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    What are the required documents?
    • Bill of Lading – an Original BL copy is mandatory.
    • Commercial Invoice
    • Freight Invoice – It is necessary if the freight cost isn’t on the commercial invoice.
    • Export Customs Declaration – Details have to match with all documents if it is not cross-trade.
    • Packing List – Reference of the doc, the date, the number of containers, the container numbers and the container type have to be mentioned.

    The Ghana ECTN (Electronic Cargo Tracking Note) is a mandatory shipping document required for goods being imported to Ghana. It ensures compliance with Ghana’s customs regulations, allowing authorities to track cargo movement, prevent smuggling, and facilitate smoother customs clearance. The ECTN must be obtained before shipping goods.

    • Importers and Exporters: Those shipping goods to or from Burundi need the ECTN for customs clearance.
    • Shipping Companies: Vessel operators and freight forwarders must ensure that ECTN is issued for all cargo entering or leaving the country.
    • Customs Brokers: They assist in obtaining and processing the ECTN for compliance with Burundian import/export regulations.

    How to Obtain a Ghana 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 that has been purchased from abroad and transported for commercial, business, in some cases diplomatic and personal purposes require a Loading Certificate called CTN – Cargo Tracking Note.
    The shipper or the freight forwarder is responsible for acquiring the CTN waiver certificate from the authorized representative.
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    CTN certificate must be validated five days before the vessel’s arrival at the latest. If not, you will be facing a fee twice the amount of the certificate’s cost plus a regulation charge determined by the Ghana Customs 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.

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    FAQs related to Ghana CTN Certificate

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

    Yes, if your shipment is transiting through Ghana en route to Burkina Faso, you must obtain an ECTN certificate for both Ghana and Burkina Faso.

    No, Ghana continues to require the ECTN (also known as the Smart Port Note). From November 1st, 2023, it became mandatory for all imports and transshipment cargo to obtain an ECTN from the port of loading.

    No, each CTN is shipment-specific. A new CTN number must be issued and validated for every individual shipment.

    Yes, Ghana Customs has enforced the BSC requirement for both commercial and non-commercial shipments since April 2018.

    Yes, the CTN number must be indicated on the Bill of Lading. Initially, the certificate is pre-validated, after which the final validation requires an OBL that reflects the CTN number.

    A copy of the Original Bill of Lading showing the CTN number is required for validation. However, you do not need to submit physical hard copies of any documents.

    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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