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.