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How to Get a Cameroon BESC

Watch this quick overview to understand the process of obtaining an electronic cargo tracking note

Why AfricaCTN is the Best Choice

Get Your Cameroon BESC in 24-48 Hours. We have built the most trusted CTN business by putting shippers and freight forwarders success first.

Expert Support

Our team of experts works hard to ensure you have the right certificates for your shipment.

Rapid Service

Our team responds to emails within two hours to keep your CTN moving without delays.

Always on Time

We track your shipment daily to ensure your CTN is validated on time.

5-Step Cameroon BESC Process

Follow these simple steps to complete your Cameroon BESC Certificate (Cargo Tracking Note) application and receive your validated certificate.
1

Submit your Documents

Gather all required shipping documents, including your Bill of Lading, Commercial Invoice, and Export Declaration, and submit them to AfricaCTN.

2

Receive Draft ECTN and Invoice

Our team will review our documents and generate your draft ECTN and invoice.

3

Approve the Draft

Review all details on the draft ECTN carefully, let us know if it is approved or any further changes needed.

4

Pay the Invoice

Your draft ECTN looks good, the next step it to pay the invoice so validation can begin.

5

Receive your Final Validation

Once all steps are complete, your final validated ECTN will be delivered straight to your inbox, no hard copy required.

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Required Documents for Cameroon BESC

Before applying for your Cameroon BESC document, you’ll need to prepare the following documents. These are required for customs clearance and CTN validation, ensuring your cargo complies with the import regulations through the entire shipping process.

Bill of Lading (BL)

Issued by your shipping carrier after booking your shipment.

Commercial Invoice

Provided by you (the exporter). It contains the cost of the goods being shipped.

Freight Invoice

Issued by your shipping carrier after booking your shipment. It contains the cost of the ocean freight (freight value), not required if noted on the commercial invoice.

Vehicle Titles (If Applicable)

Provided by you (the exporter). Required when shipping vehicles.

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Cameroon BESC Regulations

When is a BESC Required

Direct Shipments

All cargo with a final destination in Cameroon also requires a validated ECTN BESC at least 5 days prior to vessel arrival. Shipments in transit to Central Africa do not require the Cameroon BESC.

Important Deadlines

Validation Deadline

5 days prior to vessel arrival

Document Submission Deadline

All required documents must be submitted to AfricaCTN 3-5 business days prior to the deadline. We can issue the draft certificate with only the BL.

Special Requirements

  • The import declaration is not required but can be helpful
  • The consignee's Tax ID and PR number are required. This can be found on the import declaration.

Restrictions & Prohibited Items

Restricted Goods (Require Special Permits)

There are no goods restrictions

Prohibited Goods

There are no prohibited goods

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Quick answers to common questions about CTN requirements in African countries.

What is the Cameroon BESC?

The BESC (bordereau électronique de suivi des cargaisons) is a mandatory document for all shipments imported into the destination country of Cameroon. It allows customs to track cargo before it arrives, confirm what is being imported into the country, and obtain more valuable information about the shipment. The ECTN certificate is required to prevent delays at the destination port.

We will generate your draft CTN and invoice the same day we receive it. Once we submit it to the authorities for validation it typically takes 24-48 hours for them to release the final validation.

All exporters, freight forwarders, and shippers importing goods into Cameroon are responsible for obtaining the CTN for the consignee’s cargo clearance.
If your cargo shipments arrives in Cameroon without a valid BESC (Electronic Cargo Tracking Note) along with the necessary documents, it will not be cleared by customs. The cargo may be held at the port of Douala until a valid Cameroon BESC number is issued, leading to significant clearance delays, demurrage and storage fees charged by the port, or possible fines, penalties or a regulation charge from the customs authorities. In some cases, your cargo could even be refused entry or returned to the country of origin.

Shipments without a validated CTN may face penalties and delays at port. To avoid this, please apply at least 3-5 business days before the vessel’s estimated arrival date.

No. Each shipment must have its own unique Cameroon ECTN BESC (Cargo Tracking Note) number.

A BESC is tied to the specific Bill of Lading, vessel, freight cost and cargo details for one shipment only.

If you’re shipping multiple containers under different Bills of Lading, you’ll need to apply for a separate BESC certificate for each. However, if multiple containers share one Bill of Lading and are part of a single shipment, only one BESC is required.

Angola, Benin, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Chad, Equatorial Guinea, Gabon, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Djibouti, Guinea Bissau, Ivory Coast, Liberia, Madagascar, Mali, Niger, Republic of Congo, Republic of Guinea, Senegal, Sierra Leone, Somalia, South Sudan, Sudan, Togo, Yemen

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