The Burkina Faso ECTN is a mandatory waiver certificate required for all shipments with a final destination of Burkina Faso regardless of destination port. It is the responsibility of the shipper or freight forwarder to obtain the ECTN before the deadline.
This guide will explain how to get the ECTN for Burkina Faso, the required documents and standard procedure of the application process from submission to final validation.
Overview of the ECTN Filing Process
Step 1: Submit the Documents
To begin your Liberia CTN you must submit the required documents to AfricaCTN via email or our secure CTN dashboard. The required documents are BL, commercial invoice, freight invoice and the export declaration.
Step 2: Receive Draft CTN and Invoice
Once we receive the documents, we will issue your draft BESC and invoice. You will receive them on the same day you submit the documents, typically within a few hours of submission.
Step 3: Approve the Draft CTN
Now that you have the draft CTN, check and confirm all the details on the CTN. Make sure they match between the BL, commercial invoice and freight invoice. If there are any discrepancies please let AfricaCTN know immediately. Once all details are correct, you must approve the draft.
Step 4: Pay the Invoice
Once the draft CTN is approved, you will then make payment of the invoice so the validation process can begin. The payment details will be noted at the bottom of your invoice. If you have any questions during this process, feel free to give us a call.
Step 5: Receive the Final Validation
Once all steps are complete, AfricaCTN will validate your Liberia CTN by sending it to the port authorities. This process typically takes 24-48 hours until the authorities release the final validation. You will receive the final validated BESC in your email inbox as soon as it is released, no hard copy required.
Validation Deadline
The validation deadline for Burkina Faso ECTN is prior to vessel arrival. It is important to meet this deadline or the importer may face fines and delays in the port of discharge.
Summary
The required documents for Burkina Faso ECTN are the BL, commercial invoice and freight invoice. You must complete the ECTN prior to vessel arrival in Burkina Faso. The process is to submit the documents, receive the draft CTN and invoice, approve the draft, pay the invoice and receive the final validation.
For a complete overview of the Burkina Faso ECTN process, check out the Burkina Faso page.
