Central African Republic ECTN
Mandatory document for all ports in Central African Republic.
Experience seamless shipments to the Central African Republic with our Electronic Cargo Tracking Note (ECTN) service. ECTN is a mandatory document required for all shipments and failing to present the ECTN document can lead to severe consequences and a hefty fine.
We offer a hassle-free process of obtaining the ECTN waiver certificate and you can trust us to handle the paperwork and documentation for you, ensuring a stress-free experience.
What is Central African Republic ECTN Certificate?
To prevent delays and fines at the destination, the ECTN requirements for the host country of the port should also be evaluated if the products are being transported by sea.
Since Cameroon does not need transit freights to have a BESC certificate, even though Douala (Cameroon) is the port that is closest to the Central African Republic, you would only need to obtain a C.A.R. ECTN certificate.
Certificate Requirements
Which documents are required for Central African Republic ECTN?
The following documents are mandatory for the Central African Republic ECTN certificate.
- Bill of Lading
- Commercial Invoice
- Customs Declaration
- Freight Invoice (it is not necessary if the Commercial Invoice includes the freight value)
To start the certification process, send PDF versions of the required documents to info@globalctn.com. For the issuance of ECTN certifications, hard copies are not required.
Please make sure you send the final documents that don’t require revisions. After the certificates have been validated, a penalty cost will be applied for revisions.
General FAQs
An ECTN (Electronic Cargo Tracking Note), also known as a Bordereau de Suivi Cargaison (BSC) or Loading Certificate, is an essential maritime document required by several African countries for import and export transactions. This waiver document contains detailed information about the exporter, importer, shipping method, cargo type and value, vessel name, and freight bill.
Each ECTN is mandatory for customs clearance at the port of entry. It must be filed and validated before the shipment arrives. Without a valid ECTN, local customs will block the shipment and impose penalties. The responsibility for handling and submitting these waivers lies with the importer or exporter, and failure to validate the ECTN on time can result in significant delays and fines.
Due to the Central African Republic authorities’ tight regulations, the procedure normally lasts a week. Additionally, for the final certificate to be certified, the submitted papers must be consistent.
Once “Pre-validation” is complete, an ECTN number will be generated. Any modifications to the information and supporting documents made after “Pre-validation” will incur a penalty cost.
After getting the ECTN reference, you have five days to provide the original B.L. with the issue location and date, the day it was sent on board, and your signature and stamp.
Otherwise, the certificate will be immediately canceled by the system, and recovering the certificate will incur a penalty cost.
Only if all applications and submissions are made at the same time can you present the same declaration. Without it, there is no chance of getting the verified copy.
Each ECTN number is unique and limited to one shipment. Every cargo needs to get its own validated ECTN certificate.
To obtain a copy of the certificate that has been validated, all of the documents’ information must match. If not, the certificate will be refused by the authorities, and you’ll be prompted to update your paperwork in order to get an actual copy. Validation won’t happen until you provide the right documents. You must also give them before the validation deadline.
If the shipment’s destination is altered after the vessel departs, the authorities must be notified. Since this is a unique circumstance, they take a generally optimistic stance on the matter.
The other information in the document, such as the quantity and weight of the packages, should be consistent with the preceding one.