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ECTN

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Also known as: ECTN

Description

An ECTN (Electronic Cargo Tracking Note) certificate is required for all shipments going to Niger.

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

Important Notes

  • Shipment arriving without ECTN or false information in the ECTN will result in a fine of an amount that is twice of the cost of the ECTN, plus the regulation charge determined by Niger National Port officials.
  • Amendments for ECTN made after validation are subject to additional charges.
  • If the cargo is not departing from North America, an export declaration is required.
  • The Master Bill of Lading (B/L) must be dated.
  • The ECTN must be validated prior to the vessel’s arrival at the destination port.