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Ensure all documents are complete before starting your application.
Contains the cost of the ocean freight, not required if noted on the commercial invoice
Follow these steps to obtain your CTN certificate.
Our team will verify all documents for compliance and generate a draft CTN and invoice.
Check and confirm the details of the draft CTN and process payment of the invoice.
Once all steps are complete, we’ll submit the CTN to the authorities for approval.
Your CTN certificate will be emailed to you immediately once released by the authorities.
In-transit shipments are unloaded in one country and trucked to another. Some countries require a CTN only if the consignee is in that country, others require it for all cargo discharged at their ports.
The CTN is only required for shipments with a final destination of DR Congo.
Prior to vessel arrival
All required documents must be submitted to AfricaCTN 3-5 business days prior to the deadline.
This country has no goods restrictions
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AfricaCTN is the authorized agent which ensure your certificates are always accepted
Most certificates are processed within hours, not days
We track your shipment daily to ensure your CTN is validated on time, preventing costly delays
Quick answers to common questions about CTN requirements.
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 the country needs it.
You should apply at least 3-5 business days prior to the validation deadline to ensure we have enough time to process the certificate.
Shipments without a validated CTN may face penalties and delays at port. To avoid this, please apply at least 3-5 business days prior to the validation deadline.
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