commodity Description
• UN and IMO code mandatory for HAZ shipment.
• Reefer Temperature mandatory on BL for Reefer shipment
• OOG dimensions mandatory on BL in case of OOG shipment.

Export manifest submission to Indian customs

• The EGM must be submitted to customs 48 hours prior to the departure of the vessel from the port.
• Any amendments to the BL data upon the vessel’s departure are subject to customs amendment fees and fines.

Required Documents at the time of BL release

• Customs endorsed Shipping Bill copy required.
• If exporter is direct shipper, then KYC is mandatory. (IEC Copy / Pan Card / Address Proof)

Below are the ICDS served for Export and Import via Ports – Nhava sheva (INNSA), Mundra (INMUN), Pipavav (INPAV) and Chennai (INMAA).

1. ICD Varnama via INNSA
2. ICD Tumb via INNSA
3. ICD Tughlakabad via INPAV, INMUN, INNSA
4. ICD Dadri via INPAV, INMUN, INNSA
5. ICD Hyderabad via INNSA
6. ICD Thimapur via INNSA
7. ICD Talegaon via INNSA
8. ICD Kanpur via INNSA
9. ICD Ahmedabad via INPAV, INMUN, INNSA
10. ICD Ankleshwar via INNSA
11. ICD Ludhiana via INPAV, INMUN
12. ICD Nagpur Mihan via INNSA
13. ICD Nagpur Borkhedi via INNSA
14. ICD Tihi Pithampur via INNSA
15. ICD Garhi Harsaru via INPAV, INMUN, INNSA
16. ICD Sonepat via INPAV, INMUN
17. ICD Faridabad via INPAV, INMUN
18. ICD Patli via INPAV, INMUN
19. ICD Jodhapur via INPAV, INMUN
20. ICD Jattipur via POD – INPAV, INMUN
21. ICD Jaipur via POD – INPAV, INMUN
22. ICD Moradabad via INPAV, INMUN, INNSA
23. ICD Piyala via INPAV, INMUN
24. ICD Kashipur via INPAV, INMUN
25. ICD Pantnagar via INPAV, INMUN
26. ICD Sanand via INPAV, INMUN
27. ICD Morbi via INMUN
28. ICD Bangalore via INMAA

Below are Export ICDS served via Nhava Sheva (INNSA), Mundra (INMUN), Pipavav (INPAV) and Chennai (INMAA).

1. ICD Modinagar via INPAV, INMUN
2. ICD Khatuwas via INPAV, INMUN, INNSA
3. ICD Barhi via INPAV, INMUN
4. ICD Morbi via INPAV
5. ICD Loni via INMUN
6. ICD Rewari via INMUN
7. ICD Patparganj via INNSA
8. ICD Pyala via INNSA
9. ICD Faridabad via INNSA
10. ICD Agra via INNSA
11. ICD Banglore via INNSA
12. ICD Palwal via INNSA
13. ICD Mandideep via INNSA

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Cargo Restrictions

Prohibited:

• Explosives
• Toxic gases
• Organic peroxides
• Inspections of substances
• Radioactive material

Based on IMO / UN class:

• Gases, non-flammable
• Non-toxic gases
• Flammable liquid
• Spontaneously combustible
• DG when wet
• Oxidizing
• Substances
• Toxic substances
• Corrosive substances
• Miscellaneous DG substances

Others:

• • All industrial Haz waste shipment
  • Goods requiring temperature control by IMDG code
  • DG goods in container as bulk packaging

Customs Requirements

• All import cargo into Indonesia must have the manifest submitted to customs within 24 hours before the vessel’s arrival.
• Arrival date – based on actual consignee
• All export cargo before loading must submit outward manifest / entry data exports (EDI)

Documents requiring import cargo:

1. Manifest & BL
2. Packing list & invoices
3. Other certificates if any

Tax ID must be 16 digits instead of 15 digits

Jakarta

Cikarang, Karawang, Bekasi, Bandung, Cirebon, Bogor, Tangerang

Surabaya

Rungkut, Sidoarjo, Pasuruan, Gresik, Malang, Jember

Belawan

Kim, Tanjung Morawa, Kuala Tanjung, Tanjung Balai

Cargo Restrictions:

Prohibited Cargo List

1. Used motorcycles
2. Motorcycles
3. Goods imported from Israel
4. Alcohol, materials for making alcoholic beverages (hops, malt extracts, wine kits)
5. Unlicensed drugs and medicines
6. Explosives
7. Pornographic materials
8. Politically subversive materials
9. Pork products
10. Danish meat products
11. Milk powder from China

Restricted Cargo List

1. Arms and ammunition: Allowed only for government
2. Japanese made motorcycles and bicycles containing radioactive materials: Only acceptable with a free radioactive certificate from the Iraqi Authority of Control Radioactive Sources
3. All kinds of chewing gum products: Permitted for import only if not containing any drugs
4. Fireworks: Permitted with an import license
5. Marble (kid games) and toy guns: Permitted with an import license
6. Body of used vehicles: Permitted with an import license
7. Used bicycles: Permitted with an import license
8. Used spare parts: Permitted with an import license
9. Used clothes: Permitted with an import license and fogging certificate
10. Vehicles: Model year 2023 permitted until 31.08.2025 with an import license
11. Used buses up to 14 seats: Model year 2023 permitted until 31.08.2025 with an import license
12. Used buses with 20 seats and over: Model year 2022 allowed until 31.08.2025 with an import license
13. Used truck heads: Model year 2022 allowed until 31.08.2025 with an import license
14. All kinds of agricultural machinery, ambulances, construction equipment: Model year 2020 permitted until 31.08.2025 with an import license

Weight regulations:

• It is imperative that containers comply with the prescribed safe weight limitations.
• Cargo must be loaded in strict accordance with the container payload specifications as indicated on the CSC plate.
• Kindly note that the terminal is equipped to handle a maximum capacity of up to 40 tons.

Import Vehicles Regulation

As per new regulation for vehicles inside containers must show following details in the cargo manifest:

1. Type of Car

2. Chassis number

3. Model Year

4. Colour

5. Number of the units in container

6. HS Code

7. Weight

Mandatory Information in Bill of Lading

1. The Bill of Lading information must include the following details:

i) Shipper details with full address

ii) Consignee/Notify party full details with address

iii) Port of Discharge (POD)

iv) Commodity description

v) Gross weight

vi) Number of packages

2. All information must match the corresponding commercial documents.

3. Acceptance of split BL manifested with multiple consignees under one container is not permitted.

4. Iraq documentation procedures require the following for all commercial shipments:

i) Commercial invoice

ii) Certificate of origin

iii) Packing list

iv) Bill of Lading

Cargo Clearance Requirement

• For the clearance of cargo in Iraq, the certificate of origin and commercial invoice must be endorsed by the embassy of Iraq in the country of origin. These documents must also include a QR Code for auditing purposes.
• Please note that certain products may require additional licenses or certificates.

Iraq Documentation & Customs Requirement – Please refer to IRAQ Documentation & Customs Requirement 8 Feb 2023 file under Relevant Documents section.

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Cargo Restrictions

The cross-border movement of goods and services is in principle free. However, restrictions are imposed on certain goods, countries or persons for various reasons. Special regulations may also apply to the movement of capital and payments.

Restrictions have been imposed on certain countries for foreign or security policy reasons, which in some cases significantly restrict economic trade with the country concerned.

Restrictions can generally be divided into 3 following embargo measures:

• Arms embargo – prohibits the export of military equipment to the country in question, usually results from §§ 74 ff. Foreign Trade and Payments Ordinance (AWV)
• Partial embargo – certain prohibitions and restrictions on trade with the country concerned, regulated by EU regulations.
• Total embargo – Prohibition of all economic transactions with the relevant country (currently non-existent), regulated by EU regulations.

Complete list of Prohibited and Restricted Exports

Complete list of Prohibited and Restricted Imports

Weight Restrictions

• To avoid serious damage to road infrastructure due to excessive loading, Kenya National Highways Authority has directed Importers, transporters, Kenya Ports Authority and shipping lines to abide by the standard weight limitations on containers.
• Therefore, the maximum allowable weight should not exceed 34MT (including the container tare weight) and or should be within the stipulated weight on the container CSC plate. This is applicable for standard 20’/40’ GP/RF/HQ units only.
• Any OOG or overweight units on FR/OT will be allowed upon prior approval from Kenya Ports Authority. Any container found over-loaded; the authorities will take stern action against the shipping lines.

