ECTN is a compulsory document for all shipments to CENTRAL AFRICAN REPUBLIC
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An ECTN, or Export Control Certificate of Notification, is required for all shipments of controlled goods from the Central African Republic (CAR) to the United States.
The ECTN is obtained from the National Directorate of Customs and Excise (DNCE) in CAR. The shipper must apply for the ECTN at least five working days before the shipment is due to leave CAR.
To apply for an ECTN Ectn Central African Republic,
the shipper must submit the following documents to the DNCE:
completed ECTN application form.
• copy of the commercial invoice for the shipment.
• copy of the packing list for the shipment.
• copy of the bill of lading for the shipment.
The DNCE will review the documents and, if everything is in order, issue the ECTN. The ECTN must be included in the shipping documents for the shipment and presented to U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) at the time of entry into the United States. If you have any questions about the ECTN process, please contact us.
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What is the ECTN and why do I need it?
The ECTN (Electronic Cargo Tracking Note) is a unique identification number assigned to each shipment of goods destined for the port of Bangui in the Central African Republic. The ECTN is required in order to track and trace shipments, as well as to ensure that the correct duties and taxes are paid on imported goods.
How do I obtain an Ectn Central African Republic?
Your shipping agent or the freight forwarder will apply for an ECTN on your behalf. Once the ECTN is issued, it will be valid for one year.
What information do I need to provide in order to obtain an ECTN Central African Republic?
In order to apply for an ECTN, you will need to provide the following information:
• The name and address of the importer
• The name and address of the exporter
• The name and address of the manufacturer
• A description of the goods being imported
• The value of the goods being imported -The HS code of the goods being imported -The mode of transport (sea, air, land).
- Bill of Lading
- Commercial Invoice
- Freight Invoice (required if the freight amount is not specified on commercial invoice)
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