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    What are the required documents?
    • Bill of Lading – A draft copy can be used for the draft.
    • Commercial Invoice
    • Freight Invoice – It is necessary if the freight cost isn’t on the commercial invoice.
    • Export Customs Declaration – Details have to be the same across all documents if it is not cross-trade.

    The Central African Republic ECTN is a mandatory shipping document for cargo entering or transiting the CAR. It ensures customs compliance, cargo tracking, and faster clearance. Shippers must obtain it before departure by submitting required documents through authorized agents. Without an ECTN, shipments risk fines, delays, or rejection.

    • Exporters & Shippers – Businesses and individuals shipping goods to Burundi must obtain an ECTN before shipment.
    • Freight Forwarders & Logistics Companies – Agents responsible for arranging shipments to Burundi need to ensure an ECTN is issued.
    • Importers & Consignees in Burundi – The recipient of the cargo in Burundi must ensure that the ECTN is obtained to avoid fines and cargo delays.
    • Shipping Lines – Some shipping lines may require the ECTN number before loading the cargo at the port of origin.

    How to Obtain a Central African Republic ECTN?

    Submit your Bill of Lading, invoices, and documents for review—once approved, you’ll receive the validated ECTN for inclusion in your shipping paperwork.

    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.

    Procedure

    According to this law, every cargo purchased from abroad and transported for commercial, business, in some cases, diplomatic and personal purposes requires a Loading Certificate called CTN.
    The shipper, exporter, or freight forwarder is responsible for acquiring the CTN waiver certificate from the authorized representative.
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    The ECTN certificate must be validated five days before the arrival of the vessel at the latest. If not, there would be a fine twice the amount of the ECTN cost plus the regulation charges determined by the Central African Republic National Port Officials.
    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. Central African Republic ECTN

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    FAQs related to the Central African Republic ECTN Certificate

    Find quick answers to common questions about the ECTN certification process.

    No, each ECTN is exclusive to a single shipment. A validated ECTN must be obtained for every individual shipment.

    No, the information on the ECTN certificate must exactly match the details on the Bill of Lading. If you need to hide the supplier’s identity for a transit shipment, you will need to request a switch Bill of Lading.

    No, displaying the CAR ECTN number on the Bill of Lading is not required.

    ctnstashipping is an independent consulting firm specializing in assisting clients to obtain CTN certificates for shipments to various African countries. As an international company with offices in the USA, UK, and UAE, ctnstashipping focuses exclusively on CTN certification services. It is important to note that ctnstashipping is not a freight forwarder, importer, or exporter.

    A hard copy of the CTN certificate is generally not required, as the entire process is completed online. Digital validation and electronic submission suffice for customs and regulatory purposes.

    A Bill of Lading (BoL) is a legal shipping document issued by the carrier to the shipper. It outlines the type, quantity, and destination of the cargo.

    A Commercial Invoice is an essential document for export and import clearance. It may also serve currency exchange purposes and is used by customs to calculate import duties and taxes.

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