ACID vs ACD: what is the difference?
ACID and ACD are different documents. The ACD is filed at origin by the shipper, exporter or freight forwarder; Egypt’s ACID is registered by the Egyptian importer on NAFEZA, who passes the number to the shipper.
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| Name printed on it | Advance Cargo Information Declaration | Advance Cargo Declaration |
| What it is | Advance cargo information number, obtained before shipping | Advance declaration of the cargo, filed before loading |
| Destinations |  Egypt |  Kenya Sudan Yemen |
| Who applies | The Egyptian importer registers the shipment on NAFEZA and passes the ACID number to the shipper. | The shipper, exporter or freight forwarder files it at origin. |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Are ACID and ACD the same?
ACID and ACD are different documents. The ACD is filed at origin by the shipper, exporter or freight forwarder; Egypt’s ACID is registered by the Egyptian importer on NAFEZA, who passes the number to the shipper.
Which one do I need, ACID or ACD?
The destination decides: Egypt for ACID; Kenya, Sudan and Yemen for ACD.
Which countries ask for the ACID?
Egypt.
Which countries ask for the ACD?
Kenya, Sudan and Yemen.