What is CTN?

CTN is a mandatory loading document for all shipments to Liberia. It is also known as BSC. It was determined as a regulation in 2018 by the Liberian Customs Officials. It is required for Togo and any other port. Failing to present the BSC 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 CTN – Cargo Tracking Note.
  • The shipper or the freight forwarder is responsible for acquiring the CTN waiver certificate from the authorized representative.

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.
  • Export Customs Declaration – Details have to be the same across all documents if it is not cross-trade.

Regulations

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

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