The Togo ECTN also known as Togo BSC is required for all ocean shipments destined for Togo. It is obtained through an Authorized Agent such as AfricaCTN.
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 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
Final, dated MBL is required prior to validation
Shipper, consignee and notify parties address must match between all documents
Weight on export declaration must match the BL
Statistical value on export declaration must match the commercial invoice
Shipper owned containers must have the tare weight mentioned on the BL
In Transit Shipments
In transit refers to a shipment that discharges in one country and its final destination is in another country.
Togo requires an ECTN for all in transit shipments
Common discharge ports for these shipments include:
Lome
Required Documents
Bill of Lading
Commercial Invoice
Freight Invoice
Export Declaration or Customs Declaration (Exempt in USA)
Application Process
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 ECTN 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 ECTN certificate ready for customs clearance.
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
24-48 business hours
Special Cases & Regulations
Togo has a limit of 5 containers per ECTN. If your shipment is for more than 5 container, a separate ECTN must be issued.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Do I need to get Togo ECTN for air freight?
No, Togo does not require an ECTN for air freight.
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