The Togo ECTN must be validated prior to vessel arrival in the destination port. Missing this deadline is a common cause of delays and heavy fines.
If your shipment is on the water, please contact AfricaCTN to ensure your ECTN is validated prior to the deadline.
This guide explains the Togo ECTN validation deadline, submission window and common causes of delay.
Togo ECTN Validation Deadline
The Togo ECTN must be validated prior to vessel arrival. That means:
- The filing must be started minimum 3-5 days prior to vessel arrival
- The draft ECTN must be reviewed and approved by the shipper
- The invoice must be paid
Submission Window Requirements
We typically recommend submitting all necessary documents at least 3-5 days prior to vessel arrival. This ensures there is enough time to generate the draft, approve it, pay the invoice and submit the draft for final validation.
The documents required to submit the ECTN for validation are the BL, commercial invoice, freight invoice and export declaration.
Common Causes of Delay
When submitting the Togo ECTN the most common causes of delay are getting the export or customs declaration revised. If the export declaration does not match all invoice exactly, then the ECTN will be rejected. In this situation the solution is to get the export declaration revised, this can take time and cause delays.
Summary
The Togo ECTN must be validated prior to vessel arrival and the application must be submitted to AfricaCTN at least 3-5 days before the deadline.
For a complete overview and a link to submit your Togo ECTN application, visit the full guide here.
