Cargo Tracking Note for D.R. Congo(F.E.R.I.)

We, Taiyo Sangyo Trading & Marine Service Ltd. (Yokohama, Japan), are appointed as a sole Japanese agent for OGEFREM, to officially issue FERI for cargo discharged at DR Congo. (Please refer to the attached letter from OGEFREM)

What's FERI (Fiche Electronique de Renseignement à l’Importation)

FERI (Fiche Electronique de Renseignement à l’Importation) is an Electronic Cargo Tracking Note that is required for all shipments to the Democratic Republic of Congo (formerly Zaire). FERI must be issued for each Bill of Lading before the shipment arrives the discharging port.

※ All goods in which its final destination is D.R.C, including those imported into the D.R.C. via a third country, requires the acquisition of FERI. ※ You can also acquire FERI in Japan for cargo loaded in other countries. ※ FERI is required for on-site customs clearance, and may cause difficulty claiming the cargo if FERI is not obtained. ※ FERI numbers must be indicated in the B/L BODY field and MANIFEST.

Application Process

1. Send the required documents below by email to the following address.
（email add.：tst-planning@tst-japan.com）

2. Draft of FERI will be sent within 5 working days after application for confirmation.

3. After confirmation of the FERI draft, Invoice for FERI issuance will be sent.
(electronic data only / charged by Japanese yen)

4. After confirmation of the payment, official FERI will be issued.

※Revisions cannot be made once official FERI is issued.
※Exchange rate may be revised according to its fluctuations(Euro / Japanese Yen)
※We do not take any responsibility or liability for any claim, damage or loss caused through our services in relation to the issuing of the FERI.

Required documents for Application

■ Copy of Bill of Lading(Draft OK)

■ Copy of Commercial Invoice

■ FERI Information Sheet（EXCEL DOWNLOAD）

■ Copy of Export Certificate (for Used Car)

Contact

Planning Dept.　(PIC：Mr. Tomita, Mr. Kodama) Email : tst-planning@tst-japan.com TEL : +81-(0)45-846-6300

FERI Obtaining Process

● Please send required documents to the address below
● E-mail : tst-planning@tst-japan.com

● Check content of the FERI Draft which is issued based on the application documents.
（※FERI No. is provisionally issued at this time）

● Please make payment according to the type and volume of cargo.
● Payment shall be made in Japanese-Yen.

● After confirmation of payment, FERI will be issued by electronic data.
● Issued FERI No. must be indicated on B/L & Manifest.