Panama – Additional Information required on Bills of Lading Instructions Effective January 1, 2023
Effective January 1, 2023, the Panama Integrated Customs Managment System (SIGA) and Technological Portal for Foreign Trade and Logistics (PORTCEL) will implement new system functions that requires more information on the cargo manifest declaration and transport documents. Click here to download the complete Panama Customs Resolution in Spanish.
To comply with this Customs requirement, starting January 1, 2023, the Bill of Lading Instructions for Panama import, and export cargo will be required to also show the following information:
- Harmonized Code (6 Digits)
- RUC, Personal ID number or Passport number for Consignee and Notify Party for import shipments.
- RUC, Personal ID number or Passport number for Shipper for export shipments.
If you have any questions, please contact the Customer Care Department at 1-800-CROWLEY. (1-800-276-9539).
A partir del 1 de enero de 2023, el Sistema Integrado de Gestión Aduanera de Panamá (SIGA) y el Portal Tecnológico de Comercio Exterior y Logística (PORTCEL) implementarán nuevas funciones a sus sistemas, que requerirán más información en la declaración del manifiesto de carga y los documentos de transporte. Haga clic aquí para descargar la Resolución Aduanera de Panamá completa.
Para cumplir con este requerimiento aduanero, a partir del 1 de enero de 2023, el instructivo de Conocimiento de Embarque para la carga de importación y exportación de Panamá deberá mostrar además, la siguiente información:
- Código armonizado (código de 6 dígitos)
- RUC, Número de Identificación Personal o Número de Pasaporte del Consignatario y Notify Party para los embarques de importación.
- RUC, Número de Identificación Personal o Número de Pasaporte del embarcador (shipper) para los embarques de exportación.
Si usted tiene alguna pregunta, por favor contacte al Departamento de Cuidado al Cliente al 1-800-Crowley (1-800-276-9539).
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