The Conakry ECTN Certificate is a required document for all imports into the Republic of Guinea, it has details from the commercial invoice, bill of lading, customs declaration, freight invoice and other additional information. The electronic cargo tracking note can also be known as BESC in Guinea Conakry.
Applying for Guinea Conakry ECTN
1. Required Documents
- Bill of Lading
- Commercial Invoice
- Freight Invoice
- Export Customs Declaration
2. Application Process
- Submit: Send the mandatory documents to AfricaCTN via email or online
- Draft & Invoice: Receive the draft ECTN / BESC and invoice
- Approve: Check and confirm all details on the draft ECTN
- Pay: Make payment of the invoice so validation can begin
- Validation: Receive the final validated ECTN ready for customs clearance
Important Information for Guinea Conakry ECTN
- Responsibility: The shipper, freight forwarder or exporter is required to obtain the ECTN at the country of origin
- Deadline: The ECTN document must be validated prior to vessel arrival at Kamsar or Conakry the destination port
- Penalties: Without a valid ECTN Number your consignee will face fines and delays for the importer at the destination port
- ECTN Number: Some shipping lines may require the ECTN number to be inserted on the bill of lading prior to vessel arrival
What is Guinea Conakry ECTN?
It is a necessary document, similar to the requirement for 25+ other African Countries. Depending on the destination country it can also be called:
- ECTN, BESC Certificate, BSC, CTN Certificate, Waiver
The ECTN serves a few purposes:
- Enhances Port Security
- Gathers Import Data
- Monitors Cargo Before Arrival
The ECTN implemented in Guinea can also be found across other countries in west Africa such as:
- Ivory Coast, Sierra Leone, Senegal, Mali, Liberia, Guinea Bissau
Why Shippers Choose AfricaCTN for Conakry ECTN
- Authorized Agent: AfricaCTN is the authorized agent for the issuance of Conakry ECTN
- Rapid Response: Our team responds to all emails in just a few hours
- No Delays: AfricaCTN tracks your shipment daily to ensure you meet all ECTN related deadlines
- Personal Service: Our team is ready to help you anytime via email, phone or WhatsApp
Summary
The Conakry ECTN is required for all imports into the country, without it your shipment may face fines and penalties in the destination port. To obtain the ECTN you will need to submit the bill of lading, commercial invoice, freight invoice and customs declaration to AfricaCTN. We will issue the draft BESC / ECTN and invoice in just a few hours.
For more information, or to submit your Guinea Conakry ECTN application, check out our full guide.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Is it mandatory to mention the Guinea Conakry ECTN number on the bill of lading?
No, some shipping lines may require it but it is not a requirement to receive the validated ECTN
Is it possible to modify my ECTN/BESC certificate already validated?
If you have the updated documents showing the updated values, dates or numbers then it is possible to make a correction to a validated Conakry ECTN
What documents are required for ECTN?
Bill of lading, commercial invoice, freight invoice and export customs declaration
What is the ECTN number?
It is the unique tracking number assigned to a bill of lading once the ECTN is validated.