Mandatory Information on the Bill of Lading

• Full Details of Local Consignee’s registered company name, address, email and telephone is a must for Manifest, Arrival Notice and any Emergency incidents
• Proper and clear cargo description / quantity / weight must be provided.
• HS code: at least 6 digits HS code or per customs requirement.

Essential Documents to support Declarations (Imports)

• Import Declaration Form (IDF)
• Valid Commercial Invoice
• Bill of Lading
• Licenses /Permits (where applicable)
• Pre-Shipment Verification of Conformity, or PVoC) for exports destined to Kenya
• Exports to Kenya must also obtain an ISM code, which is mandatory for all imported products sold in Kenya to help local consumers identify imported products that have been certified by KEBS.
• All imports procured by Kenyan-based importers must be insured with companies licensed to conduct business in Kenya.
• Valid pro forma invoices from the exporting firm.

• All imports must have certificate of conformity approved by Kenya Bureau of Standards (KEBS)
• No importation to Kenya is allowed without a PIN number issued by KRA

DG cargo restriction
IMO class 1,2,7- direct delivery
Chemical Hazardous[class 6.1 /8 / 9 (unno2315,3082)
– Local: 72hours & TS: 7 days

Customs manifest should be submitted by 24hours prior to vessel arrival.

6 months after import cargo discharged, customs will hold cargos and revert to government treasury.

All areas can be covered by truck.
Bukok rail service can be utilised – container return may be to Bukok CY.

According to Article 14, Clause 1 of the Ocean Industry Development Act, it is required to submitted by 48 hours prior to arrival if the vessel is carrying the specified species: Bluffin Tuna, Crab, Shrimp, Cololabis Saira and other species designated by the Minister of Oceans and Fisheries.

Restricted Cargo

• A special permit from the Kuwait Ministry of the Interior will be needed in order to legally import any weapons or ammunition into the country.
• All alcoholic beverages and associated materials for the construction of alcoholic drinks are denied entry into the country.
• All beef, pigs, pork, pork and pigskin products (such as handbags, wallets and shoes) are banned from entering the country from England and The Republic of Ireland.
• Jewels, precious stones and metals may only be imported subject to approval by the Ministry of Commerce and Industry
• Authorization must be obtained from the Ministry of Health for drugs and medicines

Prohibited Cargo

• Illegal or unlicensed drugs
• Guns, explosives and ammunition
• Knives and deadly weapons
• Alcoholic products
• Plant and plant products
• Pork, Meat and meat products
• Birds – unless from certain countries
• Unsealed milk products and mineral water
• Fresh vegetables
• Food prepared abroad
• Animals from Iraq
• All goods from Israel
• Politically subversive material
• Counterfeit money and goods
• Pornographic material

IMCO classes 1, 2, 6 and 7 & Radioactive Material

• To discharge Hazardous cargo under IMCO classes 1, 2, 6 and 7 or any type of Radioactive material in Kuwait, approval should be obtained from Kuwait local authorities, prior to loading from origin.
• Any import IMCO cargoes without the necessary approvals from POD, will lead to ROB (Retain on Board) which will be under POL account.
• IMCO Class shipment Containers will be discharged on Direct Delivery basis only at Shuaiba Port at all seasons. Summer season restriction applicable at Shuwaikh port. Such cargoes are not allowed to be stored in the− Port or at the Terminal.
• Discharge of dangerous goods other than stated above classes should also be notified to port authorities before arrival.
• The agents in Kuwait requires a Cargo Manifest for Dangerous goods in advance, to obtain the necessary permissions. The Manifest or the Approval Request must Carry the Following information:−
  • Carrying vessel to Kuwait, voyage number and ETA Kuwait
  • Ports of loading and Discharge
  • IMCO class and group
  • Technical name
  • United Nation Number
  • Flash point
  • IMDG code page number
  • Number of packages, Weight, Measurement of each package & total weight and measurement of the consignment.
  • Whether the cargo is for discharge in Kuwait or to be retained on board for discharge at other ports.

IMPORTANT NOTICE: CONTAINERS CARRYING ANY HAZARDOUS DANGEROUS CARGO MUST BE AFFIXED WITH RELEVANT LABELS TO AVOID HEAVY PENALTIES FROM LOCAL AUTHORITIES

Weight Restrictions

Import:
Shuwaikh and Shuaiba port’s gantry crane has maximum weight limitation of 40 metric tons. For overweight containers discharged, double handling charges are imposed (i.e. containers in excess of 24 mts/20′ and 30 mts/40′ & 45′ incl. tare weight; an additional cost of KWD 22/20′, KWD 38/40′, and KWD 50/45′).

Export:
Must strictly ensure that Cargo weight to be within the payload as mentioned on the CSC plate.

The information on the Bill of lading must mention the:

• Name and address of the shipper & consignee
• Port of destination
• Description of the goods, gross weight, no. of packages etc.

The details must match with the commercial docs.

Acceptance of split B/L manifested with multiple / single consignees under one container is not permitted.

Kuwait documentation procedures require a commercial invoice, certificate of origin, packing list, and a bill of lading for all commercial shipments.

Certain products may require additional licenses or certificates.

All import cargoes must be palletized.

Non-compliance of the same will lead to penalties which will be imposed on the Consignee.

Single shipment

Cargo Restrictions

Custom (Prohibition of Imports) Order 2023

Custom (Prohibition of Exports) Order 2023

Port Klang Dangerous Goods Acceptance List

Weight Regulations

Please refer to the “Relevant Documents” section for information on the Enforcement Weight Restriction effective from 1st May 2025.

Import and Export Malaysia

• Full style of shipper and consignee i.e.
  • Full name
  • Address
  • Telephone
  • Email address
  • Facsimile number
• For cargoes imported to Malaysia, the consignee must be a registered Malaysian company
• For Import Malaysia, Harmonized System Code (HS Code 6 Digits) must be on BL body & Genesis Commodity Code
• Genesis Commodity Tab must consist below for each container on BL Print and Manifest:
  • Packing Type
  • Piece Count
  • Cargo Description
  • Cargo Weight
  • Cargo Measurement (CBM)
• Harmonized System Code (HS Code 6 Digits) must be on Genesis Commodity Code field for T/S Manifest at MYPKG.

Internal terminal transfers from Westport to Northport, and vice versa, are only accepted for transshipment full cargo. Requests must be submitted to the ITT department at the first terminal discharge and at least 48 hours before the first carrier’s arrival, along with complete documents.

Local Export/Import: Internal terminal transfers are not allowed for local export/import cargoes.

Empty Discharge: Internal terminal transfers are not allowed for empty discharges. The box operator must arrange this independently, with customs approval based on local import/export declarations.

Single shipment

Cargo Restrictions:

In Oman, the importation of most cargo is generally unrestricted, provided the importer holds the necessary license for the specific goods. However, there are specific regulations and restrictions that must be adhered to:

1. Prohibited Items:
   • Items classified under IMO Class 7 are strictly prohibited from importation.

1. Alcoholic Products:
   • During Ramadan, customs authorities do not process documents for alcoholic products, leading to potential customs clearance challenges.

3. Class 1 Items:

1. • Prior approval from the relevant authorities is mandatory.
   • All manifest details must be submitted at least 10 days before the cargo’s arrival.
   • Consignees must arrange for direct delivery with a police escort immediately after the container is discharged.

4. Specific Requirements for Other Classes:

1. • Class 5.1: Accepted only on a direct delivery basis with arrangements made by the consignee.
   • Class 7: Not allowed.

Weight Regulations:

1. • Out-of-Gauge (OOG) imports have a maximum weight limit of 41 tons.
   • For containers, the maximum payload is determined by the container’s capacity.

The Import General Manifest (IGM) and cargo manifest must be submitted to customs and the port at least 24 hours (one working day) before the vessel’s arrival.

Late submissions or significant amendments to the manifest may incur penalties. The manifest is filed electronically with customs using Electronic Data Interchange (EDI).

1. Retention Period: Uncleared containers will be kept by port authorities for a period of 180 days. During this time, consignees will receive notices to clear their cargo.
2. Post-Retention Actions: After the 180-day period, any uncleared containers will be moved to an auction shed. The cargo will be de-stuffed, and the empty container will be returned to the line’s stack.
3. Consignee Notifications: Consignees will be served with notices throughout the retention period, urging them to clear their cargo to avoid further actions.

