To obtain a Burkina Faso ECTN for your shipment you will need a few necessary documents. This article will cover the list of required documents, why they are needed, common mistakes and how to avoid them.
List of Required Documents
Bill of Lading
The BL is the core document for all ECTN required countries. It contains shipment specific information such as:
- Shipper and Consignee name and address
- Notify party information
- Port of loading and discharge
- Container numbers and seal numbers
- Gross weight and volume
- Cargo description
- Packaging details
It is important that all supporting documentation matches the BL to prevent any ECTN validation issues.
Commercial Invoice
The commercial invoice shows the value of the goods, information about the buyer and seller and other key details such as:
- Invoice number and date
- Currency
- Quantity sold
- Payment terms
Freight Invoice
The freight invoice is issued by the carrier or freight forwarder and will show the incoterm, cost of ocean freight and any other supplemental costs related to the movement of the cargo.
Why These Documents are Required?
The Burkina Faso port authorities require the documents listed above in order to validate the ECTN. They are required to ensure the port authorities have all the necessary information to clear your cargo without delays and penalties.
Common Document Errors
The most common document errors we see when filing Burkina Faso ECTN Certificates is a missing ECTN number on the BL.
Burkina Faso requires the ECTN number be noted on the BL before the final validation is released. When we send your draft ECTN, we will also send the ECTN number in the email. It is important that you add that number to your bill of lading as soon as possible.
This will help prevent delays during the validation process.
Summary
The required documents for Burkina Faso ECTN are the BL, commercial invoice and freight invoice. It is imperative that the CTN number is noted on the BL prior to final validation. Submitting complete and accurate documents is critical for quick validation and avoiding costly delays.
For a complete overview and link to submit your Burkina Faso ECTN application, visit the full Burkina Faso page.
