Burkina Faso ECTN Comprehensive Guide

The Burkina Faso ECTN is required for all ocean shipments destined for Burkina Faso, regardless of discharge port. It is obtained through AfricaCTN, a Global ECTN Provider.

For additional inquiries please contact us at info@africactn.com.

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Getting Started

Responsibility

It is the responsibility of the shipper or freight forwarder to obtain the validated ECTN and provide it to the importer.

Validation Deadline

The ECTN Certificate must be validated prior to vessel arrival in the discharge port.

Key Information

• The ECTN Number must be noted on the bill of lading before validation can begin

In Transit Shipments

In transit refers to a shipment that discharges in one country and its final destination is in another country.

• Burkina Faso does not require an ECTN for in transit shipments

Common discharge ports for these shipments include:

• Tema
• Lome
• Cotonout
• Abidjan

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Required Documents

• Bill of Lading
• Commercial Invoice
• Freight Invoice

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Application Process

First, you must gather digital copies of the required documents as mentioned above. Then you can proceed with the application process:

1. Submit: Send all the necessary documents to AfricaCTN via email or online
2. Draft & Invoice: You will receive a draft copy of your ECTN and invoice
3. Approve: Check and confirm all details on the draft ECTN
4. Pay: Make payment of the invoice so validation can begin
5. Final Validation: Receive your final validated ECTN ready for customs clearance

Validation & Approval Process

Validation of an ECTN certificate is the process in which the certificate moves from a draft copy to a final copy. In order to begin validation three things must happen:

• Approval: The customer must check and confirm all details on the draft copy, ensure they match the shipping documents provided and notify AfricaCTN that the draft has been approved.
• ECTN Number: The shipper must have the ECTN number mentioned int he goods description on the Bill of Lading
• Payment: The invoice must be paid before validation can begin.

Once these three steps are complete, AfricaCTN will release the final validated ECTN certificate ready for customs clearance.

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Timeline

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	24-72 business hours

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Special Cases & Regulations

There are no special cases or regulations for Burkina Faso ECTN.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

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