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ECTN

Apply for Republic of Congo

Also known as: ECTN

Description

An ECTN (Electronic Cargo Tracking Note) certificate is required for all shipments going to the Republic of the Congo.

Required Documents

  • Bill of Lading (BL)Required
  • Commercial InvoiceRequired
  • Freight InvoiceOptional

    Required when: The freight amount is not included in the commercial invoice.

  • Export DeclarationRequired
  • TI FileRequired

Important Notes

  • The ECTN number(URN) must be written on the bill of lading.
  • If you are using the Republic of the Congo for transit purposes, you are exempt from ECTN in certain cases.
  • The ECTN must be validated within 5 days of the vessel sailing. After 5 days there is a 50% penalty imposed on the ECTN charges.
  • The consignee must get the final validated copy in the Republic of the Congo.
  • No regularisation at destination port.