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In 2008, the Republic of Congo implemented a new regulation that made all shipments to the Republic of Congo obliged to have an ECTN certificate. And not having this certificate will lead to severe consequences as well as enormous amounts of fines. If you are using the Republic of Congo for transit purposes, in some cases, an ECTN isn’t necessary. The ECTN is mandatory for all ports in Republic of the Congo. Such as Pointe Noire etc.
It is still an ongoing regulation, and despite being a twelve-year-old requirement, ECTN is still one of the most overlooked documents.
ECTN is a mandatory document for all ports in the Republic of the Congo
We also have many exporters regularly obtaining CTN and ECTN for the Republic of Congo from us. Our exceptional team is ready to support exporters and freight forwarders in India 24/7. Contact us now for a Free Consultation.
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What is a Republic of Congo ECTN Certificate?
The Congo ECTN (Electronic Cargo Tracking Note) is a mandatory document for shipments to the Republic of Congo. It verifies cargo details, ensuring compliance with regulations and customs procedures. The ECTN helps in tracking and monitoring shipments, promoting efficient trade and reducing delays at ports.
Who Needs a Congo ECTN?
Exporters and importers shipping goods to the Republic of Congo.
Freight forwarders handling shipments to Congo.
Shipping companies managing ocean transport to Congo ports.
How to Obtain a Congo ECTN?
Submit Required Documents
Provide the Bill of Lading, Commercial Invoice, Freight Invoice, and other supporting documents.
Processing & Validation
Your application will be reviewed, and any missing details will be requested.
ECTN Issuance
Once approved, you’ll receive the validated ECTN, which must be included in shipping documents.
Consequences of Not Having an ECTN
Heavy fines at the destination
Delays in cargo clearance
Risk of cargo being returned or rejected
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What are the required documents?
Bill of Lading: A draft copy can be used initially, but the final version is necessary for validation.
Commercial Invoice: This should detail the goods being shipped, including their value and currency (USD or EUR).
Freight Invoice: Required if the freight charges are not specified in the commercial invoice, and it should be in the same currency.
Export Customs Declaration: As of February 1, 2024, this document is mandatory for all ECTN applications.
GUOT Document: Specifically, the TI (Transport d’Importation) document provided by the importer in the Republic of Congo.
Consignee’s Contact Information: Including phone number and email address.
Estimated Time of Shipment (ETS) and Estimated Time of Arrival (ETA): Details about the shipment schedule.
Harmonized System (HS) Code: The international nomenclature for the classification of products.
You must validate the ECTN before the 5th day after the departure at the latest. But it is suggested to validate the certificate before the vessel departs. If it is not validated it in the given time, the cost of the certificate will be 50% higher. If the ship arrives without a certificate, you will face a fine, equivalent to the value of the certificate plus the regulation charges determined by the authorities. And on top of that, your shipment will not have an entry clearance.
Certificate cost depends on the number of Bill of Ladings and the containers, the country of origin, the port of discharge, etc. This is why we can’t give you an exact price for the CTN. But if you share your shipment’s details with us we can provide you the best charges for your certificate. We offer free quotation.
The Benin Customs Officials applied a new regulation, which made all the sea cargo shipped to Benin’s Cotonou port, obliged to have a BESC certificate. Although you might be using Benin only as a sea transit, it is still mandatory for you to have a BESC. Click here to find out more on transit shipments. The BESC is an obligation for the Port of Cotonou as well as all the other ports in Benin.
The regulation got implemented in 2006. Despite being a 14-year-old regulation, some exporters are still unaware of this, and they get enormous amounts of penalties and suffer from severe consequences for not having the certificate.
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