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.
Getting Started
Responsibility
It is the responsibility of the shipper or freight forwarder to obtain the validated ACD and provide it to the importer.
Validation Deadline
The ACD Certificate must be validated prior to vessel arrival in the discharge port.
Key Information
- In Transit: Sudan requires the ACD if the shipment is in transit to a neighboring country.
- Sudan also requires the ACD for road shipments
In transit refers to a shipment that discharges in one country and its final destination is in another country.
Required Documents
- Bill of Lading
- Commercial Invoice
- Freight Invoice
- Packing List
- Certificate of Origin
Application Process
Application Process Overview
First, you must gather digital copies of the required documents as mentioned above. Then you can proceed with the application process:
- Submit: Send all the necessary documents to AfricaCTN via email or online
- Draft & Invoice: You will receive a draft copy of your ECTN and invoice
- Approve: Check and confirm all details on the draft ECTN
- Pay: Make payment of the invoice so validation can begin
- Final Validation: Receive your final validated ECTN ready for customs clearance
Validation & Approval 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:
- 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.
- Payment: The invoice must be paid before validation can begin.
Once these two steps are complete, AfricaCTN will release the final validated ACD certificate ready for customs clearance.
Timeline
ACD Timeline Breakdown
| 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 |
Special Cases & Regulations
There are no special cases or regulations for Sudan ACD.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What documents are required to obtain the Sudan ACD Certificate?
The BL, commercial invoice, freight invoice, packing list and certificate of origin.
Can you apply using a draft bill of lading?
Yes, you can apply using the draft bill of lading, but the ACD number must be mentioned on the master bill of lading.