Cargo Restrictions

Export:

• Liquor (Any forms of wine/alcohol)
• Arms & Ammunition.
• As per ESL restricted cargo guidelines.

Imports:

• Liquor (Any forms of wine/alcohol)
• Arms & Ammunition.
• Single shoes
• Wood Waste / Wood Waste Scrap
• Personal Effect shipment should be checked from POD prior booking.
• Please check with destination office prior booking of Scrap/Waste Tyres into Pakistan.
• Raw Cotton, please check and inform POD prior booking.
• As per ESL restricted cargo guidelines.

Weight Regulations

Export:

• Container payload

Imports:

• Sum of Cargo weight and Tare weight (subject to safe pay load of container) under the spreader should not exceed 40mtons for containers discharge at Karachi.
• In case of excess weight please cross check with Port of Discharge prior to booking of cargo.

Export

Clauses on Bill of Lading: As per ESL guidelines.

Issuance of Bill of Lading:

Issuance of BL is governed by the regulations set out by The State Bank of Pakistan and Pakistan Customs.

Mandatory Documents required for Issuance of Bill of Lading are as follows:

• Goods Declaration – Shipping Instructions should be in accordance with the GD filed by the shipper with customs. All information, especially Shipper, Consignee, Cargo description, weight, Packages should match the GD filed by shipper with customs.
• Bank Documents – These are necessary documents issued by the shipper’s bank to be submitted to the Carrier / Shipping Company for issuance of Bill of Lading. These documents are;
  • Authority Letter- Issued by shipper’s bank authorizing shipper or is representative to collect Bill of Lading from the carrier, Shipping Company.
  • No Objection Certificate (NOC)- Issued by the bank allowing the carrier, shipping company to make out Bill of Lading/Consign the Bill of Lading, in favor of a concern / company other than the local Pakistani bank with which shipper has filed Electronic Form E (EFE).
  • Form E Certificate- Required in case of C&F CIF, Freight Prepaid shipment.

(Note: Above documents issued by the bank are required to be submitted to the carrier/shipping company at the time of collection of Bill of Lading.)

• Copies of Goods Declaration (GD), Packing List, Commercial Invoice.

Import:

• To Order BL are acceptable, provided that the actual receiver’s/importer’s details in Pakistan, including full name, address, and telephone/fax number, must be manifested as the first notify party.
• Foreign consignee details are not acceptable in customs manifest. In cases where the BL is consigned to the order of a bank or a third party that is not the actual receiver/importer, the actual receiver/importer of the cargo in Pakistan must be declared as the notify party.”

• In case of a Personnel Effects shipment, Name of the passenger / the owner of the cargo who is travelling to Pakistan should be declared as the consignee.

• Deadlines to file manifest with Customs are 72 hours for long transit and 48 hours for short transit, such as to Mundra, Jebel Ali, and Sohar.

Bill of Lading Clause:

• For Cargo in Transit Via Pakistan to another country by Road/Rail such as Afghanistan, Uzbekistan, Azerbaijan, Complete details of actual consignee / receiver of goods in the destination country to be declared in consignee column of the BL. Remarks “Cargo in Transit to (name of city, country of final destination) on a/c consignee’s cost, risk & responsibility. Carrier’s responsibility ceases at POD” to be clearly mentioned in the body of the BL. Exit Point from Pakistan to be mentioned in the body of the BL.
• For Live Reefer containers, Reefer settings including Set Temp, Vent settings, humidity etc., must be clearly indicated on the BL & Manifest

Special Requirements:

• Mandatory to affix bullet/bottle seals for all Pakistan discharge containers. Noncompliance will result in heavy fines which will be on a/c of POL.
• Import of Raw Cotton and DG cargo, advance notice is required at least 5 days prior to arrival of cargo from the last transshipment port. Noncompliance may result in severe consequences for the carrier from the Department of Plant Protection & Quarantine.

Special Customs Regulations:

• Import Manifest must be submitted to Customs Authorities 24hrs prior to the vessel’s arrival, hence discharge manifests for all containers for Karachi discharge should be finalized and available in GENESIS at least 48 hours prior to arrival of Vessel.
• Dummy BLs not accepted.
• Non-Manifested containers with Pakistan Customs will not be allowed to be discharged. These containers will be retained on board for port of origin on a/c of POL/Manifesting Agency.
• All inbound containers into Pakistan to have Packing List & Commercial Invoice Pasted on the inner side of container door (Pls inform all Shipper’s as this is shipper’s responsibility not carrier’s) prior to shipment.
• S. Code is compulsory to be declared on the BL.
• In the case of a Personnel Effects shipment, a passenger is allowed to bring along with him only one car on a single visit, hence please ensure to book / manifest only one car per consignee / passenger on a BL in case of a personal effect shipment.

Corrections & Amendments:

• Deadline- 48 hours before the vessel’s arrival.
• All amendments after passage of deadline may be subject to customs approval, fines (receipted/un receipted) and possible Show Cause Notice to our Company by the Pakistan Customs Authorities.
• Changes in Consignee/notify name & addresses in Customs manifest after arrival of vessel depend entirely on customs discretion whether to allow or disallow the request. Very heavy fines, non-receipted expenses and subject to unspecified time for getting it approved or to know the final decision regarding / approval or rejection.
• Change of Consignee from a Pakistani concern to a consignee in a foreign country or vice versa is not allowed. Example. Change required in Consignee from ABC Industries, Karachi Pakistan to XYZ traders, Kabul, Afghanistan is not allowed and vice versa.
• Change of Destination of cargo or Status (from CY to CFS or vice versa) is not allowed once cargo has been discharged.
• Non-Manifested containers will not be allowed to be discharged from the vessel and will be retained on board including both Full and Empty containers.

Restricted Cargo for Import and Export 

1. Explosives and Firearms: Dynamite, gunpowder, ammunitions, and other explosives, firearms, and weapons of war, or parts thereof.

2. Gambling Devices: Roulette wheels, gambling outfits, loaded dice, marked cards, machines, apparatus or mechanical devices used in gambling or the distribution of money, cigars, cigarettes, or other goods when such distribution is dependent on chance, including jackpot and pinball machines or similar contrivances, or parts thereof.

3. Lottery and Sweepstakes Tickets: Except advertisements thereof and lists of drawings therein.

4. Narcotics and Synthetic Drugs: Marijuana, opium, poppies, coca leaves, heroin, or other narcotics or synthetic drugs declared habit-forming by the President of the Philippines, or any compound, manufactured salt, derivative, or preparation thereof, except when imported by the government of the Philippines or any person duly authorized by the Dangerous Drugs Board for medicinal purposes.

5. Opium Pipes: Opium pipes or parts thereof, of whatever material.

6. Other Restricted Goods: Any other goods whose importation and exportation are restricted. 

Restricted commodities can be accepted in the Philippines if the importer secures an import permit from the relevant government agency.  

For example, explosives and firearms require a permit from the Philippine National Police – Firearms and Explosive Division. 

The import permit must be secured by the consignee prior to shipping the commodity to the Philippines.  

If the restricted commodity arrives without the necessary import permit, it will be subject to seizure upon arrival in the Philippines. 

Prohibited Cargo for Import and Export 

 The following categories of goods are strictly prohibited from being imported into or exported out of the Philippines: 

1. Materials Advocating Treason or Violence: 

• Written or printed materials in any form that advocate or incite treason, rebellion, insurrection, sedition against the government of the Philippines, or forcible resistance to any law of the Philippines. 

• Written or printed materials containing any threat to take the life of, or inflict bodily harm upon, any person in the Philippines. 

2. Items Related to Unlawful Abortion: 

• Goods, instruments, drugs, and substances designed, intended, or adapted for producing unlawful abortion. 

• Any printed matter that advertises, describes, or provides direct or indirect information on where, how, or by whom unlawful abortion is committed. 

3. Obscene or Immoral Materials: 

• Written or printed materials, negatives or cinematographic films, photographs, engravings, lithographs, objects, paintings, drawings, or other representations of an obscene or immoral character. 

4. Misbranded Precious Metals: 

• Any goods manufactured in whole or in part of gold, silver, or other precious metals or alloys where the stamp, brand, or mark does not indicate the actual fineness or quality of the metals or alloys. 

