The Sudan ACD also known as Sudan ECTN is required for all ocean and road shipments destined for Sudan. It is obtained through AfricaCTN, a 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 ACD and provide it to the importer.
The ACD Certificate must be validated at least 5 days 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 ACD 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 ACD 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 | 24-72 business hours |
There are no special cases or regulations for Sudan ACD.
The BL, commercial invoice, freight invoice, packing list and certificate of origin.
Yes, you can apply using the draft bill of lading, but the ACD number must be mentioned on the master bill of lading.
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