Frequently Asked Questions

All stakeholders in the port logistics chain, particularly in pre-clearance and foreign trade, can have accounts and use the GUCE for operations related to their activities.

On the GUCE, you can view planned ship calls, forms for obtaining, modifying, and deactivating GUCE accounts. You also have access to guidelines and user documents for all pre-clearance and Port Community System (PCS) modules.

a tool for simulating applicable taxes is available on the GUCE portal in the “Tools>>Calculation of Applicable Taxes” menu or via the following link: https://guce.gouv.bj/fr/tools/taxation-simulation

An interactive tool for simulating the list of documents, certificates and authorizations required for an import/export is available in the “Tools>>Interactive Import/Export Guide” tab or via the following link: https://guce.gouv.bj/fr/tools/traders-guide

The exact nomenclature of a commodity is held by Customs. However, the exhaustive list of nomenclatures for all goods is implemented on the GUCE and can be consulted in the “Tools” tab –> “Customs Tariff” or via the link