5. Adulterated or Misbranded Food and Drugs: 

• Any adulterated or misbranded food or goods for human consumption. 

• Any adulterated or misbranded drug in violation of relevant laws and regulations. 

6. Infringing Goods: 

• Goods that infringe upon the Intellectual Property Code and related laws. 

7. Other Prohibited Goods: 

• All other goods or parts thereof, the importation and exportation of which are explicitly prohibited by law or rules and regulations issued by the competent authority. 

Bill of Lading Requirements 

The following general and basic shipment data are mandatory for the Bill of Lading: 

1. Consignee / Notify Party’s Email Address: 
2. Commodity 6 digits HS Code: 
3. Cargo Measurement in CBM: 

If the shipper requests to hide the email address and HS code from the BL due to trading requirements, a Letter of Indemnity must be obtained from the shipper to undertake liabilities. 

Please note that although this information will be hidden, ESL requires it for our records for the import manifest. 

BL Cargo Weight Control 

1. Application of Cargo Weight: 

• The cargo weight declared by the shipper on the Shipping Instruction is to be applied on the Bill of Lading and the Import Manifest. 

2. Deviation Between VGM and BL Weight: 

• A deviation between the Verified Gross Mass and the BL weight is acceptable. The BL can be continued, but the deviation should only account for the tare weight of the container to avoid scrutiny and the imposition of fines by the authorities. 

3. Handling Significant Variations: 

• In the case of a significant variation, please verify the weight with the shipper and approach Line Claims and Customer Service for assistance. 

OOG Cargo 

1. Direct-to-Truck Discharge Requirement: 

• The terminal mandates direct-to-truck discharge for OOG cargo. The shipper must ensure that their consignee arranges for the trucker to be present inside the terminal prior to the commencement of discharging operations of the vessel. 

• Should the trucker fail to be present, the terminal will not discharge the OOG cargo and will retain it on board the vessel. In such instances of Retained on Board, all associated costs will be borne by the customer. 

Customs/Manifest 

1. Manifest Closure: 

• POL are required to close the manifest for all onboard containers at least 72 hours before the vessel’s arrival at Philippine ports. 

• POL must immediately notify the POD upon completion of the manifest closure for the vessel. 

2. Notification of Loading Changes: 

• POLs must promptly inform the POD of any changes in loading to enable timely communication with customs and terminal authorities. 

3. Submission of Import Foreign Manifest: 

• The POD vessel operator is required to submit the consolidated Import Foreign Manifest at least 48 hours before the vessel’s arrival at PH ports. 

4. Penalties for Manifest Issues: 

• Severe customs penalties will be imposed for any delays, omissions, inaccuracies, or misdeclarations in the manifest. All liabilities and costs will be the responsibility of the POL or the cargo owner. 

5. Manifest Amendments: 

• Amendments to the manifest after submission are not accommodated by Customs. The consignee must directly approach Customs for amendment approval and payment of any applicable customs charges. 

• POLs should keep PH Import informed of any amendments processed by customers to facilitate close follow-up at the POD. 

Cargo Restrictions:

Please find the list of restricted commodities here:

Goods Restricted by Tariff – General Authority of Customs

https://www.customs.gov.qa/English/PassengersIndividualsPortal/Pages/IndividualsImporting.aspx

• Only licensed importers can import Bitumen into Qatar.
• For any import shipment arriving in Qatar with personal effects with a private individual as the consignee, the notify party must be a registered forwarding agent with complete details (address, telephone, fax, email) or a C/O address.
• Palletization of cargo is required in both these scenarios:
• All import shipments from foreign countries in TRANSIT within GCC countries
• All import shipments from GCC countries

Weight regulations:

As per Qatar Traffic Regulations:

• Cargo weight + tare weight + trailer weight should not exceed 42M/tons if container loaded on TWIN AXLE trailer
• Cargo weight + tare weight + trailer weight should not exceed 45M/tons if container loaded on TRI AXLE trailer
• There are no specific weight restrictions if container loads in MULTI AXLE LOW BED trailer.

Terminal Limitations:

• Normal Cargo Handling Capacity 35 M/Tons
• Maximum crane capacity 65 M/Tons prior approval to be obtained before loading from transshipment port. Additional charges applicable for additional equipment used.
• 24×7 operations except during Ramadhan season and summer season

Import

Invoice (Original) must be signed and stamped by the shipper, duly attested by Chamber of Commerce.

• Invoice information must mention “Commercial Invoice” or “Invoice” with reference number and correct HS code, number of packages, gross and net weight, and country of origin against each time.

Packing list (Original) – must have the details of the packages, dimensions, weight, invoice number, and date.

Certificate of Origin (Original) – issued by Chamber of Commerce and attested by Qatar Embassy at the port of loading or manufacturing country.

     *If documents are not legalized, a legalization fee/tariff will be applied – 1% based on CIF value or QAR 500 (min). For non-availability of original invoice and COO additional fine of QAR 500 per document (i.e., QAR 1000) will be charged.

Additional shipping documents are required if the commodity falls under any of these special categories:

Dangerous Goods (DG) and Chemical Products

• EPC online approval (should be in place before shipment is loaded on the vessel at transhipment port or last port prior arrival at Qatar) *
• DG Declaration/ Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS)
• Valid approvals with MOE & Civil defense
• Qatar consignee has a valid import license to import such commodities.

Telecommunications, Computers, Vehicles and Tires

• Technical Specifications

Food Products

• Legalized Health Certificates

* Falls within the scope of the shipper and consignee. The carrier has accepted the shipment based on due diligence and the standard booking procedures, with the understanding that the shipper and consignee will comply with the necessary requirements during transit to ensure adherence to all relevant processes and procedures for smooth shipment delivery.

**Exempted when Toys are imported for gifts (small shipments), but prior customs approval is needed for smooth clearance.

Export

Original Invoice – must be signed and stamped by the shipper, duly attested by the Qatar Chamber of Commerce. Invoice information must mention “Commercial Invoice” or “Invoice” with the reference number and correct HS code, number of packages, gross and net weight, and country of origin against each time.

*Zero Value (discount in the commercial invoice is not acceptable in Qatar Customs)

Original Packing list– must have the details of the packages, dimensions, weight, invoice number, and date.

Original Certificate of Origin (COO) issued by the local Chamber of Commerce Qatar

• For Steel item cargo – NOC from Qatar steel is mandatory.
• For Chemical cargo – Approval from Ministry for Environment
• For Scrap Cargo – Approval from Ministry of Municipality

Cargo Restrictions
Please refer to to Controlled & Prohibited Goods for Import for Prohibited and Controlled cargo in Singapore.

Dangerous Goods – Accordingly to ESL prohibited list.

Please refer to DG Declaration – MPA Singapore under Relevant Document Section for more details.

Weight Regulations
Any containers with a gross weight above 30 tons must be checked with POL(SGSIN)

Please refer to the below link for weight restrictions in Singapore.

Weight Restrictions in Singapore

Import
Liner needs to declare the containers into port system 12 hours before vessel arrived.

Export
Container numbers and other details are processed by Haulier before the vessel’s arrival

Transshipment
ESL Agent need to nominate the 2nd carrier 12hrs before the 1st carrier’s arrival.

Note: For both import and export, the shipper or consignee must apply for a permit before clearing the import cargo or before turning in the export cargo for loading. This permit is for customs purposes and is valid for one month only. Every transaction must be completed within this timeframe.

Please refer Singapore Customs for more details.

In transit to Indonesia outports on consignee’s own arrangement is subject to a container deposit of USD 2000 per TEU and a LOI.

Single shipment

Cargo Restrictions:

Prohibited and Restricted Imports for Sri Lanka.

• Poultry and Agricultural Commodities: Under import license control; non-GMO certification required.
• GM Agricultural Commodities
• Chicken Meat: Prohibited unless for further processing and export.
• Drugs: Subject to approval by the National Medicines Regulatory Authority (NMRA).
• Firearms and Ammunition: Controlled by the Ministry of Defence.
• Military-Related/Dual-Use Items: Prohibited or controlled (e.g., radars, night-vision devices, armoured vehicles).
• Laser/Radar Range Finders and Thermal-Image Devices: Require Ministry of Defence approval.
• Remote-Controlled Toys: Under license control for public security reasons.
• Toxic and Hazardous Chemicals and Pesticides: Restricted.
• Used/Reconditioned Air Conditioners and Refrigerators: Under licensing control for environmental protection.

