The Benin BESC Certificate also known as Benin ECTN is required for all ocean shipments destined for Benin. It is obtained through AfricaCTN, the Global ECTN Provider.
For additional inquiries please contact us at info@africactn.com.
It is the responsibility of the shipper or freight forwarder to obtain the validated BESC and provide it to the importer.
The ECTN / BESC Certificate must be validated prior to vessel arrival in the discharge port.
In transit refers to a shipment that discharges in one country and its final destination is in another country.
Common discharge ports for these shipments include:
First, you must gather digital copies of the required documents as mentioned above. Then you can proceed with the application process:
Validation of a BESC certificate is the process in which the certificate moves from a draft copy to a final copy. In order to begin validation two things must happen:
Once these two steps are complete, AfricaCTN will release the final validated BESC certificate ready for customs clearance.
| Step of the Process | How Long it Takes |
|---|---|
| 1. Submit | Customer Action |
| 2. Draft & Invoice | 2-4 business hours |
| 3. Approve | Customer Action |
| 4. Pay | Customer Action |
| 5. Final Validation | 24-48 business hours |
There are no special cases or regulations for Benin BESC.
Benin ECTN / BESC price varies based on the goods being shipped and the size of the container. Check with AfricaCTN to determine the cost of your BESC for all loading ports.
Each Benin ECTN is valid for the bill of lading it was issued for, after that cargo has cleared, the ECTN cannot be used on another shipment.
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