Question 1

What is BESCT?

Accepted Answer

BESCT is the UN/LOCODE for Schoten, VAN, Belgium — a seaport. The code is used on Shipping Bills, Bills of Lading, GST e-invoices and other international trade documents.

Question 2

Is Schoten used as a destination port for Indian exports?

Accepted Answer

Yes — Schoten (BESCT) is a UN/LOCODE recognised destination. Indian exporters list BESCT as the port of discharge / final destination on Shipping Bills, Bills of Lading and GST e-invoices when shipping to Belgium.

Question 3

Where is Schoten located?

Accepted Answer

Schoten is located at approximately 51.2500°N, 4.5000°E in VAN.

Question 4

Where should I use the BESCT port code?

Accepted Answer

Use BESCT on Shipping Bills filed at ICEGATE, GST e-invoices when goods are dispatched to or from this port, Bill of Lading port-of-loading / port-of-discharge fields, and on any export documentation that references a UN/LOCODE.

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