Prohibited and Restricted Exports for Sri Lanka.

In Sri Lanka, export restrictions primarily encompass limitations on the following items:

• Military equipment,
• Certain endangered species of flora and fauna,
• Precious metals such as gold and gems,
• Occasionally specific agricultural products.

These items may necessitate special permits or could be entirely prohibited, contingent upon the item and its intended destination. The regulations governing these restrictions are administered by the Sri Lankan Customs Department.

Dangerous Cargo Prohibited Materials:

• • Radioactive materials
  • Ammonium nitrite
  • Ammonium permanganate
  • Chlorate of ammonium
  • Methyl nitrite
  • Zinc ammonium nitrite

DG Declaration: Must be submitted to the Sri Lanka Port Authority Safety Section at least two working days before a vessel’s arrival.

Weight regulations:

Cargo information regarding a mandatory container gross mass verification has been implemented in Sri Lankan Ports from 01st July 2016

Deadline for manifest submission to Customs:

1. Every cargo reporter shall submit an inward cargo Manifest report to Sri Lanka Customs electronically via Asyhub 24 hours before the vessel’s departure from the last foreign port.
2. If the duration of the voyage to a port in Sri Lanka is less than seventy-two (72) hours, the report must be submitted upon departure.

SL customs tariff, TAX changes and all other related docs can be accessed from https://www.customs.gov.lk/customs-tariff/

Ships carrying Aircraft or Seacraft via the port of Colombo must provide all the info, including photographs of the Aircraft or Seacraft well in advance to Colombo.

The full article regarding Import Export can be viewed on SLC web.

Import – https://www.customs.gov.lk/business/importing-goods/

Export – https://www.customs.gov.lk/business/exporting-goods/

Cargo Restrictions

List of Restricted Cargo can be found here:

https://trade.tanzania.go.tz/media/LIST

Weight regulations:

Road Regulations

• The weight restrictions on the roads in Tanzania are very strictly adhered to by the Government Agencies to avoid potential damage to the roads.
• Maximum weight allowable 28 Mtons including container weight.
• Dimensions of trucks allowed without permits are as follows.
  -Overall width 2.6M
  -Overall height 4.6M from the road surface
  -Overall Length of the rigid vehicle 12.5M
  -Overall length of articulated vehicle 17.0M
  -Overall length of any combination of vehicle 22.0M

Terminal Limitation

• Terminal Crane Capacity maximum 40 mtons

For Imports

• 8 digits HS code is mandatory on the BL and Manifest
• Consignee’s Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN) is mandatory in all the imports manifests.
• “To Order “shipments are allowed for discharge at Dar Es Salaam and Zanzibar but Actual Consignee must be shown on the BL in the consignee field before the import manifest is filed.

For Dar es Salaam discharge: Actual consignee detail located at Dar Es Salaam or within Tanzania (except Zanzibar*) is MANDATORY for manifest

For Zanzibar discharge: Actual consignee details at Zanzibar is mandatory.

• For Through BL shipments, Commercial Invoice and Packing List needs to be provided to the Destination office.
• In Transit clause: “In Transit by Carrier Haulage” is mandatory on manifest for Through BLs
• For Telex Release, the copy of the surrendered OBL needs to be provided to the Destination office.
• Manifest is filed 48 hours prior to vessel arrival at the Port of Discharge.
• Any Amendments will accrue penalty once manifest is filed.
• Any amendment request without charges must be approved 7 days prior to vessel arrival.
• Amendments approved 7 days before vessel arrival at the Port of Discharge will not accrue any penalty

*Transshipment or In Transit Clause to Zanzibar is ABSOLUTELY restricted for shipments discharging at Dar Es Salaam

Rwanda, Malawi, Burundi, Sudan, Uganda, Zambia, D.R.C. Congo

Free days from vessel berth to empty return:

• Rwanda/Malawi/Burundi/Sudan/Uganda- 30 days
• Zambia- 40 days
• D.R.C. Congo- 55 days

Single shipment

Cargo Restrictions:

Scrap metal:

Scrap shipments with freight collect terms are not permitted for import into Thailand.

Prepaid shipments will continue to be accepted subject to the following conditions being met before booking confirmation:

• Consignee names must be identified. ‘TO ORDER’ is unacceptable.
• LOI from both shipper and consignee are requested on a shipment-by-shipment basis and prior to booking acceptance.
• Consignee must have Import License issued from “Department of industrial works”
• Consignee must pay container deposit 15,000THB per CNTR to carrier before ETA – 2 working days

Vehicles:
Vehicles imported to Thailand must be declared as DG cargo; IMO Class 9/ UNNO 3166

• DG-Net (DG authorized system) must be submitted accordingly.
• If a customer wishes to declare a vehicle shipment as non-DG, they must provide a certificate confirming that the vehicle’s fuel tank is empty, and its battery terminals have been disconnected.

Personal effects:

Consignee on BL must be represented by the freight forwarder only.

In transit shipments:

In transit shipments are only acceptable only for POD: Laem Chabang (THLCH)

The customer is required to clear the container within 30 days of its discharge at Laem Chabang Port. Failure to do so will result in the container being seized by customs authorities.

Container weight limitation:

• 20’For Laem Chabang (THLCH) Subject to payload of each container (Both Dry and reefer)
• 20’For Lat Krabang ICD (THLKR)
  27 metric tons, cargo gross weight for dry.
  26 metric tons, cargo gross weight for reefer.
• 20’ For Bangkok PAT (THBKB)
  27 metric tons, cargo gross weight for dry. (G.W. not over 32.5 metric tons)
  26 metric tons, cargo gross weight for reefer. (G.W. not over 32.5 metric tons)

• 40’ For Laem Chabang Port (THLCH)
  Subject to payload of each container (Both Dry and reefer)
• 40’ For Lat Krabang ICD (THLKR)
  26 Metric Tons, Cargo Gross Weight (DRY cargoes only)
  Maximum cargo gross weight for reefer is 25 Metric Tons.
• 40’ For Bangkok PAT (THBKB)
  27 metric tons, cargo gross weight for dry. (G.W. not over 32.5 metric tons)
  25 metric tons, cargo gross weight for reefer. (G.W. not over 32.5 metric tons)

For Imports

• Payments to be made in Thai Baht only.
• For dangerous cargo shipment imported to Thailand customers have to declare DG cargo via http://www.dg-net.orgwithin 5 days before ETA, Failure to comply will result in the cargo being denied discharge in accordance with port regulations.
• For DG imports to Klong Toey, customers have to declare the cargo via http://www.dg-net.org AND https://eservice.port.co.th/EPort/memberlogin.xhtmlwithin 5 days before ETA. Failure to comply will result in the cargo being denied discharge in accordance with port regulations.
• Marks and Numbers: “”Shipping Mark OR Marks and numbers”” is a mandatory field for Thailand import manifest submission. For any packaging that includes shipping marks, the corresponding shipping marks must be clearly specified on the related documentation. If the packaging does not display any shipping marks, the customer must explicitly indicate “NO SHIPPING MARK” on the relevant documents. Failure to comply may result in a penalty of up to THB 50,000 imposed on the importer.
• If the consignee is an individual, the “Notify Party” must either be a Thai company or the individual must be represented by a freight forwarder to comply with customs regulations; a foreign individual cannot directly handle customs clearance on their own in Thailand, requiring a Thai entity to act on their behalf.
• Invoice and credit party must be a Thai company.

In transit shipments:

• Either consignee or notify party must be a Thai company to ensure that containers can be discharged at a Thai port. If consignee is foreigner, Notify Party must be Thai company.
• Customers must clear the import containers within 45 days upon discharge at Laem Chabang to avoid the cargo being seized by customs.
• In transit clause is required in cargo description.

For Exports

• Payments to be made in Thai Baht only. Applied withholding tax 1%

• • For DG cargo, shipment exported from Thailand, customers musts provide MSDS to local Customer Service team for submission into terminal system at least 24 hours prior proforma ETA.
• Mark and numbers: The “Shipping Mark” or “Marks and Numbers” field is mandatory for declarations with Thai Customs. All packaging must have shipping marks accurately specified on the relevant documents. Failure to comply may result in a penalty of up to THB 50,000 imposed on the exporter.

