What is ECTN?
ECTN is a mandatory loading document for all shipments to Republic of Chad. It is also known as BSC. It was determined as a regulation in 2013 by the Chad Customs Officials. 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.
- ECTN VIET NAM is authorized representative issuing ECTN.
Requirements
- Bill of Lading – A draft copy can be used for the draft.
- Commercial Invoice
- Freight Invoice – It is necessary if the freight cost isn’t on the commercial invoice.
Regulations
- According to Chad Customs regulations, all cargoes to the Republic of Chad must be accompanied by an ECTN certificate.
- The ECTN certificate must be validated five days before the vessel arrives atthe 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 Chad National Port Officials.
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