What is ECTN?

ECTN is a mandatory loading document for all shipments to Libya. It is also known as BSC. It was determined as a regulation in 2015 by the Libya Customs Officials. It is a requirement for Benghazi, Tripoli or any other port. Failing to present the ECTN document will lead to severe consequences and a hefty fine.

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 ECTN – Electronic Cargo Tracking Note.
  • The shipper or the freight forwarder is responsible for acquiring the ECTN waiver certificate from the authorized representative.

Requirements

  • Bill of Lading – A draft copy can be used for the draft.
  • Commercial Invoice (Commercial invoice must be certified by the Chamber of Commerce by exporter)
  • Freight Invoice – It is necessary if the freight cost isn’t on the commercial invoice.
  • Export Customs Declaration – Details have to be the same across all documents if it is not cross-trade.
  • Certificate of Origin
  • Statistical Code of the Libyan Companies (ID numbers or VAT number or commercial registration number of the Libyan Companies

Regulations

  • According to Libya Customs regulations, all cargoes to Libya must be accompanied by a ECTN certificate.
  • The ECTN certificate must be validated five days before the vessel arrives at the latest.
  • Shipments who arrive without ECTN or with false information on the ECTN gets charged twice the certificate cost plus the regulation charge determined by the Libya National Port Officials.

Things You Should Know

  • ECTN Number must be on the Bill of Lading. We can validate the ECTN with a draft Bill of Lading.
  • A Commercial Invoice certified by the relevant Chamber of Commerce in your country is acceptable. For cases where Chamber of Commerce doesn’t certify an invoice, we need a letter explaining it.
  • A Certificate of Origin issued by the Supplier/Shipper in the origin country is sufficient.
  • Customs Declaration is also known as the EX1 Document/Export Declaration. And all pages of EX1 is required.
  • If you are shipping vehicles, their date of manufacture, chassis number and weight are required.
  • HS Code of the product needs to be provided.
  • Statistical code of the Libyan companies (Importer’s registry code) is necessary.

Contact ECTN VIỆT NAM:

  • Add: 6th Fl., 508 Le Thanh Tong Str., Ngo Quyen Dist., Haiphong, Vietnam.
  • Tel: 0084.225.3750.486 / Fax: 0084.225.3750.487
  • Mobile: Mr Richard – 84 947 525 660; Ms Jenny – 84 376 228 199; Ms Emily – 84 368 776 692
  • Skype: exp.hpg.kunna; exp01.hpg.kunna; imp.hpg.kunna, overseas01.kunna
  • Email: info@kunna.com.vn