• Lat Krabang ICD (THLKR)
• Bangkok PAT (THBKB) – Import Only

Cargo Restrictions

Exports:

• Waste and scrap of ferrous cast iron
• Timber from any wood grown in the Partner States
• Fresh unprocessed fish (Nile Perch and Tilapia)
• Wood charcoal
• Used automobile batteries, lead scrap, crude and refined lead and all forms of scrap metals

Imports:

• Used tyres for light commercial vehicles and passenger cars
• Plastic articles of less than 30 microns for conveyance or packing of goods
• Worn underwear garments of all types
• Unwrought precious metals and precious stones
• Arms and ammunition specified under Chapter 93 of the Customs Nomenclature
• Ossein and bones treated with acid
• Other bones and horn-cores, unworked, defatted, simply prepared (but not cut to shape), de-gelatinized, powder, and waste of these products
• Ivory, elephant unworked or simply prepared but not cut to shape
• Teeth, hippopotamus, unworked or simply prepared but not cut to shape
• Horn, rhinoceros, unworked or simply prepared but not cut to shape
• Other ivory unworked or simply prepared but not cut to shape
• Ivory powder and waste
• Tortoise shell, whalebone and whalebone hair, horns, antlers, hooves, nails, claws, and beaks, unworked or simply prepared but not cut to shape, powder, and waste of these products
• Coral and similar materials, unworked or simply prepared but not otherwise worked
• Shells of mollusks, crustaceans, or echinoderms, and cattle-bone unworked or simply prepared
• Bone, tortoise shell, horn, antlers, coral, mother-of-pearl, and other animal carving material, and articles of these materials (including articles obtained by moulding)
• Ozone-depleting substances under the Montreal Protocol (1987) and the Vienna Convention (1985)
• Genetically modified products
• Non-indigenous species of fish or egg of progeny
• Endangered species of world flora and fauna and their products in accordance with regulations
• Commercial casings (second-hand tyres)
• All psychotropic drugs under international control
• Historical artifacts
• Parts of guns and ammunition, of base metal (Section XV of the Harmonized Commodity Description and Coding System), or similar goods of plastics
• Armoured fighting vehicles
• Telescope sights or other optical devices suitable for use with arms, unless mounted on a firearm or presented with the firearm on which they are designed to be mounted

Weight Regulations

Axle loads and vehicle dimensions are regulated under UNRA Vehicle Dimension Regulations, 2017.

Maximum load for:

• 2 axles (8 tyres): 18 tons
• 3 axles: Typically used for heavy-duty transport
• 4 axles: Used for carrying heavier loads than vehicles with fewer axles
• 5 axles: 42 tons, with a payload of 25-27 tons
• 6 axles: 48 tons, with a payload of 30-32 metric tons
• 7 or more axles: 56 tons

Regulations comply with the COMESA-EAC-SADC Tripartite maximum allowed standard although axle loads, and dimensions are not still fully harmonized within EAC area.

Imports

• Bill of lading
• Packing list
• Commercial invoice
• Freight invoice
• Certificate of origin
• Trade license

Exports

• Certificate of incorporation
• Tin certificate
• Commercial Invoice
• Packing list

1. Port Bell
2. Port of Jinja
3. Tororo inland port
4. Bukasa Inland Port
5. Port of Butiaba

Cargo Restrictions

Import restrictions:

• Weapons
• Ammunition
• Explosive materials
• Military technical equipment and facilities
• Narcotics of all kinds.
• Toxic chemicals.
• Depraved and reactionary cultural products; and toys for children which are harmful to ethical education, social order and safety.
• Firecrackers of all kinds
• Cigarettes, cigars and other finished cigarette products.
• Second-hand consumer goods, namely:
  • Textiles, garments and footwear.
  • Electronics goods.
  • Freezers, refrigerators and air conditioners.
  • Household electrical appliances.
  • Goods for interior decorating
  • Household goods made of ceramics, porcelain, glass, metal, plastic, rubber and other materials.
  • Means of transport with right hand drive (including those in knock-down kits or with converted drive before being imported to Vietnam), except for special vehicles for limited use, comprising cranes, duct digging excavators, garbage carrying vehicles, road cleaning vehicles, road surface building vehicles, airport-passenger vehicles, fork-lifts in warehouses or ports.

Second-hand goods and means comprising:

• Second-hand motors
• Frames
• Tires
• Pneumatics and spare parts for automobiles
• Tractors
• Motorcycles and motorized tricycles
• Second-hand combustible motors with a capacity of 30 CV and less
• Used machines mounted with combustible motors with capacity of 30 CV
• Chasses mounted with second-hand motors
• Second-hand bicycles
• Second-hand motorcycles and motorized tricycles
• Second-hand ambulances
• Used passenger-vehicles of less than sixteen seats or less (including passenger cargo vehicles, and joint passenger-cargo compartmental vehicles)
• Trucks of less than five tones (including passenger cargo vehicles, and joint passenger-cargo compartmental vehicles) which have been used for more than 5 years from the year of [proposed] import
• Materials and products containing Amiang incorporated in the amphibole group.
• Various types of special encryption devices and encryption software used for protecting State secrets.

Export Restrictions:

• Weapons
• Ammunition
• Explosive materials
• Military technical equipment and facilities Antiques
• Narcotics of all kinds
• Toxic chemicals
• Timber, planks from domestic natural forests; firewood, charcoal made from wood or firewood of domestic natural forest origin. Various kinds of wild animals, and naturally precious fauna and flora.
• Various types of special encryption devices and encryption software used for protecting State secrets

Customs Requirements

While carrying out Customs procedures, the Customs declarants shall have to:

1. Fill in and submit the Customs declaration forms; submit, produce documents attributed to the Customs dossiers.
2. Conduct goods and/or transport means to the designated sites for physical inspection.
3. Pay taxes and fulfil other financial obligations as prescribed by law.

A Customs dossier shall consist of:

1. Declaration form.
2. Commercial invoices.
3. Goods purchase and sale contract.
4. Permit of the competent State body for goods exported
5. Imported or transited or transport means on exit, entry or in transit, which are subject to such permits under the provisions of law.
6. Other documents as prescribed by law for each goods item, which the Customs declarant must submit or produce to the Customs offices.

Prohibited Items description:

• Narcotics, hashish and prepared opium
• Gambling instruments
• Soil, leaf, stem, straw and natural manure used for agricultural purposes
• Azocolourants
• Silkworm eggs
• Drugs
• Chemical weapons and chemicals which are restricted by Intl Chemical weapon agreement.
• Waste materials (annually updated)
• Used second hand cars.
• Electronics; alcoholic beverages; tobacco; cigarettes; cigars or other cargo may sometimes be subject to physical checking, counting and detailed inspection by customs.

Weight Restrictions

As per Turkish Transportation Law, maximum weight permitted according to chassis type is as follows.

Motor Vehicles

• with 2 axles ……..18T
• with 3 axles…….. 25T
• with 4 axles…….. 32T

Articulated vehicles

• with 3 axles…….. 28T
• with 4 axles…….. 36T
• with 4 axles, and the weight of the tandem axle of semi-trailer is 20T… 38T
• with 5/6 axles……40T – with 5/6 axles for the combined transport of 4O’ ISO containers……44

Permissible weights includes the chassis, cargo and container tare.

In practice containerized cargo; 20DV or 40DV up to 32 tons including tare is the maximum weight limit that can be delivered on trailers. “Subject to route and local requirements overweight costs can be required’’.

Containers over 32 tons, including tare, can only be delivered on specially equipped vehicles “subject to route and local requirements’’

1. Deadline for manifest submission to customs:

1.1. Short sea cargoes, 2 hours before arrival at first port of entry in Turkish Customs Territory. SI submission to be done 1 working day prior to vessel departure from the port of loading.

In order to comply with this requirement and handle customs responses and time differences, shippers are required to submit complete and accurate shipping instructions at least 12 hours prior to vessel departure from the port of loading.

1.2. Deep sea cargo: 24 hours prior to loading at Port of loading. SI submission to be done 2 working days prior to vessel departure from the port of loading.

In order to comply with this requirement and handle customs responses and time differences, shippers are required to submit complete and accurate shipping instructions at least 48 hours prior to vessel departure from the port of loading.

