Burundi ECTN, what is the ECTN Certificate?

ECTN certificate is a digital certificate mandatory to be presented at the customs to clear the cargo indicating shipper and consignee information, shipment details such as loading & discharge ports and dates, container details, cargo and freight value, etc. CTN certificate is issued for each Bill of Lading and on the basis of the transportation documents. CTN has a unique number just for subject transportation / Bill of Lading, therefore, each Bill of Lading needs its own ECTN certificate/number.

Why ECTN / Cargo Tracking Note Necessary for Burundi?

CTN or any other loading certificate does inform the port authorities regarding the arrival date of the cargo and quantity allowing the authorities to be prepared for the discharge operations in advance. CTN also prevents corruption stating the actual price of the imported goods and forwarding below mentioned transporting documents shortly after the loading of the cargo assuring authorities all transportation documents are authentic and are in order.

Why you must obtain a Burundi CTN Certificate for your Shipments?

Without the CTN certificate, the cargo could not be cleared at the customs and a penalty will be in question in addition to the demurrage costs occurred until a valid CTN certificate is presented at the customs.

Which Documents are Necessary for CTN?

 

• Bill of Lading

• Commercial Invoice

• Freight Invoice (if the freight value is not noted on the commercial invoice)

• Customs Declaration Form

Notice: You may cancel the process anytime during the CTN Application.

Points to Consider for Burundi Shipments

 

• CNCA certificate is issued on the basis of the transportation documents submitted online and physical examination of the cargo will not be necessary.

• The validation process takes 2 to 3 days and the time of the process is under the initiative of the authorities.

• You only need Burundi CTN certificate if the final destination of the goods is Burundi, CTN certificate for destination port countries will note be necessary.

Burundi’s Trade Cap Import volume

Burundi’s import volume was declared to be $ 773 million.

Burundi’s Export volume

Burundi’s export volume was declared to be $ 163 million.

Need help for Cargo Tracking Note for Burundi?

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What Products are Banned to be Imported into Burundi?

• Animals and animal by-products from areas affected by epizootic diseases and plants coming from areas affected by the epiphytic disease.
• Some distilled beverages, pornography and gambling machines
• We do not provide ECTN certificate for any kind of illegal product, or equipments.