• Amendments after vessel’s arrival is subject to customs fines.
• Free correction limit is 24 hrs before arrival of the vessel.

2. KTF (Container registration and tracking form)

• Entry of the containers to the country is permitted by the customs administrations according to the “temporary import regime.
• “And registered in KTF customs system.
• The permit period for the cntrs/ mafi temporarily imported to the country is 6 months.
• During this period the export of the cntr/ mafi is mandatory and the period may be extended by the customs office of entry, not exceeding 6 months.

3. Exports from Turkey

Goods to be exported from the Customs Territory of Turkey are declared to the authorized customs administration by the customs declaration.

• Without an approved customs declaration and a shipping instruction accordingly, the cargoes cannot be loaded.
• Customs declaration can only be approved only after the goods gate in full.

Goods to be exported or re-exported can remain in temporary storage facilities for one month.

• If additional time is required, customs authorities may grant an extension of up to three months, regardless of whether a customs declaration has been registered.
• Storage fee after free time to be paid to the Terminal directly by the receiver.

4. Imports into Turkey

• HS code is mandatory on BL.
• VAT registration number for the Consignee is mandatory on the BL.
• In case of To Order BL, VAT for the Notify Party is mandatory. Packing list and VIN lists should be submitted together with the manifest and discharging list. ore arrival of the vessel.

The mandatory data elements to be included in the transmission are:

• Shipper’s full style name and address
• Consignee ’s full style name and address + VAT registration number
• Notify party’s full style name and address if the consignee is “to order” + VAT registration number
• Container number(s)
• Seals number(s)
• Cargo gross weight (goods + tare)
• Net weight (goods)
• Number of packages
• Package type
• HS code
• Goods description
• UN dangerous goods code for shipments containing hazardous goods

To comply with this regulation, we request our customers provide complete and accurate shipping instructions as per the timelines stipulated above.

Single shipment

Cargo Restrictions

The following goods/products are prohibited to import to Saudi Arabia:

• Weapons
• Alcohol
• Narcotics
• Pork and pork products
• Pornographic materials
• Distillery equipment
• Retreaded or used tires
• Used clothing and certain sculptures
• Cars older than five years*
• Salvaged cars*
• Used police cars*
• Taxis and rental cars*

*https://sls.saso.gov.sa/Default

The following products requires special approval by Saudi authorities:

• Live animals
• Agricultural seeds
• Books
• Periodicals
• Movies
• Tapes
• Religious books and tapes
• Chemicals and harmful materials
• Pharmaceutical products
• Wireless equipment and radio-controlled model airplanes
• Horses
• Products containing alcohol (e.g., perfume)
• Natural asphalt
• Archaeological artifacts
• Food products required SFDA registration and approval. Saber certification, Product Certificate of Conformity (PCoC), Shipment Certificate of Conformity (SCoC), etc are required for certain products. The list of required documents and exemptions are accessible to brokers/clearing agents only

Weight Regulations

The weight limitations for import at Saudi ports limits terminal to terminal – based on lifting capacity of quay cranes.

• Maximum crane capacity at DMN as of Dec 2024 is 65 mt.
• Maximum capacity at RUH, JUB and JED is 30 mt,
• Haulage limitations by on train from DMN to RUH is 30 mt.

In land haulage by road: trucks with two axles are allowed 21 tons, those with three axles 34 tons

Mandatory information in Bills of Lading

• Full style address of consignee and notify party in Saudi Arabia including valid email and mobile number
• Full name of the Consignee/Notify party should be mentioned, instead of using abbreviation.
• Any change or amendment after the manifest is filed will lead to a penalty.

Fasah

• Importers are required to complete the “Fasah” platform clearing procedures by presenting the necessary documents and completing the customs declaration form at least 48 hours prior to the arrival of the shipment at the port of entry.
• Importers can submit this information directly into Fasah website or with the help of a customs broker as soon as the necessary documents are available.
• Via the Fasah platform, the importer can track the shipment in Customs or before its arrival as soon as the customs declaration form is completed, as well as receive instant notifications

Zakat

• Saudi Arabia’s Zakat, the tax and customs authority, requires importers to present a commercial invoice, a bill of lading, and a certificate of origin to import goods into Saudi Arabia. The importer is also required to present additional documents for certain imports. For example, the importer would be required to present an IECEE certificate for goods that require this certificate as well as proof of registration(s) of products with the concerned parties if necessary.
• To check whether there are conditions specific to each product, companies importing goods into Saudi Arabia can search for the product they want to import to check which conditions apply with the help of the Customs Tariff website or by consulting a customs broker.

For shipments involving Freight Forwarders as Consignees / Freight Forwarders

• As per circular from Mawani, Saudi Port Authority has stipulated in Article 26 that Shipping Lines are required to obtain a copy of Freight Forwarder’s License issued by the Public Transport Authority (PTA) for shipment involved freight forwarders – as Consignee or Notify Party on Bill of Lading.

Our Saudi Arabia office will not release any shipments unless a validated license is presented.

New Mandatory Certification Requirements for imports (w.e.f 1^st Jan 2025) *:

1. Product Certificate of Conformity (PCoC)
2. Shipment Certificate of Conformity (SCoC

*Details under Relevant Documents

Single shipment

• Weapons, explosives, and ammunition (unless authorized by the government).
• Narcotics and Pornographic materials. Gambling devices and related materials.
• Counterfeit currency and goods.
• Hazardous waste and toxic materials.
• Any goods violating Somali customs, public health, or security regulations.

NO WEIGHT RESTRICTION CURRENTLY APPLICABLE

• Shipper’s and Consignee’s Details: Full names and addresses of the exporter (shipper) and importer (consignee).
• Vessel Information: Name of the vessel carrying the goods.
• Port Details: Ports of loading and discharge.
• Goods Description: Detailed description of the items shipped, including quantity and weight.
• B/L Number: Unique identifier for the Bill of Lading.
• Date of Issue: Date when the B/L was issued.

For imports, the B/L should be endorsed by the local shipping agent

• Bill of Lading (B/L): As detailed above.
• Commercial Invoice: Provides the transaction details between the exporter and importer, including the value of goods.
• Packing List: Lists the contents of each package, including quantity, weight, and dimensions.
• Certificate of Origin: Certifies the country where the goods were manufactured.
• Import/Export License: Required for controlled or restricted goods.
• Pre-Shipment Inspection Certificate: Somalia mandates Pre-Shipment Inspection (PSI) for all imports. This is conducted in the country of export to verify the quality, quantity, and price of goods

Central & South Somalia

Customs Clearance Process: All importers and exporters must register with Somali Customs.

• Electronic Submission: Somali Customs is gradually implementing digital clearance procedures.
• Penalties: Misdeclaration or missing documentation can lead to cargo seizure, fines, or shipment delays

Cargo Restrictions

Please refer to the Relevant Documents segment below for a complete list of prohibited/ restricted cargo to Jordan.

Imports:

• All types of non-DG cargo are accepted.
• DG cargo, Military cargo must be checked with terminal case-by-case.
• Alcoholic Drinks are not accepted due to vessel rotation via Jeddah.

No weight restrictions.

Customs Requirements

Imports:

• Consignee full name, Address, TAX ID are mandatory.
• “In transit clauses should be mentioned on the BL body, on consignee risk and account”.
• The number/ type of packages, seal number, gross weight, should all be matching with import documents such as commercial invoice + packing list.

Exports:

• Shipper Tax ID is mandatory
• Correct HS code should be mentioned
• Number/type of packages, Gross weight, seal number are all mandatory.
• Export bookings must be supported with the Customs declaration for manifest closure with Customs.

All locations inside Jordan can be served as commercial haulage, for both import and exports.

Reefer Units must be not older than 10 years up to shipment date.

Single shipment

Cargo Restrictions

All DG class cargo imports to Yangon must seek approval from the Yangon Port Authority and DG cargo must be taken out via direct delivery.

Prohibited Cargo:

IMCO classes 1, 5.1, 6.1 and 7 & Radioactive Material are prohibited and the rest of the classes are accepted case by case.

Weight Restrictions

• All MMRGN port cranes have a maximum weight limitation of 35 metric tons.
• Heavy weights and cranes are subject to Terminal acceptance on a case-by-case basis and will be charged according to the respective terminal’s tariff.

1. All Emirates Bill of Lading for shipment into Yangon must show only actual consignee/actual notify party. (Not allowed to show NVOCC/Forwarder name as consignee/Notify Party).

2. For after landed correction, all amendment data of BL/import manifest on consignee/notify/description/weight/quantity must make through Emirates Transshipment office I.E. Singapore or Port Klang through Feeder operator.

3. The ESL agent in Yangon, as a box operator, is not authorized to amend the manifest. Customs regulations permit only feeder lines to make amendments to the manifest.

4. Import shipments, after 60days, if no claim cargo, goods will be gone for auction from Myanmar port authorities direct. All auction revenue is used to pay storage charges.

5. Late amendment of B/L after manifest submitted to customs will subject to penalty/fines. Amount to be advised on the shipment-to-shipment basis.

6. For any inbound cargo to Yangon, please be reference below regulations to adhere to:

1. • Freight Collection at Yangon is not allowed.
   • Forwarder Name on BL cannot be mentioned as Consignee, but it is ok to mention as notify party.
   • Actual Consignee name on OBL to mention as Consignee.

Ranong cross border by Berge transfer to Kawthaung port is now open by cross border trade lane.

Cargo Restrictions

In terms of inbound shipments, any commodity which is classified under DG class 2 or class 5.

POLs must check with POD prior acceptance of booking.

Weight Regulations

20-foot units – not to exceed a total weight of 26 tons (including cargo and tare weight).

40-foot units- not to exceed a total weight of 28 tons (including cargo and tare weight).

VGM must be mentioned on the BL for BDCGP inbound shipments.

The UN/IMCO number must be provided if the cargo is hazardous.

All necessary documents must be shared and confirmed by the POL agent at least 72 hours before the vessel sails from its last Port of Call.

Please refer to Bangladesh Advanced Import Manifest document under Relevant document section for Advanced Import Manifest update.

Cargo Restrictions

Prohibited:

• Firearms
• Ammunition
• Bombs
• Explosives
• Assault knives
• Other weapons of war
• Pirated and counterfeit goods and currency

Restricted:

While certain items are prohibited from import, there are others that are considered restricted and require special permits or documentation. Some of the restricted items when imported into Taiwan include:

1. Wild animals: The import of wild animals requires a permit issued by the Council of Agriculture Executive Yuan.
2. Endangered species: Plants and animals protected under the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species (CITES) may require special permits.
3. Pets: The import of pets is subject to certain restrictions.
4. Fruits and plants: The import of fruits and plants must adhere to the regulations outlined in the Plant Protection and Quarantine Act.
5. Agricultural produce: Up to 6kg of agricultural produce may be imported.
6. Unaccompanied baggage: If importing unaccompanied baggage, it must arrive within 6 months of the passenger’s arrival, and the contents must be declared upon entry.

Weight Regulations

Weight must follow both side road limitations and the max pay load on container door.

Taiwan’s Road Limitations:

• For Dry Container, the maximum weight is 25000kgs/20GP and 28500kgs/40GP/40HQ (including cargo weight and tare weight).
• For Reefer Container, the maximum weight is 24000kgs/20GP and 27500kgs/40GP/40HQ (including cargo weight and tare weight).
• If it exceeds the weight limit listed above, transportation will be refused.

Any violation against the above regulation will incur heavy traffic fines (at least US$600 per container) and the overweight portion should be devanned from the container on the spot.

If accidents and damage occur during transportation due to being overweight, the owner of the cargo shall bear the relevant responsibilities.​

Imports:

Same as POL’s export requirement.

Exports:

Shipping from Taiwan must submit VGM correctly and on time.

BL instruction must follow the country’s mandatory requirements and submit them on time.

Customs Requirements:

1. A full name and address of Shipper/Consignee/Notify Party in the country is required.
2. Actual piece count must be declared.
3. Cargo volume is mandatory information
4. Measurement must be manifested in CBM for custom submission
5. Customer’s declaration must match the carrier’s Manifest details.

Taoyuan, Taiwan

We would like to inform you that the Environmental Protection Administration of Taiwan (EPA) published an announcement regarding import restrictions on waste products including plastic scraps and recyclable wastepaper into Taiwan. Should the responsible authorities detect any violations, cargo will be returned to origin and the authority will impose penalty charges.

Cargo Restrictions

DG Restrictions

For CLASS 1, CLASS 2, and CLASS 7

• All containers must follow direct loading and direct delivery as a principle.
• Please coordinate the schedule with the control room’s dangerous goods representative for cargo entry and exit.

For CLASS 3, CLASS 4.1, CLASS 4.2, CLASS 4.3, CLASS 5.1, CLASS 5.2, CLASS 6.1, CLASS 8, and CLASS 9 (UNNO 2315, 3082)

• For general containers (DRY, TANK): Storage is possible at any time.
• For reefer (REEFER), flat rack (F/R), and open-top (OOG) containers: Direct loading and direct delivery are required as a principle.
• Please coordinate the schedule with the dangerous goods representative.

For all CLASS 9 containers (excluding UNNO 2315, 3082)

• Storage is possible at any time, regardless of the time.

Shipments for Other terminal will be handled in accordance with the bylaws.

Weight Regulations

Specific weight and size restrictions for safe operations.

• Maximum length: 19.0 meters (Chassis + Tractor)
• Maximum width: 3.0 meters
• Maximum height: 4.2 meters (Chassis + Container)
• Maximum weight: 40 tons (Cargo + Container + Tractor + Chassis)

The cargo weight should be spread evenly and the cargo stuffed into container should be tightly secured using block and brace so as not to move during navigation and should not exceed 10.0 tons per axle in compliance with Road Weight Regulation of Korea.

The recommended average maximum cargo weight should be no more than the table below: –

• Overweight or oversized cargo may require special approval.
• Customers should check each terminal for detailed restrictions per port.

Exports:

Mandatory VGM Submission

• South Korea adheres to the SOLAS convention, requiring VGM submission before loading.
• This has been mandatory since July 1, 2016. Containers without a declared VGM cannot be loaded onto vessels.
• The allowable tolerance for VGM in South Korea is ±5%, and inaccurate submission may result in shipment delays.

From September 2024, the bonded cargo declaration information linkage service will begin.
Shippers can directly enter and submit bonded cargo declaration information in LogisView, and customs declaration will proceed accordingly.
Simplified Export Declaration: LogisView Website

Due to stricter ALL PORT MANIFEST reporting requirements,
the Bill of Lading description must specify the exact product name instead of generic trade names.

• A 6-digit HS Code must be provided.
• Generic trade names are not accepted:
  ‘Electrical goods, miscellaneous items, household items’ – Prohibited
• Exact product names are required:
  TVs, heaters, air-conditioners, microwaves – Accepted

CNEE, NTFY CONTACT DETAILS (TELEPHONE / FAX NUMBER / E-MAIL) must be entered into the system as mandatory information.

Cargo Restrictions

The following merchandise is either prohibited or regulated and may not be brought into Mexico:

• Narcotics.
• Live predatory fish of any size.
• Images of any kind that depict children in a degrading or ridiculous manner, or that incite violence or destruction.
• Used clothing and footwear that are not part of your personal luggage.
• Firearms and ammunition.
• Electronic cigarettes, personal vaporizing devices, electronic devices that use heated tobacco, and electronic nicotine delivery systems (ENDS), Similar Systems Without Nicotine (SSWN), and Alternative Nicotine Consumption Systems (ANCS), and similar.

In the case of medical devices and health care products, there are additional requirements.

• The products must comply with applicable standards.
• Foreign manufactured products need to have a legally appointed representative/distributor in Mexico.
• Products must be registered with the Secretariat of Health (Secretaría de Salud or SSA) prior to being sold in Mexico.
• Except for blood, blood derivative products, and organs, almost all medical products can be imported into Mexico, provided they comply with existing regulations.

Weight Regulations

• 1 Axle: Less than 25 tons (including tare).
• 2 Axles: Less than 50 tons (including tare).

• Rail: 29,483 kgs for 40′ containers (including tare).
• Rail: 24,000 kgs for 20′ containers (including tare).

Mandatory information on BL (Export / Import):

• Shipper

• Consignee
• TAX ID
• Notify party
• Container and seal
• Units and commodities
• Gross weight

For Customs documentation, please provide the following:

• Commercial invoice
• Packing list
• Any necessary permits